Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)
| Friday, October 16th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL Chicago 2: Carmouche vs. Bishop 2 | |||
 [#6 W125] Liz Carmouche | [#14 W125] Jena Bishop | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#15 W125] Viviane Araujo Last 5: L W W W W | Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#37 W125] Ariane Lipski da Silva Last 5: W W L W W | ||
| Thursday, December 31st 2026: Rizin FF New Years Eve Event | |||
 [#5 FW] Rajabali Shaidullaev |  [#16 FW] Kyoma Akimoto | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 9/10/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation] Last Opponent: [#7 FW] A.J. McKee Last 5: W W W W W | Last Fight Date: 8/11/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation] Last Opponent: [#25 FW] Kleber Koike Erbst Last 5: W W W W W | ||
| Saturday, November 14th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL Returns to Dubai: Nemkov vs. Bilostenniy | |||
 [#6 HW] Vadim Nemkov | [#16 HW] Sergey Bilostenniy | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 12/13/2025 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#20 HW] Renan Ferreira Last 5: W W W W W | Last Fight Date: 5/02/2026 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#20 HW] Renan Ferreira Last 5: W W L W W | ||
Featured Fighters
| [#5 FW] | Rajabali Shaidullaev | [#49 LW] | Mikuru Asakura | |
| [#1 FW] |  Alexander Volkanovski | [#29 FW] | Ren Hiramoto | |
| [#1 WW] | Islam Makhachev | [#96 FW] | Tommy McMillen | |
| [#7 FW] | A.J. McKee | [#4 FW] | Movsar Evloev | |
| [#16 FW] | Kyoma Akimoto | [#2 LW] |  Ilia Topuria |
The Most Popular Kiwi MMA Fighters
MMA fights are indeed exciting and full of adrenaline rush. Fans suggest that it is one of those sports in which one cannot keep on sitting and watching the games. The roots of MMA had originated in Australia, as a crossing of multidisciplinary sports, from traditional martial arts to wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Kickboxing.
However, the enthusiastic sport found its place among the Kiwis and was recognized as a legal sport in March 2016 with a governing body in New Zealand, ‘The New Zealand Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NZMMAF).’ The NZMMAF has also issued safety protocols and laws for ensuring the safety of the fighters.
MMA fighting brought with it a positive surge in the betting industry, where Kiwis love to wager on their trusted players such as Adesanya, Hooker, etc. Moreover, the MMA players have also occupied significant status in society. Players like Adesanya have also used their stardom to stand against the evils of racism, promoted by the New Zealand bureaucracy. Check the most popular NZ fighters below:
Which Self-Exclusion Schemes MMA Fans Can Use
Sadly, some MMA fans will get gambling addiction and they will need help. Self-exclusion methods have been more than just popular and we can consider these as some of the most effective options. If you are one of these people you have 3 main options to choose from. We are going to discuss all of these below and present you with important details you need to know right now. Let’s begin.
GamStop
GamStop has to be the first option on the list. It is a platform that was founded in 2018 and today it is one of the most commonly used and the most successful. The idea is very simple. A player who has a gambling addiction or just wants to keep himself away from gambling and betting will use it. You will have to create a new account on the website and choose the duration of the self-exclusion ban. It can be 6 months, 1 or 5 years and you can prolong it countless times. For registration, you will need an email address, name, telephone number, and similar details.
Once activated all the websites for gambling and betting will be blocked. Yes, this will affect all UKGC and other betting sites immediately. A player won’t be able to access these websites hence he won’t be able to place bets. Keep in mind that all websites that have UKGC licences will be blocked. On the other hand, many UK sportsbooks not registered with GamStop are still available for UK players and the only way to block them is blockers like GamBan. These are the websites that have legal rights to offer betting content to UK players.
Once the gambling ban expires, a player will have to contact GamStop support and ask for self-exclusion removal. Then, you will have to wait for 24 hours and the self-exclusion will be completely removed. You have the option to prolong the exclusion as well. You cannot remove the exclusion before it expires and you cannot choose a shorter option. GamStop is effective in over 85% of cases and most users are satisfied with the result. Some would like to activate self-exclusion forever and be banned from betting sites indefinitely. This is not an option at the moment. A nice addition is that GamStop is completely free to use.
Who Are The Top MMA Fighters to Promote GamStop?
Gambling surely is an exciting game, which triggers adrenaline rush, excitement, and fun. But behind the glittering aspect of gambling, there often lies the darker scenario of problem gambling and gambling addiction. The people of the UK have been in love with the thrilling game of gambling since the Tudor and Stuart era(16th century England) and has been much popularised to date. According to the 2021 reports published by the government, around 0.5% of the adult gamblers are dealing with the issue of problem gambling, around 3.8% are at extreme risk level, and almost 7% of the population are negatively impacted due to the actions of gambling.
However, the introduction of the self-exclusion program, GamStop in 2018 has enabled responsible gambling to a great extent. Self-exclusion programs, such as GamStop abstain the user from using any gambling programs, websites, etc. for a specific period(6 months/1 year/ 5 years) as selected by the user.
Sporting industries such as Mixed Martial Arts(MMA) have shared a complementary bond with GamStop. However, as this self-exclusion program works only with UK based providers and there are many available non GamStop online bookmakers even in the United Kingdom, it will be a good gesture to cooperate more with all popular programs around the world. This is so because such an active industry as MMA paves way for thousands of gamblers to participate daily. Thereby, there is often a risk of leading to gambling addiction, or gambling among the fans, as well as the players.
How to Turn Online Gambling from Pass Time into A Money-Making Activity
There are many ways to earn money through online gambling depending on your skill, commitment, and drive. Money-making through online gambling comes down to game selection and having clarity on your expectations.
Digital gambling platforms like slot online have many opportunities. You can make millions provided you look at the right spots. Below are some of the ways that can help you earn good money through online gambling.
Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukas (03-26-2022)
Heavyweight (265)
[#4] Curtis Blaydes (15-3-0) vs. [#16] Chris Daukaus (12-4-0)
Curtis Blaydes is the All-Time #26 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Curtis Blaydes (2-1-0)
2021-09-25: W vs. [#8HW+] Jairzinho Rozenstruik (12-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2021-02-20: L vs. [#6HW+] Derrick Lewis (26-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:26 of round 2
2020-06-20: W vs. [#9HW+] Alexander Volkov (34-10-0) via UD (48-47, 48-46, 49-46)
Last 3 Fights: Chris Daukaus (2-1-0)
2021-12-18: L vs. [#6HW+] Derrick Lewis (26-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:36 of round 1
2021-09-25: W vs. [#39HW+] Shamil Abdurakhimov (20-8-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 1:23 of round 2
2021-02-20: W vs. [#23HW+] Alexey Oleynik (59-16-1) via TKO (Punches) in 1:55 of round 1
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Elo K170 | Curtis Blaydes | 2074.23 | +340.27 | 82.56% |
| Elo Modified | Curtis Blaydes | 2056.71 | +322.13 | 80.38% |
| Glicko-1 | Curtis Blaydes | 2128.19 | +322.44 | 86.48% |
| WHR | Curtis Blaydes | 1940.49 | +261.95 | 76.79% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Curtis Blaydes 182, Chris Daukaus 98
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Women Flyweight (125)
[#11] Alexa Grasso (13-3-0) vs. [#16] Joanne Wood (15-7-0)
Last 3 Fights: Alexa Grasso (2-1-0)
2021-02-13: W vs. [#21FLY] Maycee Barber (9-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-08-29: W vs. [#87FLY] Ji Yeon Kim (9-5-2) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2019-09-21: L vs. [#5SW/#10DD] Carla Esparza (18-6-0) via MD (29-28, 28-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Joanne Wood (1-2-0)
2021-11-20: L vs. [#3FLY] Taila Santos (19-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:49 of round 1
2021-06-12: L vs. [#7FLY] Lauren Murphy (15-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2021-01-23: W vs. [#39FLY] Jessica Eye (15-10-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Elo K170 | Alexa Grasso | 1600.11 | +149.27 | 66.42% |
| Elo Modified | Alexa Grasso | 1626.23 | +132.76 | 64.13% |
| Glicko-1 | Alexa Grasso | 1590.82 | +126.06 | 67.39% |
| WHR | Alexa Grasso | 1548.57 | +95.43 | 60.73% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexa Grasso 406, Joanne Wood 126
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Flyweight (125)
[#3] Askar Askarov (14-0-1) vs. [#5] Kai Kara France (23-9-0)
Askar Askarov is the All-Time #16 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Kai Kara France is the All-Time #38 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Askar Askarov (3-0-0)
2021-03-06: W vs. [*] Joseph Benavidez (28-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
2020-07-18: W vs. [#4FLY] Alexandre Pantoja (24-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-01-18: W vs. [#12FLY] Tim Elliott (18-12-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Kai Kara France (2-1-0)
2021-12-11: W vs. [#8FLY] Cody Garbrandt (12-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:21 of round 1
2021-03-06: W vs. [#19FLY] Rogerio Bontorin (17-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:55 of round 1
2020-09-26: L vs. [#10FLY] Brandon Royval (13-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:48 of round 2
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Elo K170 | Askar Askarov | 1979.09 | +171.95 | 68.69% |
| Elo Modified | Askar Askarov | 1945.53 | +172.63 | 68.04% |
| Glicko-1 | Askar Askarov | 1989.27 | +148.05 | 70.10% |
| WHR | Askar Askarov | 1946.31 | +223.42 | 73.51% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Askar Askarov 385, Kai Kara France 105
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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What Are The Reasons for MMA Fans To Join GamStop?
Mixed martial arts, or MMA, is a hybrid sport that incorporates elements of boxing, wrestling, judo, BJJ, Karate, and Muay Thai, among other disciplines.
It began as a harsh sport with no regulations, but it has since grown into one of the fastest-growing spectator sports in the early twenty-first century.
Responsible Gambling Tools For MMA Fans
Betting has been a significant business for thousands of operators throughout the world for decades. Today, gambling is dedicated to practically every sport imaginable, increasing the number of gambling markets available to casinos and sportsbooks. It’s undeniable that gambling’s tenets encourage people to spend their money and free time in a pleasant, responsible, and regulated manner.
However, it has been seen that some players have polluted such essential tenets with unhealthy, reckless, and dangerous gambling practices. Problem gambling has become a global threat to the gaming industry, and several countries are tackling it hard. The United Kingdom is an example of a forward-thinking gaming jurisdiction that is leading the charge against compulsive gambling.
There are plenty more internet-based gamers who take advantage of the ease that the internet provides. Regrettably, some people have been addicted to gambling or have gambling-related issues. As a result, initiatives to assist such gamblers have been intentionally designed around both general and gambling-specific blocking software.
The filtering software designed specifically for gambling is said to be more successful, with some costing a fee and others being free. All you have to do is sign up for the free blockers and supply the requested information. The following are some examples of free blockers: