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UFC Fighter of the Year Contenders

Posted on October 28, 2021 by A. J. Riot

It has been a crazy year for the UFC, to say the least. However, the MMA organization has bounced back strong after a tough 2020. They were one of the first sports organizations to welcome full crowds back to their events. Not to mention there have been some crazy moments in 2021 so far for the company. Although there are still plenty of major fights left to play out, here are some of the fighters who are currently in contention to pick up the title.

What to Do Between Fights

When it comes towards the end of the year, people begin to debate who the fighter of the year was. This is usually awarded to someone who had an impressive calendar year. Multiple wins and good performances will contribute to a fighter’s standings in this award. However, it is often tough to make, as every fighter has a unique year under the UFC banner. In addition, the year has been unpredictable, meaning you might be reluctant to put your money on some fighters. However, you can still get your gambling in anytime you like, thanks to Lucky Nugget pokies. This is a great way to gamble when you aren’t able to pick a winner.

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Some Memorable Boxing Matches In Las Vegas

Posted on October 27, 2021 by A. J. Riot

Floyd Mayweather has made Las Vegas his home, both personally and professionally, and when he is billed to fight there, he brings a larger-than-life sense of excitement and electricity to a town that is already larger than life.

Vegas is color, excitement, and lights, and it is no wonder that it is the boxing capital of the world. From the days of Mohammed Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, the Strip has hosted a number of stunningly memorable matches.

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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

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

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

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

[#49 LW]	Mikuru Asakura	[#5 FW]	Rajabali Shaidullaev
[#1 WW]	Islam Makhachev	[#1 FW]	Alexander Volkanovski
[#29 FW]	Ren Hiramoto	[#1 FLW]	Joshua Van
[#33 LW]	Akbar Abdullaev	[#4 LW]	Arman Tsarukyan
[#9 LW]	Mauricio Ruffy	[#4 FW]	Movsar Evloev

UFC 268 Preview

Posted on October 27, 2021 by A. J. Riot

UFC is a sport that is not for the faint of heart. It has two men or women step into a ring against each other and violently fight inside of a cage. But while the sport may appear sporadic and chaotic, it is actually incredibly tactical and thought-based. Not every UFC card has great matchups and big names, but on November 6^th, 2021, there is a major UFC fight that will feature some of the best fighters and tacticians in the sport squaring off. It looks sure to be a night filled with excitement and entertainment.

Every sport has unique advantages to betting on it, but UFC stands out as arguably the simplest. It features two competitors in a cage; one will win, one will lose. That simplicity is part of what makes it one of the most fun and exciting sports to bet on. If you’re looking to put some money on the upcoming showdowns at UFC 268, there are numerous UFC betting sites that take action on the big UFC bouts. With betting, knowledge is the most important resource you can have, so let’s preview UFC 268.

There are several big fights on the docket for UFC 268, including two Championship fights between some of the best in the game. Below, we’ll provide a breakdown of the three biggest fights, as well as details about the fight’s date, time, and location.

Fight Info:

The fight will take place on November 6^th, 2021. The main card, which has five fights, will start at 10 pm Eastern Time and will be taking place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira (10-30-2021)

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Jason

Light Heavyweight Championship (205)
[#1/#4P4P] Jan Blachowicz (28-8-0, -267) vs. [#3] Glover Teixeira (32-7-0, +216)
Jan Blachowicz is the All-Time #18 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.
Glover Teixeira is the All-Time #21 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jan Blachowicz (3-0-0)
2021-03-06: W vs. [#1MW/#10DD/#6P4P] Israel Adesanya (21-1-0) via UD (49-45, 49-46, 49-45)
2020-09-26: W vs. [#10LHW] Dominick Reyes (12-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:36 of round 2
2020-02-15: W vs. [#5LHW] Corey Anderson (16-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:08 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Glover Teixeira (3-0-0)
2020-11-07: W vs. [#11LHW] Thiago Santos (22-9-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:49 of round 3
2020-05-13: W vs. [#13LHW] Anthony Smith (36-16-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 5
2019-09-14: W vs. [#18LHW] Nikita Krylov (27-8-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Jan Blachowicz	-267		69.68%
Elo K170	Jan Blachowicz	2305.23	+159.61	67.46%
Elo Modified	Jan Blachowicz	2250.40	+122.21	63.06%
Glicko-1	Jan Blachowicz	2356.09	+109.04	65.20%
WHR	Jan Blachowicz	2077.28	+36.49	54.16%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jan Blachowicz 238, Glover Teixeira 357
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Glover Teixeira leads 6-5
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Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#2] Petr Yan (15-2-0, -242) vs. [#4] Cory Sandhagen (14-3-0, +196)
Petr Yan is the All-Time #14 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Cory Sandhagen is the All-Time #30 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Petr Yan (2-1-0)
2021-03-06: L vs. [#1BW/#9P4P] Aljamain Sterling (20-3-0) via Disqualification (Illegal Knee) in 4:29 of round 4
2020-07-11: W vs. [#5BW] Jose Aldo (30-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:24 of round 5
2019-12-14: W vs. [*] Urijah Faber (35-11-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 0:43 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Cory Sandhagen (2-1-0)
2021-07-24: L vs. [#3BW] T.J. Dillashaw (17-4-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
2021-02-06: W vs. [#8BW] Frankie Edgar (24-9-1) via KO (Flying Knee) in 0:28 of round 1
2020-10-10: W vs. [#12BW] Marlon Moraes (23-9-1) via TKO (Spinning Wheel Kick and Punches) in 1:03 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Petr Yan	-242		67.68%
Elo K170	Petr Yan	2052.88	+35.27	54.02%
Elo Modified	Petr Yan	2122.85	+109.61	61.77%
Glicko-1	Petr Yan	2193.20	+98.98	63.87%
WHR	Petr Yan	2063.96	+172.93	68.79%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Petr Yan 238, Cory Sandhagen 98
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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Lightweight (155)
[#8] Islam Makhachev (20-1-0, -664) vs. [#10] Dan Hooker (21-10-0, +454)
Dan Hooker is the All-Time #48 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Islam Makhachev (3-0-0)
2021-07-17: W vs. [#16LW] Thiago Moises (15-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:38 of round 4
2021-03-06: W vs. [#28LW] Drew Dober (23-11-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:37 of round 3
2019-09-07: W vs. [*] Davi Ramos (10-4-0) via UD (29-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Last 3 Fights: Dan Hooker (1-2-0)
2021-09-25: W vs. [#52LW] Nasrat Haqparast (13-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
2021-01-23: L vs. [#7LW] Michael Chandler (22-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:30 of round 1
2020-06-27: L vs. [#1LW/#5DD/#10P4P] Dustin Poirier (28-6-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-46)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Islam Makhachev	-664		82.80%
Elo K170	Islam Makhachev	2127.36	+131.38	64.57%
Elo Modified	Islam Makhachev	2096.45	+161.19	66.94%
Glicko-1	Islam Makhachev	2163.79	+199.11	75.88%
WHR	Islam Makhachev	2083.54	+237.81	74.77%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Islam Makhachev 105, Dan Hooker 35
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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Current MMA Rankings Updated (10-24-2021)

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Jason

Who are the favorites on the undercard for UFC 267?

Posted on October 20, 2021 by A. J. Riot

UFC 267 is set to take place on October 30^th, 2021, and anticipation is already building for it. When you see the two main events listed, it is easy to see why. Blachowicz vs Teixeira will see both fighters bringing top-level grappling skills to the cage and looks to be a very heated battle. Both fighters are also on winning streaks and will be eager to end the evening as the Light Heavyweight champion.

The co-main event, which all MMA fans are looking forward to, is Petr Yan vs Cory Sandhagen for the interim bantamweight title. This was originally scheduled to be a bout between Yan and champion Aljamain Sterling – a rematch from UFC 259 in March 2021 in which Yan was disqualified for an illegal knee. Sterling had to pull out of the much anticipated rematch due to a lingering injury; however the replacement bout is almost as good, if not better than the original.

It is not all about these two main events though. There are plenty of top fights on the undercard to enjoy. For a lot of the sports followers who like to place bets, these can be better fights to target as they can offer great value odds. It can be worth working out who the favorites are on these undercard bouts, so you can bet from a more informed position. A good tip for determining the best wagers to make at events such as UFC 267, is looking online for the top MMA betting picks. There are some great MMA sports betting sites available that bring together analysis, stats and betting picks all in one handy place.

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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Gambling Site Online

Posted on October 19, 2021 by A. J. Riot

One of the industries that are growing in popularity is online gambling. However, becoming a successful online gambler is not as simple as it may appear. Gambling is often associated with luck by those who are unfamiliar with the subject. However, having high-quality abilities is far more crucial. Choosing the proper online casino is one of the aspects that influence your success. Many business owners discovered that investing in the online gaming industry could be profitable. Unfortunately, scammers who want to take your money are aware of this fact. However, not all of them are equivalent in terms of quality. There are a few frequent blunders that people make. Fortunately, you’ve come to the perfect site to learn how to avoid common mistakes while selecting an online casino. It’s a lot less difficult to understand some gambling lessons through other people’s blunders.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Costa (10-23-2021)

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#6] Marvin Vettori (16-5-1, -122) vs. [#7] Paulo Costa (13-1-0, +101)
Paulo Costa is the All-Time #26 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Marvin Vettori (2-1-0)
2021-06-12: L vs. [#1MW/#6P4P] Israel Adesanya (21-1-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2021-04-10: W vs. [#12MW] Kevin Holland (21-7-0) via UD (50-44, 50-44, 50-44)
2020-12-05: W vs. [#8MW] Jack Hermansson (22-6-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-45)

Last 3 Fights: Paulo Costa (2-1-0)
2020-09-26: L vs. [#1MW/#6P4P] Israel Adesanya (21-1-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:59 of round 2
2019-08-17: W vs. [#9LHW] Yoel Romero (13-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2018-07-07: W vs. [#15MW] Uriah Hall (17-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:36 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Marvin Vettori	-122		52.48%
Elo K170	Marvin Vettori	1995.53	+14.01	51.60%
Elo Modified	Marvin Vettori	1998.81	+6.38	50.70%
Glicko-1	Paulo Costa	2081.27	+15.95	52.29%
WHR	Marvin Vettori	1928.97	+20.49	52.34%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marvin Vettori 133, Paulo Costa 392
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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Lightweight (155)
[#20] Grant Dawson (17-1-0, -316) vs. [#84] Ricky Glenn (22-6-1, +245)

Last 3 Fights: Grant Dawson (3-0-0)
2021-03-20: W vs. [#40LW] Leonardo Santos (18-4-1) via KO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 3
2020-07-18: W vs. [*] Nad Narimani (12-4-0) via UD (29-27, 30-26, 30-27)
2020-02-29: W vs. [#70FW] Darrick Minner (26-12-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:38 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Ricky Glenn (2-1-0)
2021-06-19: W vs. [#215LW] Joaquim Silva (11-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:37 of round 1
2018-11-30: L vs. [#96FW] Kevin Aguilar (17-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2018-07-14: W vs. [*] Dennis Bermudez (17-9-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Grant Dawson	-316		72.37%
Elo K170	Grant Dawson	1957.04	+218.34	73.06%
Elo Modified	Grant Dawson	1931.81	+257.40	75.52%
Glicko-1	Grant Dawson	1994.10	+298.05	84.76%
WHR	Grant Dawson	1932.01	+314.20	80.78%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Grant Dawson 217, Ricky Glenn 126
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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Women Bantamweight (135)
[#17] Jessica-Rose Clark (10-6-0, -176) vs. [#33] Joselyne Edwards (10-3-0, +145)

Last 3 Fights: Jessica-Rose Clark (1-2-0)
2020-09-19: W vs. [#91FLY] Sarah Alpar (9-6-0) via TKO (Punch and Knee) in 4:21 of round 3
2019-11-09: L vs. [#8BW] Pannie Kianzad (15-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2018-06-23: L vs. [#18FLY] Jessica Eye (15-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Joselyne Edwards (2-1-0)
2021-02-06: L vs. [#9BW] Karol Rosa (15-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2021-01-16: W vs. [#59BW] Yanan Wu (10-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2020-07-03: W vs. [NA] Pamela Gonzalez (2-6-0) via TKO in 0:28 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Jessica-Rose Clark	-176		60.97%
Elo K170	Jessica-Rose Clark	1355.65	+43.63	54.97%
Elo Modified	Joselyne Edwards	1363.99	+10.47	51.15%
Glicko-1	Joselyne Edwards	1387.16	+45.41	56.50%
WHR	Joselyne Edwards	1350.15	+68.97	57.81%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jessica-Rose Clark 399, Joselyne Edwards 259
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jessica-Rose Clark leads 1-0
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UFC Fighters With The Most KO Wins

Posted on October 17, 2021 by A. J. Riot

Introduction

The surest way to win an MMA fight is to knock the opponent out cold. Not only does it put an immediate stop to the fight, but it also puts on a good show for the crowd that’s watching. Across the history of the UFC, there have been many knockout artists that have put on a show in the cage, and many of them tie for KO wins.

So, let’s take a look at all of them. Note that we’re looking at the most knockouts in all bouts, not just title bouts. If you’re interested in big-league MMA fighting and how the fighters are besting one another, you may be interested in placing bets on the outcomes of fights. If that’s you, you’ll want to check out UFC fight night prelims.

12 KO Wins

The most knockout wins accrued by an individual fighter is 12. Only two fighters in the entire history of the UFC have knocked a whole dozen of their opponents out. Those fighters are Vitor Belfort and Derrick Lewis.

Vitor Belfort

To those who know his fighting prowess, it’s no surprise that Vitor Belfort is at the top of this list. He’s known for his explosive punching, especially when he gets the opponent down, where he hammers punches down hard and fast onto them until the referee calls an end to things. That’s how most of his KOs were decided, though some were also head kicks. Needless to say, opponents who face Belfort are in trouble if they find themselves on the mat.

Derrick Lewis

The other fighter who has knocked out 12 people is Derrick Lewis. While Vitor’s career is winding down, Lewis is nearly a whole decade younger and may be able to rack up another knockout or two in the future. He’s currently #3 in the official UFC heavyweight rankings and is known for his “swangin’ and bangin’,” a term he uses to describe aggressive stand-up fighting. Grapplers have often had trouble getting him down and, in trying, they’ve ended up on the wrong side of his fists.

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Current MMA Rankings Updated (10-17-2021)

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Jason