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UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis Drama, Stats, and Predictions

Posted on November 15, 2020 by A. J. Riot

Don’t let the fact this is not a title fight scare you away – UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis has so many implications. For starters, the winner of this fight could be poised to fight Francis Ngannou for the No. 1 contender spot. Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis are scheduled to fight on Saturday, November 28th in Las Vegas at the UFC Apex. The free fight will be streamed on ESPN, and all fans of the UFC should tune in.

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High Profile Retirements the Story of 2020; but UFC in Good Hands

Posted on November 12, 2020 by A. J. Riot

All combat athletes have to call time on their careers at some stage, but 2020 has seen the UFC lose some of the biggest pay-per-view draws to ever grace MMA and the Octagon.

As great cage fighters retire, it makes room for others to step up and take their place in the spotlight. That is something Dana White needs in the lightweight division as two of the main attractions in that category won’t compete again.

Khabib Nurmagomedov unanimously takes the top spot in ESPN’s pound-for-pound rankings 🦅

Complete P4P rankings ➡️ https://t.co/iBsac24vXn pic.twitter.com/KsGoYbhhgo

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) October 28, 2020

All sports move on when a big name hangs it up, and so must the UFC. Here we take a look back and celebrate three MMA superstars that retired in 2020.

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Friday, October 16th 2026: PFL Chicago: Carmouche vs. Bishop 2

[#6 W125] Liz Carmouche

[#14 W125] Jena Bishop

Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#16 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

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

Thursday, December 31st 2026: Rizin FF New Years Eve Event

[#5 FW] Rajabali Shaidullaev

[#17 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: [#26 FW] Kleber Koike Erbst
Last 5: W W W W W

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[#644 WW]	Tamerlan Dulatov	[#1 WW]	Islam Makhachev
[#25 BW]	Raoni Barcelos	[#65 LHW]	Karlos Vemola
[NR]	Roberto Soldic	[#16 BW]	Raul Rosas Jr.
[#175 LHW]	Frederic Vosgrone	[#3 HW]	Tom Aspinall
[#1 LW]	Justin Gaethje	[#8 HW]	Josh Hokit

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Felder (2020-11-14)

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#10WW] Rafael dos Anjos (29-13-0) vs. [#11] Paul Felder (17-5-0)
Rafael dos Anjos is the All-Time #7 ranked Lightweight and #33 ranked Absolute fighter.
Paul Felder is the All-Time #44 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rafael dos Anjos (1-2-0)
2020-01-25: L vs. [#9WW] Michael Chiesa (17-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2019-07-20: L vs. [*] Leon Edwards (18-3-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
2019-05-18: W vs. [#9LW] Kevin Lee (18-6-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:47 of round 4

Last 3 Fights: Paul Felder (2-1-0)
2020-02-22: L vs. [#6LW] Dan Hooker (20-9-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2019-09-07: W vs. [#10FW] Edson Barboza (21-9-0) via SD (27-30, 29-28, 30-27)
2019-02-17: W vs. [#122WW] James Vick (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Rafael dos Anjos	1923.27	+14.23	51.63%
Elo Modified	Paul Felder	1943.93	+41.74	54.56%
Glicko-1	Paul Felder	1984.52	+34.31	54.92%
WHR	Rafael dos Anjos	1875.00	+36.14	54.12%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael dos Anjos 294, Paul Felder 266
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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Welterweight (170)
[#61] Kalinn Williams (10-1-0, +186) vs. [#127] Abdul Razak Alhassan (10-2-0, -231)

Last 3 Fights: Kalinn Williams (3-0-0)
2020-02-08: W vs. [#72WW] Alex Morono (17-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:27 of round 1
2019-11-27: W vs. [#363WW] Jeremie Holloway (10-4-0) via UD ()
2019-10-26: W vs. [#648MW] Bo Yan (8-11-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:24 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Abdul Razak Alhassan (2-1-0)
2020-07-15: L vs. [#108WW] Mounir Lazzez (10-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2018-09-08: W vs. [#36WW] Niko Price (14-4-1) via KO (Punch) in 0:43 of round 1
2018-01-20: W vs. [#58WW] Sabah Homasi (15-8-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:47 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Abdul Razak Alhassan	-231		66.61%
Elo K170	Kalinn Williams	1647.41	+73.57	58.33%
Elo Modified	Kalinn Williams	1649.39	+14.76	51.62%
Glicko-1	Abdul Razak Alhassan	1675.28	+2.01	50.29%
WHR	Abdul Razak Alhassan	1634.50	+121.77	63.56%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kalinn Williams 280, Abdul Razak Alhassan 122
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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Middleweight (185)
[*] Julian Marquez (7-2-0, -295) vs. [#230] Saparbek Safarov (9-3-0, +234)

Last 3 Fights: Julian Marquez (2-1-0)
2018-07-06: L vs. [#97MW] Alessio Di Chirico (12-5-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 27-30)
2017-12-16: W vs. [#55MW] Darren Stewart (12-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:42 of round 2
2017-08-01: W vs. [#145MW] Phil Hawes (9-2-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 2:20 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Saparbek Safarov (1-2-0)
2020-03-07: L vs. [#58MW] Rodolfo Vieira (7-0-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:58 of round 1
2019-03-16: W vs. [*] Nicolae Negumereanu (9-1-0) via UD (29-27, 29-26, 29-26)
2018-02-10: L vs. [*] Tyson Pedro (7-3-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 3:54 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Julian Marquez	-295		71.38%
Elo K170	Julian Marquez	1416.04	+10.16	51.16%
Elo Modified	Julian Marquez	1511.21	+41.19	54.50%
Glicko-1	Julian Marquez	1549.30	+117.14	66.25%
WHR	Julian Marquez	1526.17	+137.85	65.24%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Julian Marquez 862, Saparbek Safarov 252
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 (11-08-2020)

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Jason

Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira (2020-10-31)

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#5] Glover Teixeira (31-7-0, +177) vs. [*] Thiago Santos (21-7-0, -219)
Glover Teixeira is the All-Time #21 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Glover Teixeira (3-0-0)
2020-05-13: W vs. [#14LHW] Anthony Smith (33-16-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 5
2019-09-14: W vs. [#13LHW] Nikita Krylov (26-7-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-04-27: W vs. [#39LHW] Ion Cutelaba (15-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:37 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Thiago Santos (2-1-0)
2019-07-06: L vs. [#1LHW/#6DD/#1P4P] Jon Jones (26-1-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
2019-02-23: W vs. [#2LHW] Jan Blachowicz (27-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:39 of round 3
2018-12-08: W vs. [*] Jimi Manuwa (17-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:41 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Thiago Santos	-219		65.53%
Elo K170	Glover Teixeira	2069.52	+38.31	54.37%
Elo Modified	Thiago Santos	2087.11	+47.36	55.16%
Glicko-1	Thiago Santos	2208.58	+75.97	60.76%
WHR	Thiago Santos	2009.17	+62.92	57.14%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Glover Teixeira 178, Thiago Santos 490
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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Heavyweight (265)
[#27] Andrei Arlovski (29-19-0, +206) vs. [#36] Tanner Boser (19-6-1, -258)
Andrei Arlovski is the All-Time #19 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Andrei Arlovski (2-1-0)
2020-05-13: W vs. [#48HW+] Philipe Lins (14-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2019-11-02: L vs. [#5HW+] Jairzinho Rozenstruik (11-1-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:29 of round 1
2019-07-20: W vs. [#26HW+] Ben Rothwell (38-13-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Tanner Boser (2-1-0)
2020-07-25: W vs. [#83HW+] Raphael Pessoa (10-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:36 of round 2
2020-06-27: W vs. [#48HW+] Philipe Lins (14-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:41 of round 1
2019-12-21: L vs. [#46HW+] Ciryl Gane (6-0-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Tanner Boser	-258		68.80%
Elo K170	Andrei Arlovski	1655.25	+22.64	52.58%
Elo Modified	Andrei Arlovski	1708.53	+7.98	50.87%
Glicko-1	Andrei Arlovski	1745.95	+18.47	52.66%
WHR	Andrei Arlovski	1696.15	+89.79	60.11%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Andrei Arlovski 178, Tanner Boser 105
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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Bantamweight (135)
[#16] Raoni Barcelos (15-1-0) vs. [#83] Khalid Taha (14-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Raoni Barcelos (3-0-0)
2019-12-21: W vs. [#39BW] Said Nurmagomedov (14-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2019-05-11: W vs. [#274BW] Carlos Huachin (11-5-3) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:49 of round 2
2018-11-30: W vs. [*] Chris Gutierrez (15-4-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:12 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Khalid Taha (2-1-0)
2019-10-05: W vs. [#117FLY] Bruno Silva (10-6-2) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:00 of round 3
2019-04-13: W vs. [#544LW] Boston Salmon (7-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:25 of round 1
2018-07-22: L vs. [#145FW] Nad Narimani (12-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Raoni Barcelos	1920.02	+297.73	79.58%
Elo Modified	Raoni Barcelos	1909.53	+277.03	77.08%
Glicko-1	Raoni Barcelos	1961.00	+304.70	85.24%
WHR	Raoni Barcelos	1866.81	+313.13	80.70%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Raoni Barcelos 322, Khalid Taha 399
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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All-Time MMA Rankings Updated (11-02-2020)

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Jason

Current MMA Rankings Updated (11-01-2020)

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Jason

Should MMA Athletes Incorporate Nitric Oxide into Their Training Regimen?

Posted on November 1, 2020 by A. J. Riot

The world of mixed martial arts is certainly grueling. Up-and-coming competitors will often be forced to fight multiple bouts each month with little downtime. Training schedules are notoriously strict and diets can be hard to follow. Of course, all of these sacrifices are worth it once an individual steps into the octagon. We should still mention that victory could very well come at a physical price thanks to chronic issues such as soreness, fatigue and an overall lack of motivation.

This is why supplements are playing an increasingly important dietary role in regards to MMA athletes. While we have all heard about substances such as human growth hormone (HGH) and creatine, what about formulations which are intended to increase blood flow to the extremities? These are commonly referred to as vasodilators and nitric oxide is undoubtedly the most common. Might supplementing with nitric oxide be a good idea? Let us take a look at what MMA fighters should consider.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Hall (2020-10-31)

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#15] Uriah Hall (15-9-0, -222) vs. [*] Anderson Silva (34-10-0, +179)
Anderson Silva is the All-Time #1 ranked Middleweight and #4 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Uriah Hall (2-1-0)
2019-09-14: W vs. [#22MW] Antonio Carlos Jr. (10-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2018-12-29: W vs. [#108MW] Bevon Lewis (7-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:32 of round 3
2018-07-07: L vs. [#5MW] Paulo Costa (13-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:36 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Anderson Silva (1-2-0)
2019-05-11: L vs. [#8MW] Jared Cannonier (13-5-0) via TKO (Leg Injury) in 4:47 of round 1
2019-02-09: L vs. [#1MW/#6DD/#6P4P] Israel Adesanya (20-0-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-02-11: W vs. [#11MW] Derek Brunson (21-7-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Uriah Hall	-222		65.79%
Elo K170	Uriah Hall	1825.30	+63.21	57.17%
Elo Modified	Uriah Hall	1822.38	+34.84	53.81%
Glicko-1	Uriah Hall	1845.76	+37.04	55.31%
WHR	Uriah Hall	1760.78	+16.18	51.85%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Uriah Hall 413, Anderson Silva 539
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Anderson Silva leads 2-1
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Featherweight (145)
[#26] Andre Fili (21-7-0, +138) vs. [#58] Bryce Mitchell (13-0-0, -167)

Last 3 Fights: Andre Fili (2-1-0)
2020-06-13: W vs. [#65FW] Charles Jourdain (10-3-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2020-01-18: L vs. [#21FW] Sodiq Yusuff (11-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-07-13: W vs. [*] Sheymon Moraes (11-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:07 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Bryce Mitchell (3-0-0)
2020-05-09: W vs. [#101LW] Charles Rosa (13-4-0) via UD (30-24, 30-25, 30-25)
2019-12-07: W vs. [#195FW] Matt Sayles (8-3-0) via Submission (Twister) in 4:20 of round 1
2019-03-23: W vs. [#177FW] Bobby Moffett (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Bryce Mitchell	-167		59.81%
Elo K170	Andre Fili	1790.70	+40.78	54.64%
Elo Modified	Bryce Mitchell	1762.16	+22.88	52.50%
Glicko-1	Andre Fili	1757.46	+5.41	50.78%
WHR	Bryce Mitchell	1682.05	+58.41	56.63%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Andre Fili 140, Bryce Mitchell 175
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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Middleweight (185)
[#37] Kevin Holland (19-5-0) vs. [#40] Makhmud Muradov (24-6-0)

Last 3 Fights: Kevin Holland (3-0-0)
2020-09-19: W vs. [#53MW] Darren Stewart (12-6-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2020-08-08: W vs. [#80MW] Joaquin Buckley (11-3-0) via TKO (Punch) in 0:43 of round 3
2020-05-16: W vs. [#122MW] Anthony Hernandez (7-2-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 1:39 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Makhmud Muradov (3-0-0)
2019-12-07: W vs. [#99MW] Trevor Smith (15-10-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:09 of round 3
2019-09-28: W vs. [#93MW] Alessio Di Chirico (12-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-07-27: W vs. [#326MW] Wendell de Oliveira Marqu (31-15-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:56 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Makhmud Muradov	1813.34	+6.22	50.71%
Elo Modified	Makhmud Muradov	1825.83	+69.70	57.57%
Glicko-1	Makhmud Muradov	1894.71	+120.34	66.66%
WHR	Makhmud Muradov	1717.92	+35.78	54.08%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kevin Holland 42, Makhmud Muradov 329
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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How Basketball Became The World’s Second-Biggest Sport

Posted on October 26, 2020 by A. J. Riot

Whether you are looking for a sport to bet on, get involved with, or learn more about, you have a variety of options available to you today. Throughout your research, it’s likely that you’ve come across everything from hockey to lawnmower racing. Whatever the situation, there is simply no denying that there is a whole slew of options out there when it comes to the wide world of sports. Despite this, only a select few can be at the top. Basketball is one of those sports, with its ability to draw in millions and millions of fans every year. With more than 200 basketball-playing nations competing against each other every year, the Olympic dream matchups, and all the local events, it should be easy to understand why basketball became so popular and is still growing.

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