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MK-677 for Bodybuilders: Growth Hormone and Muscle Insights

Posted on August 20, 2025 by A. J. Riot

When bodybuilders search for compounds that may help with growth, recovery, and strength, MK-677 often comes up in research discussions. Many people look for trusted suppliers when they plan to buy MK-677. One of the popular sources in research circles is Pure Rawz MK-677, known for offering lab-tested compounds.

What is MK-677?

MK-677, also called Ibutamoren, is a growth hormone secretagogue. This means it helps the body release more of its natural growth hormone. Unlike some other compounds, MK-677 is not injectable. It is taken by mouth, which makes it easy to use in research models.

Growth hormone plays an important role in how the body grows muscle, recovers from training, and manages fat. That is why MK-677 has become a subject of interest for researchers studying bodybuilding and athletic performance.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang (08-23-2025)

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#15][#12UFC] Johnny Walker (21-9-0, +297) vs. [#16][#13UFC] Mingyang Zhang (19-6-0, -398)

Last 3 Fights: Johnny Walker (0-2-0, 1 NC)
2024-06-22: L vs. [#12LHW] Volkan Oezdemir (20-8-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:28 of round 1
2024-01-13: L vs. [#10DD][#6P4P][#1LHW] Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:42 of round 2
2023-10-21: NC vs. [#10DD][#6P4P][#1LHW] Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1)

Last 3 Fights: Mingyang Zhang (3-0-0)
2025-04-26: W vs. [*] Anthony Smith (38-22-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 4:03 of round 1
2024-11-23: W vs. [#102MW] Osman Diaz (10-3-0) via TKO (Elbow and Punches) in 2:25 of round 1
2024-02-17: W vs. [#57LHW] Brendson Ribeiro (17-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:41 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Mingyang Zhang	-398		76.03%
Elo K170	Johnny Walker	1791.23	+52.03	57.43%
Elo Modified	Johnny Walker	1802.87	+67.03	59.53%
Glicko-1	Johnny Walker	1856.33	+37.60	55.39%
WHR	Mingyang Zhang	1777.98	+58.76	58.38%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Johnny Walker 33.4, Mingyang Zhang 27.0
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Johnny Walker 427, Mingyang Zhang 119
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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Featherweight (145)
[#4][#4UFC] Aljamain Sterling (24-5-0, -310) vs. [#7][#7UFC] Brian Ortega (16-4-0, +243)
Aljamain Sterling is the All-Time #47 ranked Absolute fighter.
Brian Ortega is the All-Time #12 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Aljamain Sterling (1-2-0)
2024-12-07: L vs. [#2FW] Movsar Evloev (19-0-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2024-04-13: W vs. [#48FW] Calvin Kattar (23-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2023-08-19: L vs. [#2BW] Sean OMalley (18-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:51 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Brian Ortega (1-2-0)
2024-09-14: L vs. [#5FW] Diego Lopes (26-7-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-02-24: W vs. [#3FW] Yair Rodriguez (20-5-0) via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) in 0:58 of round 3
2022-07-16: L vs. [#3FW] Yair Rodriguez (20-5-0) via TKO (Shoulder Injury) in 4:11 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Aljamain Sterling	-310		72.17%
Elo K170	Aljamain Sterling	2161.58	+181.21	73.95%
Elo Modified	Aljamain Sterling	2045.40	+103.34	64.45%
Glicko-1	Aljamain Sterling	2073.64	+44.65	56.39%
WHR	Aljamain Sterling	1936.22	+69.73	59.90%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Aljamain Sterling 36.0, Brian Ortega 34.5
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Aljamain Sterling 259, Brian Ortega 343
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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Heavyweight (265)
[#5][#4UFC] Sergei Pavlovich (19-3-0, -263) vs. [#10][#7UFC] Waldo Cortes-Acosta (14-1-0, +210)
Sergei Pavlovich is the All-Time #35 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Sergei Pavlovich (1-2-0)
2025-02-01: W vs. [#12HW+] Jairzinho Rozenstruik (15-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-06-22: L vs. [#4HW+] Alexander Volkov (38-11-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2023-11-11: L vs. [#2HW+] Tom Aspinall (15-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:09 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Waldo Cortes-Acosta (3-0-0)
2025-06-07: W vs. [#13HW+] Serghei Spivac (17-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2025-03-15: W vs. [#38HW+] Ryan Spann (23-11-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:48 of round 2
2024-05-11: W vs. [#208HW+] Robelis Despaigne (5-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Sergei Pavlovich	-263		69.19%
Elo K170	Sergei Pavlovich	1997.75	+109.86	65.30%
Elo Modified	Sergei Pavlovich	1987.45	+84.49	61.92%
Glicko-1	Sergei Pavlovich	2065.40	+133.36	68.30%
WHR	Sergei Pavlovich	1965.29	+152.62	70.65%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Sergei Pavlovich 33.3, Waldo Cortes-Acosta 33.9
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sergei Pavlovich 203, Waldo Cortes-Acosta 77
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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Friday, October 3rd 2025: PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2

[#4 LHW] Corey Anderson

[#10 LHW] Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov

Last Fight Date: 7/19/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#13 HW] Denis Goltsov
Last 5: NC L W W W

Last Fight Date: 11/29/2024 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#21 MW] Impa Kasanganay
Last 5: W W W W W

Monday, September 15th 2025: DEEP 127 Impact

[#3 W105] Moeri Suda

[#14 W105] Saori Oshima

Last Fight Date: 7/27/2025 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [NR] Noeru Narita
Last 5: L W W W W

Last Fight Date: 5/05/2025 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#7 W105] Ye Ji Lee
Last 5: L W W L L

Friday, October 3rd 2025: PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2

[#9 LW] Usman Nurmagomedov (-164)

[#14 LW] Paul Hughes (+128)

Last Fight Date: 1/25/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#14 LW] Paul Hughes
Last 5: W W NC W W

Last Fight Date: 5/10/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#51 LW] Bruno Miranda
Last 5: W W W L W

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[NR]	Matt Brown	[#3 MW]	Nassourdine Imavov
[#18 LW]	Benoit St. Denis	[#2 LW]	Ilia Topuria
[#1 MW]	Khamzat Chimaev	[#10 MW]	Caio Borralho
[#49 LW]	Mauricio Ruffy	[NR]	Paul Craig
[NR]	Chris Lytle	[#4 LW]	Charles Oliveira

UFC’s 7.7 Billion Leap: How the Paramount Deal Transforms MMA Viewing

Posted on August 18, 2025 by A. J. Riot

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has never ceased to be on the frontline in terms of mainstreaming mixed martial arts. Since its rough beginnings in the 1990s and its subsequent skyrocketing success in the 2000s and beyond, the organization has continually refined its strategy for broadcasting, promotion, and audience engagement. The UFC is now gearing up to make its most significant move yet: a historic seven-year agreement with Paramount, which will significantly impact the global MMA viewing landscape.

The deal is set to begin in 2026 and will mark a breakthrough for the UFC, as the organization has long relied on conventional pay-per-view systems. They will instead use Paramount+ and CBS as the new platforms to host UFC content, utilizing a hybrid model that combines streaming accessibility with network penetration. This deal has far-reaching implications for fans, fighters, and the sports industry in general.

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History and facts about boxing: from ancient times to the present day

Posted on August 18, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Boxing is not just a sport; it is an art form that captivates and inspires millions of people around the world. Since its inception, which according to some sources dates back to 1560 BC, boxing has become an integral part of humanity’s cultural heritage. Let’s dive into the exciting world of boxing and explore some interesting facts that will help you expand your knowledge of this thrilling combat sport.

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The Role of Trash Talk in Boxing: Psychological Warfare or Just Hype?

Posted on August 18, 2025 by A. J. Riot

In the fight game, fists aren’t the only weapons. Words, wielded with precision, can land blows before the opening bell. From Muhammad Ali’s poetic jabs to Tyson Fury’s off-the-cuff taunts, trash talk has been an enduring feature of boxing — shaping rivalries, selling fights, and sometimes redefining careers.

Ali famously called Sonny Liston “the big ugly bear” before their 1964 clash, a performance that blurred the line between theatre and intimidation. Floyd Mayweather Jr. elevated verbal sparring into a brand, his brash self-promotion selling millions of pay-per-views. Tyson Fury’s unpredictability keeps opponents — and the public — guessing about where the theatrics end and the fight begins.

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Vincent Juico’s Interview with Boxer Stanley Johnson

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Heather

Presenting Vincent Juico‘s interview with Eruption Boxing prospect, Stanley ‘Muscle Kid’ Johnson. His manager is Gwen Legge and she is known as “The Next Lady in Boxing”. They seem to make a great team. Mr. Johnson is extremely diligent with his training. For several years he has been a boxing coach for youth. Additionally, Stanley is big into eSports. Gwen gave him the opportunity to box for a wonderful company. As well as allowing him to network at the eSports . Please watch this interview with in depth information regarding Stanley.

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Current MMA Rankings Updated (08-17-2025)

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Jason

Nepal’s first MMA champion writes history on a global stage

Posted on August 15, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Rabindra Dhant’s journey to the Matrix Fight Night 17 bantamweight title is the sort of story that reshapes a country’s sporting imagination. Fighting out of Nepal, he came from modest beginnings—training in borrowed spaces, stringing together early wins in smaller circuits—before landing his breakthrough moment on August 2, 2025. The third-round knockout of India’s Chungreng Koren didn’t just earn him gold; it made him Nepal’s first MMA champion. For a nation without a deep combat-sports tradition, the significance runs deeper than the belt itself. It opens a lane for a generation of fighters who might now believe the international stage isn’t out of reach.

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How Japanese Culture Shapes Fantasy Worlds in Modern Interactive Media

Posted on August 15, 2025 by A. J. Riot

When fantasy in modern interactive media is discussed, images of dragons, enchanted forests, or futuristic cities often come to mind. Yet a quiet but powerful influence runs through many of these worlds: the cultural heritage of Japan. From folklore to visual art, Japanese tradition brings a rhythm and depth to stories that stays with the player long after the screen fades. Developers worldwide weave this heritage into their work, merging ancient ideas with today’s technology to create narratives that feel both fresh and timeless.

Sometimes this blending is subtle. A studio might use bookie software not for its old associations, but as a flexible digital backbone for scheduling in-game events, tracking achievements, and shaping story progression in an online gaming environment. By adapting such frameworks, creators can replicate the structured pacing found in Japanese myths — where events unfold with symbolic timing — while still allowing players freedom. It’s a mix of heritage and tech, where the tools quietly reinforce the atmosphere.

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From the Octagon to the Odds: How 4Rabet Users Bet on MMA Upsets

Posted on August 15, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has evolved into one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, with its thrilling blend of striking, grappling, and unpredictable outcomes. For fans in India, the action doesn’t stop at watching the fight — it extends into the world of online betting. Platforms like the 4Ra Bet official site India have made it incredibly easy for enthusiasts to wager on MMA events, from major UFC cards to local fight nights.

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Online Casinos in Hungary: Guide and Ratings

Posted on August 14, 2025 by A. J. Riot

The popularity of online casinos in Hungary has grown significantly in recent years, offering players a wide variety of platforms with different games, bonuses, and payment options. Whether you are a casual gamer or a high roller, choosing the right platform is essential for a safe and enjoyable experience. This guide will help you understand how online casinos in Hungary operate and how online casino ratings can assist in finding the best options.

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This Week’s WHR Bets/Parlays

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Jason

Both parlays still in the green!

Fights considered must satisfy all of the criteria below:

Both fighters must be active (fought in 360 days prior to event). Reduces uncertainty.
Both fighters must have at least 5 fights, with at least 1 draw or 1 loss (excluding debut). More data makes WHR happy.
Both fighters must be rated in the same division as the fight. Further reduces uncertainty.
Must have odds from at least three bookmakers.

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Exclusive Interview with Farshad Khatiri – Boxing & Muay Thai Promoter, Manager, and Coach

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Heather

Farshad Khatiri is a boxing and Muay Thai promoter, manager, coach, and former competitor. He was born in Iran where he was inspired by his uncle to study boxing as a child. Eventually, Farshad moved to Thailand, building a career in the birthplace of Muay Thai. He is the co-founder of Cyrus Gym in Thailand – a training hub for international fighters and rising stars.

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Vincent Juico interviews Oleg

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Oleg

An interview with yours truly, courtesy of Vincent Juico’s Sports for All podcast. Discussing MMA rankings, upcoming fights, and more – give it a listen!

Why Boxing Promotions Are the Unsung Heroes of Sporting Success

Posted on August 13, 2025 by A. J. Riot

In the world of sports, the spotlight often shines brightly on athletes, coaches, and the thrilling moments that unfold in the ring. However, behind every successful boxing match lies a complex web of planning, negotiation, and promotion that is often overlooked. Boxing promotions play a crucial role in shaping the careers of fighters, creating memorable events, and ultimately driving the sport’s popularity. Understanding their significance can provide a deeper appreciation for the sport and its intricate ecosystem.

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