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Why Most People Misunderstand What a Growth Mindset Actually Means

Posted on April 2, 2026 by A. J. Riot

The phrase “growth mindset” has become one of the most recycled pieces of advice in professional development circles. You’ve seen it in LinkedIn posts, in onboarding decks, pinned to office walls between a motivational quote and a plant that’s seen better days. Everyone claims to have one. Most people don’t really know what it means.

That’s not entirely their fault. The concept has been simplified, sanitized, and sold back to us as something it was never meant to be: a personality trait you either have or perform. And the gap between what a growth mindset actually requires and what people think it requires is exactly where most real development stalls.

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All-Time MMA Rankings Updated (04-02-2026)

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Jason

In this release, Valentina Shevchenko passes Amanda Nunes as the #1 Womens fighter.

Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)

Thursday, December 31st 2026: Rizin FF Super Rizin 6: Shiwasu no Owarinagoya Gekokujo Matsuri

[#1 W105] Natalia Kuziutina

[#4 W105] Saori Oshima

Last Fight Date: 9/10/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#18 W105] Rena Kubota
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 7/18/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#13 W105] Ye Ji Lee
Last 5: L W L W W

Sunday, December 13th 2026: Deep - 135 Impact

[#3 SW] Sukai China

[#4 SW] Jo Arai

Last Fight Date: 5/04/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#6 SW] Sora Sugiyama
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 9/13/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#23 SW] Daichi Kitakata
Last 5: L L W L W

Sunday, December 13th 2026: Deep Tokyo Impact 2026 6th Round

[#6 SW] Sora Sugiyama

[#10 SW] Goal Makino

Last Fight Date: 9/20/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [NR] Musashi Musashi
Last 5: W W W L W

Last Fight Date: 9/06/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#42 SW] Toshiya Takashima
Last 5: W W W W W

Featured Fighters

[#18 W125]	Lucia Szabova	[#1 WW]	Islam Makhachev
[#18 LW]	Renato Carneiro	[#1 FW]	Alexander Volkanovski
[#13 LW]	Tom Nolan	[#26 WW]	Jacobe Smith
[#8 HW]	Josh Hokit	[#102 W125]	Tainara Lisboa
[#1 LW]	Justin Gaethje	[#2 LW]	Ilia Topuria

This Week’s WHR Bets/Parlays

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Jason

2026 WHR Post #8

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 7 fights in the prior 7 years, including 1+ loss. If the loss was in their debut, then 2+ losses are required.
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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Inside the UFC’s Growing Mental Health Reckoning

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Andrew Carswell

For years, toughness has been the defining currency of mixed martial arts.

Now, vulnerability is beginning to take its place alongside it.

In recent months, a growing number of UFC fighters have spoken openly about their struggles with mental health, as a central part of their lives inside and outside of the Octagon. What was once whispered in locker rooms is now being said into microphones, in front of millions.

The shift is not subtle. It is cultural.

At last Saturday’s UFC Fight Night, Joe Pyfer delivered one of the most jarring moments in recent memory, not just because he finished Israel Adesanya, who many consider to be the greatest middleweight of all time, but because of what he revealed afterward…

Following his victory, Pyfer admitted that he had nearly taken his own life just weeks before stepping into the cage. The idea that he would consider suicide, right before the biggest moment of his career, reminded us of how complex and dangerous this truly is.

In a sport built on physical resilience, the admission cut through the noise. It reframed the narrative. Fighters are not just competing against opponents. They are also confronting internal battles that often go unseen.

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ROUSEY VS CARANO- FIGHTING FOR THE FREEDOM TO DEFINE THEIR LEGACIES

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Luis Vazquez

Two women of action built their reputations in the Octagon. One was a pioneer for women in fighting sports, while the other took that legacy and elevated it, bringing it to new heights. When they both fell from those lofty perches, they remained relevant by adapting to other forms of entertainment. One returned to the ring, following a script and telling a story, adapting seamlessly to the moment. The other brought her moves to a movie set, also telling stories in a different arena. Eventually, they found themselves on the outside looking in again. What they discovered was each other, and on May 16th, they will perform on the streaming service Netflix, returning to their roots.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan (04-04-2026)

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#12][#11UFC] Renato Carneiro (20-7-1, +161) vs. [#39][#25UFC] Chris Duncan (15-2-0, -195)

Last 3 Fights: Renato Carneiro (1-2-0)
2025-06-28: L vs. [#11LW] Beneil Dariush (23-7-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-01-18: L vs. [#1P4P][#1WW] Islam Makhachev (28-1-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:05 of round 1
2024-09-28: W vs. [#7LW] Benoit St. Denis (17-3-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Chris Duncan (3-0-0)
2025-12-06: W vs. [#64LW] Terrance McKinney (18-8-0) via Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 2:30 of round 1
2025-08-02: W vs. [#56LW] Mateusz Rebecki (21-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2025-03-22: W vs. [#154LW] Jordan Vucenic (15-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:42 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Chris Duncan	-195		63.30%
Elo K170	Renato Carneiro	1979.61	+92.25	62.97%
Elo Modified	Renato Carneiro	1965.58	+101.56	64.21%
Glicko-1	Renato Carneiro	2024.83	+110.04	65.33%
WHR	Renato Carneiro	1907.27	+74.22	60.52%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Renato Carneiro 36.9, Chris Duncan 32.9
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Renato Carneiro 280, Chris Duncan 119
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 Strawweight (115)
[#6DD][#11P4P][#3][#3UFC] Virna Jandiroba (22-4-0, -103) vs. [#7][#7UFC] Tabatha Ricci (12-3-0, -118)
Virna Jandiroba is the All-Time #49 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Virna Jandiroba (2-1-0)
2025-10-25: L vs. [#5DD][#5P4P][#2SW] Mackenzie Dern (16-5-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
2025-04-12: W vs. [#5SW] Xiaonan Yan (19-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-07-20: W vs. [#9SW] Amanda Lemos (15-6-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:48 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Tabatha Ricci (2-1-0)
2025-07-26: W vs. [#18SW] Amanda Ribas (12-7-0) via TKO (Elbow and Punches) in 2:59 of round 2
2024-11-23: L vs. [#5SW] Xiaonan Yan (19-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-08-24: W vs. [#20SW] Angela Hill (18-16-0) via UD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Tabatha Ricci	-118		51.61%
Elo K170	Virna Jandiroba	1802.27	+117.05	66.23%
Elo Modified	Virna Jandiroba	1788.60	+95.14	63.36%
Glicko-1	Virna Jandiroba	1772.87	+78.33	61.08%
WHR	Virna Jandiroba	1734.08	+148.28	70.13%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Virna Jandiroba 37.8, Tabatha Ricci 31.1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Virna Jandiroba 161, Tabatha Ricci 252
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Virna Jandiroba leads 3-2
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#59][#27UFC] Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev (8-0-0, -1509) vs. [#74][#32UFC] Brendson Ribeiro (17-9-0, +809)

Last 3 Fights: Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev (3-0-0)
2025-11-22: W vs. [#188LHW] Raffael Cerqueira (11-4-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 0:33 of round 1
2025-08-26: W vs. [#158LHW] Alik Lorenz (7-2-0) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 0:30 of round 1
2024-09-26: W vs. [#191MW] Jacky Jeanne (6-2-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:23 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Brendson Ribeiro (1-2-0)
2025-09-06: L vs. [#39LHW] Oumar Sy (12-2-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:42 of round 1
2025-06-07: L vs. [#15LHW] Azamat Murzakanov (16-0-0) via TKO (Submission to Punches) in 3:25 of round 1
2025-03-15: W vs. [#85LHW] Diyar Nurgozhay (11-2-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 1:28 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev	-1509		89.50%
Elo K170	Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev	1585.82	+108.68	65.15%
Elo Modified	Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev	1623.81	+135.49	68.57%
Glicko-1	Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev	1651.16	+137.51	68.82%
WHR	Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev	1640.86	+150.89	70.45%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev 25.2, Brendson Ribeiro 29.6
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev 133, Brendson Ribeiro 210
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 (03-29-2026)

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Jason

Dana White’s Long Game Pays Off With Boxing Breakthrough

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Andrew Carswell

How the Ali Revival Act may mark another turning point in Dana White’s long war with boxing

For most of March, it looked like Dana White was finally losing control of the narrative.

A public feud with boxing promoter Eddie Hearn escalated into a war of words that exposed the deep institutional resistance facing Zuffa’s expansion into the sweet science. Things got so heated, there was even talk of a boxing match between the two.

The UFC’s ambitious White House event lost a marquee fight before it could even be formally unveiled. Then, former superstar Ronda Rousey resurfaced as a critic, reigniting long-standing debates about fighter pay and promotional power.

Yet in combat sports, momentum can shift as quickly as a single punch.

The passage of the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act through a key House vote on March 24th may represent White’s most significant strategic victory in years, not inside the Octagon, but in the legislative arena, where the future of boxing itself is being reshaped.

For White and the Zuffa Boxing project, the legislation signals more than regulatory reform. It signals opportunity.

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UFC Fight Night 272 – Moicano vs. Duncan

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Vitaliy Vovk

Lightweight Main Event | April 4, 2026 | UFC Apex, Las Vegas

Fight Analysis

The main event is a classic clash of experience vs momentum.

[#12 LW | #10 UFC] Renato (Moicano) Carneiro (20-7-1) is a high-level veteran and former title contender, known for:

elite BJJ and submission arsenal
high fight IQ
experience against top-tier competition

However, he enters this fight on a two-fight losing streak, raising questions about whether he is still at his peak.

[#37 LW ] Chris Duncan (15-2) is a dangerous rising contender riding strong momentum:

4-fight winning streak (most by finish)
aggressive pressure-heavy style
significant improvements in grappling

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Casinostrider.sk vs. 24casino.sk – Fight

Posted on March 27, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Starting out in online gambling can feel genuinely overwhelming. Slovakia’s regulated market — governed by Act No. 30/2019 and supervised by the Office for the Regulation of Gambling (ÚRHH) — currently lists more than 15 licensed online casinos. With so many competing options, new players often struggle to evaluate them independently. That is exactly why casino review sites have become such a valuable starting point for newcomers. This article compares two Slovak-focused resources — Casinostrider.sk and 24casino.sk — to help beginners decide.

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