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Exclusive Interview with 2024 FightMatrix Rookie of the Year, Thomas Gantt

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Oleg

Introduction

[#302 WW] Thomas Gantt (9-0, 1 NC) is a 31-year old professional MMA athelete, fighting out of North Carolina. He is also the recipient of the 2024 FightMatrix.com rookie of the year award. The primary reason for Gantt claiming this award is his incredible schedule in his first year as a pro. He has fought in nine professional bouts in 2024, winning eight of them, and receiving one No Contest due to an unintentional knee to the head of a downed opponent. Including his three amateur fights in the same year before beginning his pro career, Gantt has fought a total of twelve times in a calendar year. He has already fought and won once in 2025, and we are only 6 days into the year! Keep reading to learn more about Tommy Gantt and his journey.

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How Can You Develop an Effective Gambling Strategy to Win Big

Posted on January 6, 2025 by A. J. Riot

When it comes to having a crazy time while gambling, devising a sound strategy is vital if you hope to be successful. No matter if it is spinning the wheel quickly or placing bets in live roulette – having an effective plan in place could make all the difference between success and failure. Those who like to BCasino may take a similar approach by creating an action plan using knowledge, discipline, and adaptability, elevating experience while mitigating risks.

Before diving deeper into specific gambling strategies, it’s essential to first gain an understanding of their nature. At its core, gambling involves taking risks with an eye toward reaping a reward; each game has different odds, probabilities, and payout structures; using these elements effectively can increase chances of success while keeping house edges within limits.

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Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)

Monday, May 4th 2026: Deep 131 Impact: 25th Anniversary

[#2 SW] Sora Sugiyama

[#14 SW] Sukai China

Last Fight Date: 12/14/2025 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#6 SW] Haruo Ochi
Last 5: - - W W W

Last Fight Date: 3/08/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [NR] Musashi Musashi
Last 5: W W W W W

Saturday, June 27th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL San Diego: McKee vs. Isbulaev

[#6 FW] A.J. McKee

[#19 FW] Salamat Isbulaev

Last Fight Date: 3/20/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#28 FW] Adam Borics
Last 5: W W L W W

Last Fight Date: 2/07/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#25 FW] Jesus Pinedo
Last 5: W W W W W

Saturday, May 2nd 2026: PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs. Zendeli

[#13 HW] Renan Ferreira

[#24 HW] Sergey Bilostenniy

Last Fight Date: 12/13/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#5 HW] Vadim Nemkov
Last 5: W W W L L

Last Fight Date: 8/21/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#53 HW] Karl Williams
Last 5: W W W L W

Featured Fighters

[#17 WW]	Mike Malott	[#1 WW]	Islam Makhachev
[#16 BW]	Charles Jourdain	[#35 WW]	Gilbert Burns
[#1 LW]	Ilia Topuria	[#234 LW]	Hugo Deux
[#84 LW]	Gauge Young	[NR]	Atilla Kubilay
[#7 FW]	Rajabali Shaidullaev	[#9 FW]	Youssef Zalal

Wagering on the UFC: Best Markets for Bettors

Posted on January 5, 2025 by A. J. Riot

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is primarily considered the apex of mixed martial arts. Fighters compete for the spoils of combat while bettors wager for the spoils of financial reward. Since MMA has become more mainstream and arguably more popular than boxing, the sport has resulted in the rise of UFC betting sites, or at least regular sportsbooks who take the sport increasingly seriously.

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Current MMA Rankings Updated (01-05-2025)

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Jason

UPDATE: Re-posting the rankings shortly after 11:00 PM ET due to some amateur results incorrect marked as professional.

The Forum is Back!

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Oleg

After a long time, we decided to bring back the FightMatrix.com discussion forum.

Please join us to discuss our rankings, features, and all things MMA/boxing/martial arts and combat sports!

Your input is greatly appreciated.

2025’s top 7 strategies for MMA betting like a pro

Posted on January 3, 2025 by A. J. Riot

If you’re on this page, then you’re in the club of bettors who want to win more at MMA betting. Although there’s no guarantee of winning fights, making calculated analyses based on data and observations always increases your chances of making successful bets. And with the popularity of the UFC, there’s lots of information and resources available for you to make well-informed decisions. But as with all forms of betting, you start with line shopping.

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All-Time MMA Rankings Updated (01-02-2025)

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Jason

Stats and Metrics To Use When Betting On UFC Fights

Posted on January 2, 2025 by A. J. Riot

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Betting on UFC fights can be both thrilling and rewarding, but winning consistently requires more than just blind luck. To make informed wagers, bettors must analyze specific stats and metrics that give a clear picture of a fighter’s strengths, weaknesses, and overall performance. By breaking down these numbers, you can spot trends, identify value, and make smarter bets.

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MMA Awards Page Updated With 2024 Winners

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Jason

In case you did not know, we have our own awards page here.

Alex Pereira and Kayla Harrison are the fighters of the year.

Paul Hughes made his presence known, as he won our most improved award and was the victor in two of our upset awards.

Francis Ngannou was a shoe-in for the comeback fighter of the year.

One of the most interesting awards for me, is the rookie of the year. As you probably know, there is no formal progression from the “minor” to the “major” leagues in MMA. Some fighters get noticed… and some fighters don’t. Very few fighters are brought along “the right way” in a steady fashion, like you often see in boxing. MMA can also be quite unpredictable…

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MMA Online Betting: How to Combine Sports and Hazard for Ultimate Thrill?

Posted on December 30, 2024 by A. J. Riot

From a favorite activity that any sports enthusiast could have asked for, MMA betting has grown full of skill, strategy, and excitement. Thanks to online platforms, it now requires less effort to place bets and have fun in the best real online casino Australia, where sports forecasts come together with the thrill of being at a casino. A few tips on how to link up MMA betting with online casinos are discussed in this paper.

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How to Enjoy Betting on Combat Sports and Casino Gaming Together

Posted on December 30, 2024 by A. J. Riot

The fast-growing popularity of combat sports betting, such as boxing and MMA, is one of the fastest-growing areas in online gambling. Online casinos, on the other hand, have also grown in popularity due to their interactive games and exciting promotions. Combining both activities offers an adrenaline-filled experience that keeps players entertained. Whether you enjoy fight night betting or spinning reels, new casinos offer opportunities to merge both worlds seamlessly under one platform. This article looks at how combat sport betting can complement online casino gaming.

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Sports Slots: A Perfect Mix of Sports and Casino Gaming

Posted on December 30, 2024 by A. J. Riot

Sports combined with slot machines have become an exhilarating combination for online casino enthusiasts. Today, players have the opportunity to enjoy sports-themed slots that will merge their love for popular sports with the thrill of spinning reels. Players can play these entertaining games for real money on platforms like Winspirit casino. Be it where your hunt for Canadian slots real money at the best Canadian casino online, sports-themed slot machines offer high-intensity entertainment and rewarding opportunities.

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Jon Jones Reflects on His Career Path and the Evolution of MMA

Posted on December 30, 2024 by A. J. Riot

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Jon Jones, one of the most decorated fighters in MMA history, recently reflected on a career path he might have taken if he hadn’t pursued professional fighting. Speaking on the Alex G Was Here YouTube channel while test-driving a Bugatti, the UFC heavyweight champion revealed that he had initially envisioned a very different life for himself—one rooted in service and protection. Jones shared that he was deeply interested in joining the military or working in law enforcement, driven by a desire to help others and, in his words, “be a hero.”

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Current MMA Rankings Updated (12-29-2024)

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Jason

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StrikeCoach – An Innovative Way to Train

Posted on December 28, 2024 by Heather

Jason Eller is the founder of StrikeCoach and he had a vision that started out like so many game changing innovations. The idea of StrikeCoach was birthed from a few simple questions. Jason Eller who was a certified personal trainer and boxing coach at the YMCA at the time was training a client on the heavy bag who asked, “If this bag were a person where would I be hitting them, and how hard would I be striking them?” It was a true light bulb moment. After training a few more clients Jason went home and immediately drew some informal drawings visually describing the idea that is now StrikeCoach, a training mannequin that combines footwork and force detection, creating an unparalleled interactive data driven full body cardiovascular workout.

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