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The welterweight division is currently the most stacked in the entire UFC, and UFC 322 proved just why.
Islam Makhachev moved up a weight division to take on the champion, Jack Della Maddalena, and came out victorious after five dominant rounds.
This posed the question: can anyone dethrone one of the best fighters in UFC history who has now proved his worth in two different weight divisions?
And for me, despite the plethora of talent in the division, it will be extremely difficult for anyone to win the belt, apart from Michael Morales.
Belal Muhammad and Ian Garry are set to face off in Qatar on Saturday, and the winner will likely get the next title shot. Both fighters are talented wrestlers but can be hurt on the feet.
| Friday, October 16th 2026: PFL Chicago: Carmouche vs. Bishop 2 | |||
 [#6 W125] Liz Carmouche (-371) | [#14 W125] Jena Bishop (+273) | ||
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| 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: [#36 W125] Ariane Lipski da Silva Last 5: W W L W W | ||
| Saturday, November 14th 2026: PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs. Bilostenniy | |||
 [#6 HW] Vadim Nemkov | [#16 HW] Sergey Bilostenniy | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
| [#1 WW] | Islam Makhachev | [#6 MW] | Brendan Allen | |
| [#2 LW] |  Ilia Topuria | [#14 MW] |  Christian Leroy Duncan | |
| [#60 LW] | Jai Herbert | [#73 LHW] |  Brendson Ribeiro | |
| [#187 BW] |  Otari Tanzilovi | [#13 MW] |  Israel Adesanya | |
| [#48 FW] | Andre Fili | [#422 WW] | Leon Shahbazyan |
Let’s be honest. For years, I watched MMA completely the wrong way.
I was the classic “Tale of the Tape” guy. I’d see a fighter had a 3-inch reach advantage, looked mean at the weigh-in, and I’d think, “Oh yeah, he’s got this.” I’d listen to the pre-fight hype, I’d buy into the narratives… “He’s just hungrier!” “He’s got that dog in him!”
And for years… I was mostly wrong. My buddies and I would argue over a beer, and my predictions were, to put it kindly, garbage. It was frustrating. I loved the sport, but I felt like I was just guessing. I was watching, but I wasn’t seeing.
It all changed when I had a (very humbling) conversation with a friend who’s… well, let’s just say he’s a “data guy.” I was going on about how Fighter A was going to destroy Fighter B because of “heart.” He just smiled, opened his laptop, and ruined my whole day.
“Heart is great,” he said. “But it’s not a metric. Let’s look at the metrics.” And that, my friends, was my rabbit hole.
We all have that one fighter.
The one you’ve followed since their early days. Maybe you saw them on a local card, or you caught their wild debut on a prelim. You’ve watched their interviews, you follow them on Instagram, you know their backstory.
They’re your guy.
And this weekend, they’re fighting.
You look at the odds… and your heart sinks. They’re a +350 underdog. The “experts” are all picking the other guy. The stats aren’t in their favor.
So you do what any loyal fan does. You march to your betting app and you hammer that +350 moneyline. You know something they don’t. You have a feeling. This is destiny.
And then, 90 seconds into the first round, your guy gets caught, and it’s over. Just like that.
Your wallet is lighter, your night is ruined, and you’re left wondering… what just happened?
What happened is simple: you let your head (the fan) make a bet that your brain (the bettor) should have vetoed. This is the single hardest part of betting on MMA, and it’s the trap that costs fans more money than any other: you can’t separate being a fan from being a bettor.
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Mixed martial arts fans want to know who stands out, who rises fast, and who slips back. Fight Matrix helps with that by using the CIRRS algorithm to sort fighters in a fair way. It cuts out guesswork and leans on real numbers to give readers a clean picture of the sport. It helps fans keep track of matchups, timelines, and long-term progress.
The idea behind CIRRS is easy to follow: it treats every fight as a new piece of the puzzle. It creates a ranking list that gives followers a clearer look at where each fighter stands at any moment.
Knockouts aren’t just flashy finishes. They define careers, help shape mixed martial arts, and energize the fans. Achieving the most knockouts in UFC history isn’t just a numbers game. It is somewhat of a market of timing, endurance, power, and, of course, the ability to close a fight in style.
In this post, we will talk about how knockout records change over time, who holds the top spots, and why the knockout artists matter so much in the Octagon and outside of it.
A promotional bidding war for Artur Beterbiev is likely in the near future after the former undisputed light-heavyweight champion’s contract with Top Rank expired. The boxer, who lives in Canada but was born in Russia, has been out of action since February, when Dmitry Bivol defeated him and won no fewer than four titles in the process: WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF.
Commonly referred to as ‘King Artur,’ the Canadian fighter is apparently going to have a major career change in the near future. A retirement from boxing doesn’t seem to be on the card quite yet, though there may be some other changes going forward.
Pro fighters are some of the toughest athletes on the planet. They train twice a day, deal with constant pain, and face intense mental pressure. Surprisingly, about 45% of MMA fighters use cannabis to help them train better and recover faster. Here are seven ways top fighters use cannabis to improve their performance.
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Mixed Martial Arts has evolved into one of the most strategically complex combat sports on the planet. In the early days, brute force and single-discipline dominance often decided fights. Today, fighters must master multiple disciplines to stay competitive.
Among these, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) stands out as a game-changer. Fighters across the board are refining their grappling skills, understanding that BJJ in MMA is no longer just an asset; it’s a requirement.
For players from Pakistan, it is not only generous bonuses or the availability of Urdu apps that are important, but also the betting line itself — that is, the number of events, the depth of the markets, the variety of options and adaptation to their favourite disciplines. Against the backdrop of international competition, Melbet has been able to stand out thanks to the structure of its line, especially in the context of the interests of local bettors. In 2025, the operator continues to strengthen its position in South Asia, and Pakistan plays a significant role in this process.
