Fight Matrix

5 Of The Most Underrated Boxers Of All Time

Posted on November 12, 2025 by A. J. Riot

The world of boxing is littered with names that have enjoyed dominant periods and been names among the greatest in their sport. This includes everyone from Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, and Floyd Mayweather Jr., to Manny Pacquiao, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Rocky Marciano.

While this is just a small list of some of the top fighters, and there are many more that could be mentioned, there are even more that have gone under the radar. With so many promising contenders coming through, they will be hopeful of joining the ranks that are often mentioned when talking about the best.

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Understanding MMA betting odds for beginners

Posted on November 12, 2025 by A. J. Riot

MMA betting is becoming increasingly popular, attracting both new and experienced bettors. Grasping the concept of betting odds is essential for making informed decisions. This guide provides insights into the complexities of MMA betting odds and offers strategic advice for newcomers.

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Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)

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

[#6 W125] Liz Carmouche (-371)

[#14 W125] Jena Bishop (+273)

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

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

Featured Fighters

[#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

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev (11-08-2025)

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Jason

Welterweight Championship (170)
[#1DD][#2P4P][#1LW][#1LWUFC] Islam Makhachev (27-1-0, -268) vs. [#9DD][#10P4P][#1][#1UFC] Jack Della Maddalena (18-2-0, +216)
Islam Makhachev is the All-Time #16 ranked Absolute fighter.
Jack Della Maddalena is the All-Time #17 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Islam Makhachev (3-0-0)
2025-01-18: W vs. [#13LW] Renato Carneiro (20-7-1) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:05 of round 1
2024-06-01: W vs. [*] Dustin Poirier (30-10-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:42 of round 5
2023-10-21: W vs. [#6DD][#1FW] Alexander Volkanovski (27-4-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:06 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jack Della Maddalena (3-0-0)
2025-05-10: W vs. [#2WW] Belal Muhammad (24-4-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 48-47)
2024-03-09: W vs. [#16WW] Gilbert Burns (22-9-0) via KO (Knee and Elbows) in 3:43 of round 3
2023-09-16: W vs. [#32WW] Kevin Holland (28-15-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Islam Makhachev	-268		69.70%
Elo K170	Islam Makhachev	2566.47	+263.13	81.97%
Elo Modified	Islam Makhachev	2497.98	+320.87	86.38%
Glicko-1	Islam Makhachev	2635.51	+364.77	89.09%
WHR	Islam Makhachev	2426.71	+422.60	91.93%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Islam Makhachev 34.0, Jack Della Maddalena 29.2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Islam Makhachev 301, Jack Della Maddalena 189
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 Flyweight Championship (125)
[#2P4P][#4DD][#1][#1UFC] Valentina Shevchenko (25-4-1, -125) vs. [#1DD][#1P4P][#1SW][#1SWUFC] Weili Zhang (26-3-0, +103)
Valentina Shevchenko is the All-Time #2 ranked Women’s fighter.
Weili Zhang is the All-Time #5 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Valentina Shevchenko (2-0-1)
2025-05-10: W vs. [#6P4P][#7DD][#2FLY] Manon Fiorot (13-2-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2024-09-14: W vs. [#6FLY] Alexa Grasso (16-5-1) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2023-09-16: D vs. [#6FLY] Alexa Grasso (16-5-1) via Draw (Split) in 5:00 of round 5

Last 3 Fights: Weili Zhang (3-0-0)
2025-02-08: W vs. [#9DD][#4SW] Tatiana Suarez (11-1-0) via UD (49-46, 49-45, 49-46)
2024-04-13: W vs. [#5SW] Xiaonan Yan (19-5-0) via UD (49-45, 49-45, 49-45)
2023-08-19: W vs. [#6SW] Amanda Lemos (15-5-1) via UD (50-43, 50-44, 49-45)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Valentina Shevchenko	-125		53.00%
Elo K170	Weili Zhang	2086.40	+25.06	53.60%
Elo Modified	Weili Zhang	2045.83	+23.24	53.34%
Glicko-1	Weili Zhang	2068.42	+38.72	55.55%
WHR	Weili Zhang	1954.66	+47.56	56.80%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Valentina Shevchenko 37.7, Weili Zhang 36.2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Valentina Shevchenko 189, Weili Zhang 280
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Weili Zhang leads 3-2
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Welterweight (170)
[#5][#5UFC] Leon Edwards (22-5-0, +170) vs. [#11][#10UFC] Carlos Prates (22-7-0, -207)
Leon Edwards is the All-Time #5 ranked Welterweight and #34 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Leon Edwards (1-2-0)
2025-03-22: L vs. [#10DD][#3WW] Sean Brady (18-1-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:39 of round 4
2024-07-27: L vs. [#2WW] Belal Muhammad (24-4-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2023-12-16: W vs. [#12WW] Colby Covington (17-5-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Carlos Prates (2-1-0)
2025-08-16: W vs. [#18WW] Geoff Neal (16-7-0) via KO (Spinning Back Elbow) in 4:59 of round 1
2025-04-26: L vs. [#8WW] Ian Garry (16-1-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
2024-11-09: W vs. [#21WW] Neil Magny (31-13-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:50 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Carlos Prates	-207		64.54%
Elo K170	Leon Edwards	2257.47	+246.31	80.50%
Elo Modified	Leon Edwards	2190.21	+193.58	75.30%
Glicko-1	Leon Edwards	2231.63	+132.64	68.21%
WHR	Carlos Prates	2005.14	+21.43	53.08%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Leon Edwards 34.2, Carlos Prates 32.2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Leon Edwards 238, Carlos Prates 91
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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Integrity Signals: Why Shifting Odds Matter in Combat Sports

Posted on November 10, 2025 by A. J. Riot

It’s not just numbers on a screen anymore, when fight odds shift quickly, it’s a sign that information is moving. These changes can reveal data leaks or unusual impacts before a fight even begins, which is helpful for integrity teams, promoters, and analysts.

In recent investigations into the UFC and boxing, officials have discovered connections between suspicious sources and rapid market responses. Keeping an eye on these changes helps ensure that everyone is treated fairly and identifies potential instances of confidential information being misused. Non-GamStop sports betting without restrictions often provides valuable data that can serve as a crucial signal for detecting unlawful activities across various athletic countries.

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Cross-Sport Conditioning Football Methods in Fight Camps

Posted on November 10, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Modern fight camps draw many ideas from top football conditioning, as both require high-intensity output and quick recovery. Football teams utilize GPS, heart-rate zones, and scheduled micro cycles to enhance their workloads. Now, camps use the same tools for time sparring, pads, and recuperation days.

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Listing Every Champ-Champ in UFC History

Posted on November 10, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Madison Square Garden, the site of the upcoming UFC 322 – Source: Unsplash

To hoist a UFC championship belt is to reach the apex of fighting. But to clutch two belts at once—each from a different, brutal weight class—transcends the sport entirely. It carves legends from mere mortals, forging the rarest fraternity in mixed martial arts: the UFC champ-champs. These are the fighters who stared down history, defied the odds, and rewrote the rules of achievement inside the Octagon.

One man, however, who won’t have the opportunity to become the fifth member of the champ-champ club is Islam Makhachev. Later this month, the Dagestani wrestling supremo will make the move from lightweight to welterweight in a bid to dethrone Jack Della Maddalena and become a two-weight world champion, albeit not simultaneously. Makhachev, the former 155-pound king, chose to vacate his lightweight title rather than risk keeping two burning candles alight at the same time.

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Current MMA Rankings Updated (11-09-2025)

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Jason

Woo Casino Australia – Your Gateway to World-Class Online Entertainment

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

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Golden Crown: a straight-talking look for Aussie players

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

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Lucky Tiger Casino for Australians: sharp perks, straight talk

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

Keen to get moving without the run-around? At Lucky Tiger Casino you can jump straight into Aussie-friendly pokies like Elvis Frog in Vegas or table mainstays like blackjack, and be playing inside for a minute. If that sounds like your kind of arvo wind-down, create your account, sort a quick deposit, and you’re off. Include your focus terms when you search too — Lucky Tiger Casino and Lucky Tiger Casino login — so you land on the right page the first time.

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