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He Was Sleeping on the Floor Three Weeks Ago. Then, Sean Sharaf Pulled Off the Biggest Upset in UFC History.

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Andrew Carswell

Gable Steveson entered UFC 331 as an Olympic gold medalist, unbeaten MMA prospect and one of the largest betting favorites the sport had ever seen. Twelve seconds later, Sean Sharaf had knocked him out, shattered a sportsbook record and transformed a life that, only weeks earlier, included staggering debt, bankruptcy plans and sleeping on the floor.

Three weeks before Sean Sharaf walked into the Octagon at UFC 331, there was nothing glamorous about his life. There was no championship belt on the wall, no endorsement deal waiting, no financial security and no guarantee that he would even remain on the UFC roster much longer. Sharaf was sleeping on a mat on the floor with his belongings packed into luggage, struggling through serious financial problems and preparing for a fight almost everyone expected him to lose. By the time he walked out of the cage in Los Angeles, he had authored one of the most improbable moments in UFC history.

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How the MMA Rankings Could Change Before the End of 2026

Posted on September 23, 2026 by A. J. Riot

FightMatrix’s September 6 release is already becoming outdated in useful ways. Salahdine Parnasse jumped from No. 29 to No. 15 at lightweight after stopping Dan Hooker at 2:35 of the first round in his UFC debut in Paris, while results from Super RIZIN 5 and Noche UFC happened after that ranking snapshot. Several title fights are still scheduled before December. The board can move quickly.

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UFC Fight Night 289: Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Raoni Barcelos

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Vitaliy Vovk

September 26, 2026 | UFC Apex, Las Vegas, United States

[#22BW] [#12UFC] Raul Rosas Jr. (12-1-0) vs. [#20BW] [#13UFC] Raoni Barcelos (22-5-0)

The main event of UFC Fight Night 289 features one of the UFC’s most promising young contenders against one of the bantamweight division’s most experienced veterans. Ranked No. 12 and No. 13 in the UFC rankings, Raul Rosas Jr. and Raoni Barcelos enter this pivotal matchup riding five-fight winning streaks, with a potential Top-10 position at stake.

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At just 21 years old, Raul Rosas Jr. (12-1) has already emerged as one of the most dangerous grapplers in the division. The Mexican-American prospect has earned six submission victories and built his success around relentless wrestling pressure, aggressive scrambling, and dominant top control. UFC Fight Night 289 will mark the first main event appearance and first scheduled five-round contest of his professional career.

Standing across from him will be 39-year-old Brazilian veteran Raoni Barcelos (22-5), one of the division’s most technically complete fighters. Barcelos combines sharp boxing, strong takedown defense, and elite grappling credentials. During his current five-fight winning streak, he has scored victories over notable opponents including Cody Garbrandt, Ricky Simon, and Montel Jackson.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos (09-26-2026)

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Jason

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[#20][#15UFC] Raoni Barcelos (22-5-0, +154) vs. [#22][#17UFC] Raul Rosas Jr. (12-1-0, -186)

Last 3 Fights: Raoni Barcelos (3-0-0)
2026-04-25: W vs. [#24BW] Montel Jackson (15-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2025-11-08: W vs. [#46BW] Ricky Simon (22-7-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-06-14: W vs. [#66BW] Cody Garbrandt (15-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Raul Rosas Jr. (3-0-0)
2026-03-07: W vs. [#26BW] Rob Font (22-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2025-03-29: W vs. [#183BW] Vince Morales (16-11-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2024-09-14: W vs. [#172BW] Qileng Aori (28-14-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Raul Rosas Jr. -186 62.28%
Elo K170 Raoni Barcelos 1998.41 +187.39 74.63%
Elo Modified Raoni Barcelos 1953.75 +157.66 71.25%
Glicko-1 Raoni Barcelos 1983.76 +176.94 73.47%
WHR Raoni Barcelos 1854.84 +157.21 71.19%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Raoni Barcelos 39.4, Raul Rosas Jr. 21.9
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Raoni Barcelos 154, Raul Rosas Jr. 203
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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[#61][#39UFC] Robert Bryczek (18-7-0, -102) vs. [#78][#47UFC] Rodolfo Vieira (11-5-0, -116)

Last 3 Fights: Robert Bryczek (1-2-0)
2026-05-02: L vs. [#40MW] Cameron Rowston (15-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2025-09-06: W vs. [#64MW] Brad Tavares (21-12-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:43 of round 3
2024-02-10: L vs. [#100LHW] Ihor Potieria (26-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Rodolfo Vieira (1-2-0)
2026-04-25: L vs. [#95MW] Eric McConico (11-5-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-11-15: L vs. [#22MW] Bo Nickal (9-1-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 2:24 of round 3
2025-08-02: W vs. [#28MW] Tresean Gore (7-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Rodolfo Vieira -116 51.53%
Elo K170 Robert Bryczek 1551.57 +91.85 62.92%
Elo Modified Robert Bryczek 1582.81 +69.09 59.82%
Glicko-1 Robert Bryczek 1658.41 +162.83 71.85%
WHR Robert Bryczek 1559.11 +39.53 55.66%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Robert Bryczek 36.2, Rodolfo Vieira 37.0
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Robert Bryczek 147, Rodolfo Vieira 154
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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Bantamweight (135)
[#81][#39UFC] Rinya Nakamura (10-1-0, -334) vs. [*] Brady Hiestand (8-2-0, +257)

Last 3 Fights: Rinya Nakamura (2-1-0)
2025-08-02: W vs. [#144BW] Nathan Fletcher (11-3-0) via TKO (Body Kick and Punches) in 1:02 of round 1
2025-01-18: L vs. [#54BW] Muin Gafurov (21-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-02-17: W vs. [*] Carlos Vera (12-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Brady Hiestand (3-0-0)
2024-06-15: W vs. [*] Garrett Armfield (10-5-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 1:52 of round 3
2023-04-22: W vs. [*] Batgerel Danaa (11-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 3
2022-11-19: W vs. [*] Fernie Garcia (10-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Rinya Nakamura -334 73.31%
Elo K170 Rinya Nakamura 1643.38 +31.81 54.56%
Elo Modified Rinya Nakamura 1687.42 +76.72 60.86%
Glicko-1 Rinya Nakamura 1727.18 +87.98 62.40%
WHR Rinya Nakamura 1636.93 +102.56 64.35%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Rinya Nakamura 31.5, Brady Hiestand 27.4
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rinya Nakamura 420, Brady Hiestand 833
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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Ilia Topuria Accuses Justin Gaethje of Cheating. The Regulator Says the Gloves Were Clean.

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Andrew Carswell

Three months after suffering the first loss of his career and sustaining fractures to both orbital bones at UFC Freedom 250, Ilia Topuria is medically cleared and ready to return. But his comeback announcement came with an explosive accusation against Justin Gaethje, a sharp denial from the lightweight champion, and an official response from one of the regulators who inspected Gaethje’s gloves and wraps before the fight.

Ilia Topuria disappeared from competition carrying something he had never experienced before: a professional defeat. When he finally resurfaced three months after the beating that cost him the UFC lightweight championship, his message was not simply that his injuries had healed or that he was ready to fight again. Topuria returned with an allegation that immediately changed the conversation surrounding one of the biggest fights of the year, suggesting that the gloves Justin Gaethje wore during their championship fight deserved another look.

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Recovery Habits That Help Combat Sports Athletes Stay Consistent

Posted on September 24, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Training for combat sports is about much more than what happens during sparring or competition. Boxing, MMA, kickboxing, wrestling and other disciplines demand a combination of strength, conditioning, technique and mental focus. But all that work only pays off when the body has enough time and resources to recover.

A good recovery routine doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, the habits that make the biggest difference are often the least exciting ones: getting enough sleep, eating properly, managing training volume and paying attention to small aches before they become bigger problems.

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Van vs. Pantoja 2 Was a Fight of the Year Contender. Here’s How the Odds Actually Moved

Posted on September 24, 2026 by A. J. Riot

At 0:12 into the first round, Gable Steveson was still favored on most boards. By 0:13, he was face down on the canvas.

That’s the number that sticks. Sean Sharaf, a plus-money underdog most books had barely bothered to price, ended Steveson’s night in the exact time it takes to read this sentence out loud. It happened on the UFC 331 undercard, hours before Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja produced the kind of five-round war that gets Fight of the Year votes before the scorecards are even read out. Van won a clean unanimous decision. Pantoja pushed him the entire way. And in between those two results, the live betting markets did something worth studying on their own.

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UFC 331 Main Event: Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 – Breakdown and Analysis

Posted on September 24, 2026 by A. J. Riot

It’s UFC 331 fight week, and the card is stacked from top to bottom. The main event sees Joshua Van defend his flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in a long-awaited rematch following their bizarre first meeting at UFC 323. The co-main event features the return of Arman Tsarukyan, who takes on the dangerous Mauricio Ruffy.

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