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Fight Matrix

Decoding MMA Betting Odds: How to Spot Value in UFC and Combat Sports

Posted on June 17, 2026 by A. J. Riot

The UFC and other major promotions in the fight industry have seen their popularity rise, so have the number of people betting on their matches.

However, many bettors are only interested in the odds if they believe they will win, not if they’re a good value.

Being successful at a game of betting does not just involve making a prediction of the winner. It’s really about recognizing when outcomes have a higher probability than would be normally expected.

By learning the terminology of the odds in MMA betting, you can make better decisions and will not make common mistakes that make casual bettors lose money.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2 (06-20-2026)

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Jason

Flyweight (125)
[#3][#3UFC] Kyoji Horiguchi (36-5-0, +135) vs. [#5][#5UFC] Manel Kape (22-7-0, -163)
Kyoji Horiguchi is the All-Time #16 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Manel Kape is the All-Time #22 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Kyoji Horiguchi (3-0-0)
2026-02-07: W vs. [#21FLY] Amir Albazi (17-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2025-11-22: W vs. [#15FLY] Tagir Ulanbekov (18-3-0) via Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:18 of round 3
2024-12-31: W vs. [#113FLY] Nkazimulo Zulu (16-9-1) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Manel Kape (3-0-0)
2025-12-13: W vs. [#7FLY] Brandon Royval (17-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:18 of round 1
2025-03-01: W vs. [#11FLY] Asu Almabayev (23-3-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 2:16 of round 3
2024-12-14: W vs. [#41FLY] Bruno Silva (15-10-2) via TKO (Body Kick and Punches) in 1:57 of round 3

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Manel Kape -163 59.29%
Elo K170 Kyoji Horiguchi 2154.68 +150.19 70.36%
Elo Modified Kyoji Horiguchi 2113.33 +156.13 71.07%
Glicko-1 Kyoji Horiguchi 2173.03 +142.34 69.41%
WHR Kyoji Horiguchi 2041.43 +98.05 63.75%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Kyoji Horiguchi 35.7, Manel Kape 32.6
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kyoji Horiguchi 133, Manel Kape 189
Previous Match-up Record: Kyoji Horiguchi leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#26][#17UFC] Ion Cutelaba (20-11-1, +258) vs. [#36][#22UFC] Navajo Stirling (9-0-0, -331)

Last 3 Fights: Ion Cutelaba (2-1-0)
2026-03-14: W vs. [#40LHW] Oumar Sy (12-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:24 of round 1
2025-05-10: L vs. [#28LHW] Modestas Bukauskas (20-7-0) via SD (29-28, 30-27, 27-30)
2025-02-22: W vs. [#125LHW] Ibo Aslan (14-4-0) via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) in 2:51 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Navajo Stirling (3-0-0)
2026-03-28: W vs. [#82LHW] Bruno Lopes (14-3-0) via NC in 4:05 of round 2
2025-09-27: W vs. [#51LHW] Rodolfo Bellato (13-3-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2025-05-10: W vs. [#55LHW] Ivan Erslan (15-6-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Navajo Stirling -331 73.33%
Elo K170 Navajo Stirling 1738.31 +22.51 53.24%
Elo Modified Navajo Stirling 1764.96 +6.16 50.89%
Glicko-1 Ion Cutelaba 1831.65 +26.53 53.81%
WHR Ion Cutelaba 1706.25 +19.13 52.75%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Ion Cutelaba 32.5, Navajo Stirling 28.6
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ion Cutelaba 98, Navajo Stirling 84
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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Featherweight (145)
[#88][#46UFC] Hyder Amil (11-2-0, +131) vs. [#119][#55UFC] Christian Rodriguez (12-4-0, -159)

Last 3 Fights: Hyder Amil (1-2-0)
2025-11-08: L vs. [#70FW] Jamall Emmers (22-8-0) via UD (30-27, 29-27, 30-27)
2025-06-28: L vs. [#52FW] Jose Delgado (11-2-0) via KO (Knee and Elbows) in 0:26 of round 1
2025-03-01: W vs. [#41FW] William Gomis (15-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Christian Rodriguez (1-2-0)
2025-08-09: L vs. [#64FW] Andre Fili (25-13-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2025-03-29: L vs. [#21FW] Melquizael Costa (26-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-01-11: W vs. [#154FW] Austin Bashi (14-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Christian Rodriguez -159 58.64%
Elo K170 Hyder Amil 1562.95 +16.08 52.31%
Elo Modified Christian Rodriguez 1574.23 +60.24 58.58%
Glicko-1 Christian Rodriguez 1582.84 +54.32 57.75%
WHR Christian Rodriguez 1553.45 +65.38 59.30%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Hyder Amil 36.0, Christian Rodriguez 28.5
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Hyder Amil 224, Christian Rodriguez 315
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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This Week’s WHR Bets/Parlays (2026/#17)

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Jason

Still trying to get out of this hole…

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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Ukrainian Professional MMA Market Analysis (2024–2026)

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Philippe Hao

Comparative Analysis of FCFC, WWFC, and RFP

Research Objective

To determine the leading professional MMA promotion in Ukraine during the 2024–2026 period using a unified evaluation system and weighted criteria.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje (06-13-2026)

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Jason

Lightweight Championship (155)
[#2P4P][#7DD][#1][#1UFC] Ilia Topuria (17-0-0, -604) vs. [#4][#4UFC] Justin Gaethje (27-5-0, +434)
Ilia Topuria is the All-Time #30 ranked Lightweight and #43 ranked Absolute fighter.
Justin Gaethje is the All-Time #9 ranked Lightweight and #45 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ilia Topuria (3-0-0)
2025-06-28: W vs. [#8DD][#2LW] Charles Oliveira (37-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:27 of round 1
2024-10-26: W vs. [#5LW] Max Holloway (27-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:34 of round 3
2024-02-17: W vs. [#4DD][#9P4P][#1FW] Alexander Volkanovski (28-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:32 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Justin Gaethje (2-1-0)
2026-01-24: W vs. [#10LW] Paddy Pimblett (23-4-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
2025-03-08: W vs. [#14LW] Rafael Fiziev (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2024-04-13: L vs. [#5LW] Max Holloway (27-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:59 of round 5

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Ilia Topuria -604 82.08%
Elo K170 Ilia Topuria 2409.33 +79.59 61.26%
Elo Modified Ilia Topuria 2359.09 +81.96 61.58%
Glicko-1 Ilia Topuria 2486.92 +150.97 70.46%
WHR Ilia Topuria 2373.04 +324.65 86.63%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Ilia Topuria 29.4, Justin Gaethje 37.6
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ilia Topuria 351, Justin Gaethje 141
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ilia Topuria leads 2-0
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Heavyweight Championship (265)
[#7P4P][#9DD][#1LHW][#1LHWUFC] Alex Pereira (13-3-0, -107) vs. [#1][#1UFC] Ciryl Gane (13-2-0, -113)
Alex Pereira is the All-Time #22 ranked Absolute fighter.
Ciryl Gane is the All-Time #18 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alex Pereira (2-1-0)
2025-10-04: W vs. [#2LHW] Magomed Ankalaev (21-2-1) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 1:20 of round 1
2025-03-08: L vs. [#2LHW] Magomed Ankalaev (21-2-1) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2024-10-05: W vs. [#7LHW] Khalil Rountree (14-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:32 of round 4

Last 3 Fights: Ciryl Gane (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2025-10-25: NC vs. [#2HW+] Tom Aspinall (15-3-0)
2024-12-07: W vs. [#3HW+] Alexander Volkov (40-11-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2023-09-02: W vs. [#12HW+] Serghei Spivac (18-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:44 of round 2

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Ciryl Gane -113 50.64%
Elo K170 Alex Pereira 2312.00 +100.08 64.02%
Elo Modified Alex Pereira 2278.87 +128.91 67.75%
Glicko-1 Alex Pereira 2423.69 +199.43 75.91%
WHR Alex Pereira 2143.73 +111.73 65.55%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Alex Pereira 38.9, Ciryl Gane 36.1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alex Pereira 253, Ciryl Gane 232
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)
[#3][#3UFC] Sean OMalley (19-3-0, -406) vs. [#8][#8UFC] Aiemann Zahabi (14-2-0, +307)
Sean OMalley is the All-Time #9 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Sean OMalley (1-2-0)
2026-01-24: W vs. [#6BW] Yadong Song (23-10-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-06-07: L vs. [#3DD][#8P4P][#2BW] Merab Dvalishvili (21-5-0) via Submission (North-South Choke) in 4:42 of round 3
2024-09-14: L vs. [#3DD][#8P4P][#2BW] Merab Dvalishvili (21-5-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Aiemann Zahabi (3-0-0)
2025-10-18: W vs. [#14BW] Marlon Vera (24-12-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2025-05-10: W vs. [*] Jose Aldo (32-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2024-11-02: W vs. [*] Pedro Munhoz (20-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Sean OMalley -406 76.55%
Elo K170 Sean OMalley 2165.82 +139.66 69.08%
Elo Modified Sean OMalley 2114.74 +167.39 72.39%
Glicko-1 Sean OMalley 2187.99 +187.37 74.62%
WHR Sean OMalley 1997.97 +175.52 73.31%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Sean OMalley 31.6, Aiemann Zahabi 38.5
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sean OMalley 141, Aiemann Zahabi 239
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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The Psychology of the Streak: What the Longest UFC Win Streak Teaches Us About Competitive Gaming

Posted on June 6, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Maintaining a winning streak is one of the rarest feats in human performance. Whether inside a locked steel cage or behind a high-refresh-rate monitor, stacking consecutive victories requires an extraordinary alignment of physical skill, tactical adaptation, and psychological resilience. In combat sports, achieving the longest ufc win streak positions a fighter among the absolute elite, serving as the ultimate showcase of the psychology of dominance.

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This Week’s WHR Bets/Parlays (2026/#16)

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Jason

Still trying to get out of this hole…

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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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfin (06-06-2026)

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#7][#7UFC] Belal Muhammad (24-5-0, -128) vs. [#16][#13UFC] Gabriel Bonfim (19-1-0, +107)
Belal Muhammad is the All-Time #8 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Belal Muhammad (1-2-0)
2025-11-22: L vs. [#5WW] Ian Garry (17-1-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2025-05-10: L vs. [#8WW] Jack Della Maddalena (18-4-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 48-47)
2024-07-27: W vs. [#9WW] Leon Edwards (22-6-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Gabriel Bonfim (3-0-0)
2025-11-08: W vs. [#35WW] Randy Brown (20-8-0) via TKO (Knee) in 1:40 of round 2
2025-07-12: W vs. [#25WW] Stephen Thompson (17-9-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2025-02-15: W vs. [#61WW] Kalinn Williams (16-5-0) via Technical Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:58 of round 2

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Belal Muhammad -128 53.74%
Elo K170 Belal Muhammad 2208.12 +150.81 70.44%
Elo Modified Belal Muhammad 2168.06 +169.49 72.63%
Glicko-1 Belal Muhammad 2195.70 +123.41 67.05%
WHR Belal Muhammad 1940.31 +50.05 57.15%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Belal Muhammad 37.9, Gabriel Bonfim 28.8
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Belal Muhammad 196, Gabriel Bonfim 210
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#7][#6UFC] Brendan Allen (26-7-0, -228) vs. [#29][#22UFC] Edmen Shahbazyan (16-5-0, +187)

Last 3 Fights: Brendan Allen (2-1-0)
2025-10-18: W vs. [#15MW] Reinier de Ridder (21-4-0) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 4
2025-07-19: W vs. [#35MW] Marvin Vettori (19-10-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2025-02-22: L vs. [#9MW] Anthony Hernandez (15-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Edmen Shahbazyan (3-0-0)
2025-10-04: W vs. [#53MW] Andre Muniz (24-8-0) via KO (Punches and Elbows) in 4:58 of round 1
2025-06-14: W vs. [#95MW] Andre Petroski (13-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2025-02-15: W vs. [#224WW] Dylan Budka (9-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:35 of round 1

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Brendan Allen -228 66.61%
Elo K170 Brendan Allen 2114.41 +311.72 85.75%
Elo Modified Brendan Allen 2062.96 +256.87 81.44%
Glicko-1 Brendan Allen 2148.49 +307.96 85.48%
WHR Brendan Allen 1966.67 +270.29 82.58%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Brendan Allen 30.4, Edmen Shahbazyan 28.5
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brendan Allen 231, Edmen Shahbazyan 245
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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Lightweight (155)
[#27][#19UFC] Fares Ziam (18-4-0, -303) vs. [#119][#56UFC] Tom Nolan (10-1-0, +243)

Last 3 Fights: Fares Ziam (3-0-0)
2025-12-06: W vs. [#79LW] Nazim Sadykhov (11-2-1) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:59 of round 2
2025-02-01: W vs. [#120LW] Mike Davis (12-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-09-28: W vs. [#148LW] Matt Frevola (11-6-1) via KO (Knee) in 2:59 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Tom Nolan (3-0-0)
2025-09-27: W vs. [#362LW] Charlie Campbell (9-3-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 4:08 of round 1
2025-02-08: W vs. [#349LW] Viacheslav Borshchev (8-8-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2024-08-17: W vs. [*] Alex Reyes (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Fares Ziam -303 72.06%
Elo K170 Fares Ziam 1971.32 +238.57 79.79%
Elo Modified Fares Ziam 1929.39 +205.58 76.56%
Glicko-1 Fares Ziam 1971.67 +213.61 77.38%
WHR Fares Ziam 1877.43 +276.04 83.05%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Fares Ziam 29.2, Tom Nolan 26.2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Fares Ziam 182, Tom Nolan 252
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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Why MMA Fans Closely Follow Fighter Rankings and Performance Trends

Posted on May 31, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fans closely follow fighter rankings and performance trends because rankings provide the clearest framework for evaluating title contention, matchmaking logic, and career progression within a sport built on weight classes and divisional hierarchies. MMA fans closely follow fighter rankings and performance trends because rankings help compare fighters across different eras, analyze winning streaks, assess the strength of competition, and predict future championship opportunities within organizations such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the Professional Fighters League.

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Who Has the Most Bonuses in UFC History?

Posted on May 28, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Charles Oliveira currently holds the record in that category with a total of 21 post-fight bonuses in his career to date. CasinoHEX UK prepared a material looking at how he arrived at that figure – and also at the other fighters who could give him a run for his money in this interesting statistic.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo (05-30-2026)

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Jason

Bantamweight (135)
[#7][#7UFC] Yadong Song (22-10-1, -565) vs. [#9][#9UFC] Deiveson Figueiredo (25-6-1, +410)
Yadong Song is the All-Time #46 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Yadong Song (1-2-0)
2026-01-24: L vs. [#3BW] Sean OMalley (19-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-02-22: W vs. [*] Henry Cejudo (16-6-0) via TUD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2024-03-09: L vs. [#2DD][#4P4P][#1BW] Petr Yan (20-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Deiveson Figueiredo (1-2-0)
2026-01-24: L vs. [#4BW] Umar Nurmagomedov (20-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2025-10-11: W vs. [#23BW] Montel Jackson (15-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2025-05-03: L vs. [#5BW] Cory Sandhagen (18-6-0) via TKO (Knee Injury) in 4:08 of round 2

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Yadong Song -565 81.24%
Elo K170 Deiveson Figueiredo 1992.72 +25.09 53.60%
Elo Modified Yadong Song 1972.69 +44.81 56.41%
Glicko-1 Yadong Song 2018.13 +45.62 56.53%
WHR Yadong Song 1863.96 +37.64 55.40%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Yadong Song 28.5, Deiveson Figueiredo 38.4
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Yadong Song 126, Deiveson Figueiredo 126
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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#27][#17UFC] Mingyang Zhang (19-7-0, -250) vs. [#28][#18UFC] Alonzo Menifield (17-6-1, +202)

Last 3 Fights: Mingyang Zhang (2-1-0)
2025-08-23: L vs. [#15LHW] Johnny Walker (22-10-0) via TKO (Leg Kicks and Punches) in 2:37 of round 2
2025-04-26: W vs. [#38HW+] Anthony Smith (39-22-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 4:03 of round 1
2024-11-23: W vs. [#154MW] Osman Diaz (10-4-0) via TKO (Elbow and Punches) in 2:25 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Alonzo Menifield (2-1-0)
2025-11-22: L vs. [#14LHW] Volkan Oezdemir (21-8-0) via KO (Knee and Punches) in 1:27 of round 1
2025-06-14: W vs. [#42LHW] Oumar Sy (12-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-02-22: W vs. [#72LHW] Julius Walker (7-2-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Mingyang Zhang -250 68.32%
Elo K170 Alonzo Menifield 1702.61 +34.91 55.01%
Elo Modified Alonzo Menifield 1697.03 +21.32 53.06%
Glicko-1 Mingyang Zhang 1731.69 +27.92 54.01%
WHR Mingyang Zhang 1681.68 +22.95 53.30%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Mingyang Zhang 27.8, Alonzo Menifield 38.6
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mingyang Zhang 280, Alonzo Menifield 189
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Alonzo Menifield leads 1-0
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Heavyweight (265)
[#4][#4UFC] Sergei Pavlovich (20-3-0, -552) vs. [#21][#13UFC] Tallison Teixeira (9-1-0, +398)
Sergei Pavlovich is the All-Time #31 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Sergei Pavlovich (2-1-0)
2025-08-23: W vs. [#8HW+] Waldo Cortes-Acosta (17-3-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2025-02-01: W vs. [*] Jairzinho Rozenstruik (15-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-06-22: L vs. [#3HW+] Alexander Volkov (40-11-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Tallison Teixeira (2-1-0)
2026-01-31: W vs. [#26HW+] Tai Tuivasa (14-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-07-12: L vs. [#18HW+] Derrick Lewis (29-13-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:35 of round 1
2025-02-08: W vs. [*] Justin Tafa (7-5-0) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Elbows) in 0:35 of round 1

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Sergei Pavlovich -552 80.82%
Elo K170 Sergei Pavlovich 2056.67 +455.33 93.22%
Elo Modified Sergei Pavlovich 2046.36 +416.92 91.68%
Glicko-1 Sergei Pavlovich 2110.26 +444.78 92.82%
WHR Sergei Pavlovich 1991.70 +511.85 95.01%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Sergei Pavlovich 34.0, Tallison Teixeira 26.5
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sergei Pavlovich 280, Tallison Teixeira 119
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Sergei Pavlovich leads 2-1
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Posted on May 21, 2026 by Jason

Two small wins last week!

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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Posted on May 14, 2026 by Jason

We’ve been struggling as of late…… need to get back on track!

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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UFC’s partnership with Polymarket is not just another sponsorship deal. It signals that prediction markets are moving closer to the live fight experience, where fan sentiment, probability shifts and real-time market reactions may become part of how bouts are discussed.

TKO announced Polymarket as the official and exclusive prediction market partner of UFC and Zuffa Boxing, describing the deal as the first integration of prediction market technology directly into the live fan experience. The partnership is expected to include activations across live events, broadcasts and digital content.

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Posted on May 7, 2026 by Jason

We’ll hit a dog parlay one of these days….

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.
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