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Four strong MMA fighters who entered the ring late
Aging is a difficult stage for everyone, especially for athletes and fighters. In this article, we will introduce you to four outstanding MMA fighters who started their training at a more mature age. Below you will find a list of late beginners based on the age at which they started studying. If you think you’re too old to start training in MMA, you might want to reconsider your opinion.
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Eric Favre Nation MMA presents Pitbull Fight Championship
This is a very important event for the development and growth of African talents, within the professional MMA industry. On November 30, 2024, Eric Favre MMA Nation presents Pitbull Fight Championship professional MMA event.
It will take place at the Hotel Onomo in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The time of the event is 7pm GMT and will It will be televised on Eric Favre MMA Nation TV.
The fighters on this card are from Africa and beyond. The countries who represented include Morocco, Ivory coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon, Togo, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Guinea and England. Be sure not to miss this event!
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UFC 306 Preview: A Monumental Night at The Sphere
As the MMA community gears up for UFC 306, the excitement is palpable with a star-studded fight card set for September 14, 2024, at The Sphere in Las Vegas. This event not only promises thrilling matches but also marks the first major event at this futuristic venue.
The Return of the UFC to Canadian Soil Will Mark a Debut for Modified Rules of MMA
The big awaited return of the UFC to Canadian Soil finally materializes, but this time with an array of changes that could just gate-crash the world of MMA. This event is going to be the first in Vancouver to introduce newly revamped MMA rules by the UFC, and the reactions have been really mixed among fighters, fans, and analysts alike. Since the MMA community is preparing for this landmark event, it’s important to understand what these changes entail and how they may change the landscape of fights and the sport altogether.
Ronda Rousey Retires from WWE – Backstory
Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesAccording to Sports Illustrated, Ronda Rousey has indefinitely retired from the WWE. “During an interview with NewsNation’s “Banfield,” Rousey claimed that Gulak pulled her by the strings of her sweatpants while she was waiting to speak with WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque.” Due to his unprofessional conduct, Dave Gulak was fired by the WWE.
She has had a short, yet successful career in combat sports, including Judo, MMA, and professional wrestling. Dana white had vouched never to have a female fighter in the UFC. However, due to being a bronze medalist in the USA Olympic Judo team and her popularity in Strikeforce, she impressed Dana White. In turn he included women in the UFC.
Ronda Rousey was the pioneer of women’s MMA in the UFC. The unfortunate part of Ronda Rousey’s story is that her striking needed a lot of improvement. Yet, she was an excellent grappler and when she won it was typically by submission.
Eventually, Rousey’s and opponents figured out her weakness and after consecutive losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes, her career deteriorated. This led her to transition to professional wrestling. It’s a rarity for an individual to achieve the highest level of success in numerous sports in such a short period of time. Ronda Rousey will go down in history of the UFC, WWE, and Judo.
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Brendan Allen vs Marvin Vettori
Dana White seems like he would have liked to see that fight that took place in the casino happen in the cage. Read on for more….
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FightMatrix Exclusive: Interview with Boxing Manager Ilker Furat
Mr. Furat holding the YouTube award received by 12 Raund Boxing podcast
Today, we bring you an exclusive interview with Türkiye-based boxing manager Ilker Furat.
You can find more information about Ilker and his business endeavors at https://www.ilkerfurat.com. You can also listen to his award winning podcast, 12 Raund Sports.
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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Murphy (05-18-2024)
Featherweight (145)
[#15] Edson Barboza (24-11-0, +132) vs. [#38] Lerone Murphy (13-0-1, -158)
Last 3 Fights: Edson Barboza (2-1-0)
2023-10-14: W vs. [#47FW] Sodiq Yusuff (13-4-0) via UD (48-46, 48-46, 49-46)
2023-04-15: W vs. [#44FW] Billy Quarantillo (18-6-0) via KO (Knee) in 2:37 of round 1
2022-03-05: L vs. [#16FW] Bryce Mitchell (16-2-0) via UD (30-25, 30-26, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Lerone Murphy (3-0-0)
2023-07-22: W vs. [#108FW] Joshua Culibao (12-3-1) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-26)
2023-03-18: W vs. [#116FW] Gabriel Santos (10-2-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-10-30: W vs. [#394LW] Makwan Amirkhani (17-10-0) via KO (Knee) in 0:14 of round 2
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Lerone Murphy | -158 | 58.69% | |
| Elo K170 | Edson Barboza | 1917.98 | +29.54 | 54.24% |
| Elo Modified | Edson Barboza | 1926.08 | +99.78 | 63.98% |
| Glicko-1 | Edson Barboza | 1973.01 | +127.67 | 67.59% |
| WHR | Edson Barboza | 1795.98 | +1.44 | 50.21% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Edson Barboza 217, Lerone Murphy 301
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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Welterweight (170)
[#39] Carlston Harris (19-5-0, +118) vs. [#53] Kalinn Williams (14-3-0, -142)
Last 3 Fights: Carlston Harris (2-1-0)
2023-08-05: W vs. [#59WW] Jeremiah Wells (12-4-1) via Technical Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 1:50 of round 3
2023-03-11: W vs. [#62WW] Jared Gooden (23-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2022-02-05: L vs. [#5WW] Shavkat Rakhmonov (18-0-0) via KO (Spinning Hook Kick and Punches) in 4:10 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Kalinn Williams (2-1-0)
2023-05-06: W vs. [#168WW] Rolando Bedoya (14-3-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 27-30)
2022-05-07: L vs. [#23WW] Randy Brown (18-5-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
2021-11-13: W vs. [*] Miguel Baeza (10-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:02 of round 3
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Kalinn Williams | -142 | 56.12% | |
| Elo K170 | Carlston Harris | 1886.25 | +136.39 | 68.68% |
| Elo Modified | Carlston Harris | 1884.04 | +140.04 | 69.13% |
| Glicko-1 | Carlston Harris | 1937.50 | +155.94 | 71.05% |
| WHR | Carlston Harris | 1943.64 | +305.55 | 85.31% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Carlston Harris 287, Kalinn Williams 378
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Carlston Harris leads 1-0
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Women Strawweight (115)
[#9] Angela Hill (16-13-0, -157) vs. [#29] Luana Pinheiro (11-2-0, +130)
Last 3 Fights: Angela Hill (2-1-0)
2023-11-04: W vs. [#19SW] Denise Gomes (8-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2023-05-20: L vs. [#8SW] Mackenzie Dern (13-5-0) via UD (49-44, 49-44, 49-43)
2022-12-03: W vs. [#21SW] Emily Ducote (13-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Luana Pinheiro (2-1-0)
2023-11-18: L vs. [#14FLY] Amanda Ribas (12-5-0) via TKO (Spinning Wheel Kick and Punches) in 3:53 of round 3
2023-04-08: W vs. [#54SW] Michelle Waterson-Gomez (18-12-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-11-20: W vs. [#49SW] Sam Hughes (8-6-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Angela Hill | -157 | 58.42% | |
| Elo K170 | Angela Hill | 1585.39 | +110.66 | 65.41% |
| Elo Modified | Angela Hill | 1637.50 | +192.11 | 75.14% |
| Glicko-1 | Angela Hill | 1633.90 | +209.18 | 76.92% |
| WHR | Angela Hill | 1519.59 | +153.29 | 70.73% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Angela Hill 196, Luana Pinheiro 182
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Luana Pinheiro leads 2-0
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A bit of a strange situation at Middleweight, as Du Plessis eeked past Strickland in a draw-ish fight. Due to the weakness of Strickland’s recent performances (aside from the win over Adesanya), combined with the pre-fight ratings gap between Du Plessis and Strickland, Adesanya finds himself back in the top spot.
The Elo and Glicko systems all saw Du Plessis as the #1 fighter at Middleweight even before this fight. This did not change. The edgier WHR system had Du Plessis at #1 before the fight, which Chimaev now holds as the system saw Du Plessis’s narrow win as a reason to deduct some points. It expected Du Plessis to win by a wider margin.
What to know about wrestling betting?
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is an American company that organizes wrestling events televised globally. It’s not just a spectacular show but also an opportunity to make money. WWE betting is available in bookmaking companies like Parimatch Canada, where players can place bets on individual matches as well as entire tournaments.
