In this release, Valentina Shevchenko passes Amanda Nunes as the #1 Womens fighter.
This Week’s WHR Bets/Parlays
2026 WHR Post #8
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.
Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)
| Saturday, July 18th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL Austin: Van Steenis vs. Eblen 2 | |||
 [#6 MW] Costello Van Steenis |  [#12 MW] Johnny Eblen | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 3/20/2026 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#16 MW] Fabian Edwards Last 5: L W W W W | Last Fight Date: 3/28/2026 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#50 MW] Bryan Battle Last 5: W W W L W | ||
| Saturday, June 27th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL San Diego: McKee vs. Isbulaev | |||
| [#7 W125] Liz Carmouche |  [#13 W125] Viviane Araujo | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 8/15/2025 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#16 W125] Jena Bishop Last 5: W L W W W | Last Fight Date: 4/11/2026 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#60 W125] Shanna Young Last 5: W L W L W | ||
| Sunday, May 31st 2026: Shooto Professional Shooto 2026 Vol. 4 | |||
 [#11 SW] Koyuru Tanoue | [#12 SW] Kazusa Kurobe | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 11/16/2025 [Shooto] Last Opponent: [#243 FLW] Jo Arai Last 5: W W W W L | Last Fight Date: 1/18/2026 [Shooto] Last Opponent: [#38 SW] Ken Asahina Last 5: W W W W W | ||
Featured Fighters
| [#204 LW] |  Rustambek Nurzhanov | [#1 MW] | Sean Strickland | |
| [#2 MW] |  Khamzat Chimaev | [#1 WW] |  Islam Makhachev | |
| [#861 LW] |  Daniel Holt | [#1 LW] |  Ilia Topuria | |
| [#13 WW] |  Yaroslav Amosov | [#1 LHW] | Alex Pereira | |
| [#1 FLW] |  Joshua Van | [#4 FLW] | Tatsuro Taira |
Inside the UFC’s Growing Mental Health Reckoning
For years, toughness has been the defining currency of mixed martial arts.
Now, vulnerability is beginning to take its place alongside it.
In recent months, a growing number of UFC fighters have spoken openly about their struggles with mental health, as a central part of their lives inside and outside of the Octagon. What was once whispered in locker rooms is now being said into microphones, in front of millions.
The shift is not subtle. It is cultural.
At last Saturday’s UFC Fight Night, Joe Pyfer delivered one of the most jarring moments in recent memory, not just because he finished Israel Adesanya, who many consider to be the greatest middleweight of all time, but because of what he revealed afterward…
Following his victory, Pyfer admitted that he had nearly taken his own life just weeks before stepping into the cage. The idea that he would consider suicide, right before the biggest moment of his career, reminded us of how complex and dangerous this truly is.
In a sport built on physical resilience, the admission cut through the noise. It reframed the narrative. Fighters are not just competing against opponents. They are also confronting internal battles that often go unseen.
ROUSEY VS CARANO- FIGHTING FOR THE FREEDOM TO DEFINE THEIR LEGACIES
Two women of action built their reputations in the Octagon. One was a pioneer for women in fighting sports, while the other took that legacy and elevated it, bringing it to new heights. When they both fell from those lofty perches, they remained relevant by adapting to other forms of entertainment. One returned to the ring, following a script and telling a story, adapting seamlessly to the moment. The other brought her moves to a movie set, also telling stories in a different arena. Eventually, they found themselves on the outside looking in again. What they discovered was each other, and on May 16th, they will perform on the streaming service Netflix, returning to their roots.
Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan (04-04-2026)
Lightweight (155)
[#12][#11UFC] Renato Carneiro (20-7-1, +161) vs. [#39][#25UFC] Chris Duncan (15-2-0, -195)
Last 3 Fights: Renato Carneiro (1-2-0)
2025-06-28: L vs. [#11LW] Beneil Dariush (23-7-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-01-18: L vs. [#1P4P][#1WW] Islam Makhachev (28-1-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:05 of round 1
2024-09-28: W vs. [#7LW] Benoit St. Denis (17-3-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Chris Duncan (3-0-0)
2025-12-06: W vs. [#64LW] Terrance McKinney (18-8-0) via Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 2:30 of round 1
2025-08-02: W vs. [#56LW] Mateusz Rebecki (21-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2025-03-22: W vs. [#154LW] Jordan Vucenic (15-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:42 of round 2
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Chris Duncan | -195 | 63.30% | |
| Elo K170 | Renato Carneiro | 1979.61 | +92.25 | 62.97% |
| Elo Modified | Renato Carneiro | 1965.58 | +101.56 | 64.21% |
| Glicko-1 | Renato Carneiro | 2024.83 | +110.04 | 65.33% |
| WHR | Renato Carneiro | 1907.27 | +74.22 | 60.52% |
Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Renato Carneiro 36.9, Chris Duncan 32.9
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Renato Carneiro 280, Chris Duncan 119
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 Strawweight (115)
[#6DD][#11P4P][#3][#3UFC] Virna Jandiroba (22-4-0, -103) vs. [#7][#7UFC] Tabatha Ricci (12-3-0, -118)
Virna Jandiroba is the All-Time #49 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Virna Jandiroba (2-1-0)
2025-10-25: L vs. [#5DD][#5P4P][#2SW] Mackenzie Dern (16-5-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
2025-04-12: W vs. [#5SW] Xiaonan Yan (19-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-07-20: W vs. [#9SW] Amanda Lemos (15-6-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:48 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Tabatha Ricci (2-1-0)
2025-07-26: W vs. [#18SW] Amanda Ribas (12-7-0) via TKO (Elbow and Punches) in 2:59 of round 2
2024-11-23: L vs. [#5SW] Xiaonan Yan (19-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-08-24: W vs. [#20SW] Angela Hill (18-16-0) via UD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Tabatha Ricci | -118 | 51.61% | |
| Elo K170 | Virna Jandiroba | 1802.27 | +117.05 | 66.23% |
| Elo Modified | Virna Jandiroba | 1788.60 | +95.14 | 63.36% |
| Glicko-1 | Virna Jandiroba | 1772.87 | +78.33 | 61.08% |
| WHR | Virna Jandiroba | 1734.08 | +148.28 | 70.13% |
Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Virna Jandiroba 37.8, Tabatha Ricci 31.1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Virna Jandiroba 161, Tabatha Ricci 252
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Virna Jandiroba leads 3-2
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#59][#27UFC] Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev (8-0-0, -1509) vs. [#74][#32UFC] Brendson Ribeiro (17-9-0, +809)
Last 3 Fights: Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev (3-0-0)
2025-11-22: W vs. [#188LHW] Raffael Cerqueira (11-4-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 0:33 of round 1
2025-08-26: W vs. [#158LHW] Alik Lorenz (7-2-0) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 0:30 of round 1
2024-09-26: W vs. [#191MW] Jacky Jeanne (6-2-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:23 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Brendson Ribeiro (1-2-0)
2025-09-06: L vs. [#39LHW] Oumar Sy (12-2-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:42 of round 1
2025-06-07: L vs. [#15LHW] Azamat Murzakanov (16-0-0) via TKO (Submission to Punches) in 3:25 of round 1
2025-03-15: W vs. [#85LHW] Diyar Nurgozhay (11-2-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 1:28 of round 2
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev | -1509 | 89.50% | |
| Elo K170 | Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev | 1585.82 | +108.68 | 65.15% |
| Elo Modified | Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev | 1623.81 | +135.49 | 68.57% |
| Glicko-1 | Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev | 1651.16 | +137.51 | 68.82% |
| WHR | Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev | 1640.86 | +150.89 | 70.45% |
Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev 25.2, Brendson Ribeiro 29.6
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev 133, Brendson Ribeiro 210
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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UFC Fight Night 272 – Moicano vs. Duncan
Lightweight Main Event | April 4, 2026 | UFC Apex, Las Vegas
Fight Analysis
The main event is a classic clash of experience vs momentum.
[#12 LW | #10 UFC] Renato (Moicano) Carneiro (20-7-1) is a high-level veteran and former title contender, known for:
- elite BJJ and submission arsenal
- high fight IQ
- experience against top-tier competition
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- 4-fight winning streak (most by finish)
- aggressive pressure-heavy style
- significant improvements in grappling
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This Week’s WHR Bets/Parlays
2026 WHR Post #7
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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