Check out the new page: Winless Streak Breakers
This page lists fighters who broke 5+ fight winless streaks in the 90 days preceding the data update. This data will be updated along with the weekly rankings.
How to Brief a 30-Second AI Video Without Stitching Five Short Clips
Most AI video workflows still behave like a clip factory.
You generate an 8-second hook. Then a product orbit. Then a lifestyle insert. Then you spend the afternoon hiding seams on a timeline. The model looked fine in isolation. The sequence does not.
If your deliverable is a complete ~30-second beat — product story, fashion walkthrough, explainer arc, cinematic mini-scene — the brief has to change before the generator does. Longer coherent generation only helps when the input is written like a mini production, not like a mood board caption.
Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)
| Thursday, September 10th 2026: Super RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri | |||
 [#5 FW] A.J. McKee (+180) |  [#6 FW] Rajabali Shaidullaev (-220) | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#20 FW] Salamat Isbulaev Last 5: W L W W W | Last Fight Date: 4/12/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation] Last Opponent: [#255 FW] Yuta Kubo Last 5: W W W W W | ||
| Thursday, September 10th 2026: Super RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri | |||
 [#1 W105] Natalia Kuziutina (-360) |  [#17 W105] Rena Kubota (+285) | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 4/12/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation] Last Opponent: [#9 W105] Ayaka Hamasaki Last 5: W W W W W | Last Fight Date: 12/31/2025 [Rizin Fighting Federation] Last Opponent: [#2 W105] Seika Izawa Last 5: W L W W L | ||
| Friday, October 16th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL Chicago 2: Carmouche vs. Bishop 2 | |||
| [#6 W125] Liz Carmouche | [#14 W125] Jena Bishop | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#15 W125] Viviane Araujo Last 5: L W W W W | Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#38 W125] Ariane Lipski da Silva Last 5: W W L W W | ||
Featured Fighters
| [#15 LW] |  Salahdine Parnasse | [#45 LW] | Axel Sola | |
| [#20 LW] |  Dan Hooker | [#67 LW] | Fares Ziam | |
| [#38 FW] |  Losene Keita | [#28 FW] |  Pavel Andrusca | |
| [#95 MW] | Matthieu Letho Duclos | [#12 MW] |  Michael Page | |
| [#1 WW] | Islam Makhachev | [#90 FW] |  Muhammadjon Naimov |
Cannabis Is Legal in Canada. At the Border, It’s Still a Serious Crime
Here is the rule that catches American travelers in Alberta every single year: cannabis is fully legal to buy and use in Canada, and it is a serious criminal offence to carry any amount of it across the Canadian border, in either direction, no matter where you bought it, no matter that it was legal on both sides of the line. The dispensary in Edmonton is legal. The dispensary in Denver is legal. The forty minutes between the duty-free shop and the US checkpoint is where a souvenir becomes a criminal charge. This article explains how Canadian drug law actually works for a visiting American, in three layers: cannabis inside Canada, the border in both directions, and everything that is not cannabis.
This Week’s WHR Bets/Parlays (2026/#24)
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.
The Minor Leagues of Cage Fighting: How Regional MMA Promotions Built the UFC
Every UFC champion has an origin story, and almost none of them start in the Octagon. Long before Conor McGregor was headlining pay-per-views, he was a 24-year-old plumber’s apprentice from Dublin fighting for pocket change on Cage Warriors cards. Before Michael Bisping became the UK’s first UFC champion, he was doing the exact same thing. Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Charles Oliveira — strip away the UFC highlight reels and you’ll find every one of them cutting their teeth on a regional circuit most casual fans have never heard of.
I think that’s the part of the sport people miss the most. The UFC doesn’t really develop fighters. It signs them. The actual development — the learning how to lose, learning how to sell a fight, learning how to take a real beating and-get-back-up part — happens somewhere else entirely, in a network of regional promotions scattered across nearly every continent. These organizations operate as the sport’s true minor leagues, and honestly, without them, the UFC roster as we know it wouldn’t exist.
When FightMatrix and the Sportsbooks Disagree, Who Is Usually Right?
On the surface, MMA rankings and betting odds both seem to answer the same question: Which fighter is most likely to win? In fact, they measure different aspects. Statistical systems assess outcomes and competitiveness, while sportsbooks value a particular matchup by considering style, circumstances, and anticipated betting volume.
Cage Warriors to the UFC: How Reliable Is Britain’s Leading Talent Pipeline?
For more than two decades, Cage Warriors has occupied a valuable position in European mixed martial arts. It is large enough to create pressure, recognizable enough to attract serious prospects and demanding enough to expose weaknesses before the UFC does. That combination has made it Europe’s most productive MMA finishing school.
The names are familiar. Conor McGregor won Cage Warriors titles in two divisions before becoming a two-division UFC champion. Paddy Pimblett became a Cage Warriors featherweight champion, while Ian Machado Garry entered the UFC as an unbeaten Cage Warriors welterweight champion. Tom Aspinall also competed under the promotion’s banner before reaching the top of the heavyweight division. Those examples explain the reputation, but not the key question: how reliable is the pipeline?
Luxury12: Everything You Need to Know About Online Gambling
The online gambling world continues expanding rapidly, attracting millions of players globally. Among countless platforms, luxury12 has gained significant recognition, especially in Asian territories where digital casino entertainment thrives. This detailed guide explores luxury12 from multiple angles, covering its origins, operational structure, game offerings, payment systems, security protocols, and practical advice for both beginners and experienced players.
MMA Betting Odds Watch: 4 August Fights Every Bettor Should Follow
August delivers another compelling stretch of MMA action, with several high-profile matchups carrying major implications across multiple divisions.
Stylistic contrasts, recent form, and divisional stakes all have the potential to influence how these contests unfold, making each fight card worth following from every angle. From established champions defending their place at the top to rising contenders looking for career-defining victories, these bouts offer plenty of intrigue before the opening bell.
What’s Next for Max Holloway Following Conor McGregor Win
T-Mobile Arena, the site of Max Holloway’s win against Conor McGregor – Source: Unsplash
Nine seconds. That’s how long it took for the biggest fight of the summer to stop being a fight. Conor McGregor threw a jumping scissor kick to open his rematch with Max Holloway, his knee gave out on the landing, and the sound that followed wasn’t a crowd roaring — it was thousands of people at T-Mobile Arena realizing, in real time, that they’d just watched the ending before the fight had really started. McGregor tried to stand on it. Tried twice. Referee Mike Beltran waved it off at 1:09. That’s it. That’s the whole fight.
New Feature: Undefeated Losers
Check out the new page: Undefeated Losers
This page includes previously undefeated fighters with 10+ wins, who lost in the 90 days prior to the data update. This data will be updated along with the weekly rankings.
eSIM Vietnam: The Traveler’s Guide to Staying Connected in 2026
Vietnam welcomed more than 17 million international visitors in 2024, and almost all of them needed mobile data on arrival. An eSIM solves that problem before your plane lands. It skips the airport SIM counter, the passport photocopies, and the language barrier. This guide breaks down what an eSIM is, which plans make sense, and how to set one up in minutes.
Betting on Fight Night: The Best Mobile Apps for UFC & Boxing
Fight night used to mean a crowded sportsbook, a television tuned to pay-per-view, and a paper slip tucked into a wallet. That entire experience now fits into a smartphone. Whether the card features a UFC title bout or a heavyweight boxing showdown, fans can place wagers, track live odds, and cash out bets before the final bell, all without leaving the couch. Mobile betting apps have reshaped how combat sports fans engage with the action, turning passive viewing into an interactive experience that unfolds in real time.
This shift did not happen overnight. It followed years of technological refinement, regulatory changes across different states and countries, and growing demand from a fan base that already tracks fighters, weigh-ins, and fight week news obsessively on their phones. Understanding what separates a solid betting app from a mediocre one, and how odds shift throughout a fight, gives bettors a clearer picture of how to approach wagering on combat sports without feeling lost in the process.
What UFC Odds Actually Say About a Fighter’s Chances
A main event goes up at -250 and +200. Somebody in a forum thread converts the favourite to 71.4% and treats that as the market’s opinion. It is a reasonable thing to do and it is wrong, in a direction that quietly distorts every comparison you make afterwards.
The fix takes about thirty seconds and it changes how you read a fight card.
Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs Salkilld (08-08-2026)
Lightweight (155)
[#10][#9UFC] Mateusz Gamrot (26-4-0, +120) vs. [#11][#10UFC] Quillan Salkilld (12-1-0, -146)
Mateusz Gamrot is the All-Time #36 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Mateusz Gamrot (2-1-0)
2026-04-11: W vs. [#68LW] Esteban Ribovics (15-3-0) via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) in 4:19 of round 2
2025-10-11: L vs. [#9DD][#3LW] Charles Oliveira (37-11-0) via Submission (Face Crank) in 2:48 of round 2
2025-05-31: W vs. [#53LW] Ludovit Klein (24-6-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Quillan Salkilld (3-0-0)
2026-05-02: W vs. [#17LW] Beneil Dariush (23-8-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:29 of round 1
2026-01-31: W vs. [#141LW] Jamie Mullarkey (18-9-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 3:02 of round 1
2025-10-25: W vs. [#67LW] Nasrat Haqparast (18-6-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 2:30 of round 1
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Quillan Salkilld | -146 | 56.63% | |
| Elo K170 | Mateusz Gamrot | 2078.89 | +112.78 | 65.68% |
| Elo Modified | Mateusz Gamrot | 2083.63 | +145.68 | 69.82% |
| Glicko-1 | Mateusz Gamrot | 2152.24 | +168.17 | 72.47% |
| WHR | Mateusz Gamrot | 1997.84 | +151.02 | 70.46% |
Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Mateusz Gamrot 35.6, Quillan Salkilld 26.6
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mateusz Gamrot 119, Quillan Salkilld 98
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Quillan Salkilld leads 1-0
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Lightweight (155)
[#45][#26UFC] Diego Ferreira (19-7-0, -172) vs. [*] Billy Quarantillo (18-7-0, +141)
Last 3 Fights: Diego Ferreira (1-2-0)
2025-09-13: L vs. [#40LW] Alexander Hernandez (18-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:46 of round 2
2025-01-18: L vs. [#21LW] Grant Dawson (24-3-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-05-11: W vs. [#62LW] Mateusz Rebecki (22-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:51 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Billy Quarantillo (1-2-0)
2024-12-14: L vs. [*] Cub Swanson (32-14-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:36 of round 3
2024-03-23: L vs. [#12FW] Youssef Zalal (18-6-1) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 1:50 of round 2
2023-08-05: W vs. [#114FW] Damon Jackson (23-9-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Diego Ferreira | -172 | 60.38% | |
| Elo K170 | Diego Ferreira | 1799.42 | +249.54 | 80.79% |
| Elo Modified | Diego Ferreira | 1826.04 | +232.29 | 79.20% |
| Glicko-1 | Diego Ferreira | 1885.28 | +288.56 | 84.04% |
| WHR | Diego Ferreira | 1704.91 | +166.36 | 72.26% |
Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Diego Ferreira 41.5, Billy Quarantillo 37.6
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Diego Ferreira 329, Billy Quarantillo 602
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Billy Quarantillo leads 2-1
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Featherweight (145)
[#102][#49UFC] Yadier Del Valle (10-1-0, -694) vs. [*] Darren Elkins (29-12-0, +486)
Last 3 Fights: Yadier Del Valle (2-1-0)
2026-02-21: L vs. [#82FW] Jordan Leavitt (13-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-11-01: W vs. [#318FW] Isaac Dulgarian (7-2-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 3:41 of round 1
2025-05-17: W vs. [#743FW] Connor Matthews (8-4-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:54 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Darren Elkins (2-1-0)
2025-04-12: L vs. [#109FW] Julian Erosa (31-13-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:15 of round 1
2024-10-19: W vs. [*] Daniel Pineda (28-17-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2023-10-14: W vs. [#159LW] T.J. Brown (21-12-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:23 of round 3
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Yadier Del Valle | -694 | 83.66% | |
| Elo K170 | Darren Elkins | 1651.46 | +61.79 | 58.80% |
| Elo Modified | Darren Elkins | 1656.83 | +17.07 | 52.45% |
| Glicko-1 | Darren Elkins | 1685.13 | +44.24 | 56.33% |
| WHR | Yadier Del Valle | 1637.60 | +82.33 | 61.63% |
Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Yadier Del Valle 30.0, Darren Elkins 42.2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Yadier Del Valle 168, Darren Elkins 483
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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