Fight Matrix

UFC 329 – McGregor vs. Holloway 2 – FightMatrix Preview and Prediction

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Vitaliy Vovk

Jul 11, 2026 | Las Vegas, United States

More than twelve years after their first meeting, [NR] Conor McGregor (22-6-0) and [#5 LW | #4 UFC] Max Holloway (27-9-0) are set to face each other again in one of the most anticipated rematches of 2026. This time, the bout will take place in the welterweight division (170 lbs), adding another intriguing element as both fighters compete above their traditional weight classes.

Their first encounter took place in August 2013 at UFC Fight Night 26, where McGregor earned a unanimous decision victory. Since then, both athletes have become UFC legends, but they enter this rematch from very different positions.

Keep Reading

McGregor vs Holloway: everything NC bettors need to know before UFC 329

Posted on June 25, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Conor McGregor ends a five-year absence on July 11 in Las Vegas, Holloway arrives as the clear favorite, and North Carolina MMA fans have seven licensed apps ready to take the action.

It has been five years, one broken leg, an 18-month anti-doping suspension, and more comeback rumours than anyone cared to count. On July 11, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Conor McGregor finally walks back into an Octagon. His opponent is Max Holloway, a fighter he beat by unanimous decision when both were prospects in August 2013, and one of the few men in MMA who can legitimately claim to have become a better version of himself during the years McGregor was absent. The official UFC 329 event page confirms the card runs during International Fight Week, with a welterweight main event at 170 pounds — Holloway making his debut at the weight class against a man who has not won a professional fight since stopping Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds on January 18, 2020.

Keep Reading

Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)

Saturday, August 22nd 2026: PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs. Vieira

[#1 W145] Cristiane Justino

[#4 W135] Ketlen Vieira

Last Fight Date: 12/13/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#2 W145] Sara Collins
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 5/16/2026 [UFC]
Last Opponent: [#10 W135] Jacqueline Cavalcanti
Last 5: W L W L W

Thursday, September 10th 2026: Rizin FF - Super Rizin 5

[#5 FW] A.J. McKee

[#6 FW] Rajabali Shaidullaev

Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#19 FW] Salamat Isbulaev
Last 5: W L W W W

Last Fight Date: 4/12/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#240 FW] Yuta Kubo
Last 5: W W W W W

Thursday, September 10th 2026: Rizin FF - Super Rizin 5

[#1 W105] Natalia Kuziutina

[#16 W105] Rena Kubota

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

Featured Fighters

[#1 WW]	Islam Makhachev	[#6 LW]	Usman Nurmagomedov
[#148 LW]	Noah Gugnon	[#14 WW]	Uros Medic
[#22 LW]	Tofiq Musayev	[#2 LW]	Ilia Topuria
[#27 LHW]	Makhmud Muradov	[#207 LW]	Milos Janicic
[#65 BW]	Borislav Nikolic	[#4 LW]	Arman Tsarukyan

Crypto Payments at Online Casinos: Pros, Cons & How It Works

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

What Are Crypto Payments in Online Casinos?

Crypto payments swap the card or bank transfer for digital coins. You send funds from your own wallet to an address the casino generates, with no card numbers anywhere. A crypto-first operator like the casino 1Red takes Bitcoin or USDT and pays winnings straight back to your wallet — the deposit-play-withdraw loop this guide unpacks. Blockchain money doesn’t keep banking hours.

Keep Reading

MMA Betting Strategy for Smarter UFC Bets

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

A strong MMA betting strategy starts before the sportsbook opens. It starts with understanding fighters, styles, rankings, recent activity, matchup context, and whether the price on a bet actually makes sense.

That matters because mixed martial arts is not a simple win-loss sport. A fighter can be dangerous in one matchup and limited in another. A grappler with strong top control may look dominant against one striker but struggle badly against someone with elite takedown defense. A knockout artist may be dangerous early but fade if the fight reaches the third round.

Keep Reading

How to Actually Tell If a Mobile Entertainment Platform Is Trustworthy

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

Few questions get asked more often in any mobile entertainment community than “is this thing legit?” Usually the question is phrased less politely than that. People want to know whether the platform they’re thinking of using is real, whether their money is safe, whether the games are fair, and whether the support will actually answer if something goes wrong. These are reasonable questions and the honest answer is: you can usually tell, but you have to know what to look at.

After spending a fair bit of time in this space — some out of curiosity, some because friends kept asking me to check things for them — I’ve ended up with a rough checklist I run through whenever someone sends me a link and asks “can ah?” Most of it is common sense once you see it written down. The trick is just remembering to do the checks before you commit to anything, not after.

Keep Reading

Don’t Pick Blindly: Top 10 Image Generation APIs Reviewed for Performance

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

Things have moved fast this year. Nano Banana 2 from Google. GPT Image 2 from OpenAI. The output quality jumped — text actually reads right now, characters stay consistent across generations, and 4K doesn’t fall apart on close inspection. But honestly, picking the model is the easy part. Where you run it is where most people lose money.

I’ve been using a bunch of these platforms over the past few months, and the pricing spread is wild. Same model, same prompt, ten different bills. So if you’re doing concept art on weekends or you’re a small team shipping something that eats images, the platform choice matters. Sometimes it’s the difference between $30 a month and $300. Below are the ten I’d actually consider right now, with the real per-image cost on each one.

Keep Reading

FightMatrix Undisputed – Interview with Henry “Discombobulating” Jones, Veteran Boxing Ring Announcer

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Heather

Most people don’t realize that becoming a trailblazing voice in boxing requires grit, patience, and a deep passion for the sport. Henry Jones, the first prominent African American ring announcer in boxing history, shares his exhilarating journey. Stemming from failed careers, to breaking racial barriers, at the highest levels of the sport. His story isn’t just about announcing fights – It is about what the fans/crowd wants, and that is exactly what they get! It is about perseverance, community empowerment, and turning childhood dreams into reality after nearly four decades of dedication.

In this Interview, Henry recounts his unexpected path into boxing, from whispering lines behind curtains as a youth to roaring crowds at Madison Square Garden. You’ll discover how a thesaurus and a powerful mentorship helped shape his unique style and iconic name, Discombobulating Jones. We break down the secrets of commanding a crowd, filling in the gaps during downtime, and establishing a legacy of empowering others through mentorship, opening auditions, and community work.

Why I Started Tracking My Betting Stats Like a Pro Fighter

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

Look, I’ll be honest with you. The way I used to bet on MMA fights was embarrassing. Picked whatever seemed exciting, threw some money down, hoped for the best.

That little habit cost me $342 across three months last summer. But something clicked when I watched this interview with a fighter breaking down his training camp. Everything tracked. Sparring sessions logged. Opponent tendencies written down in notebooks. Even sleep quality measured on some app.

And I thought, wait, why am I treating my entertainment money like Monopoly cash when these guys are treating preparation like a science experiment?

So I started keeping records.

Keep Reading

casino utan svensk licens

Best Casinos Accepting Paysafecard in Australia

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

Between late January and June 2026 I funded fourteen Australian-facing casinos with real Paysafecard vouchers, then tried to pull my money back out – and HadesBet was the one I would hand a mate hunting for casinos accepting Paysafecard in Australia. Five brands made the final cut, with welcome packages running from A$1,000 up to A$7,500 plus free spins, and wagering stretched anywhere from a fair 35x to a steep 45x. Here is the honest catch most lists bury: Paysafecard is deposit-only, so none of these best Paysafecard casinos will ever pay you back to the voucher. There is a second twist as well. Fund Australian PaySafe pokies today and your voucher usually reroutes through a crypto processor like UTORG before it ever reaches your balance. This guide ranks the five, shows how that plumbing really works, and spells out where a prepaid voucher leaves you exposed.

Keep Reading

The Business Side of Running a Successful Martial Arts Academy

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

Marcus started his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu School with students and a dream. Three years later, he had more than a hundred members on his books and was as busy as a bee. But every Sunday night, he sat at his kitchen table going through a notebook, trying to figure out who paid this month, who had not shown up in weeks, and why his bank account did not match what he thought he was bringing in. He was drowning, and it was not because of his mat skills.

This is a common issue for many martial arts studio owners. How many of you are in this profession because you have a passion for art, a passion for teaching, and a passion for seeing a nervous kid grow into a confident teenager who can hold their own?. Nobody tells you that half your week will be spent on things that have nothing to do with martial arts at all. Billing, scheduling, and chasing people who stopped showing up. Figuring out why your numbers do not add up. If any of that sounds familiar, you are not failing as an instructor. You just have not built the business side yet. And that part can actually be fixed.

Keep Reading

5 Things WinnerKK Gets Right for Online Lottery Access

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

Access is one of the biggest parts of the online lottery experience. It is not just about offering ways to bet on the lottery. Now, players want to get in fast, see clear details, and feel sure the system will work each time they use it. When you get access rights, everything feels smoother. People can look at different games, see who wins, and run their game choices without getting lost.

This is where WinnerKK does well. The platform skips extra steps and keeps things simple. Lottery access feels quick and easy for everyone. Here are five things it does well to help people get access to online lottery games.

Keep Reading

Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres (06-27-2026)

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#14][#12UFC] Rafael Fiziev (13-5-0, -118) vs. [#20][#15UFC] Manuel Torres (17-3-0, -103)
Rafael Fiziev is the All-Time #50 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rafael Fiziev (1-2-0)
2026-01-31: L vs. [#8LW] Mauricio Ruffy (14-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:30 of round 2
2025-06-21: W vs. [#35LW] Ignacio Bahamondes (18-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2025-03-08: L vs. [#4DD][#7P4P][#1LW] Justin Gaethje (28-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Manuel Torres (2-1-0)
2025-12-06: W vs. [#21LW] Grant Dawson (24-3-1) via TKO (Punches) in 2:25 of round 1
2025-03-29: W vs. [#45LW] Drew Dober (29-15-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:45 of round 1
2024-09-14: L vs. [#35LW] Ignacio Bahamondes (18-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:02 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Rafael Fiziev	-118		51.61%
Elo K170	Manuel Torres	1891.35	+44.95	56.43%
Elo Modified	Manuel Torres	1863.49	+10.73	51.54%
Glicko-1	Manuel Torres	1966.74	+81.21	61.48%
WHR	Manuel Torres	1907.33	+61.94	58.82%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Rafael Fiziev 33.3, Manuel Torres 31.2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael Fiziev 147, Manuel Torres 203
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Rafael Fiziev leads 1-0
.

Middleweight (185)
[#25][#20UFC] Sharabutdin Magomedov (16-1-0, -343) vs. [#71][#42UFC] Michel Pereira (33-14-0, +266)

Last 3 Fights: Sharabutdin Magomedov (2-1-0)
2025-07-26: W vs. [#47MW] Marc-Andre Barriault (18-11-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2025-02-01: L vs. [#12WW] Michael Page (25-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2024-10-26: W vs. [#137LHW] Armen Petrosyan (11-7-0) via KO (Spinning Backfists) in 4:52 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Michel Pereira (1-2-0)
2026-02-21: W vs. [#118MW] Zachary Reese (10-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2025-08-23: L vs. [#49MW] Kyle Daukaus (17-5-0) via KO (Punches and Elbows) in 0:43 of round 1
2025-04-26: L vs. [#35MW] Abusupiyan Magomedov (28-7-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Sharabutdin Magomedov	-343		73.91%
Elo K170	Sharabutdin Magomedov	1880.40	+154.58	70.89%
Elo Modified	Sharabutdin Magomedov	1896.00	+201.79	76.16%
Glicko-1	Sharabutdin Magomedov	1955.75	+257.64	81.51%
WHR	Sharabutdin Magomedov	1891.32	+284.68	83.74%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Sharabutdin Magomedov 32.1, Michel Pereira 32.7
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sharabutdin Magomedov 336, Michel Pereira 126
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
.

Lightweight (155)
[#81][#42UFC] Nazim Sadykhov (11-2-1, -242) vs. [#204][#71UFC] Matheus Camilo (10-3-0, +195)

Last 3 Fights: Nazim Sadykhov (2-1-0)
2025-12-06: L vs. [#44LW] Fares Ziam (18-5-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:59 of round 2
2025-06-21: W vs. [#183LW] Nikolas Motta (15-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:17 of round 2
2025-02-15: W vs. [#152LW] Ismael Bonfim (20-6-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Matheus Camilo (2-1-0)
2025-11-15: W vs. [#354LW] Viacheslav Borshchev (8-8-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2025-05-17: L vs. [#174LW] Gabriel Green (12-5-0) via Submission (Face Crank) in 3:43 of round 2
2024-12-14: W vs. [#515LW] Dorobshokh Nabotov (9-2-0) via UD ()

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Nazim Sadykhov	-242		67.60%
Elo K170	Nazim Sadykhov	1727.80	+175.63	73.32%
Elo Modified	Nazim Sadykhov	1716.08	+132.89	68.25%
Glicko-1	Nazim Sadykhov	1766.74	+213.23	77.34%
WHR	Nazim Sadykhov	1677.30	+156.97	71.17%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Nazim Sadykhov 32.1, Matheus Camilo 25.5
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Nazim Sadykhov 203, Matheus Camilo 224
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Matheus Camilo leads 1-0
.
Keep Reading

The Rise of PFL: Can It Challenge the UFC for Elite Talent?

Posted on June 22, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Mixed martial arts has changed significantly over the last decade. New promotions have entered the market, athlete salaries have become a larger topic of discussion, and fighters now have more ways to build their careers than they did in the past. As competition grows across the industry, many observers continue to ask whether the Professional Fighters League can attract enough high-level talent to strengthen its position at the top of the sport.

Keep Reading

The Most Memorable Penalty Shootouts in Football History

Posted on June 22, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Penalty shootouts are football stripped down to its most brutal form. No tactical system can hide you. No teammate can take the pressure off once you start walking from the halfway line. It is one player, one goalkeeper, one ball and a stadium holding its breath.

Keep Reading

1xbet

Why the MMA Weight Cutting Arms Race Keeps Getting Worse

Posted on June 22, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Cameron Smotherman made weight at UFC 324 in January 2026. Stepped off the scale at 135.5 pounds, took a few steps, and collapsed face first onto the stage. No hands out. Stitches on his chin. The fight was cancelled. Dana White compared it to fainting at a wedding. Smotherman himself said he barely cut anything. The clip went everywhere because it captured something the sport has been circling for years: a system where making weight and making it safely are two separate problems, and the gap between them keeps widening.

Keep Reading