DATE
Apr 2026
WordPress Fighter Stats Search with Custom API
Before The Cage Door Closes is a dynamic platform dedicated to MMA enthusiasts, offering in-depth fighter stats, rankings, and analysis. Designed for fans, fighters, and analysts alike, the site provides a seamless way to explore and compare fighter data with precision. Powered by a custom API and automated XLSX integration, it ensures accurate and up-to-date information at all times. The platform prioritizes performance, scalability, and user engagement, creating an intuitive experience for anyone passionate about the world of mixed martial arts.
Services
Web Application Development
Category
WordPress
Client
Brandon Bergstrom
Flutter
API integration
Laravel backend was used
The api integration was demonstrated in this project
The api integration was demonstrated in this project
The api integration was demonstrated in this project
Challenge
Building the WordPress Fighter Stats Search platform was a complex yet rewarding challenge. The project required seamless integration of a custom API and automated XLSX workflows to deliver real-time fighter stats and rankings. Previously, data management relied on manual processes, which were time-consuming and prone to errors. The biggest hurdle was ensuring the API could handle high traffic volumes while syncing automated data updates and advanced search filters. By leveraging Git-based CI/CD pipelines and rigorous testing in a staging environment, the platform achieved scalability and reliability, creating a user-friendly experience for MMA enthusiasts.
Development Process
Integration
Building WordPress platform with custom API integration and automated XLSX workflows required handling high traffic volumes while syncing real-time data updates and maintaining user-friendly experience for MMA enthusiasts.
Real-time MMA fighter stats platform with automated data updates
Though primarily designed for MMA enthusiasts, the platform was optimized for mobile and tablet users to ensure accessibility on-the-go. Fighter stats, rankings, and comparisons were fully responsive, with dynamic filtering and data visualization tools seamlessly adapting to smaller screens. The custom API and automated workflows ensured real-time updates, while the intuitive design allowed users to explore key features effortlessly across all devices.
Problem - Site and Service Improvement
Before The Cage Door Closes was created to address the limitations in existing MMA platforms, where outdated stats and clunky interfaces hindered user experience. We tackled this by developing a custom API and automated XLSX workflows that ensured real-time updates and seamless data management. The platform delivers precise fighter stats, rankings, and comparisons, all wrapped in a responsive design optimized for any device. By prioritizing performance, scalability, and user engagement, we built a solution that redefines how MMA enthusiasts interact with fighter data
Custom API development with automated XLSX workflows and rigorous testing for scalability and reliability.
Integration
Developed bespoke API for real-time fighter stats, implemented automated XLSX integration for data updates, built advanced search filters, ensured responsive design, stress-tested infrastructure with Git-based CI/CD pipelines.
Automated Real-Time MMA Stats
We ensured a smooth development process by leveraging Git-based CI/CD pipelines and conducting bi-weekly sprint reviews. All updates were rigorously tested in a staging environment to guarantee performance and reliability. The API and automated workflows underwent stress testing to handle high traffic volumes, while advanced features like dynamic filtering and responsive design were fine-tuned for optimal user experience. Transparent communication was maintained through Slack and Notion, supported by detailed documentation and walkthroughs, enabling seamless collaboration and efficient delivery without setbacks.
Communication
Automated Real-Time MMA Stats
Successfully launched Before The Cage Door Closes platform with automated real-time fighter stats and rankings. Git-based CI/CD pipelines ensured smooth deployment. API stress-tested for high traffic.
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