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Kamaru Usman, once the undisputed king of the UFC welterweight division, is back in the headlines, not just for his return to the cage after a lengthy layoff, but for a media day declaration that has MMA fans and pundits shaking their heads in disbelief. At UFC Atlanta, Usman confidently outlined what he called a […]

The featherweight division in the UFC is the most exclusive weight class when it comes to championship success. Only five 145-pounders have ever held the belt. All five of these fighters are all-time legends and either already among the greatest or well on their way to becoming some of the greatest UFC fighters ever, regardless […]

Flyweight is by far the youngest weight class in the UFC. There wasn’t a division for 125-pounders in mixed martial arts’ top promotion until 2012. On top of that, the division has often been criticized for its lack of finishes and looked down upon as MMA’s least important division. Flyweights are constantly trying to prove […]

When fans of the fight game think of fighting as a whole, they often first think of the heavyweight division. That is a lot more so the case in boxing than it is in mixed martial arts, but there have still been a lot of great heavyweight UFC fighters throughout its history. The division that […]

Merab Dvalishvili captured his second title defense of the UFC’s Bantamweight championship when he beat Sean O’Malley for the second time at UFC 316 on June 7. Dvaslisvili has been destroying legends for years, and there doesn’t seem to be anybody in the division who can slow him down. Is the 135-pounder already the best […]

UFC Atlanta was set to feature a high-stakes bantamweight showdown between Canada’s Charles “Air” Jourdain and the ever-dangerous Ricky Simon. But just days before the event, the MMA world was rocked by the news that Jourdain had been forced to withdraw due to an eye injury, leaving Simon without an opponent and the card without […]

The UFC flyweight division just got a seismic shake-up. With Manel Kape forced out of his UFC 317 title eliminator against Brandon Royval due to an undisclosed injury, surging prospect Joshua Van steps in on short notice. The stakes couldn’t be higher, for Van, it’s a rocket to the top after his electrifying TKO of […]

In a recent interview on Submission Radio, Justin Gaethje’s manager Ali Abdelaziz dropped a bombshell that has sent shockwaves through the UFC lightweight division. Abdelaziz revealed that Gaethje is seriously considering retirement if he doesn’t get the next title shot following the upcoming UFC 317 lightweight championship bout between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira. “He […]

UFC 316 was supposed to be another electric chapter in the Sean O’Malley story, a night where the “Suga Show” would once again dazzle, defend, and deliver. Instead, it became the setting for one of the most shocking moments in recent MMA history: O’Malley seemingly giving up against Merab Dvalishvili, handing the Georgian his first-ever […]

The landscape of women’s MMA has been shaped by seismic showdowns, Rousey vs. Holm, Cyborg vs. Nunes, Weili vs. Joanna, but none have carried the magnitude, anticipation, or legacy implications of Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison for the UFC women’s bantamweight championship. This isn’t just a title fight; it’s the collision of two eras, two […]

The UFC heavyweight division has been in a state of suspended animation for over a year, with fans, fighters, and analysts all asking the same question: When will Jon Jones finally defend his title against interim champion Tom Aspinall? Now, in a bombshell social media announcement, Jones has declared he will “give up the belt […]

The UFC 316 pre-fight press conference was supposed to set the stage for one of the year’s biggest cards. Instead, the event left fans and media wondering if the once-mandatory spectacle of the UFC PPV press conference has lost its sizzle and whether the format itself is on life support. From Fireworks to Fizzle: What […]

The time has finally come as we’re set to bring you a betting prediction and pick for this headlining bout at UFC 316, a Championship tilt for the Bantamweight (135) strap. Champion Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia will defend his belt against No. 1 contender Sean O’Malley. Check the UFC odds series for our Dvalishvili-O’Malley prediction and pick. Merab […]

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili versus Sean O’Malley 2 continues on the main card with a women’s bantamweight title fight between Julianna Pena and Jack Della Maddalena on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Pena-Harrison prediction and pick. Julianna Pena (13-5) reclaimed the UFC women’s bantamweight title in her last fight, edging Raquel […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2 as we head to the Middleweight (185) Division for this next clash. UFC veteran Kelvin Gastelum will face Pennsylvania’s Joe Pyfer in a can’t-miss fight on the feet! Check the UFC odds series for our Gastelum-Pyfer prediction and pick. Kelvin Gastelum (19-9) has […]

The Main Card of UFC 316 is fully underway as we bring you another betting prediction and pick for this highly anticipated fight in the Bantamweight (135) Division. No. 10-ranked Mario Bautista will take on the debuting Patchy Mix in a fight you won’t want to miss! Check the UFC odds series for our Bautista-Mix prediction and […]

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili versus Sean O’Malley 2 continues on the prelims with a fight between Bruno Silva and Joshua Van in the flyweight division. Check out our UFC odds series for our Silva-Van prediction and pick. Bruno Silva (14-6-2) looks to rebound at UFC 316 after his four-fight win streak was snapped by Manel […]

Undefeated contender Azamat Murzakanov puts his No. 12 ranking on the line at UFC 316 against the surging Brendson Ribeiro. It is time to continue our UFC 316 odds series with an Amazat Murzakanov-Brendson Ribeiro prediction and pick. Murzakanov, 36, improved to 14-0 with a knockout of Alonzo Menifield at UFC Kansas City 2024. Though […]

We’re back for another betting prediction and pick for UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2 as we head to the Heavyweight Division for this next bout on Saturday. Ranked contenders will get their shot at each other as No. 7 Serghei Spivac of Moldova will take on No. 11 Waldo Cortes-Acosta of the Dominican Republic. Check out the […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2 as we turn towards the Welterweight (170) Division for this next scrap on Saturday. Detroit’s own Khaos Williams will take on Sweden’s Andreas Gustafsson in a fight that’s sure to bring fireworks. Check the UFC odds series for our Williams-Gustafsson prediction and pick. Khaos […]

UFC 316 is underway, and we’re back with another betting prediction and pick as the action hits the Women’s Flyweight (125) Division for this next bout. Brazil’s Ariane de Silva will take on China’s Wang Cong on Saturday as both women look to mount a winning run. Check the UFC odds series for our de Silva-Wang prediction […]

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili versus Sean O’Malley 2 continues on the prelims with a fight between Jeka Saragih and Joo Sang Yoo on Saturday in the featherweight division. Check out our UFC odds series for our Saragih-Yoo prediction and pick. Jeka Saragih (14-4) comes into UFC 316 after a roller-coaster stretch—he delivered a highlight-reel first-round […]

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili versus Sean O’Malley 2 continues on the prelims with a fight between Quillan Salkilld and Yanal Ashmouz on Saturday in the lightweight division. Check out our UFC odds series for our Salkilld-Ashmouz prediction and pick. Quillan Salkilld (8-1) burst onto the UFC scene with an 18-second knockout of Anshul Jubli at […]

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili versus Sean O’Malley 2 continues on the prelims with a fight between MarQuel Mederos and Mark Choinski on Saturday in the lightweight division. Check out our UFC odds series for our Mederos-Choinski prediction and pick. MarQuel Mederos (10-1) enters UFC 316 riding momentum from a gritty split-decision win over Austin Hubbard […]

When Sean O’Malley surrendered his UFC bantamweight title to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306, speculation immediately swirled around the champion’s health. News soon broke that O’Malley had suffered a torn labrum in his hip roughly ten weeks before the fight, an injury severe enough to require surgery and a lengthy layoff. The question for fans […]

Nassourdine Imavov, the surging French middleweight and current No. 1 contender, has made his intentions crystal clear as the UFC returns to Paris on September 6. In a statement that signals both his ambition and readiness, Imavov declared: 🚨 Nassourdine Imavov plans to fight at #UFCParis in September if nobody pulls out from the main […]

Joe Pyfer has had enough of the “fraud checked” label. At UFC 316 media day, the surging middleweight prospect addressed the MMA community’s favorite insult after his decision loss to Jack Hermansson, and he didn’t hold back. In a pointed statement, Pyfer argued that his defeat was nothing like the so-called “fraud check” that fans […]

Alexander Volkanovski has addressed the swirling rumors about his next featherweight title defense, confirming that talks of a rematch with Yair Rodriguez are indeed happening, but nothing is set in stone. Speaking to Fox Sports, Volkanovski stated, “Nothing’s locked in. It’s pretty clear that it wasn’t gonna be Movsar… Yair’s name has popped up. No […]

The UFC women’s bantamweight division finds itself at a crossroads heading into UFC 316. For nearly a decade, the weight class was defined by dominant champions and larger-than-life personalities, from Ronda Rousey’s meteoric rise to Amanda Nunes’ reign of terror. But since Nunes’ retirement in 2023, the division has struggled for relevance, excitement, and star […]

Valentina Shevchenko and Zhang Weili stand atop the women’s MMA landscape, not just as champions, but as icons who have redefined what is possible in the sport. Shevchenko, a two-time and current UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion, is widely regarded as one of the greatest female fighters of all time. Her reign has been marked by […]

As the UFC enters a critical juncture in its history, the stakes have never been higher. With its current broadcast deal with ESPN set to expire at the end of 2025, the promotion actively seeks to more than double its previous contract, targeting a staggering $1 billion per year in its next U.S. media rights […]

Merab Dvalishvili, the reigning UFC bantamweight champion, steps into the Octagon this Saturday at UFC 316 with more than just his title on the line. As he prepares for a highly anticipated rematch against Sean O’Malley, the Georgian powerhouse carries the weight of a new and significant accolade, being called the greatest bantamweight of all […]

UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn was arrested on Friday, May 30, for the third time in the past week. The former UFC fighter has been claiming that his family has been murdered and replaced by imposters. Penn was arrested for failing to appear in court, which violated his bail agreement. Penn claimed that he […]

The UFC lightweight division thrives on drama, and this week, Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett and Arman Tsarukyan delivered a masterclass in social media warfare. What began as a fiery soundbite from Pimblett quickly escalated into a full-blown back-and-forth, with both men trading insults and accusations, though, as it turns out, only one seems interested in […]

The tension at the top of the UFC heavyweight division reached a new peak this week as Tom Aspinall fired back at Jon Jones with a pointed, tongue-in-cheek reply on social media. The exchange comes amid growing frustration among fans and fighters over the ongoing uncertainty surrounding a potential title unification bout between the reigning […]

On July 12, the UFC’s spotlight returns to Nashville, Tennessee, and with it comes the much-anticipated return of one of the sport’s most respected and enduring figures: Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. The 42-year-old former title challenger will step into the Octagon once more, this time facing surging Brazilian contender Gabriel Bonfim in a welterweight clash that […]

UFC Vegas 107 is reaching its apex as we’re set for a betting prediction and pick for the Main Event bout taking place atop the Women’s Flyweight (125) Division on Saturday. No. 4-ranked Erin Blanchfield of New Jersey will take on No. 5 Maycee Barber of Wisconsin. Check the UFC odds series for our Blanchfield-Barber prediction and pick. […]

UFC Vegas 107: Erin Blanchfield versus Maycee Barber continues on the prelims with a fight between Mateusz Gamrot and L’udovit Klein in the lightweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Gamrot-Klein prediction and pick. Mateusz Gamrot (24-3) returns to UFC Vegas 107 after a narrow split-decision loss to Dan Hooker […]

UFC Vegas 107: Erin Blanchfield versus Maycee Barber continues on the prelims with a fight between Ramiz Brahimaj and Billy Ray Goff in the welterweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Brahimaj-Goff prediction and pick. Ramiz Brahimaj (11-5) comes into UFC Vegas 107 after a spectacular first-round knockout of Mickey […]