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UFC"Why play all your cards at once?" Khabib's strategic vision for Umar and O'Malley

The lightweight legend and matchmaking consultant shares his strategic vision for bantamweight’s brightest stars—and it’s a lesson in long-term promotion building. Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of MMA’s sharpest minds both inside and outside the octagon, has weighed in on one of the UFC’s most anticipated potential matchups, and his reasoning reveals why booking Umar Nurmagomedov versus […]

UFCUFC London sets stage for featherweight showdown as Movsar Evloev faces Lerone Murphy in March

The UFC has officially unveiled its lineup for UFC London on March 21, and the card delivers compelling matchups that should generate significant intrigue heading into the spring season. The headliner pits undefeated featherweight prospect Movsar Evloev against the rising challenge of Lerone Murphy—a bout that carries meaningful implications for the 145-pound division’s pecking order. […]

UFCMichael Venom Page returns to take on Sam Patterson at UFC London

Michael “Venom” Page is heading back to 170 pounds, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The flashy striker will return to welterweight to face surging knockout artist Sam Patterson at UFC London on March 21 at The O2 Arena in London. “MVP” returns to welterweight! Michael Page faces Sam Patteron at #UFCLondon. Who takes it? […]

UFCMauricio Ruffy explosively returns to win column at UFC 325 knocking out Rafael Fiziev

After tasting defeat for the first time in the UFC octagon, Mauricio Ruffy delivered an emphatic response to doubters on Saturday night at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The Brazilian striker’s blistering second-round knockout of Rafael Fiziev at UFC 325 was precisely the statement victory needed to reignite his lightweight trajectory and announce his arrival […]

UFCQuillan Salkilld disposes Jamie Mullarkey to remain unbeaten at UFC 325

The Australian lightweight prospect Quillan Salkilld made a statement to the entire 155-pound division on Saturday night, dispatching fellow countryman Jamie Mullarkey with a devastating first-round submission at UFC 325 inside the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The dominant performance not only extends Salkilld’s perfect 3-0 UFC record but also solidifies his position as one […]

BettingAlexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

The time has finally come for the headlining bout at UFC 325 as we bring you our prediction for this Featherweight Championship rematch. Australia’s favorite son and Champion Alexander Volkanovski takes on No. 2 Diego Lopes of Mexico in their long-awaited rematch. Check our UFC odds series for the Volkanovski-Lopes prediction and pick. Alexander Volkanovski (27-4) is 14-3 since […]

BettingDan Hooker vs. Benoit Saint-Denis prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 continues on the main card with the co-main event between Dan Hooker and Benoit Saint-Denis in the lightweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Hooker-Saint-Denis prediction and pick. Dan “The Hangman” Hooker (24-13) looks to rebound after his resurgence was halted by […]

BettingRafael Fiziev vs. Mauricio Ruffy prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 continues on the main card with a bout between Rafael Fiziev and Mauricio Ruffy in the lightweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Fiziev-Ruffy prediction and pick. Rafael Fiziev (13-4) rebounded from a brutal decision loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 313 […]

BettingTai Tuivasa vs. Tallison Teixeira prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

The time has come for another betting prediction and pick covering UFC 325 from Australia, this next bout highlighting the Heavyweight Division. Australian fan-favorite No. 12 Tai Tuivasa will take on Brazil’s rising No. 15 Tallison Teixeira in a bout you won’t want to miss! Check our UFC odds series for the Tuivasa-Teixeira prediction and pick. Tai Tuivasa (14-8) has […]

BettingJamie Mullarkey vs. Quillan Salkilld prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

The UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 Main Card is finally here as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this opening bout in the Lightweight (155) Division. Fellow Australians will entertain the home country crowd as Jamie Mullarkey takes on Quillan Salkilld. Check our UFC odds series for the Mullarkey-Salkilld prediction and pick. Jamie Mullarkey […]

BettingJunior Tafa vs. Billy Elekana prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 continues on the prelims with a bout between Junior Tafa and Billy Elekana in the light heavyweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Tafa-Elekana prediction and pick. Junior Tafa (6–4) snapped a two-fight skid by finishing Sean Sharaf in round two, only […]

BettingCody Brundage vs. Cam Rowston prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

We’re back to continue our betting predictions and pick for the UFC 325 Prelims, this next bout taking place in the Middleweight (185) Division. FactoryX Muay Thai product Cody Brundage will take on City Kickboxing’s Cam Rowston in a scrap you won’t want to miss. Check our UFC odds series for the Brundage-Rowston prediction and pick. Cody Brundage (11-7-1) has […]

BettingJacob Malkoun vs. Torrez Finney prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 continues on the prelims with a bout between Jacob Malkoun and Torrez Finney in the middleweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Malkoun-Finney prediction and pick. Jacob Malkoun (8–3) has largely carved out his UFC run through volume striking and grinding decisions, […]

BettingOban Elliott vs. Jonathan Micallef prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for UFC 325 as the Prelims get underway with this opening bout in the Welterweight (170) Division. Oban Elliott of Wales will take on Australia’s Jonathan Micallef in what should be an electric start to the action. Check our UFC 325 odds series for the Elliott-Micallef prediction and pick. Oban […]

BettingKaan Ofli vs. Yizha prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 continues on the prelims with a bout between Kaan Ofli and Yizha in the featherweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Ofli-Yizha prediction and pick. Kaan Ofli (12-4-1) rebounded from a decision loss to Muhammad Naimov with a statement standing rear-naked choke […]

BettingSangWook Kim vs. Dom Mar Fan prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick as we’ll continue coverage of the Road to UFC finals at UFC 325. This Lightweight (155) finale features South Korea’s SangWook Kim taking on Australia’s own Dom Mar Fan. Check our UFC 325 odds series for the Kim-Fan prediction and pick. SangWook Kim (13-3) earned back-to-back finishes in the second round […]

BettingSebastian Szalay vs. Keiichiro Nakamura prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 continues on the prelims with a bout between Sebastian Szalay and Keiichiro Nakamura in the featherweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Szalay-Nakamura prediction and pick. Sebastian Szalay (10-1) enters the Road to UFC finale following back-to-back dominant victories. After outworking Baergeng […]

BettingLawrence Lui vs. Sulangrangbo prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for UFC 325 as the Road to UFC tournament continues on the Prelims. This next fight takes place at Bantamweight (135) between New Zealand’s Lawrence Lui and China’s Sulangrangbo. Check our UFC odds series for the Lui-Sulangrangbo prediction and pick. Lawrence Lui (7-1) won his previous two Road to UFC bouts with […]

UFCIasmin Lucindo accepts nine-month anti-doping suspension after failed drug test

UFC women’s strawweight contender Iasmin Lucindo will miss nearly a year of competition after accepting a nine-month anti-doping suspension stemming from a positive test for mesterolone, an anabolic steroid typically used to treat low testosterone. The suspension, announced Wednesday by UFC anti-doping partner Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD), serves as a cautionary tale for fighters navigating […]

UFCVitor Petrino gets new dance partner as Steven Asplund steps in for injured Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC Vegas 114

Vitor Petrino will still make the walk on March 14th, but the man across the Octagon will be very different from the one he spent his camp preparing for. With Kennedy Nzechukwu forced out of their scheduled light heavyweight clash at UFC Vegas 114 due to injury, Brazil’s Petrino now draws promotional newcomer Steven Asplund […]

UFCCub Swanson will face off against Nate Landwehr in his return fight at UFC 327

After more than a year away from competition, UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson has decided to postpone retirement and return to the octagon for at least one more campaign. The 42-year-old featherweight veteran will face Nate “The Train” Landwehr at UFC 327 on April 11 at the Kaseya Center in Miami in what could […]

UFCFormer Bellator champion released by UFC, will fight at RIZIN 52 on March 7th

In what can only be described as a stunning fall from grace, Patchy Mix’s brief tenure with the UFC has come to an end. The 32-year-old New York native has been released from his contract just two fights and approximately one year after joining the UFC, marking a dramatic reversal of fortune for a fighter […]

UFCHeavyweight showdown between Thomas Petersen and Guilherme Pat announced for UFC Vegas 115

The UFC heavyweight division gains another intriguing matchup as Thomas Petersen and Guilherme Pat have been confirmed to clash at UFC Vegas 115 on April 4, multiple sources have reported. The bout adds significant depth to a card that continues to take shape at the Meta Apex facility in Las Vegas. A heavyweight clash between […]

UFCCub Swanson reveals his return to the Octagon at UFC 327

UFC veteran Cub “Killer” Swanson is making his comeback at UFC 327 in Miami on April 11, marking his return to the octagon after last competing in December 2024, when he delivered a stunning third-round knockout of Billy Quarantillo at UFC Fight Night in Tampa. 🚨 UFC veteran Cub Swanson has announced his return for […]

UFCUFC's Paramount+ debut breaks records with nearly 5 million live viewers

The UFC’s highly anticipated exclusive partnership with Paramount+ got off to a blockbuster start, with UFC 324 drawing an impressive average of 4.96 million live viewers on Saturday night. The streaming giant hailed the event as the biggest exclusive live broadcast in Paramount+ history, marking a watershed moment for combat sports in the streaming era […]

UFCJack Della Maddalena reveals a April/May return and potential dance partners

Former UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena is eyeing a comeback to the octagon in April or May, according to his head coach Ben Vickers, who revealed the Australian fighter is considering a number of high-profile opponents to mark his triumphant return to action. 🚨 Jack Della Maddalena’s coach says they’re targeting a return in […]

UFCEdmen Shahbazyan looks to extend streak against "Iron Turtle" Jun Yong Park at UFC Vegas 115

Rising middleweight contender Edmen Shahbazyan will aim to keep his hot streak alive when he squares off against Jun Yong Park in a pivotal 185-pound matchup at UFC Vegas 115 on April 4, 2026, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Jun Yong Park targeted for UFC Vegas 115 https://t.co/b7FVLanofc — MMA […]

UFCFormer UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett rips UFC 324 main event: "one of the WORST UFC main events in a while"

Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett didn’t mince words following Justin Gaethje’s unanimous decision victory over Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight championship at UFC 324. In a scathing critique that reverberated through the MMA community, the legendary grappler essentially called the five-round affair a technical disaster wrapped in an exciting package—and he’s got a […]

UFCGeoff Neal vs. Uros Medic set for UFC Houston after Kevin Holland bout falls through

The UFC welterweight division is about to deliver a February banger, as Geoff Neal squares off against rising knockout artist Uros Medic on February 21 at UFC Houston’s Toyota Center. But the path to this explosive matchup took an unexpected detour that left one veteran fighter fuming. Banger alert. Geoff Neal vs. Uros Medic is […]

UFCJustin Gaethje captures second interim title, defeats Padddy Pimblett at UFC 324 to set up Ilia Topuria showdown

Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje etched his name deeper into UFC history Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena, becoming only the second fighter ever to win the interim lightweight championship twice. The 37-year-old veteran dominated Paddy Pimblett over five rounds, securing a dominant unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) in the UFC 324 main event and positioning […]

UFCSean O'Malley returns to win column at UFC 324, calls for title shot with champ Petr Yan

Sean O’Malley reclaimed his status as a title contender in waiting on Saturday night, dispatching Song Yadong by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in the UFC 324 co-main event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The victory marked O’Malley’s triumphant return to the win column after a devastating two-fight skid, during which Merab Dvalishvili […]

UFCWaldo Cortes-Acosta stuns crowd with TKO victory over Derrick Lewis at UFC 324, eyes Curtis Blaydes next

Waldo Cortes-Acosta silenced any remaining doubters about his heavyweight credentials Saturday night when he turned aside former top contender Derrick Lewis with a brutal round-two TKO at UFC 324, extending his impressive winning streak and staking his claim as a legitimate threat in the promotion’s heavyweight landscape. WALDO CORTES-ACOSTA WITH THE 2ND ROUND TKO OF […]

UFCDominick Cruz etches his name in MMA immortality as UFC announces Hall of Fame induction

The UFC made official what many in the MMA community have long expected, Dominick Cruz, the revolutionary bantamweight champion who fundamentally transformed the sport’s bantamweight division, has been selected for induction into the UFC Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. Dominick Cruz has been announced as the first inductee of the […]

UFCUFC 324 fight CANCELED due to irregular betting activity

The UFC 324 prelim bout between lightweight veterans Michael Johnson and Alexander Hernandez has been officially scrapped from tonight’s fight card, with the promotion confirming the cancellation just hours before the event. No reason has been publicly provided, leaving fans and analysts speculating after days of curious movement in the betting markets. 🚨| The UFC […]

UFCUFC permanently increases performance bonuses after Justin Gaethje's payment claim

For the first time since their inception, UFC performance bonuses are set to increase permanently. CEO Dana White confirmed the forthcoming change days after UFC 324 headliner Justin Gaethje called attention to the issue. After keeping the UFC post-fight bonuses at $50,000 for years, White confirmed that he will finally increase them in 2026. Fighters […]

UFCPetr Yan confirms Merab Dvalishvili rematch set regardless of UFC 324 outcomes

UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan has put to rest speculation about his next title defense, confirming that his next opponent will not depend on the outcome of any fights at UFC 324. Instead, he revealed that Merab Dvalishvili has been promised an immediate rematch once fully recovered from injury. Petr Yan says the #UFC324 match-ups […]

UFCCameron Smotherman suffers scary collapse at UFC 324 weigh-ins during Michael Bisping's criticism

The UFC 324 weigh-ins took place on Friday, as fighters on the card had to ensure they made the proper weight for their upcoming fight. However, a scary moment happened after bantamweight Cameron Smotherman fainted and collapsed on stage immediately after weighing in. Fighters go through strenuous amounts of work to reach the goal weight […]

UFCEx-UFC Heavyweight Jairzinho Rozenstruik faces multiple charges after alleged biting incident

Former UFC heavyweight contender and current Dirty Boxing champion Jairzinho “Bigi Boy” Rozenstruik has been arrested in Florida and faces multiple charges stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident in which he is accused of biting his partner during a heated argument. Ex-UFC fighter Jairzinho Rosenstruik was arrested in Florida on a pair of charges […]

UFCDana White confirms Pat McAfee will be involved in UFC White House card

The UFC will have another new addition to its company at its highly anticipated White House event. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that popular ESPN host Pat McAfee will be at the event to provide media coverage. White and McAfee confirmed that the former Indianapolis Colts punter gained verbal clearance to attend the event from […]

UFCJustin Gaethje DEMOLISHES UFC's empty promises after $7.7B Paramount deal

Just when the MMA world thought the UFC’s monumental $7.7 billion, seven-year broadcasting agreement with Paramount would herald a new era of fighter prosperity, Justin Gaethje arrived at UFC 324 media day ready to shatter that illusion like one of his signature head kicks. Justin Gaethje speaks his truth about bonuses and fighter pay before […]

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