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UFC Abu Dhabi: Robert Whittaker versus Reinier de Ridder continues on the prelims with a fight between Asu Almabayev and Jose Ochoa in the flyweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Almabayev-Ochoa prediction and pick. Asu Almabayev (21-3) bounced back from his first UFC loss, a third-round TKO to Manel […]

The UFC Abu Dhabi Main Card is finally here on Saturday, and we’re set for a betting prediction and pick for the opening bout, taking place in the Light Heavyweight (205) Division. No. 10-ranked Nikita Krylov of Russia will welcome Uzbekistan’s No. 13 Bogdan Guskov in what should be a wild fight. Check the UFC odds for our […]

As UFC Abu Dhabi continues to heat up from the Middle East, we’re set for a betting prediction and pick for the Featured Prelim bout of the night, taking place in the Bantamweight (135) Division on Saturday. USA’s No. 15-ranked Bryce Mitchell will take on Russia’s Said Nurmagomedov in a can’t-miss scrap. Check the UFC odds for our […]

UFC Abu Dhabi: Robert Whittaker versus Reinier de Ridder continues on the prelims with a fight between Muslim Salikhov and Carlos Leal in the welterweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Salikhov-Leal prediction and pick. Muslim Salikhov (21-5) snapped a two-fight skid by outpointing Santiago Ponzinibbio via split decision earlier […]

UFC Abu Dhabi: Robert Whittaker versus Reinier de Ridder continues on the prelims with a fight between Davey Grant and Da’Mon Blackshear in the bantamweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Grant-Blackshear prediction and pick. Davey Grant (14-7) snapped a narrow split-decision loss to Daniel Marcos with a gritty unanimous […]

We’re back with another UFC Abu Dhabi betting prediction and pick as we take a look at this next bout in the Women’s Strawweight (115) Division on Saturday. Ranked Brazilian countrywomen will square off as No. 7 Amanda Ribas takes on No. 10 Tabatha Ricci in a rescheduled bout. Check the UFC odds for our Ribas-Ricci prediction and […]

The UFC is back at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi on Saturday for another action-packed fight card as we bring a betting prediction and pick for this next bout in the Light Heavyweight (205) Division. Turkey’s Ibo Aslan will take on Billy Elekana from the United States in a fight you won’t want to miss. Check out the […]

UFC Abu Dhabi: Robert Whittaker versus Marcus Buchecha continues on the prelims with a fight between Mohammad Yahya and Steven Nguyen in the featherweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Yahya-Nguyen prediction and pick. Mohammad Yahya (12-5) comes into this weekend’s UFC Abu Dhabi showdown after suffering back-to-back defeats—first dropping […]

UFC Abu Dhabi: Robert Whittaker versus Marcus Buchecha kicks off the prelims with a fight between Martin Buday and Marcus Buchecha in the heavyweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Buday-Buchecha prediction and pick. Martin Buday (15-2) has won back-to-back decisions, most recently outmuscling Uran Satybaldiev with his size for […]

The UFC’s lightweight throne has rarely seen a character quite like Ilia Topuria. Equal parts technician and brash showman, the undefeated Georgian-Spanish champion has set the MMA community ablaze once more, this time not with highlight-reel knockouts, but with a bold declaration that shakes the lightweight division and stirs the MMA community. In a statement […]

According to former UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier, WWE star Brock Lesnar is on the “banned list” amid his indefinite hiatus. If this is true, this could spell the end of Lesnar’s professional wrestling career. During an interview on the MIghycast podcast, Cormier debunked the idea of facing Lesnar in WWE (1:13:00 mark). He claimed […]

Ateba Gautier authored such a night by delivering a statement so resounding it echoed far beyond the octagon’s boundaries at UFC 318: a 1-minute, 10-second destruction of Robert Valentin that left the world in awe and left no room for doubt, Gautier is a force the middleweight division can no longer ignore. ANOTHER FIRST ROUND […]

In a sport where debut moments are often measured by grit and flashes of hard-earned brilliance, Islam Dulatov carved out a memory that will be replayed for years to come. Making his first walk to the fabled UFC Octagon at UFC 318, the buzz surrounding this Chechen-German phenom was already loud. By the end of […]

Carli Judice electrified the MMA world on Saturday night, opening up UFC 318 in truly spectacular fashion. Facing a tough and durable Nicole Caliari, Judice not only dominated from start to finish but also produced a highlight-reel finish that will be discussed for years to come. In the third round, Judice delivered a perfectly timed […]

The time has come for the UFC 318 Main Event as we’ll see a battle in the Lightweight (155) Division for the BMF belt as rivals step into the cage on Saturday. BMF champ and UFC legend Max Holloway will take on fellow legend and former champion Dustin Poirier in his final UFC fight. Check the UFC odds […]

UFC 318: Dustin Poirier versus Max Holloway continues on the main card with a fight between Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov in the middleweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Costa-Kopylov prediction and pick. Paulo Costa (14-4) heads into UFC 318 after dropping razor-close decisions to Sean Strickland and Robert […]

UFC 318: Dustin Poirier versus Max Holloway continues on the main card with a fight between Kevin Holland and Daniel Rodriguez in the welterweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Holland-Rodriguez prediction and pick. Kevin Holland (28-13, 1 NC) rides into UFC 318 after a slick second-round submission win over […]

UFC 318 is reaching a fever pitch from New Orleans as the Main Card heats up with this upcoming bout in the Featherweight (145) Division on Saturday. UFC veteran and No. 11-ranked Dan Ige will take the stage against hyped UFC newcomer Patricio Pitbull in a scrap you won’t want to miss! Check the UFC odds for our […]

The UFC 318 Main Card on Saturday is kicking off in the Lightweight (155) Division as we’re set to bring you another betting prediction and pick for all the action. UFC veteran Michael Johnson will take on Mexico’s budding star Daniel Zellhuber in what should be an exciting striking affair. Check out the UFC odds for our Johnson-Zellhuber […]

UFC 318: Dustin Poirier versus Max Holloway continues on the prelims with a fight between Kyler Phillips and Vinicius Oliveira in the bantamweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Phillips-Oliveira prediction and pick. Kyler Phillips (12-4) returns at UFC 318 after a tough decision loss to Rob Font snapped his […]

The UFC 318 Prelims are coming in hot as we’re set for another betting prediction and pick for this bout in the Middleweight (185) Division on Saturday. Ranked contenders meet as No. 10 Marvin Vettori of Italy takes on No. 11-ranked Brendan Allen of Louisiana. Check the UFC odds for our Vettori-Allen prediction and pick. Marvin Vettori (19-7-1) is […]

UFC 318: Dustin Poirier versus Max Holloway continues on the prelims with a fight between Francisco Prado and Nikolay Veretennikov in the welterweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Prado-Veretennikov prediction and pick. Francisco Prado (12-3) enters UFC 318 hoping to snap a two-fight skid after dropping back-to-back unanimous decisions […]

As the UFC Early Prelims come to a close, we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this upcoming Middleweight (185) bout to open the Prelims portion of the card. Cameroon’s Ateba Gautier will take on Switzerland’s own Robert Valentin in what should be a chaotic scrap. Check the UFC odds for our Gautier-Valentin prediction and […]

UFC 318: Dustin Poirier versus Max Holloway continues on the prelims with a fight between Adam Fugitt and Islam Dulatov in the welterweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Fugitt-Dulatov prediction and pick. Adam Fugitt (10-4) bounced back into the win column with a gritty split-decision victory over Josh Quinlan […]

The UFC 318 Early Prelims continue to roll as we bring you another betting prediction and pick for this next bout in the Light Heavyweight (205) Division on Saturday. Australia’s Jimmy Crute will make the walk against Poland’s Marcin Prachnio as both fighters hope to bounce back from a loss. Check out the UFC odds for our […]

The UFC 318 Early Prelims continue to roll as we bring a betting prediction and pick for this next tilt in the Heavyweight Division. Texas’ Ryan Spann will take on Poland’s Lukasz Brzeski as both men look to bounce back after recent strings of losses. Check out the UFC odds for our Spann-Brzeski prediction and pick. Ryan Spann (22-11) is […]

UFC 318: Dustin Poirier versus Max Holloway continues on the prelims with a fight between Brunno Ferreira and Jackson McVey in the middleweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Ferreira-McVey prediction and pick. Brunno Ferreira (13-2) rebounded from a third-round submission loss to Abus Magomedov by quickly submitting Armen Petrosyan […]

UFC 318: Dustin Poirier versus Max Holloway kicks off the prelims with a fight between Carli Judice and Nicolle Caliari in the women’s flyweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Judice-Caliari prediction and pick. Carli Judice (4-2) enters UFC 318 off a career-saving head-kick knockout over Yuneisy Duben, rebounding from […]

The unpredictable nature of MMA has once again thrown a wrench into the carefully laid plans of UFC matchmakers. According to Garrett Kerman of ClutchPoints, former flyweight title challenger Alex Perez is officially out of his hotly anticipated clash with rising contender Steve Erceg at UFC Vegas 109. With just weeks until the event on […]

Dustin ‘The Diamond’ Poirier, one of UFC’s most respected veterans, will commemorate the end of his MMA career at UFC 318 with a grand gesture. In a highly anticipated retirement bout, Poirier (30-9, 1 NC) will face UFC BMF champion Max Holloway (26-8) in the main event at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans […]

UFC CEO and president Dana White teased the return of former champions Jon Jones and Conor McGregor on the UFC White House card next year. The premier MMA promotion, whose leader has been a staunch supporter of this presidential administration, is planning to host a pay-per-view on July 4, 2026, and there is already speculation […]

The greatest UFC fighter ever, Jon Jones, recently retired from MMA. While the man nicknamed Bones ended his career as the Heavyweight Champion, he spent the vast majority of his career fighting at light heavyweight. The 205-pound division was also arguably the company’s most prestigious prior to Jones’ emergence. There is even some impressive talent at […]

Fresh off a remarkable run as bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili has never shied away from speaking his mind on contenders and the ever-shifting landscape of the UFC’s 135-pound division. In a candid recent interview, Dvalishvili set the MMA world abuzz with his pointed assessment of Umar Nurmagomedov, a fighter many believe is a legitimate threat […]

The UFC Abu Dhabi event, scheduled for July 26, 2025, at the Etihad Arena, has taken an unexpected hit with the withdrawal of Movsar Evloev from his co-main event fight against rising star Aaron Pico. According to reports, Evloev sustained an injury or health condition during his fight camp in Thailand, forcing him to pull […]

In the world of combat sports, few figures court controversy quite like Conor McGregor. But on his 37th birthday, the UFC superstar found himself at the center of a social media firestorm not of his own making. American rapper Azealia Banks, never one to shy away from drama, took to X (formerly Twitter) to wish […]

The echoes of the crowd at UFC Nashville had barely faded when the MMA world realized it had witnessed something historic. Valter Walker, the towering Brazilian heavyweight, had just finished Kennedy Nzechukwu in the first round with a heel hook submission. This feat not only extended his perfect UFC finish rate but also cemented his […]

While his brother, WWE star Logan Paul, is one of the company’s top stars, social media star and boxer Jake Paul may not be welcomed back since he is “banned” from the company. During Logan’s vlog, released on July 9, 2025, Jake revealed why he believes he’s “banned” from WWE when asked if he would […]

The time has finally come for the UFC Nashville Main Event as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this headlining bout in the Heavyweight Division on Saturday. Ranked contenders will square off as No. 9 Derrick Lewis will take on Brazil’s No. 13 Tallison Teixeira. Check UFC odds for our Lewis-Teixeira prediction and pick. Derrick […]

UFC Nashville: Derrick Lewis versus Tallison Teixeira continues on the main card with a fight between Stephen Thompson and Gabriel Bonfim in the welterweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Thompson-Bonfim prediction and pick. Stephen Thompson (17-8-1) enters UFC Nashville looking to rebound from a tough stretch, having lost to […]