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UFC Paris: Nassourdine Imavov versus Caio Borralho continues on the prelims fight between Sam Patterson and Trey Waters in the welterweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Patterson-Waters prediction and pick. Sam Patterson (13-2-1) rebounded impressively since suffering a first-round KO loss to Yanal Ashmouz at UFC 286, his most-recent […]

The UFC Paris Prelims are rolling from Accor Arena as we’re ready for another betting prediction and pick for this next bout in the Middleweight (185) Division. UFC veteran Brad Tavares will take on Poland’s Robert Bryczek in a brawl you won’t want to miss! Check out the UFC odds for our Tavares-Bryczek prediction and pick. Brad Tavares (21-10) has […]

Japanese flyweight legend Kyoji Horiguchi has started preparing for a potential return to the UFC, as he is slated to face Dagestani contender Tagir Ulanbekov on November 22 at UFC Qatar. While the contracts have not yet been finalized, sources confirm that Horiguchi has verbally accepted the proposal to meet Ulanbekov in a pivotal matchup […]

The UFC has officially confirmed one of the most intriguing middleweight matchups in recent memory, as Bo Nickal will take on five-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 322 on November 15. The bout pits one of MMA’s most celebrated wrestling prodigies against one of the most fearsome submission specialists on the planet. […]

The speculation is over. After weeks of swirling rumors, it has now been confirmed that Paulo Costa and Shara “Bullet” Magomedov will collide in the co-main event of UFC Qatar on November 22. This matchup pits one of the UFC’s most polarizing middleweights against one of its fastest-rising and most intriguing prospects, making it one […]

The UFC closes out its 2025 season in spectacular fashion, as Brandon Royval and Manel Kape finally collide in the main event of UFC Vegas 112 on December 13th in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout pits two of the flyweight division’s most electrifying talents against each other, wrapping up a year of twists, injuries, and […]

The UFC Paris fight card has undergone a significant late change, as Cage Warriors featherweight champion Harry Hardwick is stepping in to face Kaue Fernandes after French fan favorite Fares Ziam was forced to withdraw due to a family bereavement. This short-notice switch preserves Fernandes’ long-awaited Octagon opportunity and provides Hardwick with his dream debut, […]

In the week following Raja Jackson’s brutal attack on Syko Stu at Rikishi’s then-WWE ID promotion KnokX Pro Wrestling, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson released another statement on the incident, this time adding more context to the situation from his perspective. After initially wishing Stu well while noting his disappointment with his son’s actions, this time around, […]

The UFC’s international expansion continues in emphatic fashion this November, and the organization isn’t holding back on big-name matchups. Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz is officially set to make his comeback at UFC Qatar on November 22, where he will square off against surging knockout artist Bogdan Guskov. The clash signals a key […]

Noche UFC continues to shape up as one of the most intriguing fight cards of the year, with the UFC officially adding a pivotal lightweight matchup between Alexander Hernandez and Carlos Diego Ferreira. The fight pairs two experienced contenders who have both faced their share of ups and downs in the stacked 155-pound division. Scheduled […]

After months of speculation, the UFC plans to host an event at the White House in 2026 are a full go. CEO Dana White confirmed that the proposal is now locked in after meeting with President Donald Trump. White and Trump initially teased that the UFC would hold a fight card on the Fourth of […]

The UFC’s bantamweight division just received a significant shake-up. Dana White officially confirmed that Umar Nurmagomedov will return to the Octagon on October 25 to face streaking contender Mario Bautista at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi. The announcement immediately sparked excitement among fans, who have been eager to see Nurmagomedov re-enter the fold after an […]

The next chapter of the UFC strawweight division is officially set: Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern will collide for the vacant 115-pound title on October 25th at UFC 321. UFC president Dana White confirmed the championship clash late Thursday, instantly igniting interest across the MMA landscape. With both fighters known for their Brazilian jiu-jitsu mastery, […]

The UFC’s annual November stop at Madison Square Garden has become the sport’s crown jewel, and 2025 will be no exception at UFC 322. On November 15, former welterweight champion Leon Edwards will step into the Octagon against rising contender Carlos Prates in what promises to be one of the most intriguing matchups of the […]

Dana White announced that Valentina Shevchenko will defend her women’s flyweight title against Zhang Weili at UFC 322 on November 15, live from Madison Square Garden—a venue synonymous with combat sport grandeur. This champion vs. champion matchup is set to serve as the co-main event of a blockbuster card, headlined by Jack Della Maddalena’s first […]

The UFC is closing out 2025 with a bang. Dana White announced that welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena will defend his title against former lightweight king Islam Makhachev at UFC 322, taking place inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. Jack Della Maddalena will defend his UFC welterweight title against Islam Makhachev at Madison […]

When the UFC touches down in Brazil, there’s always electricity in the air. The promotion has built a long history with Rio de Janeiro as one of its premier international destinations, and on October 11th, Brazilian fans will once again get the chance to showcase their passion on the sport’s biggest stage. This time, the […]

The build-up to Noche UFC, one of the UFC’s most anticipated cards of the year, has taken an unexpected turn. Rising bantamweight prospect Raul Rosas Jr., who was scheduled for a high-profile bout against veteran striker Rob Font, has been forced to withdraw from the card due to injury. The news surfaced earlier this week, […]

In one of the more intriguing middleweight matchups of the year, sources have confirmed that Brazilian powerhouse Brunno “Hulk” Ferreira has officially signed to face perennial contender Marvin Vettori on December 6 at UFC 323. The news comes after Ferreira’s initial pursuit of a fight with Brendan Allen was turned down, leaving him to redirect […]

The UFC has long treated Madison Square Garden as one of its most iconic proving grounds. Ever since the promotion returned to New York City following the state’s legalization of MMA in 2016, the UFC has made it a priority to stack the annual November card with blockbuster matchups. Now, according to lightweight contender Renato […]

The 2025 calendar has already been an electric one for the UFC’s women’s flyweight division, and now the stage is set for another pivotal clash. On November 15th, top contenders Erin Blanchfield and Tracy Cortez will collide at UFC 322 in what is shaping up to be a defining bout for both athletes. The matchup […]

The UFC’s return to Vancouver on October 18th just got a major boost, with two exciting bouts officially added to the fight card. The promotion announced that Davey Grant will face Charles Jourdain in a bantamweight showdown, while lightweight veteran Drew Dober has been booked against Canadian underdog Kyle Prepolec. Both fights inject new energy […]

The UFC’s long-awaited return to Western Australia just got a major boost. Scheduled for September 27th at RAC Arena in Perth, UFC Perth is already shaping up to be one of the year’s standout cards. With multiple high-profile fights rumored and several Australian fan favorites expected to feature, the UFC added some extra firepower this […]

What a whirlwind of an MMA fight week. Just when fans thought the card was doomed, the co-main event featuring Aljamain Sterling and Brian Ortega has taken an unbelievable turn. Initially derailed by news that Ortega had a medical scare during his weight cut, the bout seemed all but canceled. Yet, in a story that […]

UFC Shanghai: Johnny Walker versus Mingyang Zhang continues the main event fight between Johnny Walker and Mingyang Zhang in the light heavyweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Walker-Zhang prediction and pick. Johnny Walker (21-9) enters this weekend’s bout after a tough loss to Mingyang Zhang in August 2025. Before […]

The time has finally come for the UFC Shanghai Co-Main Event, coming between ranked title hopefuls in the Featherweight (145) Division on Saturday. No. 5-ranked Brian Ortega of BlackHouse MMA will take on No. 7-ranked Aljamain Sterling of Serra Jiu-Jitsu for a can’t-miss battle between fan favorites. Check out the UFC odds for our Ortega-Sterling prediction […]

The UFC Shanghai Main Card continues to roll as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this ranked matchup in the Heavyweight Division in Saturday. No. 3-ranked Sergei Pavlovich of Russia will face off against No. 6 Waldo Cortes-Acosta of the Dominican Republic. Check out the UFC odds for our Pavlovich-Cortes-Acosta prediction and pick. Sergei Pavlovich […]

The UFC Shanghai: Walker vs. Zhang Main Card is finally here as we’re set with a betting prediction and pick for the opening bout in the Welterweight (170) Division on Saturday. China’s Taiyilake Nueraji makes his UFC debut against Ireland’s Kiefer Crosbie in an exciting matchup to open the card. Check out the UFC odds for […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for UFC Shanghai as we take a look at the Featured Prelim bout taking place in the Lightweight (155) Division on Saturday. Maheshate will represent China against Gauge Young of the United States in what should be an electric bout. Check out the UFC odds for our Maheshate-Young prediction […]

We’re back with yet another exciting Prelim bout at UFC Shanghai as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this tilt in the Lightweight (155) Division on Saturday. Rongzhu of China will take on Ultimate Fighter alumni Austin Hubbard in what should be an exciting battle early in this card. Check put the UFC odds for […]

UFC Shanghai: Johnny Walker versus Mingyang Zhang continues the prelims with a fight between Michel Pereira and Kyle Daukaus in the middleweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Pereira-Daukaus prediction and pick. Michel Pereira (31-13) is coming off a tough loss to Abus Magomedov by unanimous decision in April 2025. […]

The UFC makes its return to China as we bring you another betting prediction and pick for this upcoming Prelim in the Featherweight (145) Division on Saturday. Home-country fighter Yizha returns to face Westin Wilson representing the United States. Check out the UFC odds for our Yizha-Wilson prediction and pick. Yizha (25-5) has gone 0-2 through his first UFC […]

The UFC has officially confirmed that Rob Font will face Raul Rosas Jr. at Noche UFC on September 13th, a matchup combining battle-tested veteran experience with explosive teenage potential. Scheduled during the UFC’s annual celebration of Mexican Independence weekend, this fight represents a passing-of-the-torch scenario—one that pits a seasoned striker against one of the organization’s […]

Bryan Battle has officially been removed from the UFC roster, according to roster-watch trackers. The 29-year-old middleweight turned welterweight departs the promotion with a record of 7-1-0, 1 NC, a resume that reflects steady success inside the Octagon but was ultimately clouded by persistent issues at the scale. 🚨| Bryan Battle has been removed from […]

Frankie “The Answer” Edgar is officially coming out of retirement. According to Ariel Helwani, the New Jersey legend will step into the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) squared circle on October 4th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. His opponent? Fellow former UFC standout and bantamweight contender, Jimmie Rivera. The fight is still […]

Angel Reese has mixed feelings about MMA after witnessing UFC 319 cage-side. While admittedly impressed by the action unfolding in the cage, the Chicago Sky star could not help but feel a sense of fear while attending her first UFC event. The UFC returned to Chicago for the first time in nearly a decade on […]

In a commanding display at UFC 319 in Chicago, undefeated Khamzat Chimaev dethroned middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis to claim the UFC middleweight title. The bout, held at the United Center, was Du Plessis’ third title defense following victories over Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland, and demonstrated Chimaev’s relentless wrestling dominance inside the Octagon. Both […]

In a breathtaking display of wrestling mastery and relentless grappling pressure, Khamzat Chimaev became the new UFC middleweight champion by dismantling reigning titleholder Dricus Du Plessis over five grueling rounds at UFC 319, winning all three judges’ scorecards 50-44. The highly anticipated showdown, held at the United Center in Chicago, ended with Chimaev cementing his […]

In a night loaded with jaw-dropping moments at UFC 319 in Chicago, fans witnessed history as Lerone Murphy delivered a devastating spinning back elbow knockout to welcome Aaron Pico to the UFC. The finish came in the very first round and was the second spinning back elbow knockout of the night, making it just the […]