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Jon Jones firmly announced his return at UFC 285, quickly dispatching of Ciryl Gane and claiming the heavyweight championship after a three-year hiatus. The fighter’s transgressions will prevent many fans from warmly accepting his re-coronation, but Saturday’s exhibition was a reminder that the name Jones will always be synonymous with combat sports excellence. And that […]

Grammy Award-winning rapper Drake, without question, is one of the best performers of all time. However, the fickle nature of his sports fandom makes him an easy target for some fans, especially when the teams he roots for tend to underperform. This becomes even more prominent when Drake puts his money where his mouth is. […]

Jon Jones is the new UFC Heavyweight Champion after submitting Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, and while the performance itself was dominant, not everyone was impressed with Jones’ feat. Add former heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou to the list of people who were not singing the praises of Jones. After the fight, Ngannou did the normal […]

Before Jon Jones defeated Ciryl Gane in the main event Saturday night, UFC 285 featured a massive upset. Valentina Shevchenko suffered a stunning loss to Alexa Grasso in the UFC women’s flyweight title match. Shevchenko dropped the 125-pound title to Grasso when she was submitted in the fourth round. The now-former UFC champion was winning […]

Jon Jones is not shying away from the GOAT talk after he beat Ciryl Gane in UFC 285. In fact based on his immediate reaction after his win, he’s loving it. Jones made quick work of Gane for the heavyweight title, needing just a little over two minutes in the first round to take him […]

Jon Jones cemented his claim as the greatest MMA fighter of all time when he made quick work of Ciryl Gane in his heavyweight debut Saturday night at UFC 285. People weren’t even done talking about the sensational end of the co-main event of the evening, with Alexa Grasso submitting Valentina Shevchenko when Jon Jones […]

Jon Jones is now the heavyweight champion of the world, and fans couldn’t help but call him the greatest fighter of all time after his masterful showing in taking down Ciryl Gane in UFC 285. The 35-year-old fighter did not only beat Gane for the heavyweight title, but he also made it look so easy. […]

It was a dream come true for Alexa Grasso, who pulled off a magnificent win Saturday night in UFC 285 to win the world women’s flyweight belt at the expense of no other than Valentina Shevchenko. After the fight, Alexa Grasso’s disbelief over what she had just accomplished was clearly written all over her face […]

There is a new women’s flyweight champion in the UFC, as Alexa Grasso stunned the MMA world with a sensational finish of Valentina Shevchenko to snatch the belt and become first-time titleholder. Alexa Grasso pulled off the win via a perfectly executed rear-naked choke in the fourth round, leaving no doubt as to who was […]

Our odds and pick series will continue for UFC 285 as the Main Card action continues with this bout between top-10 contenders in the Lightweight (155 lb) Division. No. 7 Mateusz Gamrot of Poland will take on the surging contender No. 10 Jalin Turner looking for another consecutive win. Both of these men are forces in the division […]

The tension of the UFC 285 Main Card will be as high as ever when we take a look at this upcoming bout between ranked fighters in the Welterweight (170 lb) Division. No. 7 Geoff “Hands of Steel” Neal will square off against undefeated heavy favorite No. 9 Shavkat Rakhmonov. This fight has serious implications in the welterweight […]

The UFC 285 Main Card has finally arrived and will be kicking off in a huge way as we take a look at this fight from the Middleweight (185 lb) Division. Wrestling superstar Bo Nickal will be making his debut against Jamie Pickett looking to add a huge upset to his resume. It’s one of the more anticipated debuts […]

The Prelims of UFC 285 will come to a close with this exciting featured bout taking place in the Bantamweight (135lb) Division. Former UFC Champion Cody Garbrandt will look to turn his recent fortunes around and get a much-needed win against a hungry Trevin Jones also needing a win. Don’t miss this action as the Main Card […]

The UFC 285 Prelims continue rolling with this matchup of top-10 fighters in the Middleweight (185 lb) Division. No.5 ranked Derek Brunson will hope to earn a title shot as he takes on South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis. Both men can make serious moves in the rankings with a win over one another. Check out our UFC odds […]

The Co-Main Event for UFC 285 is finally here and will be a bout to determine the Women’s Flyweight (125 lb) Champion. No. 6 Alexa Grasso of Mexico will be making her first title challenge against the reigning Flyweight Champion and women’s MMA legend Valentina Shevchenko. Shevchenko will look to continue her legacy as one of the […]

One of the year’s biggest PPV events is almost here.  Of course, everyone is surely excited to see former UFC light heavyweight champion  Jon Jones make his long-awaited heavyweight debut at T-Mobile Arena. The long-awaited return of Jones tops the ticket at UFC 285 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. In the main event, he […]

Jon Jones and Cyril Gane will meet in the main event of UFC 285 in Las Vegas Saturday night, and as they had their final media session and weigh-in, former UFC superstar Conor McGregor crashed the occasion. While there were none of the hijinks that McGregor has been associated with in the past, he did […]

The time has finally come for the UFC 285 Main Event. Live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the UFC Heavyweight Belt and title of “Baddest Man on the Planet” hang in the balance as MMA fans will be treated to one of the biggest events the sport has ever seen. The Main Card begins […]

The UFC 285 Prelims will continue with a hotly-contested bout in the Women’s Flyweight (125 lb) Division. Fellow Brazilians and top-10 women’s flyweights will meet in the octagon as No. 8 Viviane Araujo takes on No. 9 Amanda Ribas. Both women are eyeing title aspirations and will hope to make a big step in this coin flip […]

The UFC 285 Prelims will open up on ESPN and ESPN+ with a banger of a fight in the Middleweight (185 lb) Division. “The Cuban Missile Crisis” Julian Marquez will face off against “Powerbar” Marc-Andre Barriault in a matchup set to cause some fireworks. Both men will try to impose their wills, don’t miss any […]

UFC 285 is taking place on Saturday night in Las Vegas, and the matchup between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane has everybody waiting in anticipation. As Jones makes the transition to the heavyweight class, the weigh-ins prior to UFC 285 were a big talking point. So, how much does each of them weigh? Ciryl Gane […]

The UFC 285 Early Prelims will cap off with this exciting feature bout in the Welterweight (170 lb) Division. Rising superstar Ian Machado Garry will look to provide an exciting performance once again has he takes on the dangerous Song Kenan of China. The Prelims will follow immediately after on ESPN and ESPN+. Check out our UFC odds […]

Electric Bantamweights (135 lb) will meet in this contest as the UFC 285 Early Prelims continue on ESPN+. Mana Martinez will look to make his home state of Texas proud as he squares off against South Africa’s newest talent Cameron Saaiman. Both fighters will be in the biggest spot of their careers on the undercard of a […]

Our odds and picks series will continue for the UFC 285 Early Prelims as this matchup highlights two women fighting in the Strawweight (115 lb) Division. UFC veteran Jessica Penne will once again make the walk to the octagon to face off with rising prospect Tabatha Ricci. This should be a great spot on the early […]

The UFC 285 Early Prelims will continue on ESPN+ with this bout in the Batamweight (135 lb) Division between two promising prospects on the rise. Da’Mon Blackshear will look for his first UFC win as he squares off against Farid Basharat making his debut. Don’t miss this exciting matchup between talented strikers. Check out our UFC […]

UFC 285 will be live and underway as President Dana White brings another star-studded PayPerView event to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fights will begin at 5:30 p.m. ET/ 2:30 p.m. PT on ESPN+ with this first matchup in the Lightweight (155 lb) Division. Argentina’s Esteban Ribovics will square off against Tajikistan’s Loik […]

The NFL has long had a problem with domestic violence incidents, with a large number of notable players being accused or arrested for crimes against their marital partners even just in recent years. One such player is former NFL running back Zac Stacy, who was recently sentenced to six months in jail after a brutal […]

The time has finally come and the main event for UFC Fight Night will be live from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Saturday’s main event will be held in the Light Heavyweight (205 lb) Division between two ranked fighters looking to make their case for a title shot. No. 6 ranked Nikita Krylov […]

UFC Fight Night will be in full swing when we arrive at this pivotal matchup in the Middleweight (185 lb) Division. Submission ace and No. 11 ranked Andre Muniz will look to continue his run against the resurgent Brendan Allen. Both fighters are in their primes and looking to make a run at the top. […]

The canvas will rumble as the lone heavyweights of UFC Fight Night: Krylov vs. Spann will square off as the main card continues. Brazil’s Augusto Sakai will desperately look for a win as he faces off against the developing Don’tale Mayes. Both of these guys can finish the fight in a hurry, so don’t blink […]

The Main Card of UFC Fight Night will continue on ESPN+ with this bout in the Women’s Flyweight (125 lb) Division. After three years and eight months outside of the octagon, Tatiana Suarez will be making her long awaited return to the octagon to square off against hungry contender Montana De La Rosa. Check out […]

UFC Fight Night: Krylov vs. Spann will open the main card on ESPN+ with this matchup between fellow countrymen in the Welterweight (170 lb) Division. UFC newcomer Mike Malott will square off against the talented Canadian striker Yohan Lainesse. Both fighters will look to make their Canadian fans proud as they open up the main […]

The featured Prelim bout will finally be upon us when these two exciting Lightweights meet for a pivotal matchup. Erick “The Ghost Pepper” Gonzalez will face off against Dana White’s Contender Series standout Trevor Peek in a closely contested fight. The main card follows immediately after on ESPN+. Check out our UFC odds series for […]

UFC action continues on ESPN+ as we take a look at another Women’s MMA bout, this one in the Flyweight (125 lb) Division. Brazil’s Gabriella Fernandes will be making her UFC debut on short notice as she fills in to fight Canada’s Jasmine Jasudavicius. Both women match up well and will be looking for an […]

This matchup comes on the Prelims of Fight Night: Krylov vs. Spann and will take place in the Lightweight (155 lb) Division. Jordan Leavitt will make his return to the octagon against Dana White’s Contender Series alum Victor Martinez. Both fighters are in need of a win here. Check out our UFC odds series for […]

The UFC Fight Night Prelims continue with an extremely exciting and action-packed fight in the Flyweight (125 lb) Division. “The Jamaican Sensation” and UFC mainstay Ode Osbourne will take on the newest surging prospect in the division Charles “InnerG” Johnson. You won’t want to miss a second of this action! Check out our UFC odds […]

UFC action continues with an intriguing fight in the Lightweight (155 lb) Division. Joe Solecki has been desperately looking for a fight since his fight last week got scrapped, and the UFC is answering by offering him Carl Deaton making his debut at 33-years old. Tune in to this fight that the UFC put together […]

UFC action continues will this Prelim bout slated to take place in the Lightweight (155 lb) Division. Brazil’s Rafael Alves will be looking for his second UFC win as he welcomes the highly-touted prospect from Tajikistan Nurullo Aliev to the octagon. Don’t miss this highly anticipated debut! Check out our UFC odds series for our […]

The UFC is back again this week and will return to the Apex for another Fight Night slate in Vegas. The prelims open up with this contest in the Women’s Bantamweight (135lb) Division. Dana White’s Contender Series alumna Hailey Cowan will face off Ailin Perez making her second appearance since her debut. Both women are […]