Tag: MMA
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Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio Bahamondes, Prediction, Pick, Odds for UFC Baku, Saturday June 21
Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio Bahamondes Odds, Prediction Fiziev Odds +105 Bahamondes Odds -125 Over/Under 2.5 Rounds (-166/-220) Location Baku Crystal Hall | Baku, Azerbaijan Bout Time 5:15 p.m. ET TV/Streaming ESPN+ UFC Baku odds via DraftKings as of Friday. Bet on UFC Baku with our DraftKings promo code. Check out my Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio…
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Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley, Prediction, Pick, Odds for UFC Atlanta
Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley Odds, Prediction Usman Odds +225 Buckley Odds -278 Over/Under 4.5 Rounds (-105/-125) Location State Farm Arena | Atlanta, Georgia Bout Time 12:45 a.m. ET TV/Streaming ESPN+ UFC Atlanta odds via DraftKings as of Friday. Bet on UFC Atlanta with our DraftKings promo code. Check out my Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin…
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Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo, Prediction, Pick, Odds for UFC Des Moines
On Saturday, the UFC returns to the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, for a 12-fight card featuring an important showdown in the bantamweight division between former fyweight champion and No. 5 bantamweight contender Deiveson Figueiredo, and former interim title challenger and no. 4 ranked Cory Sandhangen. Check out my Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson…
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Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates, Prediction, Pick, Odds for UFC Kansas City
Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates Odds, Prediction Garry Odds -130 Prates Odds +110 Over/Under 3.5 Rounds (-125/+110) Location T-Mobile Center | Kansas City, Missouri Bout Time 11:45 p.m. ET TV/Streaming ESPN+ UFC Kansas City odds via DraftKings as of Friday. Bet on UFC Kansas City with our DraftKings promo code. Check out my Ian…
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Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes, Prediction, Pick, Odds for UFC 314
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes Odds, Prediction Volkanovski Odds -142 Lopes Odds +120 Over/Under 3.5 Rounds (-165/+124) Location Kaseya Center | Miami, Florida Bout Time 12:15 a.m. ET TV/Streaming ESPN+ UFC 314 odds via DraftKings as of Friday. Bet on UFC 314 with our DraftKings promo code. Check out my Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes…
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Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev Prediction, Pick, Odds for UFC 313
Check out my Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev predictions, picks, and odds for UFC 313 on Saturday, March 8 Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev Odds, Prediction Pereira Odds -118 Ankalaev Odds -102 Over/Under 2.5 Rounds (-175/+235) Location T-Mobile Arena | Las Vegas, Nevada Bout Time 12:15 a.m. ET TV/Streaming ESPN+ UFC 313 odds via DraftKings as of…
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Jared Cannonier vs. Gregory Rodrigues Prediction, Pick, Odds for UFC Vegas 102
Jared Cannonier vs. Gregory Rodrigues Odds, Prediction Cannonier Odds +195 Rodrigues Odds -238 Over/Under 2.5 Rounds (-105/-125) Location UFC Apex Center | Las Vegas, Nevada Bout Time 9:45 p.m. ET TV/Streaming ESPN+ UFC Vegas 102 odds via DraftKings as of Friday. Bet on UFC Vegas 102 with our DraftKings promo code. [quickslipbasic bookname=”DraftKings” booklogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/128508_Primary1.png” image=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2025/02/UFCsabqs.jpg”…
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Tallison Teixeira vs. Justin Tafa Prediction, Pick, Odds for UFC 312
It speaks to the overall (lack of) quality of the UFC 312 card that the final fight before the championship bouts features a UFC debutant in Tallison Teixeira, taking on Justin Tafa and his 4-4 UFC record. With that said, Teixeira was impressive on the Contender Series, and Tafa is of local interest to the…
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Jimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato Prediction, Pick, Odds for UFC 312
Jimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato is undoubtedly one of the more volatile matchups at UFC 312. After flirting with retirement, Crute makes his returns in front of his home crowd looking to put his four fight losing streak in the rearview mirror. However, Bellato will be looking to play spoiler, adding another exciting moment to…
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Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado Prediction, Pick, Odds for UFC 312
In a clash between experience and youth, Jake Matthews will take on Francisco Prado at UFC 312 on the main card. Matthews is a 10-year veteran with 20 fights under the UFC banner. And at just 22 years old, Prado looks to regain the upward trajectory of a promising career in a bout that should…
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UFC 312 Prop Picks: Long-Shot Predictions for Saturday, February 8
After hitting two out of three picks last week — with odds of +650 and +1100 — we’re back with our favorite long-shot UFC 312 props for Saturday, February 8. UFC 312 takes place at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. The preliminary card will stream on ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET, with the…
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UFC 312 Predictions, Picks, Projections With Our Expert Best Bets for Saturday, February 8
Check out our UFC 312 predictions for the Saturday, February 8, event live from the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. The prelims air on ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET, with the main card shifting to ESPN+ PPV at 10 p.m. ET. Our MMA experts went through this weekend’s 12-fight lineup for their UFC best…
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UFC 312 Odds, Predictions: Expert Picks, Previews for All 12 Fights
Check out the latest UFC 312 odds and betting lines, along with my predictions for all 12 fights in Saturday afternoon’s pay-per-view at the Qudos Bank Aena in Sydney, Australia. Below, I look at the latest UFC 312 odds and break down and predict each bout on today’s PPV fight card. Here’s how to watch…
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Billy Quarantillo vs. Cub Swanson Pick, Prediction, Odds for UFC Tampa on Saturday, December 14
Check out the Billy Quarantillo vs. Cub Swanson pick for UFC Tampa on Saturday, December 14, with my betting preview and breakdown. Billy Quarantillo vs. Cub Swanson Odds Quarantillo Odds -155 Swanson Odds +130 Over/Under 2.5 (-154 / +120) Location Amalie Arena, Tampa Bout Time Sunday, 12:15 a.m. ET TV/Streaming ESPN+ UFC Tampa odds as…
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Bryce Mitchell vs. Kron Gracie Pick, Prediction, Odds for UFC 310 on Saturday, December 7
Check out the Bryce Mitchell vs. Kron Gracie pick for UFC 310 on Saturday, December 7, with my betting preview and breakdown. Bryce Mitchell vs. Kron Gracie Odds Mitchell Odds -850 Gracie Odds +575 Over/Under 2.5 (-250 / +190) Location T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas Bout Time 10:45 p.m. ET TV/Streaming ESPN+ UFC 310 odds as…
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UFC Macau Picks, Luck Ratings, Early Predictions for Saturday, November 23
Check out some early UFC Macau picks to see which fighters are over or undervalued heading into the Saturday, November 23 event. The UFC heads to Macau for the finals of the Road to the UFC tournament that featured up-and-coming Asian prospects. Given the time zone difference, we have a special 3 a.m. ET (midnight…
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UFC Fan Survey: Who They Think They Can Beat, Celebrity Matchups, and Bizarre Animal Fights
Action Network surveyed over 2,000 UFC fans, who revealed some surprising opinions about the fighters they think they can take on, the celebrity battles they’d love to see, and even the animals they believe they could defeat in a fight. Here’s a breakdown of the results, which provide an intriguing glimpse into the mindset of…
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Michael Chandler: Losing Streak ‘Mentally Tougher’ Than Waiting for Conor McGregor Showdown
Following our previous chat with Michael Chandler, Action Network has again sat down with the #6 ranked lightweight. Between 2013-2015, Michael Chandler lost three times and had a bout canceled. Chandler describes that period without a victory as more challenging than waiting a similar amount of time to face Conor McGregor. Chandler assures fans that…
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UFC Contender Series Week 5 Odds, Picks & Predictions for Tuesday, September 10
Check out the latest Contender Series Week 5 odds with my picks and predictions for each bout on the Tuesday, September 10 fight card. Season 8 Episode 5 of Contender Series streams on ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) from the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas. New Contender Series events take place…
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Michael Chandler on Conor McGregor
Action Network has spoken to Michael Chandler in an exclusive interview. We sat down with the #6 ranked UFC fighter to speak about his relationship with Connor McGregor: I have definitely learned how to silence McGregor [inner voice] more. I was a small guy from a small town who was taught to do small things,…
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Exclusive Interview with Paddy Pimblett
Exclusively appearing on The Action Network podcast, we sat down with the Liverpudlian UFC superstar Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett. Just under a month shy of his victory against King Green in Manchester England, we spoke with Paddy about what’s next after going 6-0, his role promoting awareness around mental health, and what Israel Adesanya should…
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UFC 287 Odds, Model Predictions & Picks: Betting Previews for All 13 Fights (Saturday, April 8)
On Saturday at UFC 287, the UFC returns to Miami, Florida, for a middleweight title showdown between champion Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya. The preliminary card begins at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT) on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass before simulcasting on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET. The five-fight main card will commence at…
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The MMA Cheat Sheet – UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm
We look ahead to the final UFC pay-per-view event of the year. Where can bettors find value on the card?
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The MMA Cheat Sheet – UFC on FOX: Lawler vs. Dos Anjos
Everything bettors need to know in advance of an action-packed card at UFC on FOX.
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The MMA Cheat Sheet – UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega
Everything MMA bettors need to know in advance of this weekend’s UFC Night Night.
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The MMA Cheat Sheet: UFC 218 / The Ultimate Fighter Finale
An action-packed weekend of UFC bouts should provide no shortage of MMA entertainment – and plenty of bets.
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The MMA Cheat Sheet – UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum
Everything bettors need to know in advance of UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum.
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Saturday Night Takeaways: UFC Fight Night 121
Here are our big UFC takeaways from a record-breaking night of attrition in Australia.
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Expect no shocks in the Werdum vs Tybura main event at UFC Fight Night 121
Fabricio Werdum is a deserved heavy favorite in his main event clash with Marcin Tybura at UFC Fight Night 121. See where value can be found in the bout.
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Dan Kelly offers solid value at UFC Fight Night 121
If you’re looking for a live dog on the UFC Fight Night 121 fight card this weekend in Sydney, the middleweight clash between Dan Kelly and Elias Theodorou might just be the most likely candidate to deliver an odds-against winner
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Means vs Muhammad: A clean finish for ‘The Dirty Bird’ at UFC Fight Night 121?
Assessing the UFC Fight Night 121 showdown between Tim Means and Belal Muhammad: How should bettors approach the bout?
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Saturday Night Takeaways: UFC Fight Night 120
Reviewing an action-packed UFC Fight Night and breaking down bets from the event.
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Poirier vs Pettis: Lightweights clash in main event at UFC Fight Night 120
Identifying value in feature bouts at UFC Fight Night, including the matchup between Dustin Poirier and Anthony Pettis.
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Back to the Futures: St-Pierre favorite vs McGregor, underdog vs Whittaker
Canadian MMA legend Georges St-Pierre returned to the UFC in spectacular style as he submitted Michael Bisping to capture the undisputed UFC middleweight championship of the world at UFC 217 in New York last weekend. And now that GSP is back in the fold — and holding championship gold — talk has turned to his…
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Saturday Night Takeaways: UFC 217
The Big Apple produced big shocks as all three defending UFC world champions were dethroned on a stunning night of fights at Madison Square Garden. Here are our big takeaways from a huge night of surprises in New York City: A legend returns In one of the most remarkable performances in recent memory, Georges St-Pierre…
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Bisping vs. St-Pierre: British star holds the aces against returning legend at UFC 217
The main event of UFC 217 in New York tonight sees the return of a mixed martial arts icon as Canada’s Georges St-Pierre makes his long-awaited comeback after a four-year hiatus. The Canadian superstar isn’t taking any warm-up bouts, either. Instead, he’s pitching himself straight back into a world title fight, as he moves up…
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Garbrandt vs. Dillashaw: Knockout power the difference-maker in UFC 217 co-main event
Ask those in the know, and most of them will tell you the co-main event clash between UFC bantamweight champ Cody Garbrandt and former champion TJ Dillashaw is the most hotly-anticipated clash of the night at UFC 217. The pair are former teammates at Sacramento-based Team Alpha Male, but Dillashaw has since left the team,…
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Jedrzejczyk vs. Namajunas: Will ‘Joanna Champion’ equal Ronda Rousey’s record at UFC 217?
Poland’s UFC strawweight belt-holder is one of the most dominant champions in the UFC, and she’s all set to tie UFC legend Ronda Rousey’s title defense record on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden Joanna Jedrzejczyk stands 25 minutes (or less) from greatness. Many believe she’s already there. The Polish strawweight star says she’s planning…
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Stephen Thompson vs. Jorge Masvidal: Who wins the battle of elite strikers at UFC 217?
If you’re a fan of top-class striking, the main card clash between welterweight contenders Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson and Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal should be right up your alley. The pair offers contrasting striking styles, but it shares one key attribute: excellence. "Wonderboy" is a throwback to the days of the early UFC, where fighters stepped into…
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Johny Hendricks vs. Paulo Costa: Back the young gun to halt ‘Bigg Rigg’ at UFC 217
Former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks is the betting underdog against Brazilian Paulo Costa for good reason. The American, known to the MMA world as "Bigg Rigg," was renowned for his knockout power – a man who UFC commentator Joe Rogan once described as “sending people flying across the octagon like he’s got magic in…
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James Vick vs. Joseph Duffy: Crucial clash for rising lightweights at UFC 217
The featured preliminary bout at UFC 217 in New York on Saturday night pits two of the most dangerous unranked lightweights in the world against each other in a fascinating clash of strikers. James "The Texecutioner" Vick and Joseph Duffy headline the preliminary portion of the card, with both men looking to break into the…
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Saturday Night Takeaways: UFC Sao Paulo
UFC Fight Night 119 in Sao Paulo saw a host of finishes on an entertaining night of fights in the Steel City this past weekend. Here’s a look back at the key takeaways following a lively night in Brazil. Home advantage for Brazil Brazilian fighters went 9-3 overall on the UFC Sao Paulo fight card,…
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Brunson’s style is tailor-made for returning Machida at UFC Fight Night 119
Middleweight prospect Derek Brunson yearns to break into the top bracket of the UFC’s 185-pound division, but he’s yet to deliver a performance to warrant inclusion among the division’s contenders. Tonight in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Brunson takes on former UFC light-heavyweight world champion Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida in a bout that sees the Brazilian return…
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Live dog Demian Maia has the skills advantage at UFC Fight Night 119
Brazilian jiu-jitsu phenom Demian Maia was described by Darren Till last week as the toughest fight in the welterweight division, but the bookies are rating his opponent Colby Covington as the favorite to get the W in Sao Paulo in their co-main event bout. Covington’s brand of smothering, high-pressure wrestling has seen him move up…
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Marlon Vera offers interesting gamble at UFC Fight Night 119
Two of the bantamweight division’s most exciting prospects go head to head as former flyweight contender John "Hands of Stone" Lineker takes on Ecuador’s Marlon "Chito" Vera at UFC Fight Night 119 in Sao Paulo on Saturday night. Scaling up the opposition © Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports Brazilian John Lineker was all set for a…
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Does Niko Price offer value at UFC Fight Night 119?
Welterweight strikers Vicente Luque and Niko Price will do battle in a fascinating clash in the featured preliminary bout at UFC Fight Night 119 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Brazilian striker Luque took the call to step in with around 20 days’ notice to face Price after the American’s original opponent, Luan Chagas, was forced off…
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Scorecards at the ready as Kowalkiewicz welcomes Esquibel to the octagon at UFC Fight Night 118
One of Poland’s most popular UFC athletes steps back into the octagon on Saturday. Strawweight contender Karolina Kowalkiewicz returns to action on home soil this weekend against UFC debutant Jodie Esquibel in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 118 in Gdansk. Kowalkiewicz fast became a fan favorite in the UFC due to her exciting…
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Expect Lobov and Fili to go the distance at UFC Fight Night 118 in Poland
One of the fun aspects of UFC fight cards – especially ones held in Europe – is trying to pick out the contest that will walk away with Fight of the Night honors. The UFC rewards both fighters in the Fight of the Night with a cool $50,000 bonus, so even if the fighters can’t…
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Why Oskar Piechota is one to watch at UFC Fight Night 118 in Poland
This coming weekend’s UFC event in Gdansk, Poland may be a little light on starpower, but there are a host of names set for action that are worth keeping an eye on on Saturday. One such name is Oskar Piechota. The Polish middleweight is set to make his UFC debut after his signing from European…
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Saturday Night Takeaways: UFC 216
UFC 216 delivered a spectacular night in Las Vegas as the UFC looked to put a smile back on the face of the city it calls home. Here are our best (and worst) moments from Saturday night’s fights at the T-Mobile Arena… Mighty Mouse makes history Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson made history by submitting Ray…
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UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee – Fight Night Picks
< div class=”kg-card-markdown”>The UFC comes home to Las Vegas on an emotional week for the city following the mass shootings just a few hundred yards from Saturday night’s venue, the T-Mobile Arena. It was decided that the event would go ahead as planned, with UFC president Dana White announcing the organization was donating $1 million…
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The Live Dog: Kevin Lee looks good to upset the odds at UFC 216
Outspoken lightweight contender Kevin Lee faces battle-tested Tony Ferguson for the interim UFC lightweight title on October 7, but despite having fewer big-name opponents on his resume, I believe he’s a solid pick to score an odds-against victory at UFC 216. Lee, known as "The Motown Phenom," has risen through the UFC’s lightweight ranks, most…
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UFC Japan Fight Night Picks: St-Preux vs Okami
< div class=”kg-card-markdown”>The UFC heads to the land of the rising sun as the Saitama Super Arena plays host to UFC Fight Night. With Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua’s withdrawal from the headline bout, Yushin Okami has returned to the UFC to take on Ovince St-Preux in the new-look main event. It’s a serviceable fight, but it’s…
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UFC Japan: Co-main event preview – Claudia Gadelha vs Jessica Andrade
Those eagle-eyed readers among you will already have spotted the change to this week’s UFC main event preview. This week we’re going to turn our attention to Friday night’s co-main event, which offers a women’s strawweight clash with genuine significance in the UFC’s 115lb division. Both Claudia Gadelha and Jessica Andrade have already had a…
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Saturday Night Takeaways: UFC Pittsburgh
UFC Fight Night in Pittsburgh saw a host of finishes on an entertaining night of fights in the Steel City this past weekend. Here’s a breakdown of some of the key takeaways to keep in your back pocket for when the fighters next appear inside the octagon. Rockhold’s a finisher Luke Rockhold’s last SIX wins…
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Fight Night Picks: UFC Pittsburgh – Rockhold vs Branch
< div class=”kg-card-markdown”>The UFC travels to the Steel City with a former UFC world champion headlining the card and looking to prove a point. A Rock solid main event pick? Luke Rockhold is, on his day, the best middleweight fighter on the planet. He absolutely demolished Lyoto Machida to earn himself a shot at the…
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UFC Pittsburgh Main Event: Pressure on Rockhold against battle-tested Branch
Saturday night sees the octagon land in the home of the Steelers and the Penguins as UFC Pittsburgh takes center stage in the Steel City. The main event features an intriguing clash between two experienced former world champions with very different motivations for success. One is looking to capture the biggest prize in the sport,…
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Fight Night Picks: UFC 215 – Nunes vs Shevchenko
< div class=”kg-card-markdown”>The UFC’s latest pay-per-view event sees the octagon land in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with a mouth-watering title fight and a card packed with entertaining matchups. A change in the main event Saturday night was supposed to be all about Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson and his quest for a UFC record 11th successive title…
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UFC 215 Main Event: Will Borg’s weight mean Mighty Mouse has to wait?
Underdog Ray Borg CAN stop Demetrious Johnson from breaking the record for the most successive UFC title defences on Saturday night, but not in the way you’d usually expect. And probably not via an outcome you can actually bet on. Borg is a 15/2 (Ladbrokes) chance to beat "Mighty Mouse" in the main event of…
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Back to the Futures: Who’s next for Conor McGregor?
< div class=”kg-card-markdown”>The circus of Mayweather v McGregor is now in the rear-view mirror and we can now turn our attention to what’s coming next for Conor McGregor in the UFC octagon. McGregor has managed his career phenomenally well, consistently building his reputation and his standing within the sport with every bout. Even in defeat…
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UFC Rotterdam: Fight Night Picks
The UFC returns to our screens (on UFC Fight Pass) today as the octagon lands in the Netherlands for UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs Struve. The card may not feature the A-list names casual fans may recognise, but there are plenty of intriguing matchups on deck. The Main Event: Alexander Volkov vs Stefan Struve These…