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Old School Meets New School
This Saturday, we’ll see if Gegard Mousasi can bounce back from the most devastating loss of his career. The No. 9-ranked middleweight had a two-fight winning streak and any hopes of joining the title picture derailed by a highlight reel jumping spin kick courtesy Uriah Hall. Now, he faces former title challenger Thales Leites, who is coming into the bout on the heels of a close split decision loss to the night’s headliner, Michael Bisping....
It seems like a new UFC fight gets announced every day, making it tough to keep up with the latest bookings. But don’t worry, we’re making it our responsibility to keep you informed of the latest news along with updates to our odds.Let’s visit the announcements you might have missed over the past week....
Britain’s Brad Pickett is flyweight fan favorite - an all-action fighter with six bonuses in the UFC/WEC. He’s also in desperate need of a win, having lost three straight bouts. This Saturday, he’ll get a chance to right the ship in his native country when he meets knockout artist Francisco Rivera in London....
We’ve been writing about Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier 2 for months now, and it’s really, truly, finally officially official. The sport’s pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter and arguably the GOAT, Jon Jones, has a date set with arch-nemesis Daniel Cormier. Mark your calendars, because the UFC has announced that the rivals will meet on April 23 at UFC 197, with Cormier’s title on the line....
For UFC fans, March 5 can’t come fast enough. Because that’s when Conor McGregor will attempt to make history in a champion vs. champion bout, and Holly Holm will set out to prove she isn’t a one-hit wonder. It’s been a card we’ve been following closely for months, and let’s take a look at where the fights and odds stand today....
Here we go again. The UFC recently announced that middleweight champion Luke Rockhold - 15-2, 4 KOs, 9 SUBs - will make his first title defense with an immediate rematch against Chris Weidman - 13-1, 6 KOs, 3 SUBs - at UFC 199, scheduled for sometime in June. As always, BookMaker is on top of it, with early money lines that you can bet on now....
You won’t meet any MMA analyst or writer who doesn’t think that Khabib Nurmagomedov - 22-0, 7 KOs, 7 SUBs - has all the tools to become the lightweight champion. But a rash of injuries have sidelined the undefeated Russian, putting his title aspirations on hold. However, he’ll have an opportunity to claim No. 1 contender status when he meets the red-hot Tony Ferguson - 20-3, 9 KOs, 7 SUBs - on UFC on FOX 19 in April....
Demian Maia, the UFC’s No. 5-ranked welterweight, is set to meet one of the division’s most violent fighters, Matt Brown. The pair will clash in early May, on a Fight Night card set to take place in Brazil.And if the low-key Maia can extend his four-fight winning streak, he could be in line for a title eliminator at nearly 40 years old....
It’s time for a much-needed update to our UFC championship power rankings. With a few titles changing hands recently, we get to introduce some new champs into the pecking order.As always, this list measures how far ahead a champion is ahead of the pack in their respective division....
Two former champions and probable hall-of-famers, Rashad Evans - 19-4, 7 KOs, 2 SUBs - and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua - 23-10, 19 KOs, 1 SUB - are scheduled to meet at UFC on FOX 19 in April.This could be the last significant fight for either man, considering how far their skills have declined from peak levels....
It seems rare to have a week go by with no UFC event to speak of, but here we are. If you’re looking for an MMA fight card, you can always bet on Bellator 149 this Friday, which features a ton of famous fighters, like Royce Gracie, Kimbo Slice and Ken Shamrock. But if you’re sticking to to the UFC, it’s a great time to browse our sportsbook for some great value picks....
Sometimes, it takes a winning streak for a fighter to earn the “hot” tag. Other times, it just takes a single win and a few headline grabbing antics. But the one thing that the hottest fighters have in common is that all eyes are on them as they gear up for the next fight. We’ve picked out one fighter in each division that bears watching right now. And if they’ve got an upcoming fight, we’ve got applicable odds....
An intriguing women’s strawweight bout between Rose “Thug” Namajunas - 4-2, 4 SUBs - and Tecia Torres - 7-0 - is taking shape for an increasingly stacked UFC on FOX 19 card in April.With Namajunas and Torres respectively ranked No. 3 and No. 4 in the division, this matchup can be essentially deemed a title eliminator....
Another day, another wild proclamation from Conor McGregor. This time, the brash 145-pound champion stated a desire to challenge for the welterweight belt. You’ve got to admire the self-confidence of a fighter who hasn’t even beaten Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight championship. Still, it’s fun to think of a few welterweight matchups for McGregor, who’d be fighting two divisions above his current weight class....
We still don’t have an official date for Jon Jones-Daniel Cormier 2, but that hasn’t stopped the action in our sportsbook.Our Future Events section has had odds up for the rematch for about a month now, and it appears that bettors are flocking towards Jones, driving the price of his money line up significantly....
Two of the biggest MMA stars in Brazil will headline an event in their home country in May. Middleweight contender Ronaldo Souza - 22-4, 2 KOs, 16 SUBs - will meet former title challenger Vitor Belfort - 25-11, 18 KOs, 3 SUBs at UFC Fight Night 87 in May. There are plenty of title implications here, and odds are already up now in the sportsbook....
The UFC’s most famous bad boy, Nick Diaz, could be back in the octagon as early as August. With his suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission reduced to 18 months, it’s now just a matter of time before he lines up a fight. And according to Diaz, he is not “trying to do small fights.” So let’s think of a few big matchups for the Stockton native....
It’s only been a few weeks since we released lines for McGregor vs. dos Anjos, but the lines have already fluctuated wildly for the highly anticipated matchup.Given McGregor’s popularity and the media coverage the historic fight has been receiving, it’s not surprising to see a flood of action driving movement for the money lines....
It’s a slow week for MMA, without any major promotional event. So let’s have some fun with our free time, and create a few matchups that fans would be itching to see. Are these all superfights? No, they are not. But that doesn’t make them any less appealing. And remember, although there aren’t any cards this weekend, you can still head over to the sportsbook and bet on upcoming fights....
On a main card filled with listless fights, Stephen Thompson stepped up and saved UFC Fight NIght 82 from total oblivion. The Kenpo Karate master took his flashy kicking game to a new level and carved up former champion Johny Hendricks before ending the never-before-finished fighter in the first round. Let’s recap the night from a betting perspective....
A compelling new welterweight contender has emerged. Stephen Thompson, once considered just an entertaining striker, demolished former champion Johny Hendricks to seize the welterweight spotlight and possibly the No. 1 contender spot. The rest of the main card was pretty brutal to watch, but let’s make some matchups and odds projections....
With UFC 196 in the books, fight fans get a two week break before any major MMA fight card. Next up for the promotion is UFC Fight Night 83 on February 21, featuring the welterweight debut of Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone - 28-7, 5 KOs, 15 SUBs - in a matchup against Alex “Cowboy” Oliveira - 13-3, 9 KOs, 2 SUBs. For a free fight card on FOX Sports 1, there’s a lot to look forward to. Let’s preview into the upcoming action....
With just one day remaining until UFC 196, it’s time to make your final bets. And that means we need to talk about the underdogs. From the main event down to the prelims, there are live dogs and dead dogs and plenty in between. Let’s see where the values lie....
We’re just a day away from UFC Fight Night 82, and while we don’t get the heavyweight title fight we were expecting, we still get a solid card from top to bottom. And it’s getting moved to FOX Sports 1, so don’t worry about shelling out $60. Instead, use that money to bet on some of these quick picks below....
The UFC Fight Night 82 prelims has a few solid fights to warm us up for the main card. Tune in for a feature fight between Josh Burkman and K.J. Noons, a heavyweight barnburner, the debut of a knockout artist and one of MMA’s most well-traveled veterans. Let’s take a quick glimpse at the appetizer course of the night....
