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UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen Predictions

The UFC is returning to Kansas City, Mo., for the first time in nearly four years with a great main event that headlines the card. Former UFC Featherweight Champion and No. 2 ranked contender Max Holl

UFC Returns to Kansas City With a Fantastic Card

ROUNDHOUSE MMA|

2 months ago|

After an unforgettable UFC 287 card, the UFC will return to Kansas City six years from the day it held its first event in 2017. On that UFC on Fox card, Demetrious Johnson defeated Wilson Reis with a

Betting Odds: Jake Paul a heavy favorite over Nate Diaz in boxing match

Douglas Vegas Bets|

2 months ago|

Jake Paul is set to make his return to the boxing ring this August against former UFC star Nate Diaz in Dallas, Texas. Paul has opened as a large favorite for the bout that is expected to take place o

UFC 287 Post-Fight Results

Liam Mooney|

2 months ago|

UFC 287 post-fight results ## Jaqueline Amorim vs. Sam Hughes **Result:** Sam Hughes def. Jaqueline Amorim via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) **Division:** Women's strawweight **Referee:

PFL 3 Predictions

Douglas Vegas Bets|

2 months ago|

The PFL is back this week with its most stacked card of the year so far as Canadian Lightweight champion Olivier Aubin-Mercier takes on former UFC standout Shane Burgos. This card is loaded from top t

Sleeper Fight of the Week: Brandon Royval vs. Matheus Nicolau

Douglas Vegas Bets|

2 months ago|

Somehow this matchup of highly ranked Flyweight finishers between Matheus Nicolau and Brandon Royval finds itself on the prelims of this week's card from Kansas City, headlined by Max Holloway vs. Arn

5 fights to make next in the Middleweight division

Jordan Lopez|

2 months ago|

After a fantastic night of fights, UFC 287 will go down as a historic card as Israel Adesanya reclaimed his throne as the Middleweight champion. He finally defeated his rival Alex Pereira and did it i

Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya Full Kickboxing Videos

Verdict MMA|

2 months ago|

Years before Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya competed in the UFC, they competed in kickboxing. Let’s take a look at what happened in those fights, along with watching the full fight videos. # The F

PFL 2 Post-Fight Results

Liam Mooney|

2 months ago|

The PFL's sequel event of the year was an electric one, here's a recap of the action: ## Preliminary Card ## Marina Mokhnatkina Vs. Yoko Higashi **Result:** Mokhnatkina def. Higashi Via TKO - round

Amanda Nunes vs. Juliana Pena Trilogy Set For UFC 289, Headlines in Canada

Liam Lindsay|

2 months ago|

Amanda Nunes will make the first defense of her Bantamweight Championship against Juliana Pena in their trilogy bout at UFC 289 in the main event, in Vancouver, Canada, on June 10th, per Aaron Bronste

Bo Nickal Returns Against Tresean Gore at UFC 290

Liam Lindsay|

2 months ago|

The massively hyped prospect Bo Nickal has been booked against Tresean Gore at UFC 290 in Las Vegas, Nevada, inside the T-Mobile Arena on July 8th, per Betr Combat. **This fight takes place in the Mi

The Top 10 Youngest Fighters in UFC History

Liam Lindsay|

2 months ago|

The UFC has seen fighters of all ages fight inside the organization. With the return of Raul Rosas Jr, the youngest fighter to be signed to the promotion, this weekend at UFC 287, now is the perfect t

UFC 287 Weigh-In Results

ROUNDHOUSE MMA|

2 months ago|

Israel Adesanya will face his greatest rival once again in the main event of UFC 287. Alex Pereira took the belt away from Adesanya back at UFC 281 by a fifth round knockout, to snap an unbeaten run a

Betting Odds: Alexander Volkanovski returns to favorite status vs. Yair Rodriguez

Douglas Vegas Bets|

2 months ago|

Alexander Volkanovski comes in as a huge favorite in his return to Featherweight as he prepares to take on Mexico’s Yair Rodriguez. This bout is expected to take place at UFC 290 on July 10th. **Odds

Fighter Spotlight: Adrian Yanez

Liam Mooney|

2 months ago|

## Fighter Stats **Record:** 16-3 (10 KO, 2 SUB) **Age:** 29 (29-11-1993) **Height:** 5'7" (170cm) **Weight:** 135lbs (61.23kg) **Reach:** 70 inches (178cm) **Country:** USA **Next Fight:** Ro

Betting Odds: Ilia Topuria comes in as a large favorite vs. Josh Emmett

Douglas Vegas Bets|

2 months ago|

Ilia Topuria has opened as a large favorite in the first main event of his career against former interim title challenger Josh Emmett. This Featherweight clash will take place on June 24th at the VySt

UFC 290 Date, Location, Rumors, Confirmed Fights and Betting Odds

Liam Lindsay|

2 months ago|

UFC 290 is fast approaching and is one of the year's most anticipated events. Falling on international fight week, the date for UFC 290 will be July 8th, and the location will be inside the T-Mobile A

VIDEO: Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland Get Into an Altercation at UFC 287

Abdullah Ouazri|

2 months ago|

Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland got into an altercation backstage at UFC 287. People with knowledge of the scene said nothing major happened, but this isn't the first time these things have happened

Fighter Spotlight: Larissa Pacheco

Benjamin Zeltser|

2 months ago|

With her most recent win against Kayla Harrison, Larissa Pacheco has officially entered the chat. On November 25, 2022, Larissa Pacheco defeated Kayla Harrison on the biggest stage to secure a $1 mil

Francis Ngannou Asked For 'unrealistic money' to Fight in BKFC, Says Bare Knuckle President

Abdullah Ouazri|

2 months ago|

Since he departed from the UFC, all eyes have been on Francis Ngannou and where he will fight next. One of the leading options, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), has recently been ruled out d

Betting Odds: Sergei Pavlovich taking money as underdog vs. Curtis Blaydes

Douglas Vegas Bets|

2 months ago|

Curtis Blaydes remains the favorite in this massive Heavyweight clash despite notable early action on the underdog Sergei Pavlovich. This matchup will go down on April 21st from the UFC Apex in Las Ve

UFC 287 Predictions

Douglas Vegas Bets|

2 months ago|

The UFC heads to south beach this weekend as Alex Pereira +118 and Israel Adesanya -128 rematch for the Middleweight title in the main event from the Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida. The co-main ev

Betting Odds: Stephen Thompson vs. Michel Pereira, Thompson Opens as Small Favourite

Liam Lindsay|

2 months ago|

Stephen Thompson opened as a slight favorite, but the line has since increased. An exhilarating fight between Stephen Thompson and Michel Pereira has just been announced, and the odds are very intrig

Wonderboy Thompson vs. Michel Pereira in The Works For UFC 289

Liam Lindsay|

2 months ago|

A must-see matchup between Stephen Thompson and Michel Pereira has just been announced for UFC 289 on June 10th, at a currently unconfirmed location, per MMA Sucka. **This fight takes place in the We

PFL 2: Women's Featherweights and Heavyweights Featured This Week

ROUNDHOUSE MMA|

2 months ago|

The first high-profile card of the PFL's calendar year delivered, as we saw a main card filled with some of the best the promotion has to offer. The PFL is back at it again this weekend, featuring the

PFL 2 Predictions

Douglas Vegas Bets|

Apr 3, 2023|

The PFL season continues this weekend with another set of weight classes introduced into the mix as last season's Women's Lightweight champion Larissa Pacheco returns against Julia Budd in the Feather

UFC and WWE Merging Into One Company

Abdullah Ouazri|

Apr 3, 2023|

Here's everything you need to know about the UFC and WWE merging. The UFC's parent company, Endeavor, has announced today that they've signed agreements to purchase the WWE and merge it with the UFC

Belal Muhammad's Next Fight In The UFC

Benjamin Zeltser|

Apr 3, 2023|

The UFC welterweight division is in flux following Leon Edwards' trilogy win against former champion Kamaru Usman. Edwards is now firmly entrenched as the champion, meaning that he will have some say

Betting Odds: Raul Rosas Jr. comes in as a large favorite in his biggest test yet vs. Christian Rodriguez

Douglas Vegas Bets|

Apr 3, 2023|

Raul Rosas Jr., the youngest fighter in the UFC, makes his second octagon appearance, this time against Christian Rodriguez at UFC 287 from Miami, Florida. He does so with plenty of respect from the b

PFL 2023 Season Opener Results

Liam Mooney|

Apr 3, 2023|

## Preliminary Card ## Impa Kasanganay vs. Cory Hendricks ![FBE42ACE-FCB1-48EE-B8FC-F0B73C5C70D8.jpeg](https://imagedelivery.net/kd_oB-9dZCrENaJzp7HSCA/33b6596b-1af2-4129-616b-642b1e943b00/pub "

Betting Odds: Kevin Holland gaining momentum as favorite vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio

Douglas Vegas Bets|

Apr 1, 2023|

Kevin Holland returns next weekend for the first time this year. He does so as a big favorite vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio in a matchup of Welterweight strikers at UFC 287 from Miami, Florida. **Odds pro

Sleeper Fight of the Week: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Chris Curtis

Taylor Dow|

Apr 3, 2023|

To close out the prelim portion of this weekend's UFC 287 pay-per-view, Kelvin Gastelum and Chris Curtis meet in a pivotal Middleweight matchup. **This bout is contested at 185lb Middleweight.** Gas

Top 10 Moments in Alex Pereira's Kickboxing Career

Taylor Dow|

Apr 3, 2023|

Alexsandro Pereira earned UFC gold with a come-from-behind 5th-round knockout over #3 pound-for-pound Israel Adesanya in November 2022. Fight fans are incredibly familiar with seeing Alex Pereira vs.

Betting odds: Rob Font opens as an underdog vs. Adrian Yanez

Douglas Vegas Bets|

Apr 1, 2023|

Rob Font will be an underdog as he defends his top ranking in the Bantamweight division over surging prospect Adrian Yanez at UFC 287 in Miami, Florida. This bout is sure to feature elite-level boxing

PFL 1 Weigh-in Results

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 31, 2023|

The PFL is back with one of its biggest cards yet. Last year's Featherweight and Light Heavyweight $1 million winners, Brendan Loughnane and Rob Wilkinson, meet legends, Marlon Moraes and Thiago Santo

Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington in the Works for UFC 291

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 31, 2023|

The Welterweight Champion of the world, Leon Edwards, is targeted to make the second defense of his title at UFC 291 against Colby Covington, per Justin Barrasso. **This fight takes place in the Welt

PFL 2022 Championship Recap

Liam Mooney|

Mar 31, 2023|

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) was founded in 2017. It is unique from other MMA organizations because it operates based on a seasonal format, similar to other professional sports leagues like

Fighter Spotlight: Rob Wilkinson

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 31, 2023|

The PFL’s 2022 Light Heavyweight Champion has a strong case as one of the best oceanic fighters to do it. Let’s take a closer look at Rob Wilkinson. ## Early Career ![B6BF09C7-3E29-45DC-B505-2A0CC7B

Matt Schnell Takes on David Dvořák at UFC 289

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 31, 2023|

A top-10 matchup between Matt Schnell and David Dvořák has just been announced for UFC 289 at a currently unconfirmed location and venue, per MMA Orbit. **This fight takes place in the Flyweight (1

The UFC Will to Return to North Carolina for Stacked Fight Night Card

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 31, 2023|

The UFC have announced their return to Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 13th in the Spectrum Center. While not yet confirmed by the UFC, the headliner is rumored to be Anthony Smith vs. Johnny Walker

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