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

Apr 4, 2023|

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|

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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

Josh Emmett Faces Ilia Topuria in Main Event Slot on June 17th

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 29, 2023|

A high-stakes top-10 matchup between Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria has just been announced to headline UFC Fight Night 227 at a currently unconfirmed location and venue, per Koi Menero. **This fight t

The Final Verdict: Andrea Lee vs. Maycee Barber

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 29, 2023|

UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen was a great card, but as usual, it had some close and questionable decisions throughout the card. Andrea Lee vs. Maycee Barber was arguably the most controversial decis

Previewing the Season Opener for PFL 1

ROUNDHOUSE MMA|

Mar 29, 2023|

After one of the best calendar years in company history, the PFL is back in action with the 2023 season underway this weekend in Las Vegas. Last year, we saw the likes of Brendan Loughnane and Rob Wil

15 UFC Fight Nights That Aged Well

Benjamin Zeltser|

Mar 29, 2023|

UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Sandhagen took place this past Saturday in San Antonio, and with so many prospects on the card, it seemed like a good time to look back at past Fight Night cards. To my surpri

The UFC Targets London Return on July 22nd for UFC 291

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 28, 2023|

The UFC is rumored to return to London, England, on July 22nd at a currently unknown venue for a UFC 291, per Michael Bisping via YouTube. The UFC has often visited England, standing as the fourth mo

UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen Post-Fight Results

Douglas Vegas Bets|

Mar 26, 2023|

Find out who won tonight and how at UFC San Antonio with our complete event coverage. This card featured ten fights; let's look at each matchup's results. ## Main Card (7:00 PM EST Start Time on ESP

Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone to be Inducted Into The UFC Hall of Fame

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 26, 2023|

The UFC has announced during the broadcast of UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen that fan favorite superstar, veteran, and WEC title challenger Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone will be inducted into the UFC H

Alex Perez vs. Manel Kape Cancelled Hours Before Fight

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 25, 2023|

The highly anticipated bout between Manel "Starboy" Kape and Alex Perez, set to take place on the main card of UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen, has been canceled due to medical issues on Perez's s

Cody Garbrandt Offered Rematch Against Dominick Cruz

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 25, 2023|

Cody "No Love" Garbrandt has revealed that he's been offered a contract by the UFC to face former foe Dominick Cruz in a rematch in July, per Ross Markey. Cody Garbrandts' record stands at 8-5 inside

Paulo Costa's Next Fight in The UFC

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 25, 2023|

Paulo Costa's manager and girlfriend recently told a.g. Fight that they've signed a new 4-fight deal with the UFC and have been promised $1 million per fight. This puts an end to Costa's long feud wit

UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen Weigh-In Results

Jordan Lopez|

Mar 24, 2023|

All 24 fighters stepped on the scale as they all will compete at UFC San Antonio as the main event is headlined by Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen. The winner of this Bantamweight fight puts them righ

UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen Odds Breakdown

Douglas Vegas Bets|

Mar 24, 2023|

The UFC goes to San Antonio, Texas, this week, and it's giving the crowd a Bantamweight main event sure to provide high pace action between Marlon "Chito" Vera +133 and Cory Sandhagen -172. This card

Sleeper Fight of the Week: Alex Perez vs Manel Kape

Benjamin Zeltser|

Mar 24, 2023|

UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen takes place this Saturday in San Antonio, Texas, with plenty of exciting bouts that will alter the direction of several fighters’ careers. Away from the main event,

Mohammed Usman Booked Against Junior Tafa For April 22nd

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 24, 2023|

A brother-against-brother matchup between Mohammed Usman and Junior Tafa was announced for UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes on April 22nd in Las Vegas, Nevada, inside the UFC Apex, per Marcel Do

Jack Hermansson vs. Brendan Allen Headlines June 3rd Event

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 23, 2023|

A matchup between top-15 contenders Jack Hermansson and Brendan Allen has just been confirmed to headline UFC Fight Night 226 on June 3, 2023, at an unknown location and venue, per Brett Okamoto. **T

Paulo Costa Agrees to Four-Fight Deal, Eyes Khamzat Chimaev or Sean Strickland Next

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 23, 2023|

The #5 ranked Middleweight Paulo "The Eraser" Costa has agreed on a new four-fight deal with the UFC following his previous contractual disputes with them, per Paulo Costa via PTV. Costa was supposed

The UFC's Return to Sweden is in The Works For 2023

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 22, 2023|

The UFC is rumored to return to Sweden sometime in 2023, per Ariel Helwani via The MMA Hour. The UFC has visited Sweden several times, with six events occurring there. All six events were held in Swe

Betting Odds: Cory Sandhagen vs. Chito Vera, See Who's Favored to Win

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 22, 2023|

A top-5 Bantamweight banger goes down in the main event of this weekend's UFC card between Marlon 'Chito' Vera and Cory Sandhagen. Let's examine the odds for the bout: **Odds provided by BetOnline.ag

UFC Bantamweight Kyler Phillips Tests Positive For Banned Substance

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 22, 2023|

UFC Bantamweight fighter Kyler "The Matrix" Phillips has failed a drug test for the banned substance ostarine and has been suspended for one year. He has not fought since February 2021, and his inacti

Robert Whittaker's Next Fight in The UFC

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 20, 2023|

Robert "The Reaper" Whittaker is among the best Middleweights we've seen inside the UFC octagon. Although the title has eluded him throughout the last few years, he's remained one of the most dominant

Betting Odds: Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington, Covington Opens At Nearly 2:1 Favorite

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 19, 2023|

The champion of the world is the betting underdog again. UFC president Dana White told fans that Colby Covington will be next in line to face Leon Edwards for his Welterweight title. Covington opene

The Final Verdict: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 19, 2023|

The UFC fights tonight were amazing, and the main event delivered as well. It was the end of the trilogy between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman for the Welterweight title. The fight itself was entert

Anderson Silva Gets Inducted Into The UFC Hall of Fame at UFC 286

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 18, 2023|

Anderson Silva, one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, has been inducted into the UFC's Hall of Fame. His induction was aired on the Pay-Per-View broadcast of UFC 286, cementing one

UFC 286 Tonight: Full Card Live Results

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 18, 2023|

Find out who won tonight and how at UFC 286 with our full event coverage, from the undercard to the upcoming fights on the PPV main card. Let's take a look at the fights: ## Main Card (Start Time 5:0

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