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Verdict's Sleeper Fight of the Week: Ismael Bonfim vs. Terrance McKinney
Verdict's Sleeper Fight of the Week: Ismael Bonfim vs. Terrance McKinney
Joey Kolnicki|
Jan 18, 2023|
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This is a banger at Lightweight, and I’d be shocked if it goes to the judges. In this matchup, we see a top-level striker making his promotional debut in his home country at UFC 283 against one of the
Jon Jones Has 8-Fight Deal, But Promises Fans Only 2
Jon Jones Has 8-Fight Deal, But Promises Fans Only 2
Abdullah Ouazri|
Jan 18, 2023|
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Per Jon’s manager, Jones has eight fights on his current UFC contract. This is not a new deal, contrary to the impression Dana White gave fans. This was an existing deal that he re-signed with a massi
Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili Set For March 11
Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili Set For March 11
Abdullah Ouazri|
Jan 18, 2023|
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Petr Yan makes his combat return against Merab Dvalishvili at The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, per LVRJ. **This 5-round main event takes place in the Bantamweight (135 lbs) division.** Petr
Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Odds
Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Odds
Abdullah Ouazri|
Jan 17, 2023|
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Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury is going down as a boxing match on February 25th, per Ariel Helwani. Let’s take a look at who’s favored to win: **Odds provided by oddsshark.com.** **Accurate as of 1/17/2023
5 Possible Opponents for Jake Paul’s First MMA Fight
5 Possible Opponents for Jake Paul’s First MMA Fight
Benjamin Zeltser|
Jan 16, 2023|
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Jake Paul has officially announced his intention to become an MMA fighter, and the PFL has been happy to facilitate. We have seen past celebrity crossovers take varied levels of success; Brock Lesnar
Francis Ngannou Released By The UFC, What Now?
Francis Ngannou Released By The UFC, What Now?
Abdullah Ouazri|
Jan 15, 2023|
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After months of back-and-forth negotiation between Francis Ngannou and the UFC, they have reached a conclusion. The two have parted ways, and Ngannou has been granted a full release from his contract,
Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane Betting Odds
Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane Betting Odds
Abdullah Ouazri|
Jan 15, 2023|
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Dana White announced tonight at the Strickland vs. Imavov post-fight press conference that Jon Jones will face Ciryl Gane for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship at UFC 285 on March 4th. **Odds p
Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 Odds for UFC 286
Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 Odds for UFC 286
Douglas Vegas Bets|
Jan 15, 2023|
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Dana White has announced that the trilogy between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman is set for UFC 286 at the O2 Arena in London, England. **This championship fight takes place in the Welterweight (170
Strickland vs. Imavov: The Judges’ Most Controversial Scorecards
Strickland vs. Imavov: The Judges’ Most Controversial Scorecards
Abdullah Ouazri|
Jan 15, 2023|
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According to the oddsmakers, tonight’s main event between Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov will go to a decision. Let's find out who will decide a winner should they reach the final bell, as wel
Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev is being finalized for UFC 286
Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev is being finalized for UFC 286
Douglas Vegas Bets|
Jan 15, 2023|
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Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev is being finalized for a big-time matchup to add to UFC 286 from London, England. **This fight takes place in the Lightweight (155 Ibs) Division.** Justin Gaethje h
Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane Set For Heavyweight Championship at UFC 285
Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane Set For Heavyweight Championship at UFC 285
Abdullah Ouazri|
Jan 14, 2023|
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Jon Jones makes his long-awaited return to action at UFC 285 against Ciryl Gane for the Undisputed UFC Heavyweight title, via Jones and Dana White. The UFC will release Francis Ngannou from his contra
Who Is Umar Nurmagomedov?
Who Is Umar Nurmagomedov?
Liam Lindsay|
Jan 14, 2023|
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If you're familiar with MMA, you undoubtedly know the name Nurmagomedov, affiliated most famously with UFC superstar and former UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, as well as his coach and f
Stamp Fairtex Plans on Staying Away From MMA Out Of Respect For The Lee Family
Stamp Fairtex Plans on Staying Away From MMA Out Of Respect For The Lee Family
Abdullah Ouazri|
Jan 14, 2023|
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Stamp Fairtex picked up a split-decision win over ‘Supergirl’ Anna Jaroonsak at ONE Fight Night 6: Superbon vs. Allazov on January 13th. Following the fight, we asked her about her future plans: *Is
3 UFC Lightweights who will be Ranked in 2023
3 UFC Lightweights who will be Ranked in 2023
Benjamin Zeltser|
Jan 13, 2023|
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Most fans immediately mention the lightweight division when they think about the modern-day UFC. With some of the promotion’s most prominent names stationed at 155 (McGregor, Poirier, Pimblett, etc.),
UFC Fight Night Strickland vs. Imavov Odds Breakdown
UFC Fight Night Strickland vs. Imavov Odds Breakdown
Douglas Vegas Bets|
Jan 13, 2023|
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The UFC is back in action this weekend from the Apex in Las Vegas with a matchup of talented strikers in Sean Strickland +101 and Nassourdine Imavov -128. The year's first card is not short on action
Bellator Announces $1 Million Lightweight Grand Prix
Bellator Announces $1 Million Lightweight Grand Prix
Abdullah Ouazri|
Jan 12, 2023|
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This week on The MMA Hour, Bellator president Scott Coker announced an eight-man Lightweight Grand Prix with a cash prize of one million dollars. **The bracket is as follows:** *Usman Nurmagomedov v
3 UFC Welterweights who will be Ranked in 2023
3 UFC Welterweights who will be Ranked in 2023
Benjamin Zeltser|
Jan 11, 2023|
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The UFC's welterweight rankings are home to a wealth of high-level grapplers. As such, strikers like Stephen Thompson and Jorge Masvidal have struggled to get their hands on that elusive UFC gold. One
Prospect vs. Prospect: Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Raoni Barcelos
Prospect vs. Prospect: Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Raoni Barcelos
Douglas Vegas Bets|
Jan 10, 2023|
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There’s some great action this weekend at the UFC Apex for Fight Night 218: Strickland vs. Imavov. Top-tier Bantamweights Umar Nurmagomedov and Raoni Barcelos open the main card in their battle to cli
Betting odds for Sean Strickland vs. Nassourdine Imavov
Betting odds for Sean Strickland vs. Nassourdine Imavov
Douglas Vegas Bets|
Jan 10, 2023|
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The first UFC event of the new year has a new main event after Kelvin Gastelum has withdrawn from his fight with Nassourdine Imavov leading Sean Strickland to step up and take his place in our headlin
Kelvin Gastelum Out, Sean Strickland Steps in vs. Nassourdine Imavov in New Main Event
Kelvin Gastelum Out, Sean Strickland Steps in vs. Nassourdine Imavov in New Main Event
Abdullah Ouazri|
Jan 9, 2023|
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Kelvin Gastelum has pulled out of his scheduled main event this Saturday due to a mouth injury, and Sean Strickland has stepped in on short notice, per Brett Okamoto. **This fight takes place in the
3 UFC Middleweights Who Will be Ranked in 2023
3 UFC Middleweights Who Will be Ranked in 2023
Benjamin Zeltser|
Jan 6, 2023|
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The last two years have welcomed some of the most exciting middleweight prospects that the UFC has seen in a long time. After a just a few years in the promotion, Alex Pereira has taken the division b
Matt Frevola Offers to Humble Paddy Pimblett on April 8th
Matt Frevola Offers to Humble Paddy Pimblett on April 8th
Abdullah Ouazri|
Jan 5, 2023|
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Like many others, UFC Lightweight contender Matt Frevola had some harsh words for Paddy Pimblett following his recent controversial win at UFC 282 over Jared Gordon. > He needs to be humbled. He bare
Jake Paul Signs Multi-Fight Contract With The PFL
Jake Paul Signs Multi-Fight Contract With The PFL
Abdullah Ouazri|
Jan 5, 2023|
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One of the most infamous men in mixed martial arts has signed with the PFL, Jake Paul. Paul, along with former UFC Chief Financial Officer Nakisa Bidarian, have both joined the promotion, Paul announc
3 UFC Light Heavyweights That Will be Ranked in 2023
3 UFC Light Heavyweights That Will be Ranked in 2023
Benjamin Zeltser|
Jan 3, 2023|
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UFC's 205 weight class has fallen short of expectations as of late, but there are a certainly a few unranked prospects to keep an eye out for. From relative newcomers to seasoned veterans, here are so
The History of Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier
The History of Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier
Joey Kolnicki|
Jan 3, 2023|
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One of the most historic beefs in MMA's history started with a straightforward phrase; “I bet you that I could take you down.” Jon Jones told Daniel Cormier backstage at UFC 121 in 2010. Unsurprisingl
Raphael Assuncao vs. Kyler Philips Set For March 11
Raphael Assuncao vs. Kyler Philips Set For March 11
Abdullah Ouazri|
Jan 2, 2023|
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Raphael Assuncao takes on Kyler Philips at UFC Vegas 71 on March 11th inside The Theatre at The Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, per TeamIridiumISA. Raphael Assuncao holds a professional record of 27-9-0
Damir Ismagulov Retires From Mixed Martial Arts
Damir Ismagulov Retires From Mixed Martial Arts
Abdullah Ouazri|
Jan 1, 2023|
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The MMA World has lost an incredible talent. Per his Instagram, Damir Ismagulov has retired from sports. > Unfortunately, due to circumstances and health issues, I have to end my sports career. Tha
3 UFC Heavyweights who will be Ranked in 2023
3 UFC Heavyweights who will be Ranked in 2023
Benjamin Zeltser|
Dec 30, 2022|
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The UFC sheds plenty of light on the fighters who rank among the top 15 of their division, but many fighters are chomping at the bit for their opportunity to crack these rankings. I'll review each wei
Rob Font vs. Adrian Yanez in The Works For April 8th
Rob Font vs. Adrian Yanez in The Works For April 8th
Abdullah Ouazri|
Dec 30, 2022|
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A striker’s delight between Rob Font and Adrian Yanez is in negotiations to go down at an undetermined UFC event on April 8th, per MMA Fighting. **This fight takes place in the Bantamweight (135 lbs
Geoff Neal Injured, Out of Shavkhat Rakhmonov Fight
Geoff Neal Injured, Out of Shavkhat Rakhmonov Fight
Abdullah Ouazri|
Dec 30, 2022|
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Geoff Neal has withdrawn from his fight against Shavkhat Rakhmonov on January 14th due to an undisclosed injury, per Marcel Dorff via Igor Lazorin. Shavkhat hinted that Neal might not make it to the
Derek Brunson vs. Dricus du Plessis Set For UFC 285
Derek Brunson vs. Dricus du Plessis Set For UFC 285
Abdullah Ouazri|
Dec 30, 2022|
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Derek Brunson returns to action against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 285 on March 4th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, per Brett Okamoto. **This fight takes place in the Middleweight (185 lbs) divisio
Jose Aldo Looks to Make his Boxing Debut on March 18
Jose Aldo Looks to Make his Boxing Debut on March 18
Abdullah Ouazri|
Dec 29, 2022|
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The former UFC Featherweight champion Jose Aldo is looking to start a boxing career next year at Hardcore Boxing in Dubai. Aldo announced his retirement from MMA this year following a narrow decis
Stephan Bonnar dies at 45
Stephan Bonnar dies at 45
Abdullah Ouazri|
Dec 24, 2022|
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The UFC announced today the gut wrenching news of Stephan Bonnar’s death. Bonnar, aged 45, is a hall of famer and one of the great pioneers in Mixed Martial Arts. His legacy is one of the most import
Marlon Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen Set For February 18th, 2023
Marlon Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen Set For February 18th, 2023
Abdullah Ouazri|
Dec 23, 2022|
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The UFC has announced a top 5 matchup at Bantamweight between Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera and Cory Sandhagen on February 18th which will serve as the main event at the Apex in Las Vegas. **This fight takes
The Top 5 Most Significant Wins of the Year
The Top 5 Most Significant Wins of the Year
Jordan Lopez|
Dec 22, 2022|
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The 2022 year for the UFC will be one to remember, as it had some of the best fights and finishes of the year. Some of the most significant wins in UFC history occurred this year and fans around the w
UFC Pay-Per-View Price Set to Rise Once Again Next Year
UFC Pay-Per-View Price Set to Rise Once Again Next Year
Abdullah Ouazri|
Dec 22, 2022|
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Starting in January, it’s going to cost you more than ever to be a UFC fan. ESPN will raise the price of numbered PPV events by $5 just a year after its last increase, per Adam Stern. Throughout 202
Top 5 Comebacks Of The Year
Top 5 Comebacks Of The Year
Liam Lindsay|
Dec 20, 2022|
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2022 has been an insane year for MMA comebacks, with plenty of fighters claiming victory from the jaws of defeat. At the end of 2021, a large bar was set to compete against, with fights like Charles O
Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa Off of UFC 284
Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa Off of UFC 284
Abdullah Ouazri|
Dec 19, 2022|
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Per Brett Okamoto, Robert Whittaker will not be facing Paulo Costa at UFC 284 this February in Australia. The cancellation is from Costa’s side. For several weeks Paulo Costa has been flirting with t
The Final Verdict: Jared Cannonier vs Sean Strickland
The Final Verdict: Jared Cannonier vs Sean Strickland
Douglas Vegas Bets|
Dec 18, 2022|
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The final UFC main event of the year from UFC Fight Night 216 at the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada gave us one last scoring controversy to discuss as the scorecards for this fight saw no unanimously score
UFC Fight Night Cannonier vs. Strickland Odds Breakdown
UFC Fight Night Cannonier vs. Strickland Odds Breakdown
Douglas Vegas Bets|
Dec 18, 2022|
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The final card of the year is here, and it will be a Middleweight main event between Jared Cannonier -115 and Sean Strickland -106 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. This card features talented u

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