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In the first event of 2023, UFC Vegas 67 will get underway this Saturday at the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas. Headlining this event is a light heavyweight bout between Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov. Below, I will walk through my two best longshot prop bets to make for this event. These plays are 0.5 units each, or 0.5% of your betting…

After its biggest year to date, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns with the first event of the new year and it will be one of the smaller non-PPV events - UFC Fight Night 2017: Strickland vs Imavov. The original main event was supposed to be different but due to an injury, Gastelum had to withdraw from the fight and Strickland accepted it…

UFC did a nice job to salvage the main event for UFC Fight Night on Saturday. Sean Strickland had no fight scheduled at the week's start and Nassourdine Imavov planned a cut to 185 pounds. The two ranked middleweights will now headline the UFC Apex in Las Vegas up a weight class. Imavov and Kelvin Gastelum were the original headliners for UFC's…

UFC Vegas 67 kicks off the 2023 schedule for the MMA promotion. After a late shakeup at the start of fight week, an injured Kelvin Gastelum was swapped for Sean Strickland in the main event. The high-stakes MMA action begins with the prelims at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 14, followed by the main card at 7 p.m. ET. Strickland (25-5) returns to…

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is kicking off its 2023 fight campaign with a stitched together mixed martial arts (MMA) event taking place this Sat. night (Jan. 14) at the promotion's APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring a light heavyweight headliner between late replacement Sean Strickland - filling in for the injured Kelvin…

SEAN STRICKLAND VS NASSOURDINE IMAVOV FACTS When is UFC Fight Night 217? Saturday 14 January, 2023 - 22:00 start (UK) Where is UFC Fight Night 217? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US) Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 217? What channel is UFC Fight Night 217 on? BT Sport 1 Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 217? BT Sport subscribers can…

UFC Vegas 67 takes place this Saturday and was supposed to see Nassourdine Imavov face off against Kelvin Gastelum in middleweight action. However, Gastelum pulled out of the fight earlier this week and has since been replaced by former KOTC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland. Now, Imavov and Strickland will face off against each other in…

Just a month after his loss to Jared Cannonier, Sean Strickland is back in action. The show's main event was initially expected to see Kelvin Gastelum face Nassourdine Imavov. However, due to a recent mouth injury, Gastelum was forced to pull out. Now, 'Tarzan' will attempt to break a two-fight losing skid when he faces the No.12-ranked Imavov. For…

Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov highlight the first UFC event this year, UFC Night Night 217. The Tarzan jumped in this one because Kevin Gastelum had to withdraw due to an injury. That might be disappointing for the fans, but Strickland's appearance guarantees one hell of a fight. He has to bounce back following a devastating loss to Alex…

UFC 276 understands the assignment. One title fight? Yeah, that's fun. Add the DraftKings promo for a big win. But two? Oh, baby. Two is where the magic happens. A fight card becomes impossible to ignore when both the co-main and main events put a shiny golden belt on the line -- and that's exactly what's happening at UFC 276: Israel Adesanya vs.…

ММА. UFC Vegas 67 Nassourdine Imavov vs Sean Strickland UFC APEX, Las Vegas. USA 15.01.2023. 04:20 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds1,91 Bet TypeW1 Bookmaker Bet Now! Prediction for the UFC Vegas 67 Nassourdine Imavov vs Sean Strickland match, which will take place on January 15th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team…

After over a month off from UFC action, the world-leading mixed martial arts organization returns to our living rooms for the first card of 2023. We do, however, enter the first UFC card of the year with three canceled fights and a late change to the main event. For the first time in 2023, here's our picks to help with this weekend at UFC Vegas…

UFC Fight Night between Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov is contested at light heavyweight. Originally Kevin Gastelum was to fight Imamov but and unfortunate injury caused him to be replaced. Strickland comes in with a 25-5 record and Imamov sits at 12-3. Both fighters are at equal odds at -110. The odds are likely even since neither fighter…

After the original bout was canceled, Strickland vs. Imamov was announced, opening the door for an intense main event this Saturday. With better stamina, our UFC betting picks are backing Strickland to win by decision. Sean Strickland vs. Nassourdine Imavov is the main event for the first UFC Fight Night event of 2023 on Saturday night. Imavov was…

2023 is here, and after a little break to finish our year and give us some time to rest from all the holiday feasts and enjoy the start of the year, the UFC Fight Night starts the action on the second Saturday of January with a middleweight headliner to get everybody excited. The UFC Apex in Las Vegas is getting ready to be the first venue to host…

We're still less than two weeks into 2023, and there are already rumors swirling about the fights we might see later in the year. Many of these rumored bouts, as is so often the case, involve the sport's biggest stars-names like Conor McGregor, Israel Adesanya, Jon Jones, and Francis Ngannou. Unfortunately, none of them have been confirmed yet,…

Dustin Poirier has a bit of experience with both Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. "The Diamond" has shared the cage with McGregor on three occasions. McGregor knocked him out in 2014 in the midst of his Featherweight title run, but Poirier was able to return the favor twice in 2021. The second loss saw McGregor badly break his leg, resulting in…

The first UFC card of 2023 has officially arrived, as UFC Vegas 67 is set to go off Saturday afternoon live from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, NV. At the top of the card, a main event between surging French middleweight Nassourdine Imavov and UFC veteran Kelvin Gastelum has been altered, as Gastelum was forced to withdraw this week with a mouth…

UFC Vegas 67: Strickland vs. Imavov takes place on Saturday, January 14 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The offshore sportsbooks recently opened up the betting odds for the event, and MMAOB staff writer Adam Martin takes a look at the opening odds below.

Despite losing his middleweight title in his last fight of 2022 to Alex Pereira at UFC 281, oddsmakers still list Israel Adesanya as the favorite to walk out of 2023 as the middleweight champion. Prior to losing his title to Pereira, Adesanya had defended his belt five times - including two defenses in 2022 over Jared Cannonier and former champion…

Nassourdine Imavov was originally supposed to fight Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of UFC Fight Night 217. However, only a week before the event, Gastelum suffered a mouth injury that rendered him incapable to fight. Luckily, Sean Strickland volunteered to replace him, and now he's going to fight his second fight in the space of under a…

We asked our sports reporters at Stuff to say what they think the new year will bring and we'll be holding all of them accountable by seeing how right, or wrong they were, when we review their picks in 12 months' time. ANDREW VOERMAN The Football Ferns get their first Fifa Women's World Cup win against the Philippines at Sky Stadium in Wellington…

An epic 2022 of knockouts, submissions, brawls, and funny moments is about to come to an end, so it's time to name the winners of talkSPORT's annual MMA awards. Next year is already shaping up to be massive, with Conor McGregor expected to make his comeback from injury, Leon Edwards defending his welterweight title at UFC 286 in London, and a…

The UFC has recently completed 29 years since its inception, delivering yet another year of top-class mixed martial arts entertainment. The promotion saw eight new undisputed champions crowned in 2022 across 511 fights. The UFC also likely did a better job of promoting its events than most other martial arts promotions. This obviously made space…

The UFC has witnessed some fierce rivalries in the past couple of years, and we put on our thinking caps to guess what gifts our beloved stars will gift their rivals. Christmas is the season to exchange gifts and spread cheer. It is also time to get past grudges, bury hatchets, and toast marshmallows to mark a new chapter in one's relationship.…

Manpreet Jhass and Cody J Saftic break down UFC Vegas 66 from a props perspective. Sean Strickland is a 31 year old male fighter from United States with 25 pro wins and 4 losses. Strickland is scheduled to fight Jared Cannonier at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland on Saturday December 17, 2022. Sean Strickland has gone 4-1 in the last 5…

The light heavyweight belt will be on the line again at UFC 282, where champion Jiri Prochazka (29-3-1, 3-0 UFC) runs it back against ex-champ and mixed martial arts legend Glover Teixeira (33-8, 16-6 UFC). The bout, which will headline the UFC 282 card on December 10, is an immediate rematch of one of the greatest title fights of all time. At UFC…

Daniel Cormier has shared his picks for the UFC male and female fighters of the year. 2022 brought numerous jaw-dropping moments inside the octagon. Former champions regained their crowns and newly crowned champions wrote their name in the history books. As the year comes to a close, the conversations commence on who deserves to be tipped…

The Canadian rapper has a reputation as a bit of a jinx for the team he backs in bets. The Canadian rapper is seen as somewhat unlucky for the team whom he supports. Is Drake a bad gambler in reality? The 36-year-old Drake recently lost $1.5 million betting on Israel Adesanya to defeat Alex Pereira in a UFC middleweight title match, which helped to…

World-famous singer Drake bet $1 million that Argentina would win the World Cup final against France on Sunday. But despite the game's final result, he still lost the cash. While Argentina did pull through, Drake's bet was placed in the 1×2 market, which doesn't account for extra time. At first it looked as though the star was in luck, and he could…

Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen is adamant that Israel Adesanya will have the advantage in his fight with Alex Pereira, ahead of their middleweight title bout at UFC 281 on November 12th. Adesanya and Pereira competed against each other on two occasions in kickboxing, with the Brazilian coming out victorious both times. In their second…

JARED CANNONIER VS SEAN STRICKLAND FACTS When is UFC Fight Night 216? Saturday 17 December, 2022 - 22:00 start (UK) Where is UFC Fight Night 216? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US) Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 216? What channel is UFC Fight Night 216 on? BT Sport 1 Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 216? BT Sport subscribers can…

You are watching The AllStar MMA Live Show. The AllStar's John Hyon Ko and MMA tipster Mike's MMA Picks and combat sports journalist Chris Presnell discuss all the action that went down at UFC Vegas 66. Sean Strickland is a 31 year old male fighter from United States with 25 pro wins and 4 losses. Strickland is scheduled to fight Jared Cannonier at…

2022 has been a memorable year for the UFC. The promotion has enjoyed the highest of highs and on occasion, the lowest of lows. It sets the tone for what 2023 will be like for Dana White's banner. With the promised return of Conor McGregor and Jon Jones, next year seems full of potential. However, 2023 will have a lot to live up to when compared to…

In a middleweight bout in the main event, Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 216 - also known as UFC Vegas 66 - at the UFC's APEX Facility in Las Vegas. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the UFC Fight Night 216: Cannonier vs. Strickland odds, and make our expert picks and predictions. The prelims are…

The last UFC event of the year is upon us and features some intriguing scraps. In the main event, Jared Cannonier will risk his number three ranking against the seventh-ranked fighter in the middleweight division, Sean Strickland. The co-main event between Arman Tsarukyan and Damir Ismagulov is sure to be fireworks, and it is not a fight to miss.…

After losing to Reyes in 2018, Jared decided to change weight class and moved to the middle division. He made his debut at the new weight in November 2018 against David Branch, whom he defeated by knockout in the 2nd round. After that, Jared broke the leg of 43-year-old Anderson Silva in May 2019, and knocked out Jack Hermansson in the 2nd round in…

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is closing out its 2022 fight campaign with one final mixed martial arts (MMA) event this Sat. night (Dec. 17) at the promotion's APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring a middleweight headliner between former title challenger Jared Cannonier and certified wackadoodle Sean Strickland. Both fighters are…

Pickswise provides exclusive sports betting content to MLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools, games and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The UFC has had a wild year, and it will conclude with UFC Fight Night 216 on Saturday night. This card will feature Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland as…

The last UFC Fight Night of 2022 features a matchup of feared strikers as Saturday when No. 3-ranked Jared Cannonier meets No. 7-ranked Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickalnd. The five-round showdown with title implications anchors the main UFC fight card (7 p.m. ET) from the Apex facility in Las Vegas. Both…

Jared Cannonier hopes to bounce back from a loss to Israel Adesanya when he headlines UFC Fight Night on Saturday night. Find out why we're backing the knockout artist in our Cannonier vs. Strickland betting picks. Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland is the main event for UFC Fight Night betting on Saturday night from the UFC Apex in Las…

The final UFC event of the year features a long-awaited fight between two of the top middleweights on the planet when Jared Cannonier (15-6, 8-6 UFC) tangles with Sean Strickland (25-4, 12-4 UFC). The five-round bout will serve as the main event for UFC Vegas 66 on December 17 at the Apex in Las Vegas. Preliminary fights begin at 4 p.m. ET with the…

The UFC heads to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for a stacked UFC 276 card that goes down on Saturday, July 2. In the main event, middleweight champion Israel Adesanya looks to defend his middleweight title against Jared Cannonier. Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway have their trilogy match for the featherweight title in the co-main…

Coming off of a championship loss to Israel Adesanya, Jared Cannonier now takes on the man who most recently lost to the new middleweight champion Alex Pereira: Sean Strickland. Cannonier rode a two-fight winning streak into his fight with Adesanya at UFC 276 but was defeated via unanimous decision. Strickland was enjoying a six-fight winning…

MMAOB staff writer Adam Martin takes a deeper look at the main event of UFC Vegas 66, a five-round middleweight bout between Sean Strickland and Jared Cannonier. The event takes place on Saturday, December 17 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sean Strickland (-120) Strickland (25-4) is the No. 7 ranked middleweight in the UFC. The 31-year-old…

UFC Fight Night: In anticipation of Alex Pereira becoming the new middleweight champion, Sean Strickland and Jared Cannonier will square off at UFC Vegas 66 on December 17. The Cannonier vs Strickland UFC betting odds is quite tight. Online sportsbooks give Strickland a slight advantage at -125; wager $125 to win $100 on "Tarzan." Here are specific…

The AllStar's John Hyon Ko is joined by resident gambler Garrett Kerman and media personality Ben "The Bane" Davis to break down all the fights at UFC Vegas 66. The trio will give their picks for each fight and provide small nuggets of info for each fighter. Sean Strickland is a 31 year old male fighter from United States with 25 pro wins and 4…

MMA fighters and betting is a hot topic at the moment. Until quite recently, fighters could - and often did - openly bet on themselves or their team mates, occasionally with disastrous results. Retired UFC fighter and current Glory MMA head coach James Krause even started selling his betting selections due to all his success! As a result of that…

The Octagon heads back to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada for one final time in 2022 when UFC Vegas 66 goes down. The card features 14 fights in total, including an intriguing middleweight main event fight between Sean Strickland and Jared Cannonier. We'll give our best UFC picks for that main event fight, plus two other bouts in our UFC Vegas 66…