#Khabib Nurmagomedov

The Glover Teixeira vs Jamahal Hill fight is just around the corner and excitement is building. On the line is the vacant UFC light-heavyweight title. Both fighters boast impressive records and are eager to get in the octagon. In this guide, we'll take a look at what may happen when they meet at last. We'll also take a look at some betting tips and…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns with its first event of the new year and it will be a massive fight night event. Sean Strickland will face Nassourdine Imavov after Kelvin Gastelum had to withdraw from the main event. But besides the big fight of the evening, the main card of UFC Fight Night 217 is stacked with massive fights and we have…

One of the best prospects in the entire UFC, the number 11th ranked bantamweight, Umar Nurmagomedov (15-0; 3-0 in the UFC), is set to fight the always dangerous Raoni Barcelos (17-3; 5-2 in the UFC), in a potential "Fight of the Night" bout to start the 2023 calendar season. Umar Nurmagovmedov, the cousin to the arguable GOAT, Khabib Nurmagomedov,…

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,…

UFC 280, one of the most competitively matched fight cards of the year, is upon us. The Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with the larger 30-foot Octagon, will host the event. Fights kick off in prime time Saturday in Abu Dhabi (9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT), which is more proof of the global growth of the UFC. Lightweight and bantamweight titles will be up for…

The UFC welcomes November with a Fight Night production held at the APEX in Las Vegas. As opposed to last week's event featuring many larger fighters, this week's card has only two fights at 170 pounds or above. Odds are from DraftKings (unless noted) as of Wednesday night. Go to VSiN.com for UFC Betting Splits. Last week, my release of Arlovski/de…

In a lightweight championship bout in the main event, Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje meet Saturday at UFC 274 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz. Below, we analyze the UFC 274 Oliveira vs. Gaethje odds and lines, with picks and predictions. The fights can be viewed on ESPN/ESPN+ with the early prelims starting at 5:30 p.m. ET, and the…

Australian sports fans are in for a treat this February as the UFC roadshow finally hits our shores after a three-and-a-half-year hiatus because of the pandemic. Millions of MMA fans around the world will be watching as Perth's RAC Arena will be centre stage for UFC 284 on February 24. The boy from Wollongong, Australia's own Alexander Volkanovski,…

UFC 269 caps off an incredible night of fights with a lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier. The two look to cement their respective legacies with a big win to help move on from the former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Charles Oliveira looks to cement himself as champion with his first title defense and prove that he…

Drake shares his name with Ferrari founder Enzo who was known as Il Drake, connected or not the Canadian rapper proudly placed his first-ever F1 bet on the cryptocurrency platform Stake, stumping up $230000 (he bet Canadian $300000) for Leclerc to win on Sunday in Barcelona.

2022-12-28Alexander Volkanovski reveals how Islam Makhachev became his No.1 target The pair are set to face off for Makhachev's lightweight belt on 12 February at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, where Volkanovski aims to be the promotion's fifth simultaneous double champion. The Australian has amassed a thoroughly impressive MMA record and is on a…

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.…

2022-10-13UFC 280: Khabib Nurmagomedov says Islam Makhachev will "roll over" Charles Oliveira In one of the most highly anticipated UFC lightweight bouts in recent memory, Oliveira is set to face Makhachev for the vacant belt at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi on 22 October. Makhachev, a Dagestani hailing from the same rugged corner of the world as the…

Alexander Volkanovski may be one of the very best mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters in the world today, but the reigning UFC featherweight champion will be a betting underdog in his upcoming superfight with current lightweight king Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 this February. Despite posting an undefeated 12-0 record since his UFC debut back in 2016…

In a catch weight fight in the main event, Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green meet Saturday at UFC Vegas 49 - also known as UFC Fight Night 202 - at the UFC's APEX Facility in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the UFC Vegas 49: Makhachev vs. Green odds and lines, with picks and predictions. The card can be viewed on ESPN+ with the prelims starting at 4…

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…

While the betting scandal currently swirling around the UFC has dominated MMA headlines this week, there have been a lot of other stories definitely worth a second look. From Maycee Barber's scary revelation that she had a stalker dogging her for several years, to Conor McGregor settling a lawsuit just says after another one was launched, here's a…

Israel Adesanya has backed his teammate Alexander Volkanovski to upset Islam Makhachev and win the UFC lightweight title. Volkanovski has been unstoppable in the UFC's 145lb weight class since debuting in the promotion in 2016, and has racked up wins over Chad Mendes, Jose Aldo, and Max Holloway in the process. After recording a third victory over…

UFC 279's scheduling shuffle has left us with a Tony Ferguson vs. Nate Diaz main event, which should be a more fair fight for both aging sides. See why we're backing Ferguson's form with our UFC betting picks. After some last-second scheduling drama, Tony Ferguson vs. Nate Diaz is scheduled for three rounds in the welterweight division as the new…

The biggest PPV event of the year is finally here. UFC is back in the Middle East for UFC 280 on Saturday night from Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The card features a pair of title fights atop the marquee along with rising contenders primed to take the next step on the road to the gold. It doesn't get much bigger than the vacant lightweight title bout…

Bobby Green suspects he's being underestimated by Islam Makhachev ahead of their important lightweight battle in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green on Saturday, but he's happy to let his opponent look past him. Green took a short-notice opportunity for his first main-event appearance and will try to derail the No. 4-ranked…

Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev have combined to win 21 consecutive fights, but one of the lightweight contenders will see a long winning streak come to an end Saturday when they square off for the vacant title in the main event of UFC 280. The pay-per-view main UFC 280 fight card is set for 2 p.m. ET from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The…

Ciryl Gane says he doesn't want to be recognized as a champion until he wins the undisputed title. The interim heavyweight title-holder gets that chance on Saturday against sitting champion Francis Ngannou in the main event of UFC 270. The unification fight headlines the MMA showcase from the Honda Center in Anaheim, with the main UFC 270 fight…

It's no exaggeration to say the UFC 280 is going to be awesome. Taking place on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the event brings us two title bouts, as well as several other long-anticipated matchups. The headliner is the UFC Lightweight Championship fight between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev, which many…

With the insane growth of the UFC, the sportsbooks decided they needed a way to capitalize on the buzz around this sport. With personalities like Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jon Jones, and even their very passionate leader Dana White, this sport has forced its way into living rooms and sports bars everywhere. Now think, where there are…

The deal is sealed. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (25-1, 12-0 UFC) will move up to lightweight to challenge for the 155-pound belt vs Islam Makhachev (23-1, 12-1 UFC) on February 12. The five-round superfight will serve as the main event at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, marking the promotion's first trip Down Under since 2019. The…

Khabib Nurmagomedov: UFC News: 'The Eagle' Khabib Nurmagomedov is rarely out of headlines in the MMA world. And after his dominance as a fighter, Khabib now is in the limelight for his coaching and his own promotion, Eagle FC. The Russian has now made a big revelation about Eagle FC. Khabib started Eagle FC in 2020 after buying Gorilla Fighting…

The odds for this bout are provided by DraftKings Sportsbook. Click on the odds below to head to DraftKings and place a bet. Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov is yet to meet his match in the promotion and remains undefeated at Bellator so far. Nemkov put together a string of wins over Philipe Lins, Liam McGeary, Phil Davis, and Rafael…

Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov and lightweight champion Patricky Pitbull appear to have their backs against the wall at Bellator 288 against challengers Corey Anderson and Usman Nurmagomedov, respectively. Both titleholders are on track to enter the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois on Friday night as underdogs. Nemkov (15-2, 1 NC) was…

JohnBrannigan/Sherdog.com illustration The UFC hasn't seen a champion with such limited big-time MMAexperience since BrockLesnar was patrolling the Octagon. AlexPereira defied the odds in the UFC281 headliner, rallying for a fifth-round technical knockoutvictory against reigning middleweight king IsraelAdesanya at Madison Square Garden in New York…

A potential firefight between elite lightweights is on the main card Saturday night when Dustin Poirier exchanges violent pleasantries with Michael Chandler at UFC 281. Read on for our Poirier-Chandler UFC picks and predictions. A former interim-lightweight UFC champion, Poirier was never able to remove that "interim" tag. He first lost a title…

The action inside the Etihad Arena on Saturday gave fight fans much to be excited about moving forward after UFC 280. Thrilling finishes and questionable decisions will spark debates over the results for months to come from Abu Dhabi. With former lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner, Islam Makhachev captured the vacant 155-pound…

If you're looking for the latest Michael Chandler vs Dustin Poirier predictions and prop bets this weekend, then look no further because Vegas Odds has you covered! Although Michael Chandler vs Dustin Poirier isn't a title fight, we think it's going to be one of the hottest clashes of UFC 281. In fact, one of our UFC 281 prop bet picks is that…

Welcome to Octagon Oracle. Each week, we'll set aside some time to break down the other sweet science in anticipation of the upcoming UFC event. This edition covers UFC 281 predictions, betting odds, and just a dash of armchair analysis (main card). Enjoy the hostilities and gamble responsibly. As far as UFC pay-per-view events go, this one is by…

To say that it is a big weekend for sports is an understatement. The Big Ten is back. The NFL and college football seem to be navigating the treacherous COVID waters. We also have a big UFC event with a main event between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje on Fight Island at UFC 254 and the continuation of the World Series. The cornucopia of…

Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev is set to be one of the biggest UFC title fights of 2022, and now 155-pound contender Michael Chandler has given his take on the UFC 280 main event. Chandler is coming off an impressive KO win over Tony Ferguson and he will be heading to the octagon himself at UFC 281 to face Dustin Poirier. As one of the top-5…

The former two-time UFC world champion and first ever double champ, Conor McGregor, has given his prediction ahead of the UFC 280 main event between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev. Oliveira vs Makhachev goes down in Abu Dhabi on October 22nd, for the vacant UFC Lightweight Title. So, who is'The Notorious' backing to reign supreme at UFC 280…

UFC 280 will take over Etihad Arena in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, October 22. The latest: Two titles are at stake in a stacked five-fight card. Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev go toe-to-toe for the vacant lightweight belt while Aljamain Sterling and T.J. Dillashaw touch gloves for the bantamweight title. Odds as of 12:23 p.m. ET on…

Mixed martial arts (or MMA) is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. As such, it's no wonder that the best betting sites now support MMA betting and have included it into their range of sports and sometimes provide Free bets and other betting offers. However, though this can be a very thrilling experience, not every punter knows what MMA…

This Saturday features one of the best fights in quite a while: Khabib vs. Gaethje. The UFC 254 main event is a doozy, and a doozy of a main event deserves some doozy promos… William Hill: Bet $5, Win $100 if Khabib lands a punch Check out the details below: Bet now: Available states: Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey Who's it for? NEW users only The…

The Sean O'Malley vs. Petr Yan fight is less than two weeks away and is part of arguably the most stacked card of 2022. O'Malley is currently a 3:1 underdog against Yan, and considering the enormous step up in competition for'Sugar', the betting odds make sense. 'No Mercy' will only be O'Malley's second ranked opponent after facing Pedro Munhoz.…

UFC star Islam Makhachev has raised the alarm bells on Charles Oliveira potentially risking their upcoming bout at UFC 280. Makhachev will take on the uncrowned champion in the headlining fight of the card for the vacant lightweight title on Oct. 22 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He goes into the contest on a 10-fight win…

Conor McGregor is arguably the biggest star to ever emerge from the UFC and the world of MMA, and now'Notorious' has given his prediction for the massive UFC 280 main event. The UFC 280 headline bout will see Charles Oliveira look to regain the Lightweight title that he lost on the scales against one of the fastest-rising fighters on the…

In as unique a pay-per-view main event as the promotion has produced in some time, UFC 279 touches down in Las Vegas on Saturday headlined by a crossroads welterweight bout pairing new sensation Khamzat Chimaev against legendary warrior Nate Diaz. The fact that Diaz enters the final fight of his UFC deal -- with the expectation being that he exits…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American sports institution that organizes mixed martial arts (MMA) fights. The UFC features the most talented international fighters with incredible martial arts styles. Among the MMA juggernauts plying their trade in the competition is middleweight champ, Israel Adesanya. (More on Adesanya later.) As…

Dustin Poirier's presence in UFC's pound-for-pound rankings doesn't sit well with Henry Cejudo. Poirier, a former interim lightweight title holder in the promotion, currently sits at #8 on the list. The only two losses in his last 11 fights have come at the hands of champions (at the time) Khabib Nurmagomedov and, most recently, Charles Oliveira -…

channel to stay up to date on the latest in marketing Former two-weight world champion in the UFC, Conor McGregor, has given his prediction for the main event at UFC 280 on October 22nd. 'Notorious' thinks Charles Oliveira will defeat Islam Makhachev will ease for the UFC Lightweight Championship in a few weeks time. best UFC betting sites. You can…

Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev will compete for the vacant lightweight championship at UFC 280 on October 22, 2022, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The match-up between a third-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the former combat sambo world champion has'grappler's delight' written all over it. Both fight camps have set…