#Leon Edwards

History has been made... and we're still two days in front of fight night. Longtime welterweight veteran Nate Diaz, who is competing for what could be the final time under the UFC banner, is a sizable betting underdog against undefeated 170-pound sensation Khamzat Chimaev. They'll go to war in the UFC 279 pay-per-view (PPV) main event this Sat.…

It's no secret that Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal can't stand one another. It all started after Gamebred sucker punched Rocky after UFC London in 2019. To cash in on the highly publicized feud, the UFC decided to let the two fight it out in the octagon at UFC 269 in December 2021, but the bout was scrapped after Masvidal pulled out due to an…

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,…

With the first UFC event right around the corner, it's time to look on to the new year. 2023 UFC championship futures are released in most places, which are some of the more unique futures in sports. Unlike many championship futures, UFC titles can change hands multiple times. You also have the issue of wondering how many title fights there will be…

Like Israel Adesanya, his countryman one weight class up, former champion Kamaru Usman ended his 2022 by losing his title but is favored to win it back and remain welterweight champion by the end of the year. One of the most active champions in recent years, Usman fought and defended his welterweight strap three times in 2021. However, he fought…

Ali Abdelaziz has shut down'rumors' that Kamaru Usman won't be fighting Leon Edwards next. It was just this past August at UFC 278 that Kamaru Usman (20-2 MMA) was defeated by Leon Edwards (20-3 MMA) by a brutal knockout in the fifth round. 'The Nigerian Nightmare' had lost his welterweight title to'Rocky'. Usman, 35, had been on an incredible 19…

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…

UFC 278 was what fans come to mixed martial arts for. The extremes of the sport delivering on the highest stage just when you think they can't get any wilder. Leon Edwards earned the welterweight crown just as everyone was ready to once again hand the belt to Kamaru Usman. Edwards was dominated for most of the fight before a head kick in the final…

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…

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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…

Ahead of his Octagon return next year as well as an expected move to the welterweight division of the UFC, former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor has opened as a massive betting underdog against former division champion, Kamaru Usman. McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the banner of the UFC, has been…

RAFAEL DOS ANJOS VS BRYAN BARBERENA FACTS When is UFC on ESPN 42? Sunday 4 December, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK) Where is UFC on ESPN 42? Amway Center, Orlando, Florida (US) Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 42? What channel is UFC on ESPN 42 on? BT Sport 1 Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 42? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via…

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…

In the last live-crowd Fight Night event on the 2022 UFC fight schedule, UFC legend Rafael dos Anjos (31-14) will be taking on Bryan Barberena (18-8) in the co-main event. This fight will be taking place in Orlando, Florida at the Amway Center. In dos Anjos' return to welterweight, this matchup is going to be a perfect fan-friendly bout to set the…

We get mixed martial arts deep in the Heart of Texas Saturday evening, as it's UFC Fight Night from AT&T Center in San Antonio, with the main card kicking off on ESPN at 9:00 p.m. ET. Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook; for a full-set of today's sports betting odds, access them at USA TODAY Sports. Leon Edwards (-134) puts his impressive 17-3-0…

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UFC 278 takes place this weekend at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The main event features one of the best U.K. MMA fighters, Leon Edwards, taking on UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. We know how much U.K. sports bettors love, and with Edwards headlining the card, this weekend's UFC card is an event you'll want to bet…

Will the Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards trilogy fight live up to the hype? I guess the danger with any fight of this magnitude is that it won't deliver. That's understandable. We've had some stinkers over the years, which can sap the enthusiasm out of a fan for a long time. That's not going to happen with these guys, surely? The Usman vs. Edwards 3…

Drake loses 1.5 billion naira betting on Adesanya after losing 120 million naira earlier on Usman Canadian rapper, singer, and actor Aubrey Drake Graham rose to the top of the trend after the action at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 281. Drake placed a massive amount of money on Nigerian-New Zealander professional mixed martial artist (MMA)…

Alex Volkanovski will challenge Islam Makhachev's striking abilities in their nearing bout at UFC 284. Reigning featherweight champion Volkanovski is set to take on lightweight champion Makhachev in the promotion's return to Australia on Feb. 11. He will look to get entry into the ultra-exclusive'champ-champ' club, inaugurated by former…

It's officially L season for Drake, who placed CA$2 million (AU$2.2 million) on Israel Adesanya at this past weekend's UFC 281 middleweight title fight against the latter's career nemesis and newly-crowned division king, Alex Pereira. Prior to the hostilities, the Grammy Award-winning rapper posted a Stake betting slip on his Instagram story and…

IRISH MMA star Ian Garry had to make a trip to the dentist after being on the receiving end of a head kick from UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards. The unbeaten UFC star took to social media after as he laughed about the incident. BETTING OFFERS: FREE BETS AND BEST NEW CUSTOMER DEALS Garry who is currently in the UK with his wife and newborn…

In what is shaping up to be a stacked UFC 276 card, Robbie Lawler and Bryan Barberena will square off for three rounds in the welterweight division. Check out our favorite UFC picks and predictions for this bout. Robbie Lawler vs. Bryan Barberena is scheduled for three rounds in the welterweight division as a featured attraction on the UFC…

Vicente Luque beat Belal Muhammed six years ago at UFC 205, and they'll meet in the Octagon again tonight. We like the "Silent Assassin" to again be the better man in the rematch. Find out more in our Luque vs. Muhammed UFC betting picks. Vicente Luque vs. Belal Muhammad 2 is the main event for UFC Fight Night betting tonight from the UFC Apex in…

Drake is anteing up yet again ahead of this weekend's UFC 278 ESPN+- streamed pay-per-view (PPV) card from inside Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. But, this time around the millionaire rapper isn't putting money on the main event. While UFC 278 will be headlined by a welterweight rematch pitting reigning champion Kamaru Usman against Leon…

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…

Pound-for-pound rankings are always contentious. We have to consider how well a fighter would do if there were no weight classes, so pound-for-pound rankings are often judged on skill and strength of schedule. Long-time pound-for-pound kings include Georges St Pierre, Jon Jones and Anderson Silva. In recent times MMA has gone back on the road and…

An intriguing tussle headlines a unique UFC card, with the young wolf Khamzat Chimaev facing the old dog Nate Diaz. Chimaev is coming off an enthralling win against Gilbert Burns, whereas Diaz' last outing was a loss against the reigning champion Leon Edwards, who he rocked severely in the final round. Diaz is one of the biggest underdogs for a UFC…

After an ill-fated move to welterweight, Rafael dos Anjos is back at lightweight and proving once again how much of a threat he is. He may be the UFC betting underdog for Fight Night, but our picks like his chances against Rafael Fiziev. Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev is the main event for UFC Fight Night tonight from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas,…

In the UFC's return to its home base, surging welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev meets fan-favorite Nate Diaz to close out UFC 279 in Las Vegas. Have a look at our Chimaev-Diaz picks below before this weekend's event. UPDATE: This fight has canceled as Tony Ferguson will now fight Nate Diaz in the main event and Li Jingliang will fight Daniel…

The card for UFC 279 underwent a complete overhaul Friday afternoon. Our betting experts were on top of it all and offer up their best bets for the new-look Diaz-Ferguson card below. The UFC 279 main card underwent a complete overhaul after Khamzat Chimaev missed weight for his scheduled main event welterweight bout with Nate Diaz by an astonishing…

World-famous rap artist Drake lost a huge chunk of money this past weekend after betting on Kamaru Usman and Jose Aldo to win at UFC 278. Drake lost over $400K on the main event after Leon Edwards knocked out Usman to steal the welterweight belt. He also blew nearly $239K on Aldo, who lost to Merab Dvalishvili. While many seemed drawn to the…

Check out our top odds, picks, and predictions for Saturday's UFC action: Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards. Last Five Fights (W-W-W-W-W) Winning 18 straight fights, including all in the UFC, Usman has climbed to the top of the mountain to become the #1 pound-for-pound MMA fighter on the planet. Having defended his welterweight belt five times, he's…

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Without a question, 2021 was a fantastic year for mixed martial arts (MMA) and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fans everywhere. In the span of a year, there were several events worthy of your attention, from spectacular knockouts to inspiring comebacks. Of course, it might be difficult to foresee the path of a full year in MMA. 2022 has been…

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Before MMA became my obsession (and career), I spent a great deal of time at the horse races, both thoroughbred and standardbred, which is "the one with the guys in the little carts behind the horses," as I often had to explain. Going to and betting on the ponies was a family tradition passed down for generations, and what started as a day to get…

Molly McCann has been gifted a gold Rolex watch by Drake, for helping the Canadian rapper win £1.2million. 'Meatball Molly' and fellow Scouse UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett, formed a double bet for Drake, who wagered £1.9m they would both win at UFC London in July. Pimblett submitted Jordan Leavitt in the second round of their bout, while McCann…

If you make a purchase after clicking on links within this article, Lee Enterprises may earn affiliate commissions. The news and editorial departments had no role in the creation or display of this content. The main event of this Saturday night's UFC 278 card features Kamaru Usman taking on Leon Edwards for the UFC Welterweight Championship.…

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As UFC and MMA become more popular, sports fans are starting to pay attention to UFC betting odds and where to bet for the best odds on UFC events. The Ultimate Fighting Championship began in 1993 when Zuffa, LLC started the promotion. Its main goal was to figure out which martial art skill is the most useful in real fights. At the time, the most…

UFC 279 could be the final fight in the storied UFC career of fan-favorite Nate Diaz. Standing in front of him going out on a high is Khamzat Chimaev, an absolute wrecking ball who has dominated the competition since making his UFC debut with two wins in a 10-day stretch in July 2020. Chimaev made the biggest step up in his career in his most…

Kevin Holland's shed some weight and looks leaner and meaner, perhaps too much so for Daniel Rodriguez. See why the underdog's style doesn't lend itself well to this matchup, and he could find himself with an early bedtime at UFC 279. Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez is scheduled for three rounds in the welterweight division as a featured…

Khamzat Chimaev (11-0) and Nate Diaz (21-13) headline UFC 279 in Las Vegas, Nevada this Saturday. The pre-fight narrative: Chimaev, No. 3 in the welterweight division is a heavy favourite against Diaz (+750), who's been a mainstay in the UFC over the past 15 years. A win by the former would put him one step closer to a title shot, while an upset…

The UFC put on fight cards in Las Vegas, San Diego and Salt Lake City in August, with all three events culminating with spectacular finishes. We even witnessed possibly the greatest head-kick knockout in promotional history. August was all about jaw-dropping head-kicks, with three of our five best knockouts of the month coming via a shin to the…

Later this month, UFC 278 will take over Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, featuring two title fights. The latest: Kamaru Usman, the UFC's highest-ranked pound-for-pound fighter, will try for his sixth title defence in the welterweight class as a heavy favourite. The main card also features Paulo Costa, who's on the verge of another title shot,…