#Rose Namajunas

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…

The UFC heads back to Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, May 7th for a stacked UFC 274 that sees two titles on the line as well as a fight between Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson. In the main event, Charles Oliveira looks to defend his lightweight title for the second time against Justin Gaethje. The co-main event sees Rose Namajunas against Carla…

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…

2022 has seen a number of new stars emerge in the UFC, but for a handful of legends, the year has marked the end of the road. More than one UFC legend has chosen to hang up their gloves in 2022, usually coming off a devastating loss. It's fair to say that these legends will be missed. Will any of these fighters end up returning to the octagon? Only…

UFC 274 is kicking off this Saturday (May 7th) from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona and two titles will sway in the balance. Before we get there, though, let's jump right into some midweek betting odds. In the main event, the UFCs lightweight king, Charles Oliveira, is listed as a -165 betting favorite. His challenger, former title…

In a women's strawweight bout in the main event, Amanda Lemos and Jessica Andrade meet Saturday at UFC Vegas 52 - also known as UFC Fight Night 205 - at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the UFC Vegas 52 Lemos vs. Andrade odds and lines, with picks and predictions. The fights can be viewed on ESPN+ with the prelims starting at 6 p.m. ET and…

Two title bouts are set for Saturday night and our DraftKings UFC 274 promo code unlocks a wild 30-1 odds boost on the action. There's been a bit of controversy inserted into this event, which will certainly make things even more interesting. New users who sign up with our DraftKings UFC 274 promo code will receive a 30-1 odds boost to use on the…

The Footprint Center in Phoenix has already been a focal point in the world of sports this spring with the Suns on an impressive run in the NBA postseason, and now it will play host to a world-class MMA event. UFC 274 will take place in downtown Phoenix on Saturday, and it was originally supposed to feature two title fights as co-main events.…

Marina Rodriguez says she's confident she deserves to be the No. 1 contender in the strawweight division, and she's eager to prove it Saturday against Amanda Lemos in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos. The clash of ranked contenders will anchor the main UFC fight card (7 p.m. ET) from the Apex facility in Las Vegas. It is…

Two title rematches headline the Octagon's return to Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., this Saturday (Nov. 6, 2021) when Kamaru Usman and Rose Namajunas face dangerous rivals Colby Covington and Zhang Weili at UFC 268. The ESPN+ -streamed pay-per-view (PPV) card also features a Lightweight grudge match between Justin Gaethje and Michale…

UFC 274 is set to go down Saturday and it's another stacked pay-per-view from the biggest promotion in the sport. The card is headlined by a pair of big title fights, including a main event that features Charles Oliveira taking on hard-charging challenger Justin Gaethje. The fight was originally set to be a title defense for Oliveira, but the…

Surging strawweight prospect Amanda Lemos will attempt to enter the title picture with a sixth consecutive victory on Saturday when she faces former champion Jessica Andrade in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade. Their showdown closes the curtain on the MMA showcase from the Apex facility in Las Vegas, with the main UFC fight card…

Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz., hosts a pair of title fights this Saturday (May 7, 2022) when Charles Oliveira and Rose Namajunas look to cement their places atop the Lightweight and Strawweight divisions against Justin Gaethje and Carla Esparza, respectively. UFC 274's pay-per-view (PPV) main card will also see Tony Ferguson attempt to…

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One of the year's most anticipated numbered events is here and we're following the whole thing live! Check in for round by round updates on who's ahead, along with the latest betting odds and results as these fights play out. All odds provided by Draftkings, the event's official sportsbook partner. New customers get up to $1000 extra deposit bonus…

Two middleweight strikers look to settle their rivalry, and a strawweight queen aims to defend her throne against a former champion in the UFC's return to the Big Apple. Read on for our best bets for Saturday's UFC 281:Adesanya-Pereira bill. As they've made a habit of doing since first gracing Madison Square Garden in 2016, the world's preeminent…

UFC strawweights Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Silvana Gomez Juarez are all set to face each other at the upcoming UFC 281, scheduled to be held at Madison Square Garden in New York this evening. Interestingly, according to the live betting odds on DraftKings Sportsbook, both fighters have an identical chance of winning the contest. Both Kowalkiewicz…

In a women's strawweight championship bout in the co-main event, Carla Esparza and Zhang Weili meet Saturday at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the UFC 281: Esparza vs. Zhang odds, and make our expert picks and predictions. The early prelims begin at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with the prelims…

A ghost from Israel Adesanya's past returns at UFC 281 on Saturday night. Adesanya defends his UFC middleweight champion against Alex Pereira, a vicious striker who defeated Adesanya twice in the kickboxing circuit and remains the only person in combat sports to knock him out. A story-rich headliner for the promotion's return to Madison Square…

Welcome back to our weekly betting series. This week we cover one of the biggest cards this year in our UFC 281 betting tips and plays article. The card is stacked top to bottom, with the headliner being a middleweight mammoth clash between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira. It is their first meeting in MMA, but Pereira is 2-0 under kickboxing…

Alex Pereira knocked out Sean Strickland in round one in their July bout Free UFC betting tips, predictions and analysis for UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden, New York on Saturday night BT Sport 2, from 1am Sunday Zhang Weili to win by KO, TKO or DQ 2pts 5-4 Boyles, Betfred Alex Pereira to win by KO, TKO or DQ 1pt 11-4 Betfair, Ladbrokes, Paddy…

We are back for a stacked UFC 281 card that features both the middleweight and strawweight championships at Madison Square Garden. I'm going to be breaking down both championship matchups as well as an undercard fight that has my attention, but I'm happy to chat about any fight you'd like in the comment section below. You can always find my full…

Israel Adesanya is undefeated fighting as a middleweight going into Saturday's action, and has seen successfully defended his UFC crown with unanimous decision wins. Adesanya has already fought on two occasions this year, with is most recent octagon appearance coming at UFC 276, where he outlasted Jared Cannonier. Despite sporting a short resume of…

UFC 281 will get underway this Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. One of the more stacked cards of this calendar year, we have two title fights and multiple scraps between top contenders. The first title fight is in the women's strawweight division as Carla Esparza looks to defend the belt against the No. 2 ranked challenger, Zhang…

UFC 281 Saturday from Madison Square Garden is a 14-fight card featuring two five-round championship bouts, a main card stacked with elite-level combatants and athletes from every corner of the globe. (Early prelims at 6 p.m. ET, main card at 10 p.m. ET). VSiN experts Lou Finocchiaro and Reed Kuhn offer their best bets for Saturday's action. Check…

If you're not intrigued, you're not trying. The UFC will bring its combative circus back to the World's Most Famous Arena on Saturday night, and the latest extravaganza is topped by a unique rivalry that's transitioning from the kickboxing ring to the octagonal spotlight. Middleweight kingpin Israel Adesanya-he of the three-year, five-defense run…

Looking for the UFC 281 Esparza vs Zhang predictions? - Look no further because Vegas Odds has you covered. Jump to: The co-main event at the upcoming UFC 281 will be the strawweight bout between the champion Carla Esparza and the former title holder, Zhang Weili. Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York When: Tuesday, November 122022 at 10…

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…

The UFC is headed to Madison Square Garden in New York City for its next pay-per-view card, UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira. The event is set to go down next Saturday, November 12, with two title fights on tap and features a series of intriguing matchups. Headlining the card is a highly anticipated middleweight title showdown between defending…

This Saturday, UFC 281 takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It's a stacked card featuring a main event between UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and his rival Alex Pereira. In total, there are 14 fights slated for this star-studded pay-per-view event. We'll break down the main event along with two other fights in…

Jessica Andrade is coming off an impressive Round 1 TKO win over Cynthia Calvillo at UFC 266, and we like the Brazilian strawweight to get another win inside the distance, this time against Amanda Lemos. Find out more in our UFC Fight Night betting picks. Amanda Lemos vs. Jessica Andrade is the main event for UFC Fight Night betting this Saturday…

Bets and analysis for Saturday's UFC Fight Night card, headlined by SI Sportsbook favorite Marina Rodriguez fighting Amanda Lemos. The main event of UFC Fight Night from the Apex features third-ranked 115-pound contender Marina Rodriguez fighting an opponent a little further down in the rankings when she takes on seventh-ranked Amanda Lemos. There…

A showcase of two of the top strikers in women's mixed martial arts will highlight the UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos card Saturday as No. 3-ranked Marina Rodriguez takes on No. 7-ranked Amanda Lemos in the main event. The matchup of ranked contenders with a potential title shot at stake anchors the main UFC fight card (7 p.m. ET) from the…

UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje takes place on Saturday, May 7 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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.

UFC schedule, UFC Fight Night is back, with the headliner bout being a top strawweight fight between Marina Rodriguez (16-1-2) and Amanda Lemos (12-2-1). This fight is now the main event after a UFC fight scheduled to headline the Fight Night card after the main event fell through. Betting on two high-level women like this calls for an in-depth…

Unpredictability is what makes MMA arguably the most exciting sport in the world. Anything can happen no matter who steps foot inside the cage, and nothing displays that better than a wild upset. There have been plenty throughout history, but these 10 all left oddsmakers with their mouths agape by the end. If MMA wasn't exciting enough alone, the…

One week after last weekend's pivotal main between Mackenzie Dern and Xiaonan Yan, which saw Yan emerge victorious in a highly competitive decision, let's take a look back at the Top 10 performances in women's main events. This list focuses on the technicality, overcoming adversity, entertainment value, and showmanship of the bout. However, only…

UFC Fight Night returns on Saturday, October 1st 2022, but what are the betting odds for the event from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada? #5 ranked Women's Strawweight competitor Mackenzie Dern will be facing #6 ranked Xiaonan Yan in the main event, with both women hoping to stake their claim to a potential bout with the likes of Rose…

2pts Namajunas v Zhang to go the distance at 11/10 (Paddy Power, Betfair) 2pts Justin Gaethje to win by KO or submission at 10/11 (bet365) 2pts Bobby Green to win by decision at 10/11 (Paddy Power, Betfair) 1pt Dustin Jacoby to win by decision at 5/2 (General) The action is live on BT Sport 2 HD from 0000-0600 GMT on Sunday With a phenomenal main…

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…