#UFC Lightweight

The mixed martial arts world in early 2023 had some ripple effects sent through it with a curious debutant signing. Controversial YouTuber/ rising Boxer Jake Paul announced that he has signed with PFL MMA and intends to compete in the brand new super fight division for Professional Fighters League. With the signing, Paul called out the former WEC…

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…

The odds for this bout are provided by DraftKings Sportsbook. Click on the odds below to head to DraftKings and place a bet. Alex Morono is arguably in the best form of his career, riding a three fight winning streak which started off with a first round TKO over UFC legend Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone, before going on to win two unanimous decisions in a…

Umar Nurmagomedov is a clear favorite vs. Raoni Barcelos, but don't let that fool you into thinking the fight should end early. See why the veteran can help push the distance as our UFC picks break down this prelim bout. Umar Nurmagomedov vs Raoni Barcelos is the final fight on the prelims for UFC Fight Night betting on Saturday. This is the most…

Although his climb to the top of the division was not without controversy as he hadn't faced any top-five contenders, no one can deny the dominance on display when Islam Makhachev submitted former champion Charles Oliveira for the vacant title at UFC 280 last October. Now riding an 11-fight winning streak, Makhachev is now listed as the number-two…

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…

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,…

When Mark Zuckerberg speaks, the world listens. The Facebook CEO posted a video on Instagram on September 3rd featuring himself sparring with Khai Wu, a 27-year-old MMA combatant, resulting in speculation from UFC fighters, fans, and the online betting community. Entertainment betting sites have now posted odds on which fighter Mark Zuckerberg will…

When a then-29-year-old samurai-inspired warrior and a 42-year-old veteran faced off inside the octagon in June, nobody could have predicted the all-out war that unfolded between the two. At UFC 275, Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira fought for the latter's UFC light heavyweight title. A violent assassin, Prochazka was riding a 12-fight win streak…

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…

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…

Khabib vs GSP is once again consuming combat-sports discourse on social media. Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov against Georges "Rush" St Pierre is a fight that has been discussed for years but has been a complicated bout to figure out. GSP, a former dual-division champion and the welterweight GOAT, is closing in on 40. Conversely, Nurmagomedov has…

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…

Legal sports betting opens up in Ohio on January 1st, 2023. MMA fans will be able to wager on betting markets surrounding combat sports (and others) for all events in 2023 and beyond in the state. MMA and combat sports fans can lock in welcome offers as several sportsbooks have already received approval from the Ohio Casino Control…

Paddy Pimblett is set to face off in the co-main event of UFC 282 and US sportsbooks have already set the odds on the winner. Fellow lightweight, UFC veteran Jared "Flash" Gordon will be the toughest test to date for the rising lightweight from Liverpool. Before the two square off, we take a look at below some of the most outstanding quotes from…

Jared Cannonier returns to the octagon for the first time since his failed bid for the UFC middleweight title when he takes on Strickland on Saturday in the main event at UFC Fight Night 216. Cannonier dropped a unanimous decision to then-champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 276, snapping a two-fight win streak, while Strickland looks to rebound from…

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…

If you're looking for some UFC Fight Night predictions, look no further, because Vegas Odds has you covered. Jump to: Jared Cannonier vs Sean Strickland headlines Saturday's event, a matchup that was originally set for October but got scrapped due to Strickland's withdrawal. The two will fight in the main event of the night, which is meant to be a…

Despite having a wrestling background growing up in Dagestan, Magomed Ankalaev does not utilize a lot of aggressive offensive wrestling. Ankalaev is converting under one takedown per 15 minutes and has been successful on only 33% of his takedown attempts. For comparison, monstrous Dagestani wrestler and UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is…

Online sports betting is finally on the horizon for the Buckeye State, and Barstool Sportsbook plans to be a force on the Ohio sports betting scene when legal sports wagering arrives in January 2023. With an anticipated launch date of Jan. 1, 2023, Ohio online sports betting is expected to bring in the likes of top-tier online sportsbooks such as…

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…

Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland collide in a matchup that both fighters, as well as the fans, can salivate over. This striker's delight headlines UFC Fight Night at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday night. Thompson (16-6-1) finds himself floating just outside of the cloud of serious title contenders following consecutive losses to…

Michael Johnson, one of the most unpredictable and hit-and-miss fighters in UFC lightweight history, will look to bounce back from his July loss to Jamie Mullarkey on Saturday night. Standing in his way is Marc Diakiese, who's endured a similarly mixed track record in the UFC but is coming off back-to-back wins heading into this one. Johnson is…

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.…

With Khamzat Chimaev missing weight for his main event bout by 7.5 pounds, the UFC 279 fight card on Saturday had to be dramatically rearranged. The top three fights all had to be shuffled and now the main event will be Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson in a welterweight battle. Chimaev will now fight Kevin Holland in a catchweight bout and Holland's…

UFC's rising star Paddy Pimblett is set to face Jared Gordon at the upcoming UFC 282 scheduled for December 10 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Let's take a look at how the oddsmakers see the fight playing out. Based on the live betting odds on DraftKings sportsbook, 'The Baddy' is currently the -190 favourite for the matchup, while'Flash' is…

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…

Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson steps into the octagon for the first time since December 2021 to take on the now un-retired Kevin Holland in this Saturday's main event. A former two-time welterweight title challenger, Thompson is just 2-4 in his last six fights and has lost his last two in a row at the hands of Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad (both…

Islam Makhachev is set to defend his UFC Lightweight Championship against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284, but what are the early odds for the contest? The reigning Featherweight king Volkanovski will be moving up in weight to 155lbs to try and reach the fabled status of champ-champ, something that has only been accomplished in the company…

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…

UFC 280 gets going on Saturday night with two title fights on the main card as well as some highly competitive match-ups on the undercard and prelims. The UFC Lightweight Title is on the line in the main event, so who wins it? Charles Oliveira or Islam Makhachev? We can help too, with $6500 in free bets from the best MMA Sportsbooks on the…

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…

The biggest fight card of the year goes down this weekend as UFC 280 takes centre stage at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. There are a plethora of highly competitive, compelling fights on this card, and we have you covered for the best betting odds on each and every bout. The main event of UFC 280 sees Islam Makhachev and Charles…

In the co-main event slot of Bellator 288, the lightweight title is on the line when Patricky Pitbull (24-10) defends his belt against the undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov (15-0) in Chicago this weekend. Let's break down the styles of these two elite fighters to formulate a Pitbull vs. Nurmagomedov betting analysis and predict the most likely outcome…

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…

Conor McGregor is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars in the MMA world. The Irishman is one of the most coveted strikers inside the Octagon. But during his free hours, McGregor prefers keeping his fingers busy posting a plethora of stuff on his social media handles. His posts are mostly about himself, his family, his lifestyle, or his training.…

For the first time since October 2019, the UFC will be holding a show in Australia. A host of Australian and international stars are being lined up for what's shaping as a massive event in Perth. In a treat for Aussie fight fans, two title fights have already been confirmed for the card. Here's everything you need to know about UFC 284 in Perth. It…

In a bantamweight bout on the main card, Frankie Edgar will take on Chris Gutierrez on Saturday at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the UFC 281: Frankie Edgar vs. Chris Gutierrez odds, and make our expert picks and predictions. The early prelims and prelims are available on ESPN+ with…

GreaterPortJeff coverage is funded in part by Toast Coffee+ Kitchen, where every day is National Take Your Best Friend to Brunch Day! Locations in Patchogue, Bay Shore and Port Jeff Station. The UFC is back in New York, New York. The fight promotion company is hosting UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 12. Some are calling it the…

Prediction 2 Petroski - Turman Under 2.5 Rounds 1/2 (1.50) Prediction 3 Blanchfield by KO/TKO/Submission 2/1 (3.00) If you thought that the last UFC event was massive, check out the upcoming fight card of UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira. Not only will we have two title fights but the entire card is full of legendary fighters as well as rising stars.…

After a foray in featherweight, Dan Hooker returns to lightweight to try to end the losing skid he is currently on. The New Zealand native takes on Peruvian Claudio Puelles in the first fight of the main card of UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden in New York. With one win in his last five fights, Dan Hooker is still the favorite going into the bout…

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…

Danish UFC Lightweight Mark Madsen moved to the USA, shifting from wrestling to MMA 2016 Summer Olympic Games silver medalist and five-time World Championship medalist, UFC Main Card Lightweight Fighter Mark "The Olympian" Madsen spoke exclusively to News18 ahead of his fight against Grant Dawson. Mark O. Madsen heads into the fight on the back 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…