#Curtis Blaydes

Jon Jones has opened as the betting underdog in his long-awaited UFC heavyweight debut. The former light heavyweight and no. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC will finally make his heavyweight debut at UFC 285 when he takes on Cyril Gane for the just-vacated UFC heavyweight title. Over the weekend, the UFC released Francis Ngannou from his…

Welcome to today's edition of Sportskeeda's daily MMA News Roundup, where we present the biggest UFC updates and other stories from the world of mixed martial arts. In today's issue, we talk about Jon Jones being called out by another heavyweight contender, new details about suspended MMA coach James Krause, and more. Francis Ngannou's knee injury…

There is no offseason for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The world's premier mixed martial arts promotion has become a near-weekly provider of fisticuffs, allowing fans to wager on moneylines and props. Extended play throughout the year is also an option depending on how confident a gambler feels. That's where UFC futures come in. Think of…

The UFC's first event of 2023 goes down this Saturday inside the Apex facility in Las Vegas, and while it's a pretty poor card, it will serve as the starter pistol for another year of UFC action-a year that should be full of surprises. There is seldom a boring year for UFC fans. However, this one could be particularly interesting, as several…

The British MMA fighter, Tom Aspinall, recently spoke with'The Sports Betting Community'. He spoke passionately about his life, his aspirations for the future, and his fellow UFC competitors. The interview's most discussed part was his remark regarding Conor McGregor. The news of Aspinall's opinion clearly upset Conor's supporters. Aspinall is one…

UK MMA stars Paddy Pimblett and Tom Aspinall have come out in defense of former bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw's decision to fight at UFC 280. At the Abu Dhabi-held pay-per-view event last October, Dillashaw looked to make history by becoming a three-time 135-pound titleholder inside the Octagon. Unfortunately for the veteran, the chances of…

With the new year kicking off and MMA events being put on during the first weekend of 2023. Let's think ahead about who are some of the best fighters to bet on and watch for this year. When you think about the sport of MMA, the organization that most likely comes to mind is the UFC. The UFC is truly where the best go up against the best, and it…

In a heavyweight bout in the main event, Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 208 at O2 Arena in London. Below, we analyze the UFC Fight Night 208 Aspinall vs. Blaydes odds and lines, with picks and predictions. The card can be viewed on ESPN+ with the prelims starting at noon ET, followed by the main card at 3 p.m…

Ahead of a long-awaited title fight next year, current UFC heavyweight kingpin, Francis Ngannou currently sits as quite the noteworthy betting favorite to beat former two-time light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones in the latter's heavyweight division birth. Ngannou, the current undisputed heavyweight champion, still remains embroiled in contract…

You are watching The AllStar MMA Live Show. The AllStar's John Hyon Ko and guests MMA tipster Mike and Australian combat sports reporter Chris Ferguson discuss all the action that went down at UFC Vegas 65. Sergey "Polar Bear" Spivak is a 27-year-old male fighter from Moldova with 15 pro wins and 3 losses. Spivak is scheduled to fight Derrick Lewis…

MMA fans around the planet are buzzing with excitement as UFC 282 is scheduled to go down on Saturday, Dec. 10. As usual, there are a ton of matchups to look forward to and a lot to take in before the pay-per-view festivities begin in just over a week. While there's something for everyone at the upcoming event, most eyes are looking ahead to the…

Tom Aspinall maintains that he wanted to take a deliberate and cautious approach to his UFC career. Instead, the heavyweight prospect's meteoric rise has him on the doorstep of a title shot that he could secure with a win on Saturday over veteran Curtis Blaydes in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall. The battle of ranked…

Alexander Volkov and Jairzinho Rozenstruik are both aware of the stakes as the ranked heavyweights prepare to square off Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik. Their matchup tops the main UFC fight card (4 p.m. ET) from the Apex facility in Las Vegas. Although both fighters have been perennial contenders over the…

This coming Saturday (March 26, 2022) will see Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, host the latest Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event, with Curtis Blaydes facing fellow Heavyweight bruiser, Chris Daukaus, in the main event. Also in store for UFC Columbus are a pair of intriguing Flyweight bouts in Alexa Grasso vs. Joanne Wood and Askar…

For the first time since the start of the pandemic, the UFC will host an event outside of the United States as heavyweight prospects Tom Aspinall and Alexander Volkov square off in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall. The battle of ranked heavyweights tops the MMA showcase from 02 Arena in London and will showcase numerous…

Two titles are on the line inside VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., this weekend (Sat., April 9, 2022) when Alexander Volkanovski and Aljamain Sterling take on lethal finishers Chan Sung Jung and Petr Yan, respectively. UFC 273's pay-per-view (PPV) main card also sees Gilbert Burns take on the surging Khamzat Chimaev and Tecia…

England's best hope for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight gold faces his toughest test to date this Saturday (July 23, 2022) when London, England, hosts a five-round main event between Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes. O2 Arena will also see Chris Curtis look to continue his improbable rise through the Middleweight ranks at Jack…

Chael Sonnen is a highly opinionated individual, that goes without saying. He always has a very analytical approach toward the topics he speaks about and tends to make calculated statements. However, the UFC veteran is using a rather impulsive approach when talking about his former rival Jon Jones competing against the world heavyweight…

The UFC heavyweight division is one of the most interesting at the moment, not because of the title matches but because of everything else. The reigning champ, Francis Ngannou, is injured, and we now have to see other bouts while Predator recovers. One of the potential clashes is between Jon Jones and Curtis Blaydes. Bones was supposed to fight…

UFC London goes down this Saturday at the O2 Arena in London, England. The loaded card features many of the best European MMA fighters on the planet fighting in the Octagon for ultimate glory, and to make the fights even more exciting, you can bet on all of them with the best sports betting apps in the country. Right now, there are some fantastic…

The UFC continues to roll out incredible cards this year and UFC 266 is no different. And if you're looking for the top ways to bet tonight's fights, Barstool Sportsbook and DraftKings Sportsbook are the go-to spots. The best UFC 266 betting promos are at Barstool Sportsbook and DraftKings Sportsbook. Both of these betting apps are offering users…

It's been recently reported by MMA Junkie's Nolan King that former UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, is targeting a return to MMA at UFC 285 in Las Vegas on March 5. The PPV card looks to be the setting where'Bones' will finally make his heavyweight debut. While the first option the UFC is pursuing are fights against Stipe Miocic and…

Serghei Spivac believes he deserves to be recognized among the world's elite heavyweights, and he has a chance to prove it Saturday when he takes on former title challenger Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac. The battle of ranked contenders will anchor the main UFC fight card (4 p.m. ET) from the Apex facility in…

The UFC returns to Las Vegas on Saturday, with Derrick Lewis aiming to snap his skid against Sergey Spivak in a heavyweight headliner. Check out our Lewis-Spivak picks ahead of the bill's main event. The promotion's all-time knockout leader is coming off consecutive losses to Tai Tuivasa and Sergei Pavlovich, both via strikes. Lewis now heads to…

Ranked heavyweight contenders take the spotlight Saturday at UFC Fight: Lewis vs. Spivac when former title challenger Derrick Lewis takes on rising prospect Serghei Spivac in the main event. The main UFC fight card is set for 4 p.m. ET from the promotion's Apex facility in Las Vegas. The No. 7-ranked Lewis is a two-time title challenger who has…

After Alex Pereira stunned Israel Adesanya to win the middleweight crown last weekend, the UFC heads from New York back to Las Vegas as Derrick Lewis and Sergey Spivak battle in another mouthwatering card. We've put together our betting tips for the UFC this weekend right here A fantastic fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Danny Roberts kicks…

Manpreet Jhass and Cody J Saftic break down UFC Vegas 65 from a props perspective. Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis is a 37-year-old male fighter from the United States with 26 pro wins and 10 losses. Lewis is scheduled to fight Sergey Spivak at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivak on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Derrick Lewis has gone 2-3 in the last…

2pts Derrick Lewis to win by TKO/KO at 23/10 (Paddy Power, Betfair) 1.5pts Jennifer Maia to win at 6/4 (General) 0.5pt Maia to win by decision at 47/20 (Unibet) Having lost three of his last four bouts, DERRICK LEWIS's stock within the UFC has never been lower. The Black Beast has been a fan favourite for almost a decade but, at 37 years old, he…

UFC Fight Night San Diego on Saturday gets an early start with preliminaries beginning at 1 p.m. PT. The 12-fight card gets a boost with two bouts originally scheduled for last week moved here. Favorites continue to dominate as they went 6-2 (TUFF fights not included) last week and pushed the win percentage for the year to 66% based on a 186-90-6…

This article is part of our UFC Picks series. The UFC returns to the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, with a heavyweight bout headlining the card, as Derrick Lewis takes on Sergey Spivac. Below I'll share my favorite play, an underdog, a prop and a two-fighter parlay. All odds are via the DraftKings Sportsbook and are accurate as of the post…

UFC London: Blaydes vs. Aspinall takes place on Saturday, July 23 at O2 Arena in London, England. 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 London takes place this Saturday, July 23 at the O2 Arena in London, England. The card is chock full of Europe's best MMA fighters, and all of the U.K. sports betting apps have some great UFC betting promo codes being offered up ahead of this weekend's big fights. If you are planning on wagering on London, then view the offers from the top…

This weekend, the UFC will be back in Europe with UFC London, featuring 14 fights with at least one fighter from the continent, including eight Englishmen (+ Molly McCann). Tom Aspinall, a 29-year-old heavyweight, is ranked number six in the rankings, and a win here would move him directly into the top five with a victory over Curtis Blaydes, who…

A heavyweight bout between top contenders Chris Daukaus and Jairzinho Rozenstruik has been rebooked for UFC 282. Daukaus and Rozenstruik were originally supposed to meet at UFC Vegas 61 on October 1, but the fight has been pushed back to a later date. According to MMAjunkie.com, the Daukaus vs. Rozenstruik fight will now take place at UFC 282,…

Both Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa love to throw hands and this fight should see plenty of punches. We're favoring Lewis in our betting picks, but we're even more confident that this fight will not go anywhere near the distance. Someone's getting KO'd. Derrick Lewis vs. Tai Tuivasa is the co-main event for UFC 271 betting on February 12. This…

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is the underdog against interim title-holder Ciryl Gane. Gane's technical precision may give him a slight edge on paper, but we expect Ngannou's power to be the trump card as he wins by KO in our betting picks. Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane is the main event for UFC 270 betting on January 22 at the Honda…

Ciryl Gane (10-1) and Tai Tuivasa (15-3) headline UFC Fight Night from the Accor Arena in Paris, France this Saturday. The pre-fight narrative: The winner of this bout is likely to face Curtis Blaydes down the line while Francis Ngannou recovers from injury and Jon Jones makes his return to the octagon. Gane is coming off a title defeat to Ngannou…

This article is part of our UFC Picks series. The UFC heads to San Diego, California on Saturday, August 13 for UFC San Diego. In the main event, Marlon Vera headlines a card for the second straight time as he takes on former bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz. Below I'll share my favorite play, an underdog pick, a prop and a two-fighter parlay on.…

In a heavyweight bout in the main event, Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 208 at O2 Arena in London. Below, we analyze the UFC Fight Night 208 Aspinall vs. Blaydes odds and lines, with picks and predictions. The card can be viewed on ESPN+ with the prelims starting at noon ET, followed by the main card at 3 p.m…