UFC 239 just got a whole lot more exciting, with the announcement of two hard-hitting heavyweights added to the card. Francis Ngannou will take on Junior dos Santos as both men look to get into title contention again with another win under their belt. This match-up makes perfect sense with both fighters gaining momentum afterContinue reading "Heavyweights collide at UFC Fight Night June 29: Francis Ngannou opens as betting favorite over Junior dos Santos"
UFC 239 Betting Odds: Ben Askren opens as slight favorite over Jorge Masvidal
The UFC continues with it's incredible amount of fight announcements this week, this time we get two of the UFC's most talented welterweights and recognizable characters in Ben Askren and Jorge Masvidal, who will meet at UFC 239 in Las Vegas. Masvidal is coming off a huge 2nd round KO of Darren Till at UFCContinue reading "UFC 239 Betting Odds: Ben Askren opens as slight favorite over Jorge Masvidal"
DAZN double-header set with Gennady Golovkin and Demetrius Andrade opening as sizeable favorites
Gennady Golovkin is set to co-feature on his DAZN debut against "Contender" winner Brandon Adams, this fight will be accompanied by undefeated Demetrius Andrade who defend his WBO middleweight title against Maciej Sulecki - who's only loss comes by way of UD to Daniel Jacobs. The date is set for June 8 with venue TBD,Continue reading "DAZN double-header set with Gennady Golovkin and Demetrius Andrade opening as sizeable favorites"
Tyron Woodley opens as betting favorite against Robbie Lawler in rematch set for UFC on ESPN 4
Tyron Woodley and Robbie Lawler are set to run things back and are not waiting around on the rest of the welterweight division, both men are coming off losses on the same card at UFC 235, and are now scheduled for a rematch at UFC fight night in Minneapolis on June 29. Woodley and LawlerContinue reading "Tyron Woodley opens as betting favorite against Robbie Lawler in rematch set for UFC on ESPN 4"
Opening Betting Odds: Jones-Santos, Nunes-Holm set for UFC 239
Earlier today we expected news that Jon Jones would face Stipe Miocic next at UFC 239, that didn't transpire yet. For now we get another title defence at lightweight for Jones against the reinvigorated Thiago Santos (21-6) at lightweight. https://twitter.com/MikeBohnMMA/status/1111037239709061121 Santos who spent most of his fighting career at middleweight, moved to lightweight in 2018Continue reading "Opening Betting Odds: Jones-Santos, Nunes-Holm set for UFC 239"
Oddsmakers favour Jon Jones in potential UFC fight against Stipe Miocic at heavyweight
The UFC brass are reportedly considering a match-up between former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and current light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones at heavyweight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=ZqzOXqaE0Zg Who can challenge Jon Jones? Stipe Miocic (18-3) is the record-holder for most consecutive successful defences of the UFC heavyweight title, he is still in the discussion as one of theContinue reading "Oddsmakers favour Jon Jones in potential UFC fight against Stipe Miocic at heavyweight"
Odds on what’s next for Conor McGregor?
Conor McGregor sent a subtle retirement tweet last night, after his prerecorded appearance on Jimmy Fallon. https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1110410797925175296 This will be McGregor's 2nd time stepping away from the sport, it seems a little underwhelming for a man that's known for the extravagant. This could still be real and would make sense business wise to focus onContinue reading "Odds on what’s next for Conor McGregor?"
Opening UFC betting odds: Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Moraes set for vacant bantamweight title fight
Last week the news broke directly from T.J. Dillashaw that he would be relinquishing the UFC Bantamweight title, due to "adverse" substances found by USADA in his system from his Cejudo fight in January. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvOsK_nlrAL/ This shakes up the bantamweight division, with tones of exciting potential match-ups to be made. The UFC has not wastedContinue reading "Opening UFC betting odds: Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Moraes set for vacant bantamweight title fight"
Opening Betting Odds: Oleksandr Usyk favorite in heavyweight debut against Carlos Takam
Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed cruiserweight Champion of the world is set to make a move up to heavyweight. Usyk reigning from Ukraine last defeated Tony Bellew in November of last year, and after unifying all the cruiserweight belts and clearing the divisions he is looking for a bigger challenge. https://twitter.com/MikeCoppinger/status/1108829801349935104 If Usyk (16-0) is successfulContinue reading "Opening Betting Odds: Oleksandr Usyk favorite in heavyweight debut against Carlos Takam"
“Showtime” Pettis ‘superman hook’ KO’s Wonderboy on Welterweight debut
The UFC visited Nashville tonight with the main event was headlined by Anthony "Showtime" Pettis taking on #4 ranked welterweight Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson. In what was Pettis's welterweight debut, after spending most of career at lightweight and dabbling in featherweight too, the drastic weight cuts were getting too much for the 31 year old veteran.Continue reading "“Showtime” Pettis ‘superman hook’ KO’s Wonderboy on Welterweight debut"