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  • BookMaker.eu Superstar featherweight champion Conor McGregor will attempt to become the first fighter in UFC history to simultaneously hold belts in two weight classes when he meets lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez at the historic UFC 205 card in New York. The fight is still a month away, but the fight’s too big not to talk about - and bet on - right now. Let’s break down your betting options.... 

  • BookMaker.eu This week’s power rankings feature the lightweight division with Eddie Alvarez in the top spot. Alvarez has a huge bout coming up next month as he takes on Conor McGregor at UFC 205 in New York. Rafael dos Anjos is ranked in the second spot in the lightweight division and he is also fighting next month as he takes on Tony Ferguson at UFC Fight Night 98 in Mexico. Let’s take a look at the power rankings for the lightweight division and upcoming bouts in the division.Bet on UFC odds at BookMaker.eu... 

  • BookMaker.eu This Saturday, MMA legend Dan Henderson will fight for the final time - and his retirement fight could be the most important clash of his storied career. Not only will he have the opportunity to win the UFC belt - the one trophy missing from his case - but he can do so against his archrival, Michael Bisping.... 

  • BookMaker.eu Dan Henderson might not be deserving of a title shot, but you won’t hear many complaints about him facing Michael Bisping this Saturday in the final bout of his legendary career. It’s a matchup that makes too much sense, story and money-wise, to not book. Bisping gets the opportunity to avenge the most humiliating loss of his career, while Henderson has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to walk away from MMA with the gold around his waist.... 

  • BookMaker.eu UFC 204 on Saturday in Manchester, England features 12 fights including Michael Bisping taking on Dan Henderson. Bisping is listed as about a 2-1 favorite in this middleweight title fight with the rounds at 2.5 under. Also on the main card it is Gegard Mousasi vs. Vitor Belfort, Ovince Saint Preux vs. Jimi Manuwa, Stefan Struve vs. Daniel Omielanczuk and Mirsad Bektic vs. Russell Doane. There are seven fights on the preliminary card with four on FS1 and three on UFC Fight Pass.... 

  • BookMaker.eu Two of the middleweight division’s most dangerous strikers will meet in the co-main event of this Saturday’s UFC 204. Former light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort, who has been a middleweight, will meet former Dream champion Gegard Mousasi, who has put together consecutive wins to rise back into title contention. It should an exciting matchup punctuated with elite striking. Let’s break down your betting options.... 

  • BookMaker.eu In a matchup of top 10 light heavyweights, No. 5 Ovince St. Preux will meet No. 9 Jimi Manuwa on the main card of this Saturday’s UFC 204. Both men are 1-2 in their past three fights, though all those losses have come against highly legitimate title contenders. Let’s break down the fight and your betting options.... 

  • BookMaker.eu It has been nearly a year since Ronda Rousey last fought as she lost to Holly Holm at UFC 193. UFC president Dana White has indicated that Rousey will return soon, possibly in December against Amanda Nunes although there is a slight chance that Rousey could be matched up first against Cris "Cyborg" Justino.... 

  • BookMaker.eu This Saturday, the UFC heads to Portland, Oregon for a solid Fight Night card filled with a bevy of intriguing matchups. In the main event, bantamweight knockout artists John Dodson and John Lineker clash in an attempt to creep into title contention. Flyweight prospects Louis Smolka and Sergio Pettis pits grappler vs. striker, respectively. And former Bellator lightweight champion Will Brooks continues his quest for UFC gold.... 

  • BookMaker.eu This week’s power rankings feature the middleweight division where UFC Champion Michael Bisping takes the top spot. The division will be getting the spotlight at UFC 204 on October 8th as Bisping takes on Dan Henderson while Gegard Mousasi goes against Vitor Belfort. Another matchup to look forward to in the division is the one between Chris Weidman and Yoel Romero in November at UFC 205. And not to be forgotten is the fight between Luke Rockhold and Ronaldo Souza at UFC Fight Night 101 in late November in Australia. Let’s take a look at the latest power rankings for the middleweight division and also glance at the welterweight division.... 

  • BookMaker.eu There aren’t many fighters at 135 pounds who can put opponents away with a single punch. But John Dodson and John Lineker are two dudes known for dynamite power in pint-sized frames. This Saturday, they’ll square off in the main event of UFC Fight Night 96 in Portland. Currently, Dodson is a slight favorite going into the contender bout.... 

  • BookMaker.eu Former Bellator champion Will Brooks passed his first test in the UFC, snatching to a unanimous decision over Ross Pearson this past July. This Saturday, he’ll take a step up in competition against Alex “Cowboy” Oliveira, an athletic kickboxer who has won four of his past five. The pair will meet on the main card portion of UFC Fight Night 95 in Portland.... 

  • BookMaker.eu If Louis Smolka keeps putting on masterful jiu-jitsu clinics like he did in his last bout against Ben Nguyen, it won’t be long before he’s considered a contender at 125 pounds. This Saturday, The No. 9-ranked Smolka will meet No. 15 Sergio Pettis - younger brother of former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis - in a matchup that could secure a high-profile bout in the near future.... 

  • BookMaker.eu Michael Bisping will defend his UFC middleweight title as he takes on Dan Henderson at UFC 204 on Saturday, October 8th in Manchester, United Kingdom. These two met at UFC 100 with Henderson taking out Bisping with a big time knockout in the second round. Bisping vs. Henderson is one of five fights on the main pay-per-view card while there are seven bouts on the preliminary card split between FS1 and UFC Fight Pass. Let’s take an early look at UFC 204 with a focus on the main card and UFC picks.... 

  • BookMaker.eu This Saturday, the world’s top women’s pound-for-pound fighter, Cris “Cyborg” Justino, will meet Swedish striker (and brave soul) Lina Lansberg in the main event of UFC FIght Night 95. It’s a matchup that should provide yet another tantalizing glimpse of one of the most terrifying fighters on the planet today - again fighting subpar competition.Also on the the main card is former bantamweight champion Renan Barao, a heavyweight tilt between “Bigfoot” and “Big Country”, and two fun lighter weight scraps.... 

  • BookMaker.eu The world’s most terrifying woman is back in action this Saturday - and she’ll be headlining her first UFC card. Cris “Cyborg” Justino, unbeaten in 16 fights with KO/TKO stoppages in all but two of them, will meet UFC newcomer Lina Lansberg in the main event of UFC Fight Night 95. The bout takes place at a catchweight of 140 pounds.... 

  • BookMaker.eu Stipe Miocic knocked out Alistair Overeem at UFC 203 to retain the UFC heavyweight title and stay at the top of the MMA power rankings in the division. Jon Jones is still in the top spot in the light heavyweight rankings even though Daniel Cormier is the current champion while Michael Bisping leads the way in the middleweight rankings. Bisping will take on Dan Henderson at UFC 204 on October 8th. Let’s look at the latest MMA power rankings for each of the men’s and women’s divisions.... 

  • BookMaker.eu This Saturday’s heavyweight showcase features two popular fighters who might not be around much longer. Roy “Big Country” Nelson, the promotion’s most famous fat guy, and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva, a bruiser who owns over Fedor Emelianenko and Alistair Overeem, are a combined 4-11-1 across their past 16 fights. The winner can stave off retirement talk for just a little longer.... 

  • BookMaker.eu Prior to losing the bantamweight belt to T.J. Dillashaw in May 2014, Renan Barao was Dana White’s public choice for best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport. And it was a justifiable argument, as the Brazilian had been unbeaten in 32 straight fights. But after getting thrashed twice by Dillashaw, Barao moved up to featherweight - and lost his first fight at 145 to Jeremy Stephens. Now, he’ll face a midlevel opponent in Phillipe Nover in hopes of resuscitating a flagging career.... 

  • BookMaker.eu Stipe Miocic will make his first title defense in his hometown of Cleveland, in the same arena where Lebron James and the Cavaliers brought home the city’s first sports title in decades. But he’ll need more than a frenzied crowd behind him, because challenging the part-time firefighter will be an elite kickboxer in Alistair Overeem.... 

  • BookMaker.eu Alexander Gustafsson earned his respect the hard way: by pushing two light heavyweight champions to the limit and losing grueling split decisions in both. Now just 1-3 in his past four, the Swedish contender is need of wins to keep his standing as the No. 3-ranked fighter in the division. There’s a great chance he finds his arm raised against Poland’s Jan Blachowicz in the main event of this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 93.... 

  • BookMaker.eu Don’t look now, but UFC Fight Pass is putting on a surprisingly good card in effort to boost it’s subscriptions. Look no further than the supporting acts to the main and co-main for evidence. We’ve got perennial light heavyweight contender Ryan Bader in a matchup against the gritty Ilir Latifi, and “The Karate Hottie” Michelle Waterson takes on former TUF 20 contestant Aisling Daly. Let’s break down those two matchups.... 

  • BookMaker.eu This Saturday’s UFC on FOX 21 main card delivers in terms of title implications, starpower and just plain good fights. We’ve got a clash of welterweight contenders in the title mix, a former champion in a new weight class, and one of the most popular women’s fighters all competing on free network television. Let’s get into how you should be betting the main card.... 

  • BookMaker.eu In an intriguing clash of styles, world-class Brazilian jiu-jitsu artist Demian Maia will meet a prolific striker in Carlos Condit in the main event of this Saturday’s UFC on FOX 21. Both men are ranked in the top five by the UFC, giving this bout significant title implications.And right now, it’s a pick’em fight in our sportsbook.... 

  • BookMaker.eu After three straight losses in a loaded lightweight division, Anthony Pettis will attempt to revive his career at 145 pounds. The former champion makes his featherweight debut this Saturday, against No. 6 ranked Charles Oliveira -- one of the best submission artists in the weight class. If Pettis can get back on track against the Brazilian, he’ll jump right into contender status in a star-studded division.... 

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