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Women’s strawweight star Paige VanZant returns to action this Saturday against TUF 20 alum Bec Rawlings. Currently ranked No. 10 by the UFC, VanZant will look to bounce back from her first loss inside the octagon -- a hype-crushing beating at the hands of Rose Namajunas. This could be a put up or shutup fight for PVZ, as many felt that the attractive blonde was getting an unjustified push from the UFC.... 

This Saturday’s UFC 202 main card is ridiculously rich in good matchups -- the byproduct of a main event featuring superstars Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. The promotion wants to make a big event every time the Irishman fights, which means every fight is a meaningful one.... 

Two of the UFC’s biggest stars will collide this Saturday when featherweight champion Conor McGregor meets Stockton native Nate Diaz in highly anticipated rematch. The pair will headline an event that projects to be one of the highest selling pay-per-views in the promotion’s history. Although Diaz was able to submit McGregor in their first scrap, the American comes into the bout as a betting underdog.... 

What happens when the 205-pound division’s two hardest punchers meet? We’ll find out when knockout artist Anthony “Rumble” Johnson meets slugger Glover Teixeira in the co-main event of UFC 202 this Saturday. While the McGregor-Diaz headlining act is getting all the attention, this is the bout that could steal the show. So which puncher should YOU be backing?... 

This Saturday’s UFC 202 main card is ridiculously rich in good matchups -- the byproduct of a main event featuring superstars Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. The promotion wants to make a big event every time the Irishman fights, which means every fight is a meaningful one.We’ll get to detailed previews of the main and co-main event, but today we’re focusing on the rest of the pay-per-view matchups. There’s a lot to get excited about, especially from a betting perspective.... 

Not a lot going on this week for UFC, but there’s still plenty of action in the sportsbook for you to consider. Today, we’re looking at a few underdogs that frankly, shouldn’t be underdogs. That means you can get a fantastic value on these fighters right now. We all know how quickly money lines can move, so you’ll want to jump on these odds right now.... 

One of the UFC’s most entertaining featherweights is back in action this Saturday. Cub Swanson, a former dark horse title contender and a willing brawler, will lock horns with Japanese veteran Tatsuya Kawajiri on the main card of UFC Fight Night 92. Considering the slugfests these men have engaged in, it’s hard not to see this winning Fight of the Night.... 

If Yair “Pantera” Rodriguez’ (8-1, 2 KOs, 2 SUBs) early fights are any indication, the TUF: Latin America winner could be a pivotal figure in the UFC’s attempts to capture the lucrative Mexican market. Already 4-0 inside the octagon, Rodriguez will look to extend his streak against the charismatic Alex Caceres (12-8, 2 KOs, 5 SUBs) in the main event of this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 92.... 

The UFC’s most exciting champion, Robbie Lawler, will defend his title this Saturday against the No. 3 ranked Tyron Woodley -- easily the most athletic challenger of “Ruthless’” title reign. In late 2015, Lawler earned Fight of the Year honors for his epic war with Rory MacDonald. He outdid himself in his very next fight against Carlos Condit, putting on an early favorite for the 2016 honors in January. Can he go three for three?... 

This Saturday marks the UFC’s first pay-per-view event since the the milestone UFC 200 extravaganza last month. And with Robbie Lawler, the most violent, entertaining champion on its roster, the promotion is making sure to keep the momentum going strong.... 

In a matchup between struggling former welterweight contenders, Matt Brown and Jake Ellenberger will square off in an expected barnburner at this Saturday’s UFC 201.
It’s a bout that should appeal to casual and hardcore fans alike, as both men have crowd-pleasing styles and are known commodities in the division.... 

The women’s strawweight division is in need of credible challengers to face champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. The next contender could be Rose Namajunas, a gritty, violent bundle of raw talent who has already climbed to the top of the weight class at just 24 years old. This Saturday “Thug’s” fight against the undefeated Karolina Kowalkiewicz could seal her shot at the title.... 

The UFC heads to the Windy City this Saturday for a Fox Network card featuring the Rousey-slayer herself, Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm. The defeat also happened to be Holm’s first pro MMA loss. She’ll look to bounce back against a tough Valentina Shevchenko in the main event of UFC on FOX 20.... 

Strawweight star Felice Herrig will look to bounce back from a high profile loss to Paige VanZant this Saturday in a matchup against Kailin Curran. It’s an important fight for both women, as it only takes a few wins to rise into the top 10 in a thin division. Herrig is known for her scrappy fight style, which should lead to an entertaining main card bout.... 

We’re about to find out if Edson Barboza has what it takes to maintain his elite lightweight ranking. Fresh off a career-defining victory over Anthony Pettis, the No. 6 ranked Brazilian will welcome back former Strikeforce champion and contender Gilbert Melendez back to the octagon after the Skrap Pack product served a year suspension for PEDs.... 

Former bantamweight champion Holly Holm will start to make the climb back towards another title shot this Saturday when she steps into the octagon to face No. 7 ranked Valentina Shevchenko. The pair will serve as the main event of UFC on FOX 20, and the story will be how Holm bounces back from the first loss of her pro career. Holm is currently a huge favorite to win going into the bout.... 

Dana White and Company isn’t keeping the foot on the gas after UFC 200. Less than a week after its milestone event, bantamweight contenders Michael McDonald and John Lineker will headline a Fight Night card set for this Wednesday. Let’s run through your betting options for the card and make some quick picks.... 

The wait is almost over. The most loaded, highly anticipated card in UFC history goes down this Saturday. We’ve been covering the odds for months, but now you’ve only got a few days to lock in your bets. Last week, we covered your betting options for the prelims. Today, we’re focusing on the main card.... 

The main event of the biggest card in UFC history features the man many consider to be the MMA GOAT, Jon Jones, and his arch nemesis, Daniel Cormier. Jones will attempt to win back the undisputed light heavyweight belt that was stripped from him and captured by DC. There are a ton of betting options to consider, so let’s get right to it.... 

After months of tormenting each other on reality TV, strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk and No. 1 contender Claudia Gadelha will finally meet inside the octagon. The pair is set to headline this Friday’s The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale -- the second card of a three-night bonanza of MMA. And unlike the preceding UFC Fight Night 90 and Saturday’s UFC 200, this card is free on FS1.... 

There are three titles on the line at this Saturday’s UFC 200. We’ve previewed the main event, Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier, in a separate article, so now we’re focusing on the other two championship fights. First up is the interim featherweight championship between Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar, followed by Miesha Tate’s first title defense against Amanda Nunes.... 

Let the games begin. This Thursday, lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos will kick off an epic weekend for MMA, defending his title in the main event of UFC Fight Night 90 against a gritty Eddie Alvarez. The rest of the card is an amazing starter course for the festivities, with barnburners, undefeated prospects and intriguing style matchups all over the card.... 

Fight fans, there are only few days left before the start of an epic MMA weekend. With nearly 40 fights taking place on three straight nights of fightings, there are a lot of underdogs that you need to consider. We’ve selected a few that make intriguing plays. Let’s start with Thursday’s UFC Fight Night 90.... 

The UFC’s king of pay-per-view sales is back. No, we’re not talking about Conor McGregor. This is all about Brock Lesnar, the WWE superstar who brought in massive crowds and captured the heavyweight title in just his fourth professional bout. As a special “one-off”, Lesnar will face former title contender Mark Hunt at UFC 200.... 

We are less than two weeks away from UFC 200, and there’s so much going on that we need to start our previews a week early. This week, we’re focusing on the best prelim fights for the milestone card. And the UFC 200 prelims are so damn appetizing, that it could easily be it’s own stacked Fight Night card....