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Jim Miller Looks To Add To All-Time UFC Wins Total
The UFC's all-time leader in fights and wins, Jim Miller (35-17), will take to the Octagon for the first time in 2023, seeking his first victory of the year when he faces Jared Gordon on Saturday. A large amount of Miller's wins have come via submission, with 19 of his 35 career wins coming by […]
Matt Bricker 1 year agoVeteran Tim Elliott Set For 18th UFC Bout
In and out of the UFC since 2012, former title challenger Tim Elliott (18-12-1) enters Saturday's contest with Victor Altamirano a winner of three of his last four bouts. With a good balance of finishes to decisions, nine of his 18 career wins have come by submission and knockout/TKO. His last three victories have all […]
Matt Bricker 1 year agoKarine Silva Can Continue Flyweight Climb Saturday
After an impressive Contender Series finishing victory, Karine Silva (15-4) impressed even more with a submission win over dangerous foe Poliana Botelho. Silva has a 100% finish rate, with eight coming by knockout/TKO and seven by submission. DraftKings sees Silva as a massive favorite with a salary of $9,300 on Saturday. In her lone UFC […]
Matt Bricker 1 year agoJamie Mullarkey Looking For Third Straight Victory
Though he has gone through a late change of opponent, Jamie Mullarkey (16-5) will still hope he can win his third straight fight when he faces Muhammad Naimov on Saturday. Mullarkey was originally slated to face Guram Kutateladze. Kutateladze had to pull out of the fight last minute due to visa issues. Proven to have […]
Matt Bricker 1 year agoMackenzie Dern Puts On Impressive Showing In Main Event
Mackenzie Dern could not have asked for a better performance on Saturday when she took Saturday night's main event by unanimous decision over veteran Angela Hill. In 25 minutes of action, Dern tallied 126 significant strikes to double the count of Hill, who landed just 66 significant strikes. Dern could only land three of her […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoEdmen Shahbazyan Knocked Out Saturday
After an early storm brought on by Edmen Shahbazyan, it looked like that was all he had as he took a third-round TKO loss against opponent Anthony Hernandez in Saturday's co-main event. In 8:59 of action, Shahbazyan collected 30 significant strikes, nearly half of the 63 earned by Hernandez. Shahbazyan was never really able to […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoEmily Ducote Shows Out Well But Takes Decision Loss
Keeping the action in the stand-up game and going toe to toe with her opponent on Saturday, Emily Ducote was on the wrong side of a decision and lost a close contest to Lupita Godinez. In 15 minutes of action, Ducote landed 112 significant strikes while absorbing 132 from Godinez. Ducote had a rough patch […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoAndre Fialho Takes Third Straight Defeat Saturday
Tough times in the UFC continued for Andre Fialho after he suffered a second-round knockout loss on Saturday to Joaquin Buckley. In 9:45 of action, Fialho tallied 22 significant strikes while absorbing 26 from Buckley. A left high kick to the head floored Fialho, giving him his third straight loss. He now moves to 2-4 […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoMichael Johnson On Wrong Side Highlight Knockout
Michael Johnson was on the wrong end of a highlight-reel finish on Saturday, suffering a second-round knockout by Diego Ferreira. In 8:10 of action, Johnson out-struck Ferreira by landing 32 significant strikes while stuffing both of Ferreira's takedowns. A big right hand sent Johnson to the mat, knocking him out cold. The loss knocks Johnson […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoMackenzie Dern Looking To Rebound In Main Event
After being scheduled to compete on the May 13 card, Mackenzie Dern (12-3) had her matchup with Angela Hill moved to Saturday, May 20, and bumped to main-event status. The jiu-jitsu ace will no doubt look to get this fight on the mat, as she's earned seven victories by submission. DraftKings sees Dern as the […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoEdmen Shahbazyan Set For Co-Main-Event Matchup
After a blistering 4-0 start in the UFC, the talent pool of the UFC has caught up with Edmen Shahbazyan (12-3), who has gone 1-3 since then. After losing three fights in a row, Shahbazyan rebounded in his last outing. He was able to score a knockout against Dalcha Lungiambula. The knockout artist has earned […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoEmily Ducote Looking To Break .500 With Win
Currently 1-1 in the UFC, Emily Ducote (12-7) can break .500 with a victory over Lupita Godinez on Saturday. She is coming off of a defeat to Saturday's main-eventer, Angela Hill. With finishing ability as a strawweight, seven of her 12 career wins have come by finish, with four of them coming via submission. DraftKings […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoAndre Fialho In Need Of A Win To Snap Losing Streak
Dangerous knockout artist Andre Fialho (16-6) will look to prevent a three-fight losing skid when he faces off against Joaquin Buckley on Saturday. After a decision loss in his debut, Fialho won his next two contests by first-round knockouts. Since then, he has been finished in his last two bouts, an alarming stat given the […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoMichael Johnson Set For 28th UFC Appearance Saturday
A veteran of the UFC since TUF 12 in 2010, Michael Johnson (21-18) will seek his third win in four bouts when he meets Diego Ferreira on Saturday. After losing four fights in a row, Johnson has turned it around by winning two of his last three. With nine knockout/TKO victories in his career, Johnson […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoJairzinho Rozenstruik Falls In Main Event To New Brazilian Star
It's not often it can be said of the veteran kickboxer Jairzinho Rozenstruik, but the dangerous striker was unable to land one significant strike in Saturday's main-event showdown against Jailton Almeida. Rozenstruik was taken down in the first minute of action and never recovered. Shortly thereafter, a rear-naked choke was applied, and Almeida was declared […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoAnthony Smith Takes Loss In Co-Main-Event Decision
In the main card's only decision bout on Saturday, Anthony Smith was unsuccessful in his bid for a victory, suffering defeat to fellow top-tier fighter Johnny Walker. The stat sheet did not reflect a close bout for Smith, as he only landed 38 significant strikes in 15 minutes of action compared to that of the […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoDaniel Rodriguez Unable To Stop Rising Irishman
Looking to be the toughest test to date for an Irish newcomer, veteran Daniel Rodriguez really proved to be no test for Ian Garry. Rodriguez would be finished for his second bout in a row, this time by first-round knockout/TKO. In 2:57 of total action, Rodriguez only landed seven significant strikes while absorbing 23 from […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoCarlos Ulberg Continues Climb Up Division Ranks
After a defeat in his UFC debut, Carlos Ulberg has gone on a strong run by winning his fourth straight fight on Saturday against Ihor Potieria. The win also gives Ulberg his third straight first-round knockout/TKO victory. In 2:09 of action Saturday, Ulberg needed just 13 significant strikes to secure the win. A left hand […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoTim Means Secures Three-Fight Losing Streak
Tim Means suffered the first three-fight losing streak of his near 20-year professional career after losing to Alex Morono via second-round submission on Saturday. In 7:09 of action, Means tallied 40 significant strikes while absorbing just 33. After back-and-forth exchanging of strikes in the first round, Morono caught Means on a level change and locked […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoJairzinho Rozenstruik In Main-Event Spotlight Saturday
It just took Jairzinho Rozenstruik (13-4) 23 seconds to get back on track in his last contest to prevent a three-fight losing streak. A dangerous striker with an extensive kickboxing background, Rozenstruik has earned a knockout/TKO victory in 12 of his 13 career mixed-martial-arts wins. DraftKings sees Rozenstruik as the huge underdog on Saturday, though, […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoAnthony Smith Poised For Big Showdown
Former title contender Anthony Smith (36-17) returns to action when he faces Johnny Walker in Saturday's co-main event light-heavyweight showdown. Prior to his recent defeat, where he suffered an ankle injury, Smith had won three fights in a row, all by first-round finish. Able to earn a finish however it is needed, 18 of his […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoDaniel Rodriguez Can Rebound With Big Win Saturday
Daniel Rodriguez (17-3) will look to rebound from a recent loss as he battles rising undefeated star Ian Garry on Saturday's main card. Impressive in the Octagon since his Contender Series win in 2019, Rodriguez has gone 7-2 with recent wins over Kevin Lee and Li Jingliang. With the majority of his wins coming by […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoCarlos Ulberg Seeking Third Straight Finish On Saturday's Main Card
Finding his groove after his debut loss in the Octagon, Carlos Ulberg (7-1) will be seeking his third straight win Saturday when he faces fellow striker Ihor Potieria. With a background as a professional kickboxer, it should come as no surprise that five of Ulberg's seven career wins have come via knockout/TKO. Ulberg's last two […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoTim Means Set For Main-Card Opening Bout Saturday
Set for his 27th UFC appearance, Tim Means (32-14-1) will open up Saturday's main card of action against Alex Morono. Means will look to avoid a three-fight losing streak, which would be the first of his career since joining the UFC in 2012. Always one to seek a finish, 24 of his 32 career wins […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoAljamain Sterling Defends Title At UFC 288
Aljamain Sterling walked out of the Octagon at UFC 288 on Saturday the same as he walked in, as the UFC's bantamweight champion. After five tough rounds of action with future Hall of Famer Henry Cejudo, Sterling earned a split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47). In 25 minutes of action, Sterling used his superior striking to […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoBelal Muhammad Earns Huge Victory At UFC 288
In a rare five-round co-main event, Belal Muhammad continued to cement his claim as a title contender by earning the biggest victory of his career on Saturday. With the nod from all three judges, Muhammad defeated former title challenger Gilbert Burns. In 25 minutes of action, Muhammad tallied 132 significant strikes, compared to the 82 […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoYan Xiaonan Buzz-Saws Through Tough Opponent
Two minutes and 20 seconds is all it took for Yan Xiaonan to destroy the always-tough Jessica Andrade on Saturday. Xiaonan tallied 26 significant strikes in the 140 seconds of battle, compared to that of Andrade's 12 that found the mark. A big right hand up the middle dropped Andrade and gave Xiaonan her second […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoMovsar Evloev Escapes A Close One To Stay Undefeated
Movsar Evloev remained undefeated after his UFC 288 showing on Saturday, despite a scary first round against late-replacement Diego Lopes. In 15 minutes of action, Evloev tallied 88 significant strikes, 51 more than Lopes. In the first round, Evloev was hurt in the standup game and was nearly submitted a few times as well. The […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoKron Gracie Has Lackluster Return At UFC 288
It was not the return Kron Gracie would have hoped for after an extensive layoff. Tallying just 32 significant strikes in the contest, he was on the losing end of a unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) on Saturday. Starting off by being out-struck by his opponent Charles Jourdain, Gracie was unable to ever get the […]
Matt Bricker 2 years agoAljamain Sterling Set For Title Defense To Headline UFC 288
The third title defense for bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling (22-3) will come against a future Hall of Famer in the returning Henry Cejudo at UFC 288 on Saturday. Looking for his ninth straight win, Sterling has a very impressive 14-3 record in the UFC. DraftKings sees the champion as a draw with the challenger, as […]
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