2 days agoFormer lightweight champion Charles Oliveira picked up a unanimous decision win over Michael Chandler in the co-main event of UFC 309 on Saturday. It was a spectacular performance by Oliveira who dominated Chandler for four rounds. In the fifth round, Oliveira almost got knocked out but he managed to stay calm and composed. Oliveira survived, got back to his feet and landed a takedown before taking Chandlers back and threatening him with submissions. In 25 minutes of action, Oliveira landed five takedowns and 88 significant strikes. With the victory, Oliveira moved into a second-place tie for most wins in UFC history with 23. By winning, Oliveira has improved to 23-10 and one NC in the UFC.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
3 days agoMichael Chandler suffered a decision loss to Charles Oliveira in the co-main event of UFC 309 on Saturday. After being dominated for four rounds, Chandler went all out in the fifth round, and almost finished former champion Oliveira in the process. In 25 minutes of action, Chandler landed 84 significant strikes, compared to Oliveira who landed five takedowns and 88 significant strikes. With the loss, Chandler is now 2-4 in the UFC and has lost two straight fights.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
3 days agoOn Saturday, Karine Silva suffered a unanimous decision loss to Viviane Araujo on the main card of UFC 309. It was a close, back-and-forth fight, but in the end, Silva didn't do enough in the eyes of the judges. She had her moments, like at the end of the first round, where Silva connected with a stiff punch that wobbled Araujo momentarily. In 15 minutes of action, Silva landed a takedown and 58 significant strikes. With the loss, Silva dropped to 4-1 in the UFC and is now 18-5 as a pro.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
3 days agoOn Saturday, Viviane Araujo picked up a unanimous decision victory over Karine Silva on the main card of UFC 309. It was a very close fight but in the end, judges thought the underdog Araujo did enough to win. In 15 minutes of action, Araujo landed three takedowns and 48 significant strikes. By defeating Silva, Araujo improved to 13-6 as a pro and 7-5 in the UFC. Araujo proved she's still a tough out for anybody in the division.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
3 days agoMauricio Ruffy picked up a unanimous decision victory over James Llontop on the main card of UFC 309 on Saturday. The bout was initially scheduled for lightweight, but Llontop came into fight week heavy so the fight was changed to the 165-pound catchweight bout. Llontop rallied in the third round, but the first two rounds went to Ruffy, who dominated Llontop. In 15 minutes of action, Ruffy landed 67 significant strikes. With this win, Ruffy's MMA record is 18-6 and he improved to 2-0 in the UFC.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
4 days agoJames Llontop suffered a decision loss to Mauricio Ruffy on the main card opener of UFC 309. Llontop entered the fight as a big underdog and missed weight on short notice. Despite being an underdog, Lltontop had moments in the fight as he did outstrike Ruffy in two of the three rounds. However, Llontop was dropped once and was hurt numerous other times which was the difference as he lost a decision. With the loss, Llontop is now 14-5 as a pro and 0-3 in the UFC. Whether or not Llontop will get another fight in the UFC is to be seen.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
4 days agoPaul Craig suffered a decision loss to Bo Nickal on the main card of UFC 309. Craig was the biggest underdog on the card, but he fought better than most expected. The veteran did land some good shots, but Nickal was the faster and more powerful striker. Craig was outstruck in all three rounds to lose a lackluster decision. With the loss, Craig is 17-9-1 as a pro and 9-9-1 in the UFC. He's on a three-fight losing streak but should get another fight in the promotion.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
4 days agoBo Nickal scored a decision win over Paul Craig on the main card of UFC 309 on Saturday. Nickal was a massive favorite but the American did struggle. Despite being one of the best wrestlers on the roster, Nickal didn't shoot for one takedown and instead got into a striking match with Craig. Nickal did land the better shots in each round to win a decision, but it was a lackluster performance. Nickal is now 7-0 as a pro but despite winning, should get another unranked opponent next.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
4 days agoStipe Miocic (20-5) suffered a third-round stoppage loss to Jon Jones in the main event of UFC 309 on Saturday for the heavyweight title. Miocic was fighting for the first time since March of 2021 and at age 42 was a big underdog. In the first round, Miocic was taken down and was nearly finished with ground-and-pound. Miocic struggled with the timing and in the third round, was dropped by a vicious body shot and was finished with ground-and-pound. Following the loss, Miocic announced his retirement from MMA. Miocic finished his career with a record of 20-5 and is the former UFC heavyweight champion. He's a surefire UFC Hall of Famer.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
4 days agoJon Jones (28-1) scored a third-round TKO win over Stipe Miocic to defend his heavyweight title for the first time. Jones entered the bout as a big favorite and in the first round, he took Miocic down and landed vicious elbows. The second round was more competitive, but Jones was landing the better shots. In the third round, Jones landed a massive body shot that dropped Miocic, and 'Bones' finished it off with ground and pound. With the win, Jones improved to 28-1 and 1 NC. Whether or not Jones will fight again after Saturday night is uncertain.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
6 days agoMichael Chandler will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Charles Oliveira in the co-main event of UFC 309. Chandler was last seen in action at UFC 282 where he lost via third-round submission to Dustin Poirier. He had been sidelined for years waiting on a promised fight with Conor McGregor. They were scheduled to headline UFC 303 but McGregor pulled out of the fight because of an injury, so Chandler decided to move on and accept a rematch against Oliveira. When the two faced each other at UFC 262, Chandler got TKOd in the second round. DraftKings sees Chandler as the underdog with a salary of $7,200. Throughout his UFC career of five bouts, he averages 65.3 fantasy points per contest.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
6 days agoFormer lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is set for a rematch against Michael Chandler in the co-main event of UFC 309 on Saturday. When they first fought each other, Oliveira walked out victorious, having TKOd Chandler in the second round. Oliveira is looking to rebound after his split-decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300. DraftKings sees Oliveira as the favorite with a salary of $9,000. Throughout his UFC career of 33 bouts, he averages 70.6 fantasy points per contest.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
6 days agoOn Saturday, Viviane Araujo will look to get back in the win column when she faces off against Karine Silva on the main card of UFC 309. Araujo was last seen in action in February at UFC Vegas 85 where she lost to Natalia Silva via unanimous decision. She's gone 3-1 over her last four fights. Araujo enters the fight as the underdog as DraftKings has her at a salary of $7,000. While in her UFC career of 11 bouts, she's averaging 64.7 fantasy points per fight.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
6 days agoKarine Silva is scheduled to take on Viviane Araujo on the main card of UFC 309 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Since signing with the UFC, Silva has gone perfect 4-0. She has finished three out of her four fights by submission. In her last bout, Silva defeated Ariane Lipski via unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Silva as the favorite with a salary of $9,200. Throughout her UFC career of four bouts, she averages 102.7 fantasy points per contest. If Silva wins this fight, she will be looked at as the next big thing in the women's flyweight division.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
6 days agoOn Saturday, Mauricio Ruffy and James Llontop are set to open up the UFC 309 main card. Ruffy was last seen in action at UFC 301 where he made his UFC debut where he defeated Jamie Mullarkey by first-round TKO. He is currently on a five-fight winning streak, which includes five TKOs. DraftKings sees Ruffy as a big favorite with a salary of $9,600. Throughout his UFC career, he averages 110.1 fantasy points per contest.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
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