Ike Villanueva Hoping To Turn His Fortunes Around

It's been a rough road in the UFC for Ike Villanueva (18-12), who is currently 1-3 inside the Octagon and is now looking to rebound from a second-round TKO back in June. Facing some big names throughout his career, 15 of Villanueva's 18 career victories have come by knockout/TKO. DraftKings sees Hurricane as the huge […]

Nick Negumereanu Set To Showcase Knockout Power

Rebounding from a debut loss in the Octagon, Nick Negumereanu (10-1) scored his first UFC win back in June with a split decision. Proving to be a dangerous finisher, all nine of his previous victories came by finish, with six of those coming by knockout/TKO. The level of competition in the UFC will increase, and […]

Aspen Ladd Unable To Earn The Victory In Her Return

It was a rough return to the Octagon for Aspen Ladd on Saturday after a near two-year absence from action, as she took a decision loss in her main-event showdown with Norma Dumont. Statistically, Ladd only compiled 33 significant strikes (86 total strikes) in 25 minutes of action. Hopefully for Ladd, it was a case […]

Norma Dumont Does Enough To Take Decision

In what many considered a lackluster main event, Norma Dumont got the job done to win her third straight Octagon bout on Saturday. Taking the main event from the returning Aspen Ladd, Dumont scored 46-49, 46-49 and 47-48 in 25 minutes of main-event action. In the 25 minutes of action, Dumont tallied only 65 significant […]

Carlos Felipe Goes The Distance But Doesn't Win

As expected, Carlos Felipe went the distance with Andrei Arlovski on Saturday night, but he came out on the losing side of a unanimous decision. Statistically, Felipe kept it close by landing 73 significant strikes compared to Arlovski's 83 significant strikes. With his three-fight winning streak snapped, look for Felipe to continue to grind out […]

Andrei Arlovski Pulls Out Another Decision Win

A winner of four of his last five Octagon appearances, Andrei Arlovski took Saturday's bout to a decision and took a unanimous nod from all three judges 29-28. Statistically, Arlovski did what he normally does and landed 83 significant strikes (84 total strikes) in 15 minutes of action. He continues to show that he can […]

Erick Gonzalez's Debut Does Not Go As Planned

It looked as if the debuting Erick Gonzalez was going to shock the world and earn a TKO victory in the first round against the veteran Jim Miller on Saturday. But Miller weathered the storm and it was Gonzalez that was defeated via second-round TKO in his Octagon debut. Statistically, Gonzalez racked up only 14 […]

Jim Miller Continues To Impress With TKO Wins

The UFC's all-time Octagon appearance leader, Jim Miller, continues to get it done and earned a second-round TKO victory Saturday night. Now tied for second on the all-time UFC wins list, Miller tallied 32 significant strikes (43 total strikes) in 9:46 of action. Struggling early with the striking of Erick Gonzalez, Miller used his veteran […]

Mayra Bueno Silva Takes Decision Loss Saturday

It was a tough night at the office for Mayra Bueno Silva on Saturday as she dropped a dominant decision to Manon Fiorot. Statistically, Silva was only able to land 48 significant strikes (92 total strikes) in 15 minutes of action, compared to Fiorot's 91 significant strikes. With a few submission wins in the UFC, […]

Manon Fiorot Dominates On Main Card

Manon Fiorot did what was expected Saturday night and is now 3-for-3 inside the Octagon. The French striking sensation went the decision but dominated the scorecards. Statistically, Fiorot out-struck her opponent, landing 91 significant strikes (112 total strikes) compared to Mayra Bueno Silva's 48 significant strikes. Fiorot even landed a third of her takedowns, going […]

Aspen Ladd Set To Return After A Long Absence

After four canceled bouts since her last matchup in 2019, Aspen Ladd (9-1) finally looks set to make her first appearance in nearly 22 months on Saturday. The young star suffered an injury that kept her on the shelf. Finishing her opponents, seven of her nine career wins have come by knockout/TKO or submission. DraftKings […]

Norma Dumont Has Huge Opportunity For Main-Event Win

Set for Saturday's main event, Norma Dumont (6-1) takes to the Octagon after her recent split-decision win over Felicia Spencer in May. A grinding fighter that takes her opponents to the limit, four of her six professional wins have come by decision. DraftKings sees Dumont as the underdog with a salary of $7,800. Throughout her […]

Carlos Felipe Facing Heavyweight Legend Andrei Arlovski

Carlos Felipe (11-1) will battle in Saturday night's co-main event with intentions of knocking off heavyweight legend Andrei Arlovski. On a three-fight winning streak in the UFC, Felipe has shown an ability to go the distance and pull out the victory time after time. He also has big power in his hands, with six of […]

Andrei Arlovski To Appear In Saturday's Co-Main Event

A winner of three of his last four contests, American Top Team heavyweight Andrei Arlovski (31-20) returns to action on Saturday looking to build off of his decision win over Chase Sherman back in April. With his 52nd professional bout set for Saturday, there is not much the seasoned veteran has not dealt with. DraftKings […]

Erick Gonzalez Hoping For A Win In His Debut

It is a huge opportunity but also a huge task for Erick Gonzalez (14-5) on Saturday when he makes his debut against the most-tenured UFC fighter in Jim Miller. A solid striker, eight of his 14 career wins have come by knockout/TKO. The Combate veteran is also on a two-fight winning streak and would love […]

Jim Miller Still Going Strong

The ageless wonder that is Jim Miller (32-16) returns to action on Saturday for his 49th professional MMA bout when he takes on Erick Gonzalez on the night's main card. Dropping three of his last four bouts, Miller is in desperate need of a win if he wants to turn around his recent momentum. DraftKings […]

Mayra Bueno Silva Hoping For Big Upset Saturday

With a 1-1-1 record in the Octagon, Mayra Bueno Silva (7-1-1) would like to have a strong outing on Saturday after last appearing in a draw. Very dangerous on the mat, five of Silva's seven career wins have come by submission. If she hopes to pull out the win Saturday, it's going to have to […]

Manon Fiorot Looks To Steal The Show Saturday Night

French striking star Manon Fiorot (7-1) returns to the Octagon on Saturday looking to keep her undefeated UFC record intact as she appears on the main card. Undefeated as a professional since her debut loss, Fiorot has displayed devastating striking, with six of her seven wins coming by knockout/TKO. Fiorot enters the contest as the […]

Julian Wright Could Score Another Impressive Finish

Jordan Wright (12-1) steps back into the Octagon on Saturday to continue his impressive run to face another dangerous finisher in Julian Marquez. After suffering his first professional loss, Wright rebounded to score a first-round TKO win in May. Just like his opponent, all of Wright's professional wins have come by finish, with seven of […]

Julian Marquez Looking For Third Straight Win

The last two fights for Julian Marquez (9-2) have ended with him walking out victorious with a finish. He will hope Saturday's main-card opener goes the same way as he looks to earn his 10th professional win and 10th professional finish. Thus far, five of his nine wins have come by knockout/TKO. DraftKings sees Marquez […]

Mackenzie Dern Unable To Get Her Fifth Straight Win

Mackenzie Dern took a decision loss in Saturday's main-event battle with Marina Rodriguez to bring her four-fight winning streak to a halt. Statistically, Dern was unable to keep up with the striking of Rodriguez, only landing 49 significant strikes (80 total strikes) compared to Rodriguez's 144 significant strikes. Dern's objective, as it is in most […]

Marina Rodriguez Has A Solid Performance

Now a winner of three straight in the Octagon, Marina Rodriguez put on a dominant showing to take a unanimous decision from Mackenzie Dern in Saturday's five-round main event. Rodriguez scored 49-46 on all three scorecards. Statistically, Rodriguez did exactly what was needed, tallying 144 significant strikes (148 total strikes) compared to Dern's 49. She […]

Jared Gooden Unable To Get Back To The Victory Circle

Jared Gooden was unable to score another win after earning his first UFC victory back in July. Gooden suffered a dominant defeat at the hands of Randy Brown by unanimous decision (30-27 across the board). Gooden collected 81 significant strikes (87 total strikes) but absorbed 115 significant strikes in the bout. Though Gooden was using […]

Randy Brown Dominates In Co-Main Event

Randy Brown put on a solid performance to go 2-0 in 2021 on Saturday by taking a unanimous decision 30-27 across the board. Statistically, Brown had a great performance, landing 115 significant strikes (117 total strikes) while missing his lone takedown try on the night. With the win, Brown improves to 8-3 inside the Octagon, […]

Tim Elliott Suffers Fourth Loss In Six Octagon Appearances

Long-time UFC veteran Tim Elliott was unable to earn his third straight win on Saturday, taking a unanimous-decision loss to Matheus Nicolau on the main card. Though he out-struck Nicolau 70 to 64, Nicolau earned the 28-29 decision across the board from all three judges. Elliott was just unable to land his shots at the […]

Matheus Nicolau Wins Back-To-Back Fights

A winner of four straight fights and back-to-back in the Octagon, Matheus Nicolau outpointed veteran Tim Elliott to take a unanimous decision Saturday night. Statistically, Nicolau racked up 70 significant strikes (105 total strikes), which was a bit lower than Elliott's totals on the night. When the scores were added up, it was the 28-year-old […]

Sabina Mazo Drops Second Straight UFC Contest

Sabina Mazo was unable to dominate her opponent on Saturday night and suffered a third-round submission loss via rear-naked choke to Mariya Agapova. In 14:07 of action, Mazo compiled 62 significant strikes (63 total strikes) compared to Agapova's 93 significant strikes. Mazo was aggressive in the matchup but just could not find the shot she […]

Mariya Agapova Earns Second UFC Win

Doing what she does best, Mariya Agapova earned a first-round submission to improve her UFC record to 2-1 on Saturday, with both of her wins coming by rear-naked choke. In 14:07 of action, Agapova tallied 93 significant strikes (99 total strikes), over 30 more significant strikes landed than her opponent, Sabina Mazo. She now has […]

Felipe Colares Unsuccessful In Search Of Win

Taking one of the scorecards when the decision was read, Felipe Colares suffered a split-decision loss to Chris Gutierrez in Saturday's main-card opener. Statistically, it was not close, with Colares only landing 41 significant strikes (70 total strikes) compared to Gutierrez's 96 significant strikes. With the loss, Colares has now dropped to 2-3 in the […]

Chris Gutierrez Earns The Nod In Main-Card Opener

With four of the five bouts on the main card going to a decision, Chris Gutierrez earned the first nod of Saturday night in a split decision over Felipe Colares. Though Gutierrez had two judges rule in favor of him 30-27, one judge actually gave a nod to Colares 28-29. Statistically, it was not even […]