Happy anniversary!

The UFC is celebrating its 25th year of existence this weekend in Denver, Colorado, almost exactly 25 years after it all began in the same exact place.

Although it’s not a pay-per-view card, the UFC isn’t skimping out with this Fight Night event and have brought along many fan-favorite fighters to compete on the main card.

As always, we’re here to preview all of the action and bring you the best bets and odds.

Let’s go!

Chan Sung Jung vs. Yair Rodriguez

Chan Sung Jung, better known as “The Korean Zombie,” will make his long-awaited return to the cage for this main event. He hasn’t competed since defeating Dennis Bermudez with a powerful right uppercut in February 2017.

Yair Rodriguez hasn’t been active, either. Rodriguez had seemingly disappeared after being dominated by Frankie Edgar in May last year.

As a result, there are lots of questions to be asked of each fighter.

Best odds for Chan Sung Jung vs. Yair Rodriguez

• Chan Sung Jung: -140 (Bovada)
• Yair Rodriguez: +123 (Pinnacle)

Chan Sung Jung is unsurprisingly the betting favorite. With crisp boxing technique and relentless pressure and pace, “The Korean Zombie” can prove a handful for even the most skilled of featherweight fighters.

Those attributes are exactly what could cause trouble for his opponent this weekend.

Walking forward and always pushing his opponent backward, Jung is likely to overwhelm Rodriguez and disallow him from planting his feet and launching his explosive and creative kicking techniques. If he is constantly forced to move, shuffle, and reset, Rodriguez will have a challenging time playing his long-range striking game against Jung.

But if Jung is unable to pressure Rodriguez, expect Rodriguez’s taekwondo skills to take over in this bout. Rodriguez’s attacks are not just innovative, they’re reasonably powerful as well.

This fight isn’t expected to last the distance and we can see “The Korean Zombie” scoring a second or third round knockout finish of his opponent here in Denver.

Bet on Chan Sung Jung to win -140 at Bovada

Donald Cerrone vs. Mike Perry

Donald Cerrone vs. Mike Perry could very well be one of the best fights of the year.Cerrone and Perry are both known for putting on a show, and with a touch of bad blood behind the scenes thanks to Cerrone’s fallout with the Jackson Wink gym, it’s likely this one will be a ferocious battle.

Cerrone enters the cage having lost four of his last five fights, the worst stretch of his entire career.

Perry is now back in the winning column after seeing a bloody split decision in his favor against Paul Felder recently.

Best odds for Donald Cerrone vs. Mike Perry 

• Donald Cerrone: +175 (Bovada)
• Mike Perry: -205 (Pinnacle)

Mike Perry is the favorite as the public and bookmakers seem to think his power will be too overwhelming for the aging “Cowboy.”

That’s a fair take.

But an improved realization is that “Cowboy” has looked reasonable in his last two outings, against Yancy Medeiros and Leon Edwards, and isn’t as over the hill as he may seem at first glance.

Stylistically, Cerrone has all the advantages here as he should be able to piece up Perry with all kinds of strikes. Even then, his best advantage is on the mat. If he can get Perry to the ground and keep him there, it’s likely we’ll see a vintage submission from Cerrone.

He will need to be careful of Perry’s power, though.

Bet on Donald Cerrone: +175 at Bovada

Raquel Pennington vs. Germaine De Randamie

It’s a little strange when a fight between two of the top contenders in a division goes under the radar. That’s exactly what’s happening here with Raquel Pennington vs. Germaine De Randamie.

Raquel Pennington will step in after being defeated by current champion Amanda Nunes in her recent quest for the bantamweight title. As such, the longest winning streak of her career (four fights) came to an end.

Germaine De Randamie is a different story. “GDR” won her last bout, which was a title fight against Holly Holm, and claimed the UFC Women’s Featherweight Championship. After declining to fight challenger Cris Cyborg, De Randamie was soon stripped of her title.

Best odds for Raquel Pennington vs. Germaine De Randamie

• Raquel Pennington: +150 (Pinnacle)
• Germaine De Randamie: -175 (Bovada)

Raquel Pennington might be getting too much love from the public and sportsbooks because her odds are lower than expected.

Pennington is certainly a tough fighter and presents a difficult challenge, particularly with her wrestling and body lock style takedowns, but she is relatively one-dimensional on the feet.

This is how Germaine De Randamie will steal this fight. “GDR” is superb while standing and has supreme kickboxing ability (an undefeated career as a kickboxer). If she keeps this fight at distance, which is likely, Germaine might easily pick apart Pennington in the same way that Amanda Nunes did for almost five rounds.

This isn’t the best of matchups for Pennington, to say the least.

Bet on Germaine De Randamie to win: -175 (Bovada)

Maycee Barber vs. Hannah Cifers

Maycee Barber and Hannah Cifers will both be making their UFC debut this weekend at UFC Fight Night 139.

But this is a fight that almost nobody is excited about.

That’s not to say there’s no reason to be excited, it’s just that these two ladies are not familiar faces to the casual (or even many hardcore) fans of the UFC.

Best odds for Maycee Barber vs. Hannah Cifers 

• Maycee Barber: -400 (Bovada)
• Hannah Cifers: +330 (Pinnacle)

Maycee Barber will step into the cage after doing enough to impress Dana White and the UFC team on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series earlier this year. Barber picked up a late stoppage and earned a UFC contract for her efforts.

For her first fight with the promotion, the 20-year-old will be up against another newcomer in Hannah Cifers.

Cifers was apparently on the UFC’s radar already, even before she was called up to be a short notice replacement for Maia Stevenson in this bout. She has a Muay Thai background and is renowned for her punching power – something extremely hard to find in these female divisions.

If Cifers can manage to catch Barber with a right hand, it could be the end of the fight. We’re not usually the type to back a female by KO/TKO as the percentages are typically much lower, but this one is a decent pick because of Barber’s defensive lapses.

Bet on: Hannah Cifers to win by KO/TKO: +330 at Bovada

Michael Trizano vs. Luis Pena

Michael Trizano and Luis Pena will open up the UFC Fight Night 139 main card in a battle between two new additions to the UFC roster.

Pena and Trizano featured on a recent season of The Ultimate Fighter and both were victorious at the TUF 27 Finale event just a few months back. 

Best odds for Michael Trizano vs. Luis Pena

• Michael Trizano: +150 (Bovada)
• Luis Pena: -190 (Pinnacle)

Both fighters will enter this fight undefeated but only one can leave with their perfect record intact.

Pena is a potential star in the making. Nicknamed “Violent Bob Ross,” Pena’s curly hair stands out nearly as much as his excellent striking form and technique and relatively well-rounded skillset. He’s also decent enough when the fight hits the mat, too, and scored a guillotine choke in his most recent fight.

Trizano is 7-0 and recently worked his way to a split decision over Joe Giannetti, another highly rated prospect to come out of that season of The Ultimate Fighter.

Bet on Luis Pena to win: -190 at Pinnacle

UFC Fight Night 139 fight card

UFC Fight Night 139 begins on UFC Fight Pass from 6:30 pm ET (10:30 pm GMT) on Saturday, November 10.

Pay-per-view (10:00 pm ET / 2:00 am GMT)

• Chan Sung Jung vs. Yair Rodriguez
• Donald Cerrone vs. Mike Perry
• Raquel Pennington vs. Germaine De Randamie
• Joseph Benavidez vs. Ray Borg
• Maycee Barber vs. Hannah Cifers
• Michael Trizano vs. Luis Pena

FS1 Prelims (8:00 pm ET / 12:00 am GMT)

• Ashley Yoder vs. Amanda Cooper
• Chas Skelly vs. Bobby Moffett
• Beneil Dariush vs. Thiago Moises
• Devonte Smith vs. Julian Erosa

UFC Fight Pass Early Prelims (6:30 pm ET / 10:30 pm GMT)

• Davi Ramos vs. John Gunther
• Joseph Morales vs. Eric Shelton
• Mark De La Rosa vs. Joby Sanchez

After months of scrambling to put together an exciting main event for the UFC’s return to pay-per-view at UFC 230, the world’s leading mixed martial arts promotion landed on a UFC Heavyweight Championship bout between Daniel Cormier and Derrick Lewis.

This all came together under four weeks ago, a couple of days after Lewis impressed those watching the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor fight card in Las Vegas.

UFC 230 will take place in the legendary Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 3.

We’re here to bring you all of the best bets for this event.

Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis

Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis is a heavyweight title fight that absolutely no one could have predicted this time last year.

With Cormier doing work in the light heavyweight division and Lewis recovering from a defeat to Mark Hunt in New Zealand, both looked highly unlikely of competing at the top of the heavyweight division.

However, ultimately, that defeat to Hunt was Lewis’ only downfall in his last ten fights. With an impressive string of performances, he’s now more than earned his shot at the champion.

Moreover, Cormier never seemed likely to return to the 265-pound category that his teammate Cain Velasquez had previously reigned over. But “DC” stepped up and knocked out Stipe Miocic inside the first round to become the heavyweight champion. Even then, he wasn’t expected to return to the cage this soon.

Best odds for Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis

• Daniel Cormier: -700 (Bovada)
• Derrick Lewis: +500 (Pinnacle)

This fight holds everything for a fan of mixed martial arts. Although “DC” is expected to roll through the challenger with ease, there’s always the chance that Lewis lands his famed knockout blow and walks out of Madison Square Garden with the belt strapped over his shoulder.

However, we’ll be siding with the champion, Daniel Cormier, who should wear down Lewis in the second and third round before eventually securing a finish.

Bet on Daniel Cormier to win in Round 3: +700 (Bovada)

Chris Weidman vs. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza

It’s not the co-main event that we were all excited for, but Chris Weidman vs. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is still an excellent fight between two superb middleweight fighters.

Weidman will be attempting to make it two in a row as he looks to build from a victory against current title challenger Kelvin Gastelum in July last year.

Moreover, “Jacare” will be looking to create some momentum for the first time in a while after dropping two of his last three contests.

Best odds for Chris Weidman vs. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza

• Chris Weidman: -185 (Bovada)
• Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza: +160 (Pinnacle)

It’s no secret that “Jacare” is aging and doesn’t have the same athleticism and power that he once had. This was best displayed against Robert Whittaker in April last year when he struggled to secure a takedown and eventually was overrun by the current champion in round two. There’s also the fact that he’s quick to gas out and fatigue dramatically as the fight progresses.

But so does Chris Weidman. Despite three consecutive defeats to some of the division’s very best not that long ago, Weidman enters this one as a favorite for a good reason. His fast pace at the beginning of the fight combined with masterful wrestling should be enough to get him over the line against Souza.

Bet on Chris Weidman to win: -185 (Bovada)

David Branch vs. Jared Cannonier

As “Jacare” shifted up to the co-main event slot against Chris Weidman, David Branch was handed a new opponent.

Fortunately, Jared Cannonier – who was preparing for a fight in Argentina in two weeks – stepped in and replaced Souza in this high-level matchup.

Best odds for David Branch vs. Jared Cannonier

• David Branch: -349 (Pinnacle)
• Jared Cannonier: +280 (Bovada)

David Branch is criminally underrated, and he might always be until he wins a UFC championship.

With just one defeat (against Luke Rockhold) in his last 13 fights, Branch has enjoyed tremendous success in WSOF and a decent start to his UFC career. This opportunity against Cannonier is not one that will push him up the rankings, but it is one that can definitely earn him a shot at the top-tier of the middleweight division, especially if he does it in style.

Jared Cannonier will be looking to snap a two-fight losing streak when he makes the drop down to middleweight this weekend at UFC 230. Formerly competing as a light heavyweight and even competing at heavyweight for a little while, Cannonier is shredding weight for this fight and taking it on short notice.

That’s a tough situation for any fighter, let alone when you’re coming up against David Branch.

While the odds seem to be siding with Branch by decision, we’re going to lean on Branch to win inside the distance.

Bet on Total Rounds – Under 2.5: +110 at (Pinnacle)

Karl Roberson vs. Jack Marshman

With fights falling from the card left, right, and center, Karl Roberson and Jack Marshman have been called up to compete on UFC 230’s main card.

Best odds for Karl Roberson vs. Jack Marshman

• Karl Roberson: -275 (Bovada)
• Jack Marshman: +245 (Pinnacle)

Karl Roberson has been an exciting addition to the UFC’s roster since joining the promotion last year. His string of five first-round stoppages came to an end when he faced Cezar Ferreira in May this year when he was submitted in the first round. An excellent kickboxer, Roberson might want to keep this one standing and outwork the relatively one-dimensional Jack Marshman.

Marshman is almost solely focused on fighting with his hands. Bringing his boxing experience with him to the cage, Marshman is always capable of landing heavy and finishing the fight. While this has worked for him for the better part of his career, there will come a time and place when his boxing-focused approach will fail against the more well-rounded mixed martial artists.

This might not be it. Even in his most recent loss to Thiago Santos, he landed his heavy shots at times but was unable to secure the finish.

At these odds, it’s worth taking a punt on Marshman to secure a finish.

Bet on Jack Marshman: +245 (Pinnacle)

Derek Brunson vs. Israel Adesanya

One of the most highly anticipated fights of the night will get the main card started when Derek Brunson stands across from Israel Adesanya.

Best odds for Derek Brunson vs. Israel Adesanya

• Derek Brunson: +255 (Bovada)
• Israel Adesanya: -309 (Pinnacle)

The hard-hitting Derek Brunson will be looking to return to form at UFC 230. Brunson has dropped three of his last five fights and most recently was starched by “Jacare” at UFC on FOX 27. That defeat snapped a two-fight winning streak that involved big KO/TKO wins against Daniel Kelly and Lyoto Machida that occurred just after a “robbery” defeat against Anderson Silva.

Israel Adesanya will be ready to shine and impress all of the fans watching the pay-per-view this weekend. His flashy striking style isn’t just for appearance; it’s equally as devastating. With superb accuracy, timing, and reflexes, Adesanya brilliantly controls the tempo of striking and navigates his pathway to victory while standing.

There’s a risk, of course, that he might get stuck underneath Brunson for minutes at a time and that’s certainly a dangerous proposition. Ultimately, though, we can see Adesanya cruising to a unanimous decision victory.

Fortunately, there are great odds for this prediction, too.

Bet on Israel Adesanya to win by decision: +300 (Bovada)

UFC 230 fight card

UFC 230 begins on UFC Fight Pass from 6:15 pm ET (10:15 pm GMT) on Saturday, November 3.

Pay-per-view (10:00 pm ET / 2:00 am GMT)

• Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis
• Chris Weidman vs. Jacare Souza
• David Branch vs. Jared Cannonier
• Karl Roberson vs. Jack Marshman
• Derek Brunson vs. Israel Adesanya

FS1 Prelims (8:00 pm ET / 12:00 am GMT)

• Jason Knight vs. Jordan Rinaldi
• Sijara Eubanks vs. Roxanne Modafferi
• Julio Arce vs. Sheymon Moraes
• Lyman Good vs. Ben Saunders

UFC Fight Pass Early Prelims (6:15 pm ET / 12:15 pm GMT)

• Matt Frevola vs. Lando Vannata
• Shane Burgos vs. Kurt Holobaugh
• Brian Kelleher vs. Montel Jackson
• Adam Wieczorek vs. Marcos Rogerio De Lima

The UFC finally returns this weekend with an entertaining UFC Fight Night 138 event taking place in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.

The fight card is set for Saturday, October 27, and will feature on FOX and UFC Fight Pass.

We’ve uncovered six prime betting opportunities throughout the main card and will share our reasoning for every pick with you below.

Let’s go!

Volkan Oezdemir vs. Anthony Smith

The super hard-hitting Volkan Oezdemir is set for battle against the rising light heavyweight contender, Anthony Smith.

These two guys have experienced much the same trajectory in the division so far, having both ascending through the ranks with lightning-fast speed.

Best odds for Volkan Oezdemir vs. Anthony Smith

• Volkan Oezdemir: -190 (Bovada)
• Anthony Smith: +170 (Pinnacle)

Oezdemir worked his way past Ovince Saint Preux to then go on and dominate Jimi Manuwa and Misha Cirkunov inside the first 30 seconds. His power looked to be unbelievable, and it was only a matter of time until the UFC called on him to compete against Daniel Cormier for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. It proved to be too much, too soon for Oezdemir, and the top-ranked pound-for-pound fighter defeated him inside two rounds.

However, don’t be fooled into thinking that Oezdemir is a pushover, because he’s not.

Smith is a dangerous Muay Thai fighter and arguably looks like the better striker than Oezdemir, but he lacks defensively.

Anthony Smith will need to respect Volkan’s power and blistering pace early in this fight. Despite his tendency to be involved in back-and-forth wars with an opponent, that’s precisely not the type of fight Smith will be wanting against Oezdemir. He’ll likely prefer to utilize his best techniques; such as excellent clinch strikes and long, rangy punches and kicks, and avoid exchanging punch-for-punch with Oezdemir.

We’re betting on Volkan’s knockout power to get him over the line in this main event. Smith gets hit a little too often, and that’s not the type of trait we want from someone who is standing across from Oezdemir.

Bet: Volkan Oezdemir to win

Odds: -190 (Bovada)

Michael Johnson vs. Artem Lobov

The fighter who fans mock as the “Greatest of All Time,” Conor McGregor’s training partner, Artem Lobov, finds himself in an exciting co-main event clash with Michael Johnson in Moncton this weekend.

Best odds for Michael Johnson vs. Artem Lobov:

• Michael Johnson: -600 (Bovada)
• Artem Lobov: +475 (Pinnacle)

Michael Johnson has looked impressive since moving down to featherweight, although the results don’t necessarily reflect the work he has done so far.

Johnson has incredibly fast hands and is excellent at positioning himself just out of an opponent’s range before sliding back into range and hammering home a combination of his own. Johnson’s punches aren’t just touching an opponent; they’re landing with full force as seemingly every one of them is thrown with vicious intentions.

While we’re yet to see him score another knockout much like the one he had against Dustin Poirier at lightweight, he’s still certainly capable of finishing a fight inside a matter of minutes.

Lobov will truly be tested in this matchup with Johnson. At a significant reach disadvantage, Lobov will be looking for ways to close the distance and connect his strikes. Lately, Lobov has been happy playing the role of a counter striker and this might work favorably against Johnson if he can lure him in and land a devastating punch or two. The problem is that many of Lobov’s punches don’t have the type of power that can finish a guy like Johnson.

Johnson is a wide favorite, but there are excellent odds if you take Johnson to win inside the distance.

That’s what we’re doing.

Bet: Michael Johnson to win inside the distance

Odds: +170 (Bovada)

Andre Soukhamthath vs. Jonathan Martinez

Now 1-3 in the UFC, Andre Soukhamthath will have the best chance possible to regain some momentum against late-notice opponent Jonathan Martinez.

Martinez will be making his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 138.

Best odds for Andre Soukhamthath vs. Jonathan Martinez:

• Andre Soukhamthath: -205 (Bovada)
• Jonathan Martinez: +180 (Pinnacle)

Martinez is a young and crafty fighter with what seems to be superb submission ability. While standing, he’s particularly dangerous as well and has remarkably powerful kicks. In particular, he likes to work the lead leg of an opponent with these damaging kicks.

It’s on the mat where he looks to be possibly more dangerous. Much like the super-elusive and submission happy Tony Ferguson, Martinez shifts his body around to create new angles and create an opportunity for a submission. Whether it’s an armbar or a triangle choke, Martinez has locked up multiple submissions throughout his professional career so far.

This is where Soukhamthath will need to be careful, especially because Martinez’s poor balance and below average takedown defense see him on the mat more often than the average fighter.

But despite Martinez’s range and an arsenal of strikes, Soukhamthath should have the advantage for as long as this one stays standing. A composed and focused approach from “The Asian Sensation” will see him land his punches at will.

Bet: Total Rounds – Under 2.5

Odds: +170 (Pinnacle)

Misha Cirkunov vs. Patrick Cummins

Once regarded as one of the most fascinating prospects of the light heavyweight division, Misha Cirkunov is now booked in what could be an absolute war with Patrick Cummins.

Best odds for Misha Cirkunov vs. Patrick Cummins

• Misha Cirkunov: -466 (Pinnacle)
• Patrick Cummins: +370 (Bovada)

Where there’s Patrick Cummins, there’s blood – lots of it.

Cummins takes ridiculous levels of damage every single time he steps into the UFC’s octagon but still manages to grind out a victory here and there.

This happened twice against Jan Blachowicz and Gian Villante in recent memory. After being crushed in the first round and seemingly being on the verge of being knocked out, Cummins somehow recovered and made it to the stool at the end of round one. From there, he did just enough to secure rounds two and three and win the decision. Of course, this didn’t happen against Corey Anderson, who just completely ragdolled him for three rounds.

Cummins tendency to stick around longer than usual is a desired attribute in a fighter, but it is only highlighted because he gets tagged way too frequently.

Expect Misha Cirkunov to land his shots early and often. If he does, he might be able to get Cummins out of there early – and that’s a maybe worth betting on.

Bet: Misha Cirkunov to win by KO/TKO

Odds: +130 (Bovada)

Gian Villante vs. Ed Herman

Two light heavyweight fighters who are known to fatigue greatly after the first round are set to do battle in what realistically would be preferable as a five-minute fight.

Best odds for Gian Villante vs. Ed Herman:

• Gian Villante: -247 (Pinnacle)
• Ed Herman: +200 (Bovada)

Despite his incredible power and decent athleticism, Gian Villante has a bad, bad tendency of tiring through the middle and late stages of a fight. He did this against Patrick Cummins and gave away rounds two and three on the basis that he was physically unable to throw with the same conviction he had at the beginning.

However, don’t let that distract you from his tremendous stopping power. If Villante can connect with his strikes in the first round, it’s likely Herman will go down.

Herman will undoubtedly be looking to get this fight to the mat. He might not be able to use his wrestling skills to move the physically stronger and larger opponent around in the first round, but if they make it into the second and third, this could very well be a Herman on top kind of fight.

Although, the most realistic outcome for this fight is Villante crushing Herman and standing over him while the fight is called off.

Bet: Total Rounds – Under 2.5

Odds: -166 (Pinnacle)

Alex Garcia vs. Court McGee

Alex Garcia and Court McGee will get the main card started with what should be an exciting welterweight clash between two crafty fighters.

Best odds for Alex Garcia vs. Court McGee:

• Alex Garcia: -190 (Bovada)
• Court McGee: +165 (Pinnacle)

Alex Garcia is in desperate need of some consistency inside the UFC’s octagon. Alternating wins and losses during his eight contests, Garcia has shown an inability to secure a decision victory in the last couple of years. Of course, he’s more than capable of finishing a fight either via submission or KO/TKO, but we just haven’t seen the consistency that is needed.

Look up Court McGee highlights, and you’ll likely see clips from his work from 2011-2013. Back then, he was regarded as a monster and even managed to score a victory against current UFC middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker. He’s still a dangerous fighter, especially when considering his blistering pace and high volume of strikes.

This fight comes down to whether Garcia can finish McGee inside the distance, as McGee’s high volume of significant strikes landed will likely be enough to win a convincing decision if it makes it that far.

Bet: Total Rounds – Under 2.5

Odds: +205 (Pinnacle)

UFC Fight Night 138 fight card

UFC Fight Night 138 begins on UFC Fight Pass from 6:30 pm ET (10:30 pm GMT) on Saturday, October 27.

FS1 Main Card (10:00 pm ET / 2:00 am GMT)

• Volkan Oezdemir vs. Anthony Smith
• Michael Johnson vs. Artem Lobov
• Misha Cirkunov vs. Patrick Cummins
• Andre Soukhamthath vs. Jonathan Martinez
• Gian Villante vs. Ed Herman
• Alex Garcia vs. Court McGee

FS1 Prelims (8:00 pm ET / 12:00 am GMT)

• Nordine Taleb vs. Sean Strickland
• Thibault Gouti vs. Nasrat Haqparast
• Calvin Kattar vs. Chris Fishgold
• Sarah Moras vs. Talita Bernardo

UFC Fight Pass Early Prelims (6:30 pm ET / 12:30 pm GMT)

• Te Edwards vs. Don Madge
• Arjan Singh Bhullar vs. Marcelo Golm
• Stevie Ray vs. Jessin Ayari

Bellator 208, the second of two big-time Bellator events taking place this weekend, will see Fedor Emelianenko and Chael Sonnen battle it out to advance in the Bellator World Heavyweight Grand Prix. Scheduled for Saturday, October 13, just one day after Matt Mitrione and Ryan Bader headline Bellator 207, Bellator 208 will also feature several brilliant fights between established talent in the promotion.

Fedor Emelianenko vs. Chael Sonnen

Fedor Emelianenko and Chael Sonnen are going to compete in a heavyweight bout in Bellator in 2018. It sounds ridiculous, and it kind of is, but there’s a lot to love about this matchup. Emelianenko advanced to the second round after defeating finishing Frank Mir inside the first minute of his first-round matchup, and Sonnen made his way to the semifinals by outworking Quinton Jackson through three rounds.

Best odds for Fedor Emelianenko vs. Chael Sonnen:

• Fedor Emelianenko: -275 (Bovada)
• Chael Sonnen: +223 (Pinnacle)

Let’s begin by saying that it seems like whenever you back against one of these two fighters, they go on to win the bout with ease. It happened to many bettors who picked Quinton Jackson to be too big and strong for Sonnen in the first round, and many people though Mir would be too much for Fedor. Yet, here we are.

Fedor’s legacy lives on as not just the greatest heavyweight to ever compete in mixed martial arts but arguably one of the best mixed martial artists of any weight class in the history of the sport. Gone are the days of his ridiculous 29-fight winning streak, but Fedor is still an incredibly dangerous fighter with crafty fighting ability on the feet and on the mat, too.

Moreover, then there’s Chael Sonnen, whose athletic ability might not be what it once was, but his intelligence and understanding of the fight game is still as good as ever. After losing to Tito Ortiz in his Bellator debut, he went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva and Quinton Jackson via unanimous decision.

Pace and pressure is the key for Chael Sonnen in this matchup. He’ll need to avoid trading shots with the super-powerful Fedor Emelianenko, but if he can get this fight to the mat and control the flow of the fight with his excellent top pressure, he might do enough to win on the scorecards. Sonnen makes for a great underdog bet.

Bet on Chael Sonnen to win at odds of +223 with Pinnacle

Benson Henderson vs. Saad Awad

Benson Henderson is on the last fight of his Bellator contract and will be looking to end his current run by making a statement in front of the fans at Bellator 208. Henderson will face Saad Awad, who is on an impressive four-fight winning streak.

Best odds for Benson Henderson vs. Saad Awad:

• Benson Henderson: -450 (Bovada)
• Saad Awad: +325 (Bovada)

Long-time fans of mixed martial arts remember Benson Henderson as a wrecking ball who has beaten the likes of Frankie Edgar, Donald Cerrone, Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal, and many other top lightweights in the UFC. Since moving to Bellator, we haven’t seen the Henderson of old, and he has overwhelmingly struggled to get consistent results. Recently, however, Henderson did snap a losing streak and returned to winning ways.

As mentioned earlier, Saad Awad’s four-fight winning streak is exactly the type of momentum that Henderson is in desperate need of. Awad’s heavy punches and fight-finishing power has helped him secure victories after losing to some of the top contenders in Bellator’s lightweight division.

Benson Henderson should be too good for Saad Awad in this fight. Awad is dangerous, but is a little too vulnerable to strikes and Henderson should make him pay at close and long range.

Bet on Benson Henderson to win -450 with Bovada

Alexander Shlemenko vs. Anatoly Tokov

Alexander Shlemenko will return to Bellator again to face Anatoly Tokov, who is flying under the radar despite winning 19 of his last 20 fights.

Best odds for Alexander Shlemenko vs. Anatoly Tokov:

• Alexander Shlemenko: -112 (Bovada)
• Anatoly Tokov: -102 (Bovada)

A former champion of Bellator, Shlemenko is arguably on the worst stretch of his career. It’s only two consecutive defeats, so it might not seem like much, but he dropped a fight recently that was he expected to win against Bruno Silva at M-1 Challenge. That defeat made it two in a row for Shlemenko who last lost to Gegard Mousasi in the Bellator cage.

It’s not going to be easy for Shlemenko to snap this streak, either, as he’ll be facing Anatoly Tokov who has likely forgotten the feeling of losing. Tokov joined Bellator in February 2017 and won his debut with the promotion but was forced to sit out after tearing his ACL. He returned to the cage in a big way by defeating Vladimir Filipovic via submission in less than one minute at Bellator 200.

Who could honestly confidently back Alexander Shlemenko after what we saw from him at M-1 Challenge in his last fight? He looked disinterested, and his power wasn’t there. Tokov will be ready for Shlemenko’s tricky spinning attacks and eventually take over the contest.

Bet on Anatoly Tokov to win at odds of -102 with Bovada

Cheick Kongo vs. Timothy Johnson

Cheick Kongo will test Timothy Johnson in his first fight with Bellator after his back-and-forth seven-fight stint with the UFC.

Best odds for Cheick Kongo vs. Timothy Johnson:

• Cheick Kongo: +113 (Bovada)
• Timothy Johnson: -135 (Bovada)

Cheick Kongo has won all of his last six fights (!!!) and is now on the best run of his entire mixed martial arts career. As always, we never really know what version of Kongo we are going to get on fight night, but he has managed to outlast so many of Bellator’s heavyweight fighters in a row. This will be a different test, though, considering that Timothy Johnson is a decent fighter who is crossing over from the UFC. While competing with the UFC, Johnson managed several major victories – including one over Marcin Tybura – but was never able to string two wins together.

The odds for this fight have been all over the place. Some bettors picked up Timothy Johnson at generous underdog odds, but those days have been and gone. Kongo is now a moderate underdog and will make for an excellent bet here at Bellator 208.

Bet on Cheick Kongo to win at odds of +113 with Bovada

Henry Corrales vs. Andy Main

Henry Corrales and Andy Main will get the Bellator 208’s main card started.

Best odds for Henry Corrales vs. Andy Main:

• Henry Corrales: -550 (Bovada)
• Andy Main: +431 (Bovada)

Things change quickly in mixed martial arts, and there is arguably no greater evidence of that than the way that Henry Corrales has turned his Bellator career around. After losing his first three fights with the promotion, Corrales has since picked up three major victories.

He’ll be facing Andy Main, who is mostly known for his appearance on The Ultimate Fighter Season 12. Since then, however, he’s crafted a stable career as a mixed martial artist and will now enter Bellator after winning eight of his last nine fights.

This is Corrales’ opportunity to shine against a Bellator newcomer. Look for Corrales to keep his streak alive.

Bet on Henry Corrales to win at odds of -550 with Bovada

Best Bets for Bellator 208

We’ve analyzed all of the matchups at Bellator 208, and we are confident in our list of best bets below:

• Chael Sonnen to win: +223 (Pinnacle)
• Benson Henderson to win: -450 (Bovada)
• Anatoly Tokov to win: -102 (Bovada)
• Cheick Kongo to win: +113 (Bovada)
• Henry Corrales to win: -550 (Bovada)

Bellator 208 Fight Card

The Bellator 208 main card begins on Paramount Network from 9:00 pm ET (1:00 am GMT) on Saturday, October 13.

Bellator 208 Main Card – Paramount Network (9:00 pm ET / 1:00 am GMT)

• Fedor Emelianenko vs. Chael Sonnen
• Benson Henderson vs. Saad Awad
• Alexander Shlemenko vs. Anatoly Tokov
• Cheick Kongo vs. Timothy Johnson
• Henry Corrales vs. Andy Main

Bellator 208 Preliminary Card (6:30 pm ET / 10:30 pm GMT)

• Tommy Espinosa vs. Suhrob Aidarbekov
• Frank Buenafuente vs. James Gonzalez
• Jeremy Puglia vs. Eric Olsen
• Mike DiOrio vs. Andrews Rodriguez
• Zarrukh Adashev vs. Christian Medina
• Ryan Castro vs. Dennis Buzukia
• Jerome Mickle vs. Nick Fiore
• Robson Gracie Jr. vs. Jamal Pottinger
• Jennifer Chieng vs. Jessica Ruiz
• Shaquan Moore vs. David Meshkhoradze

There’s no time to rest for fans of mixed martial arts. Just days after the most significant event in UFC history that saw Khabib Nurmagomedov defeat Conor McGregor (and an intense post-fight brawl), Bellator will be hosting not one but two epic events.

Bellator 207 is the first of the two and will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on Friday, October 12.

Matt Mitrione vs. Ryan Bader

The Bellator World Heavyweight Grand Prix continues this weekend when Matt Mitrione meets Ryan Bader in the first semifinal of the major tournament. Mitrione advanced to the second round after defeating Roy Nelson by majority decision, and Bader made his way here after knocking out “King Mo” in less than 20 seconds.

Best odds for Matt Mitrione vs. Ryan Bader:

• Matt Mitrione: +225 (Pinnacle)
• Ryan Bader: -275 (Bovada)

Matt Mitrione could have (and arguably should have) been Bellator’s heavyweight champion already if it wasn’t for the grand prix. Mitrione has looked outstanding since transitioning to Bellator and remains undefeated in the promotion after four fights. While his biggest win was his knockout victory over Fedor Emelianenko on the grand stage of Bellator NYC last year, some of his best work was against Roy Nelson at Bellator 194 in the first round of this tournament. Despite a narrow decision and being dominated by Nelson for minutes at a time, Mitrione’s stand-up looked better than ever, and he was piecing up the veteran with stiff straight punches, excellent body shots, and heavy leg kicks. Ultimately, his work while standing was enough to win over two of the three judges.

Ryan Bader has also looked exceptional since joining the ranks at Bellator, and it’s difficult to decipher whether it’s because he has improved dramatically or only because he is facing lesser-skilled competition – it’s likely a combination of both. Since leaving the UFC, Bader has defeated Phil Davis, Linton Vassell, and Muhammad Lawal, and now reigns as the light heavyweight champion of the promotion. If he goes on to win the tournament, he’ll also become the first-ever simultaneous two-division champion in Bellator.

Bader’s wrestling is the X-factor in this matchup, and there’s no doubting the significance of his advantage in this department. Mitrione was continually grounded by Nelson in his last fight and was beaten so severely on the mat in round three that one judge awarded Nelson with a 10-8 in the final round. Of course, Mitrione’s striking is as dangerous as ever, but it’s too hard to pick against Bader and his grappling in this main event.

Bet on Ryan Bader to win at odds of -275 with (Bovada)

Roy Nelson vs. Sergei Kharitonov

Roy Nelson’s levels of frustration couldn’t be any higher. After losing what he believes is a controversial decision against Matt Mitrione in the first round of the Bellator World Heavyweight Grand Prix, he’ll now compete in the co-main event while Mitrione has the chance to advance in the tournament. Nelson will face the returning Sergei Kharitonov, who has compiled an impressive four-fight winning streak since losing to Javy Ayala in November 2016.

Best odds for Roy Nelson vs. Sergei Kharitonov:

• Roy Nelson: -350 (Bovada)
• Sergei Kharitonov: +265 (Bovada)

You never really know what you’re going to get from Roy Nelson. At the age of 42, we’ve almost seen it all from “Big Country,” but he’s managed to drop several incredibly important fights in recent years. Nelson’s greatest problem seems to be a vast discrepancy in the way that he scores a fight compared to the way the actual judges score the bout. Against Mitrione, Nelson secured critical takedowns in round one and two but did little work from the dominant position and therefore was unable to steal the rounds. Of course, this problem is quickly forgotten when he lands one of his super-powerful punches and finishes the fight via knockout.

Sergei Kharitonov’s Bellator debut couldn’t have gone any worse than it did. After managing an impressive five-fight winning streak, Kharitonov was knocked out by Javy Ayal in only 16 seconds at Bellator 163. Despite bouncing back with a win over Chase Gormley not long after, Kharitonov has since competed in China and Russia and again worked his way into another winning streak of four.

Nelson lost to Mitrione solely because he was outmatched on the feet. He won’t be out of his league in this one.

Bet on Roy Nelson to win at odds of -350 with (Bovada)

Lorenz Larkin vs. Ion Pascu

Lorenz Larkin has been asked to deal with yet another opponent change for Bellator 207.

Larkin was initially scheduled to fight Yaroslav Amosov, but an injury forced Amosov to withdraw and Erick Silva to step in. However, Silva also became injured recently, and it is now Ion Pascu who will meet Lorenz Larkin at Bellator 207 this weekend.

Best odds for Lorenz Larkin vs. Ion Pascu:

• Lorenz Larkin: -700 (Bovada)
• Ion Pascu: +450 (Bovada)

When Lorenz Larkin made his way to Bellator, many thought he would be in the running for a title. However, Larkin went on to lose fights with top Bellator talent in Douglas Lima and Paul Daley and now finds himself needing to reclimb the ranks.

Larkin will be up against Pascu, who has appeared only once inside the Bellator cage. In his debut with the promotion, he lasted the distance with Ed Ruth and now will secure his first victory with the organization.

It won’t be easy, but Lorenz Larkin’s class will shine through at Bellator 207.

Bet on Lorenz Larkin to win at -700 with Bovada

Kevin Ferguson Jr. vs. Corey Browning

Kevin Ferguson Jr. will move down to the lightweight division as he looks to make a name for himself in the 155 lbs category. “Baby Slice” will be competing against Corey Browning on the main card of Bellator 207.

Best odds for Kevin Ferguson Jr. vs. Corey Browning:

• Kevin Ferguson Jr: -750 (Bovada)
• Corey Browning: +475 (Bovada)

Kevin Ferguson has bounced back in a big way since losing his mixed martial arts debut. “Baby Slice” was submitted by a guillotine choke in his first-ever fight but has since backed it up with three wins all by way of first-round stoppage. He’ll enter this fight after defeating Devon Brock in only 34 seconds.

Browning will be making his Bellator debut this weekend and is primed with a brilliant opportunity to snap a two-fight losing streak and score a significant victory on the biggest stage of his career so far. After starting his career with three stoppages, Browning has since lost touch and been unable to secure a victory.

Don’t be fooled into comparing “Baby Slice” with the street fighting of his father, Ferguson Jr. is becoming increasingly technical and well-rounded as a mixed martial artist. Look for a finish here.

Bet on Kevin Ferguson to win at -750 with Bovada

Carrington Banks vs. Mandel Nallo

Two incredibly exciting prospects will do battle at the beginning of Bellator 207’s main card when Carrington Banks meets Mandel Nallo in a lightweight bout.

Best odds for Carrington Banks vs. Mandel Nallo

• Carrington Banks: -235 (Bovada)
• Mandel Nallo: +185 (Bovada)

Banks started his career with seven consecutive victories and looked to be nearly unstoppable until meeting Adam Piccolotti recently. Upon entering the Piccolotti fight, Banks was a heavy betting favorite but ended up giving his back to the submission-wiz and losing the fight in the third round.

Nallo is flying under the radar a little since joining Bellator even after securing an impressive 18-second head kick knockout in his debut with the promotion. With a big win over Banks on the Bellator 207 main card, Nallo is well on his way to becoming a highly-regarded prospect – if he isn’t already!

Bet on Carrington Banks to win at -235 with Bovada

Best Bets for Bellator 207

We’ve reviewed all of the fights on the Bellator 207 main card and here are our best bets for the evening:

• Ryan Bader to win: -275 with Bovada
• Roy Nelson to win: -350 with Bovada
• Lorenz Larkin to win: -700 with Bovada
• Kevin Ferguson Jr. to win: -750 with Bovada
• Carrington Banks to win: -235 with Bovada

We’re taking all of the favorites here.

Bellator 207 Fight Card

The Bellator 207 main card begins on Paramount Network from 9:00 pm ET (1:00 am GMT) on Friday, October 12.

Bellator 207 Main Card – Paramount Network (9:00 pm ET / 1:00 am GMT)

• Matt Mitrione vs. Ryan Bader
• Roy Nelson vs. Sergei Kharitonov
• Lorenz Larkin vs. Ion Pascu
• Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Baby Slice) vs. Corey Browning
• Carrington Banks vs. Mandel Nallo

Bellator 207 Preliminary Card (6:30 pm ET / 10:30 pm GMT)

• Michael Kimbel vs. Alex Potts
• Sean Lally vs. Kemran Lachinov
• Kastriot Xhema vs. Pat Casey
• Sinead Kavanagh vs. Janay Harding
• Nicholas Giulietti vs. Alex Ortiz
• Alexandra Ballou vs. Lisa Blaine
• Andre Fialho vs. Javier Torres
• Kristi Lopez vs. Sarah Click
• Tim Caron vs. Vincius de Jesus

It’s finally here. Khabib Nurmagomedov will defend his UFC Lightweight Championship against Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 229 this weekend at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

This bout is not just the most anticipated of the evening; it’s also one of the greatest matchups ever put together by the UFC. Nurmagomedov and McGregor will headline a relatively stacked main card that features several epic clashes between ranked UFC contenders.

We’re here to bring you all of the odds and our analysis.

Let’s go!

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor

Nurmagomedov:-150, McGregor: +155

It’s been almost two years since we have seen Conor McGregor compete inside the UFC’s Octagon, and when he returns this weekend, he’ll be up against his toughest test to date. Standing across from him is the undefeated Russian lightweight, Khabib Nurmagomedov, who has stormed past 26 opponents and never looked in trouble while doing so.

However, as much as this is a difficult task for “The Notorious,” it’s also a big ask for Nurmagomedov, who is yet to face a striker of McGregor’s caliber – partly because McGregor is arguably the best striker in the UFC.

Khabib’s pathway to victory in this matchup is no secret; he’ll look to secure takedown after takedown and maul McGregor on the mat with vicious ground and pound. Although his gameplan never changes, no one has been able to stop the onslaught of takedowns from Nurmagomedov to date. Nurmagomedov’s takedowns come as a result of overwhelming forward pressure that forces his opponent back to the cage. Edson Barboza’s terrifying kicks were no match for Nurmagomedov because the Russian continually pushed him backward and disallowed him from planting his feet.

It could be a different story against McGregor, however.

The Irishman is a master of pressure, as well. Although he doesn’t storm forward in the same way that Nurmagomedov does, McGregor controls the center of the Octagon due to his reach, reflexes, timing, and feints. If Nurmagomedov can’t move McGregor from the center, the Russian will have an increasingly challenging time getting McGregor to the mat.

Moreover, as long as this fight is standing, it’s in favor of Conor McGregor.

Prediction: Conor McGregor by KO/TKO – Round 2

Bet: Conor McGregor to win

Tony Ferguson vs. Anthony Pettis

Ferguson: -310, Pettis: +325

Tony Ferguson is back, and he wants to make a statement.

“El Cucuy” was stripped of his UFC Interim Lightweight Championship after an unfortunate injury caused him to withdraw from his main event title fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov in April this year. Now motivated to earn himself a shot at the winner of Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor, Ferguson is set on defeating Anthony Pettis at UFC 229.

Pettis’ last performance against Michael Chiesa was enough to make everyone assume he has returned to the form of his past. However, Pettis has always been a fantastic fighter, and his submission win over Chiesa shouldn’t have come as a surprise to anyone. Pettis is remarkably skilled on the mat and has picked up several major submission victories over elite grapplers in recent years alone. Moreover, on the feet, of course, Pettis’ outstanding arsenal of kicks and counter punches means that he is still as dangerous as ever.

When these two forces collide at UFC 229, it’s tough to see a scenario in which they both leave the cage unscathed.

Prediction: Anthony Pettis by KO/TKO – Round 2

Bet: Total Rounds – Under 2.5

Bet: Anthony Pettis to win

Derrick Lewis vs. Alexander Volkov

Lewis: +158, Volkov: – 172

Alexander Volkov was arguably already deserving of a shot at the UFC Heavyweight Championship, but he’ll now need to get through the heavy-hitting Derrick Lewis to get that opportunity.

Lewis will step into the cage after his fight with Francis Ngannou at UFC 226 that was memorable for all of the wrong reasons. A miserable total of 31 strikes were landed by both fighters through 15 minutes of “action” and led many to wonder what went wrong. Lewis came out on top almost only because Ngannou rarely attempted to engage. That victory moved Lewis to 8-1 in his last nine fights, and he now enjoys a two-fight winning streak after losing to Mark Hunt in 2017.

Although Alexander Volkov is one of the most skilled heavyweight fighters on the roster, he seems to get very little of the respect he deserves in this division. Volkov is currently on a six-fight winning streak, and four of those are in the UFC since joining in 2016. Most recently, Volkov secured a win over former champion Fabricio Werdum.

Volkov’s superb conditioning could see him outlast Lewis and take over in the second and third round. Expect Volkov to punish Lewis’ body with kicks to sap all of the energy and explosiveness from “The Black Beast.”

Prediction: Alexander Volkov by unanimous decision

Bet: Alexander Volkov to win

Ovince Saint Preux vs. Dominick Reyes

Saint Preux: +201, Reyes: -222

Ovince Saint Preux is set to face the rising up-and-comer Dominick Reyes on the main card of UFC 229.

“OSP” is a proven veteran of the light heavyweight division and is enjoying a career rejuvenation now after winning four of his last five fights. Before this streak, Saint Preux suffered defeat against Jon Jones, Glover Teixeira, Jimi Manuwa, and Volkan Oezdemir, all of whom are top-rated light heavyweight fighters. And recently, “OSP” has been scoring wins in all kinds of ways against unproven contenders and rising talent.

That’s precisely the category in which Dominick Reyes lies right now.

Unbeaten after nine fights and with three-first round victories to his name in the UFC, Reyes is storming up the ranks and is demanding attention from fans around the world. His exciting and fast-finishing style has been ultra-impressive, and he’ll be looking to put “OSP” away early in this one.

Prediction: Dominick Reyes by KO/TKO – Round 1

Bet: Dominick Reyes to win

Michelle Waterson vs. Felice Herrig

Waterson: +110, Herrig: -118

Michelle Waterson and Felice Herrig will open up the UFC 229 main card with an exciting women’s strawweight clash.

Waterson is now 3-2 in the UFC with her only losses to current champion Rose Namajunas and the super-tough Tecia Torres. Her win over VanZant is easily her most impressive, as she secured a takedown and submitted her with a rear-naked choke in the first round. Waterson narrowly avoided a three-fight losing streak by winning a closely contested battle with Cortney Casey most recently.

Felice Herrig is in a similar position to Michelle Waterson right now. With wins over Cortney Casey, Justine Kish, Alexa Grasso, and Kailin Curran, Herrig has shown she is a class above the middle-tier of the division. However, she was unable to launch herself higher into the rankings recently after losing to Karolina Kowalkiewicz by split decision.

This should be a competitive back-and-forth war, but we’re siding with Felice Herrig.

Prediction: Felice Herrig to win by unanimous decision

Bet: Felice Herrig to win

UFC 229 Fight Card

UFC 229 begins on UFC Fight Pass from 6:30 pm ET (10:30 pm GMT) on Saturday, October 6.

Pay-per-view (10:00 pm ET / 2:00 am GMT)

• Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor
• Tony Ferguson vs. Anthony Pettis
• Ovince Saint Preux vs. Dominick Reyes
• Derrick Lewis vs. Alexander Volkov
• Michelle Waterson vs. Felice Herrig

FS1 Prelims (8:00 pm ET / 12:00 am GMT)

• Sergio Pettis vs. Jussier Formiga
• Vicente Luque vs. Jalin Turner
• Aspen Ladd vs. Tonya Evinger
• Scott Holtzman vs. Alan Patrick

UFC Fight Pass Early Prelims (6:30 pm ET / 12:30 pm GMT)

• Lina Lansberg vs. Yana Kunitskaya
• Gray Maynard vs. Nik Lentz
• Ryan LaFlare vs. Tony Martin

Gegard Mousasi is a significant betting favorite at odds of -230 and Rory MacDonald currently sits at +221.

This is the matchup that everyone wanted. The fans and fighters themselves called for this one, and now Bellator has managed to put together one of the most highly-anticipated fights of the year.

It’s not surprising to see Mousasi and MacDonald reigning over their divisions in Bellator already. These world-class fighters are incredibly well-rounded and would arguably still be disrupting the top of their respective divisions in the UFC.

Before parting ways with the UFC, Gegard Mousasi was on a five-fight winning streak that included KO/TKO victories over Chris Weidman, Uriah Hall, Vitor Belfort, and Thiago Santos. After signing to Bellator in 2017, Mousasi has since defeated Alexander Shlemenko and then took the middleweight title from Rafael Carvalho in May this year.

Rory MacDonald has been equally as dominant since joining the ranks at Bellator. MacDonald dominated Paul Daley on arrival and then defeated the underrated Douglas Lima by unanimous decision to claim the welterweight title.

And that’s why this fight is sure to be amazing. MacDonald will be moving up a weight class to challenge Mousasi for the Bellator Middleweight Championship and attempt to become the first-ever simultaneous two-division champion in Bellator.

What should we expect?

Both fighters have several remarkably similar traits and tendencies. They are exceptionally composed during combat and rarely stray from their chosen game plan. Systematic in their approach, Mousasi and MacDonald will patiently wait for the right opportunity to strike.

These fighters are well-versed on the mat, as well as on the feet, and apply outstanding pressure from the top position while connecting with heavy ground and pound. While standing, we can expect to see Mousasi land with his stinging jab and MacDonald will likely attempt to answer back over the top with his counter right hand.

If it weren’t for the size and strength disparity, it would be hard to separate these two fighters.

We believe Mousasi deserves to be the betting favorite by only a slight margin. These odds are too far apart, and we will be backing MacDonald to win at what seems like exceptional value.

Prediction: Rory MacDonald by unanimous decision

Bet: Rory MacDonald to win (+221 at SportBet)

Quinton Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva

Quinton Jackson will enter the co-main event as a significant favorite (-253) against Wanderlei Silva (+245) for this rematch.

Well, here we are again. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will step into the cage with Wanderlei Silva for the fourth time when they clash at Bellator 206.

Silva holds a 2-1 advantage over “Rampage” with knockout finishes in 2003 and 2004 in Pride. Jackson got his revenge at UFC 92 in 2008 when he floored Wanderlei with a powerful left hook.

To say that Wanderlei Silva isn’t the same fighter is a gigantic understatement. However, it’s worth mentioning that “Rampage” isn’t as terrifying as he once was, either. Although it’s been over four years since we’ve witnessed a KO/TKO finish from Quinton Jackson, this could be the night we see another one. Jackson’s boxing has evolved tremendously since losing to Wanderlei many years ago, and this was the critical factor in the third fight.

After both fighters lost to Chael Sonnen in their recent bout, Jackson and Silva will welcome a stand-up battle in this one, and it’s likely that Jackson will connect with enough power to end the night early.

Prediction: Quinton Jackson by KO/TKO – Round 2

Bet: Quinton Jackson to win (-255 at BetOnline)

Andrey Koreshkov vs. Douglas Lima

Andrey Koreshkov (-150) is favored to score the victory against Douglas Lima (+135) at Bellator 206.

Unlike the rematch between Quinton Jackson and Wanderlei Silva, Andrey Koreshkov vs. Douglas Lima is a rematch that the people actually wanted.

Koreshkov and Lima will open up the first round of the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix here at Bellator 206 this weekend. The winner of this fight will go on to meet the victor of Paul Daley vs. Michael “Venom” Page in the semi-finals. If victorious, they’ll then fight for the Bellator Welterweight Championship in the final. There’s clearly a lot at stake here for these two former champions.

There’s also a lot of history.

These two first met at Bellator 140 in 2015 when Douglas Lima lost his title to Andrey Koreshkov. After bouncing back with a win against Paul Daley, Lima then successfully reclaimed his belt by knocking out an over-aggressive Koreshkov in the third round.

This fight is essentially a battle of power vs. speed. Lima packs jaw-shattering power in his hands and Koreshkov is the lighter and faster fighter who has controlled most of the action between these two in the past.

Prediction: Andrey Koreshkov by unanimous decision

Bet: Andrey Koreshkov to win (-150 at BetOnline)

Aaron Pico vs. Leandro Higo

Aaron Pico (-450) is a massive betting favorite against former title challenger Leandro Higo (+430)

It’s about time that we stop calling Aaron Pico a “prospect.”

The 22-year-old has now managed three spectacular KO/TKO finishes consecutively and bounced back from the stunning defeat in his debut. Showcasing his heavy hands, Pico has crushed his last two opponents with devastating body shots and is yet to utilize his offensive wrestling skills inside the Bellator cage.

There’s no doubting that Leandro Higo is the toughest test to date for Pico. Higo is a smooth and highly-skilled submission specialist with many rear-naked choke finishes to his name. Now 1-2 in his three fights under the Bellator banner, Higo has only dropped bouts against Eduardo Dantas and Darrion Caldwell, who were the bantamweight champion at the time. If Higo wishes to be victorious against Pico, he’s going to need to avoid the mighty punching power of his adversary and uncover a way to get Pico down on the mat.

Prediction: Leandro Higo by submission – Round 3

Bet: Leandro Higo to win (+431 at BetOnline)

Bellator 206 fight card

The Bellator 206 main card begins on DAZN from 10:00 pm ET (2:00 am GMT) on Saturday, July 29.

Bellator 206 Main Card – DAZN (10:00 pm ET / 2:00 am GMT)

• Gegard Mousasi vs. Rory MacDonald
• Quinton Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva
• Andrey Koreshkov vs. Douglas Lima
• Leandro Higo vs. Aaron Pico
• Keri Melendez vs. Dakota Zimmerman

Bellator 206 Preliminary Card (7:00 pm ET / 11:00 pm GMT)

• Adam Piccolotti vs. James Terry
• Gaston Bolanos vs. Ysidro Gutierrez
• Jeremiah Labiano vs. Justin Smitley
• Danasabe Mohammed vs. Salvador Becerra
• Arlene Blencowe vs. Amber Leibrock
• Joe Neal vs. Josh San Diego
• Abraham Vaesau vs. DeMarco Villalona
• Cass Bell vs. Ty Costa
• Isaiah Batin-Gonzalez vs. Khai Wu
• Ignacio Ortiz vs. Jacob Ycaro
• Ricky Abdelaziz vs. Laird Anderson
• Chuck Campbell vs. Joseph Ramirez
• Anthony Figueroa vs. Samuel Romero

UFC’s next pay-per-view event is here. At the top of the bill, T.J. Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt will engage in an immediate rematch after the two battled in November last year. On that day, Garbrandt had his title taken away from Dillashaw after a back-and-forth fight that ended in the second round.

T.J. Dillashaw vs. Cody Garbrandt

T.J. Dillashaw is the slight favorite in this main event and can be found for odds of -112, while Cody Garbrandt is at -100 with most sites.

If their first fight was anything to go by, this rematch for the UFC Bantamweight Championship could go either way.

At UFC 217, Garbrandt almost defended his title from Dillashaw when he landed a devastating punch that sent Dillashaw to the mat with seconds remaining in round one. As Dillashaw walked back to his corner, he was wobbling all over the place and looked as if his chances of victory were slim. However, Dillashaw bounced back in the second round and began controlling the action before connecting with a powerful punch of his own that forced Garbrandt to the floor. Only this time, Dillashaw had enough time to finish the fight with a series of strikes to his grounded opponent.

Moreover, the two are set to go head-to-head again for the second time in a matter of eight months. What can we learn from their first fight? Well, Dillashaw had trouble finding his optimal range in the first round. Garbrandt was using his typical elusive footwork to dance in and out and avoid any real danger. He also can position himself in ways that he can launch devastating punches and punish Dillashaw for missing. However, all of that turned on its head in the second round when Dillashaw started to launch kicks without proper setup. By all means, it was these kicks that changed the fight.

This time around, we’re taking Cody Garbrandt to get the win against T.J. Dillashaw.

Prediction: Cody Garbrandt inside the distance

Bet: Cody Garbrandt to win [-100]

Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo

Current UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson is the betting favorite here, of course, and he’s currently at odds of -455. Henry Cejudo, the challenger, now sits at +400.

The co-main event of UFC 227 features another title fight, although this one isn’t getting nearly enough attention compared to the rematch in the main event.

Like Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt, though, this fight between Demetrious Johnson and Henry Cejudo is the second time that these two have met. At UFC 197, “Mighty Mouse” defeated Cejudo in dominant style. He controlled the clinch and connected with many powerful knees and elbows to eventually back Cejudo up and put an end to the fight.

Since then, “Mighty Mouse” has defeated Tim Elliott, Wilson Reis, and Ray Borg, and each of these victories has an amazing story behind them. Elliott won a UFC organized flyweight tournament that was created with the sole intention of finding someone who can challenge Demetrious Johnson. “Mighty Mouse” then submitted talented jiu-jitsu black belt Wilson Reis. And his flying armbar submission vs. Ray Borg is something that fans will never forget.

Cejudo has been on a roll of his own lately, as well. He lost a decision to Joseph Benavidez which sure looked questionable. However, he backed it up with two consecutive victories and managed to defeat Wilson Reis using his improved striking and then Sergio Pettis over three rounds.

Will Cejudo’s elite wrestling play a factor this time around?

Prediction: Demetrious Johnson to win inside the distance

Bet: Demetrious Johnson to win [-455]

Cub Swanson vs. Renato Moicano

Veteran Cub Swanson is a heavy underdog at +350 while Renato Moicano is available for -355.

Talented striker Renato Moicano will face yet another tough test as he prepares to take on exciting veteran Cub Swanson in a three-round fight.

Moicano could very well be the most underrated fighter in the UFC’s featherweight division and has made a name for himself for being a tough and gritty stand-up fighter with impeccable technique to go with it. He outclassed Jeremy Stephens at UFC on FOX 24 before finding himself in a memorable matchup with Brian Ortega not long after. He was getting the better of Ortega on the feet before eventually falling victim to a guillotine choke from the jiu-jitsu ace in the third round. He enters this fight after defeating Calvin Kattar at UFC 223.

And then there’s Cub Swanson, a fan favorite in the 145 lbs division who recently had his four-fight winning streak snapped. Now, he finds himself in desperate need of a victory after losing to Brian Ortega and Frankie Edgar. Unfortunately for Swanson, though, this one looks like a difficult task.

Prediction: Renato Moicano by unanimous decision

Bet: Renato Moicano to win

Polyana Viana vs. JJ Aldrich

Brazilian Polyana Viana [-240] is a moderate betting favorite in this main card matchup with JJ Aldrich [+240].

Arguably the least anticipated fight on this main card is a women’s strawweight battle between Polyana Viana and JJ Aldrich. Viana and Aldrich are both unranked in the 115 lbs division and had been moved to this main card to plug some holes after injuries ruined the original plans for the event.

This fight could accurately be regarded as a striker vs. grappler type of affair. Viana, a jiu-jitsu fighter, will be looking to get Aldrich down to the mat and work her over with ground and pound or eventually submit her. On the other hand, Aldrich is a reasonably talented kickboxer with the ability to keep her distance and pepper an opponent with strikes. She’ll be focusing on disallowing Viana to shoot in for takedowns.

It’s hard to see a case in which Aldrich can stop the takedowns and keep this one standing long enough.

Prediction: Polyana Viana to win inside the distance

Bet: Polyana Viana to win [-240]

Thiago Santos vs. Kevin Holland

There are no surprises here as Thiago Santos is the overwhelming favorite at odds of -370 and Kevin Holland can be found for odds of +330.

Kevin Holland will be stepping in on short notice to challenge Thiago Santos on UFC 227’s main card. Holland got the call up to compete on this pay-per-view main card just weeks after making an appearance on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series. On that night in June, Holland picked up a unanimous decision victory over Will Santiago.

As for Thiago Santos, his place in the division will be tested as he looks to not just score a victory here against this UFC newcomer, but do so in style. The last time Santos was tested by a UFC debutant, he was submitted in the first round by Eric Spicely.

Prediction: Thiago Santos inside the distance

Bet: Thiago Santos to win [-370]

UFC 227 fight card

UFC 227 begins on UFC Fight Pass from 6:15 pm ET (10:15 pm GMT) on Saturday, August 4.

Pay-per-view (10:00 pm ET / 2:00 am GMT)

• J. Dillashaw [-112] vs. Cody Garbrandt [-100]
• Demetrious Johnson [-456] vs. Henry Cejudo [+400]
• Cub Swanson [+348] vs. Renato Moicano [-355]
• Polyana Viana [-240] vs. JJ Aldrich [+240]
• Thiago Santos [-370] vs. Kevin Holland [+240]

FX Prelims (8:00 pm ET / 12:00 am GMT)

• Pedro Munhoz vs. Brett Johns
• Ricky Simon vs. Montel Jackson
• Bethe Correia vs. Irene Aldana
• Matt Sayles vs. Sheymon Moraes

UFC Fight Pass Early Prelims (6:15 pm ET / 10:15 pm GMT)

• Alex Perez vs. Jose Torres
• Ricardo Ramos vs. Kyung Ho Kang
• Danielle Taylor vs. Weili Zhang
• Marlon Vera vs. Wuliji Buren

Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier

The bookmakers are all about Dustin Poirier in this one as he will enter the cage as a betting favorite at -157, whereas Eddie Alvarez is sitting at decent value of +155.

And here we go!

A brilliant rematch between Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier will headline the action at UFC on FOX 30 in Calgary, Canada, this weekend.

These two originally met at UFC 211 in May last year, but the fight somehow turned into a disaster. Poirier was leading the way and beating up Alvarez for minutes before Alvarez shockingly turned the fight around and began to claw his way back into the contest. It would take what was deemed an ‘illegal strike’ for referee Herb Dean to step in and end the fight, calling it a ‘No Contest.’ Despite what was turning into one of the better fights of 2017, it ended up resulting in a disappointing mess.

Since then, Dustin Poirier has picked up significant victories over the likes of Anthony Pettis and Justin Gaethje, finishing both inside three rounds. As for Alvarez, he also sent Gaethje down the rankings after stopping him in the third round.

These two are set to clash for the second time in just over a year, and if it’s anything like the first time they met, it’s going to be a contender for Fight of the Year.

There are many reasons to back Dustin Poirier here in this main event. In particular, his exceptional head movement kept him out of the way of Eddie Alvarez’s bombs (before eventually being clipped in the finishing sequences). He also controlled the timing and distance of the fight for the majority of those two rounds. This one has a smarter and more complete Dustin Poirier performance written all over it.

Prediction: Dustin Poirier to win inside the distance

Bet: Dustin Poirier to win (-157)

Jose Aldo vs. Jeremy Stephens

Former champion Jose Aldo is the slight favorite for this co-main event at -125, while Jeremy Stephens is a marginal underdog at +110.

Jose Aldo, who is possibly the greatest featherweight in UFC history (or even mixed martial arts history) will attempt to break out of an unfortunate streak when he meets Jeremy Stephens this weekend. Aldo lost his title and suffered his first defeat in almost eight years when he was knocked out by Conor McGregor in 13 seconds at UFC 194. Since then, it looked as if Aldo would get back on track when he scored a big win over Frankie Edgar at UFC 200. However, the former champ has now lost two-straight against Max Holloway, the new king of the featherweight division.

As for Stephens, he’s been inching closer and closer to a title shot in the UFC’s 145lbs division. He’s currently riding a three-fight winning streak with victories against Gilbert Melendez, Doo Ho Choi, and Josh Emmett. Moreover, those last two fights were excellent knockout finishes of the adamant Choi and a rising Emmett. A win here against Aldo will shoot him up near the very top of the featherweight division.

As for the fight itself, I think many people are going to be surprised to see that Jose Aldo hasn’t at all declined. Rather, he looked relatively bad against Max Holloway – a guy who has been dominating the featherweight division for a very long time. Expect Aldo to bounce back to winning ways.

Prediction: Jose Aldo to win by unanimous decision

Bet: Jose Aldo to win (-125)

Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Tecia Torres

Another former champion, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, will begin as a betting favorite this weekend as she can be locked in at odds of -260 against Tecia Torres (+240).

It wasn’t all that long ago when Joanna Jedrzejczyk was considered not just the best female strawweight in the world, but possibly one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in the world, as well.That sounds like a bizarre take right now, we know, but it’s certainly amazing how quickly things can change in mixed martial arts.

Since losing to Rose Namajunas – twice – Jedrzejczyk is now in desperate need of a victory. Her opportunity will come against Tecia Torres, who had been storming through the division. With wins over Bec Rawlings, Juliana Lima, and then Michelle Waterson, Torres earned a shot against top contender, Jessica Andrade. Yet, she then fell short against Andrade when it mattered.

A win for either Jedrzejczyk or Torres here puts them near the top and within range of a championship fight with Rose Namajunas.

You know what? This is a very tough matchup for Tecia Torres. Jedrzejczyk made a name for herself by dominating everyone not named Rose Namajunas, and this could very well be another example. We are prepared to see a motivated Jedrzejczyk execute a smart game plan and cruise to victory.

Prediction: Joanna Jedrzejczyk to win by unanimous decision

Bet: Joanna Jedrzejczyk to win (-260)

Alexander Hernandez vs. Olivier Aubin-Mercier

Rising star Alexander Hernandez is a slight underdog (+100) against Olivier Aubin-Mercier (-124).

25-year-old Alexander Hernandez made a massive statement in his UFC debut when he finished Beneil Dariush in just 42 seconds at UFC 222. Nearly no one saw that performance coming from Hernandez, who entered the fight with an 8-1 record and minimal levels of hype attached to his name.

And then there’s Olivier Aubin-Mercier, who is a rising prospect in the division as well. Unlike Hernandez, he’s not new to the UFC; however, it’s only been recently that “The Quebec Kid” has made waves in the division. Now, with four victories in a row, Aubin-Mercier is undefeated since June 2016.

Hernandez could be an up-and-coming star in the division, but we have to give him some time to develop further. Aubin-Mercier will likely get over the line in this three-round fight.

Prediction: Olivier Aubin-Mercier to win by unanimous decision

Bet: Olivier Aubin-Mercier to win (-124)

UFC on FOX 30 fight card

UFC on FOX 30 begins on UFC Fight Pass from 4:00 pm ET (8:00 pm GMT) on Saturday, July 28.

FOX Main Card (8:00 pm ET / 12:00 am GMT)

• Dustin Poirier [-157] vs. Eddie Alvarez [+155]
• Jose Aldo [-125] vs. Jeremy Stephens [+110]
• Joanna Jedrzejczyk [-260] vs. Tecia Torres [+240]
• Alexander Hernandez [+100] vs. Olivier Aubin-Mercier [-124]

FOX Prelims (6:00 pm ET / 10:00 am GMT)

• Jordan Mein vs. Alex Morono
• Hakeem Dawodu vs. Austin Arnett
• Kajan Johnson vs. Islam Makhachev
• Gadzhimurad Antigulov vs. Ion Cutelaba

UFC Fight Pass Early Prelims (4:00 pm ET / 8:00 pm GMT)

• John Makdessi vs. Ross Pearson
• Alexis Davis vs. Katlyn Chookagian
• Dustin Ortiz vs. Matheus Nicolau
• Randa Markos vs. Nina Ansaroff
• Devin Powell vs. Alvaro Herrera

Mauricio Rua vs. Anthony Smith

Ahead of this main event in Germany, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will be stepping inside the cage as a moderate underdog (+200) against Smith (-230).

After Volkan Oezdemir was pulled from this bout with Mauricio Rua just a few weeks ago, Anthony Smith was deemed the man most suitable to step up and challenge “Shogun” without much preparation.

The contest, which doesn’t scream importance, actually holds major implications for Rua, who might throw himself into the mix for a shot at Daniel Cormier and the UFC’s Light Heavyweight Championship if he manages to score a win here in Germany. As for Smith, it might just mean he gains the respect he deserves as a tough contender in the division after recently moving up from middleweight and defeating Rashad Evans in the first round.

There’s a real chance that Mauricio Rua can withstand Smith’s pressure and beat him up in the second round.

Prediction: Mauricio Rua to win inside the distance

Bet: Mauricio Rua to win [+200]

Glover Teixeira vs. Corey Anderson

Glover Teixeira is the man that many expect to win this one and he sits at -190, while Corey Anderson is valued at +183.

Moments before that main event, there’ll be another fascinating light heavyweight battle as Glover Teixeira steps into the Octagon with Corey Anderson.

Teixeira has long been regarded as one of the most feared and heavy-hitting strikers in the 205lbs division in the UFC. He’s tough, somewhat durable for his size, and has shown an ability to get guys out of there with strikes early or take them the distance and have his hand raised. After being flattened by Anthony “Rumble” Johnson in 2016, Teixeira returned to form with a win over Jared Cannonier. But then, his rise came to another end when he was on the wrong end of an Alexander Gustafsson masterclass. Most recently, he scored a big win over Misha Cirkunov and now wants to put his name back in contention with a win against Anderson.

Anderson, much like Teixeira himself lately, has been in this strange position inside the division in which he is defeating the mid-tier and lower-tier guys, but can’t score wins over anyone ranked inside the top five. He lost to Jimi Manuwa and Ovince Saint Preux in 2017 but managed to snap that losing streak earlier this year when he faced Patrick Cummins at UFC Fight Night 128. Without a doubt, this would be the biggest win of Anderson’s career if he gets over the line vs. Teixeira in Germany.

Prediction: Glover Teixeira inside the distance

Bet: Glover Teixeira to win (-190)

Vitor Miranda vs. Abu Azaitar

Abu Azaitar is considered the favorite (-184) while Vitor Miranda can be found at odds of (+160).

Vitor Miranda’s been for a while now, and that’s saying it politely. At the age of 40, Miranda is still stepping into the UFC’s Octagon and competing against up-and-coming monsters in the middleweight division. Most recently, his record fell to 3-3 in the UFC after losing a unanimous decision to Marvin Vettori at UFC Fight Night 112. His three win streak of KO/TKO victories has come to a close since 2016 and without another spectacular win this weekend in Germany, Miranda might be on the verge of an ending to his career in the UFC.

Abu Azaitar will be stepping into the UFC’s Octagon for the very first time this weekend. With a record of 13-2-1, Azaitar has done most of his best work at WSOF. He’s riding an eight-win streak that started way back in 2013. Come this weekend, Azaitar will have the full support of the German crowd at Barclaycard Arena. Azaitar is stocky and powerful, and he’ll attempt all sorts of looping punches.

Prediction: Vitor Miranda by unanimous decision

Bet: Vitor Miranda to win (+160)

Marcin Tybura vs. Stefan Struve

Marcin Tybura has everyone behind him in this contest and he is a -218 favorite while Stefan Struve and his plentiful experience is +205.

Here’s a brilliant battle between two very skilled heavyweight fighters. Marcin Tybura will step into the cage for the first time since losing to Derrick Lewis earlier this year. That defeat was Tybura’s second consecutive shortcoming and a quick end to the hype behind him as one of the newest title contenders in the heavyweight division. Before then, Tybura had managed wins over Andrei Arlovski, Luis Henrique, and Viktor Pesta.

And then there’s Stefan Struve, who was beginning to look much better than he had done in previous years. However, much like Tybura, he’s now on a two-fight skid thanks to losing to Alexander Volkov and Andrei Arlovski. Struve, known as “Skyscraper” stands at 7’0” (214cm) and is freakishly large, even for the biggest category in the UFC.

Prediction: Marcin Tybura to win inside the distance

Bet: Marcin Tybura to win (-218)

Nasrat Haqparast vs. Marc Diakiese

Nasrat Haqparast is a moderate underdog in this lightweight bout at +185, and Marc Diakiese is the favorite at -190.

While most of this card is filled with aging veterans or people at the very top of their game (or past), this lightweight bout is sure to be an action-packed contest between two fighters with high ceilings. By that, we mean that while they are still developing, they can reach major heights and their potential is seemingly unlimited.

Nasrat Haqparast has just stepped foot inside the UFC’s cage one time so far, but he made quite the appearance. He battled with experienced veteran Marcin Held and took him to a relatively close decision late in 2017. Nasrat has excellent boxing ability and has rounded out his game with the team at Tristar in Canada.

And Marc “Bonecrusher” Diakiese was previously storming through the division but recently ran into a series of defeats at the hands of Drakkar Klose and Daniel Hooker. The Klose fight was a relatively even contest, but Diakiese was outworked by the pressure of his opponent. And then, against Dan Hooker, Diakiese was submitted by the rising lightweight star in the third round.

Prediction: Nasrat Haqparast to win by unanimous decision

Bet: Nasrat Haqparast to win (+185)

Danny Roberts vs. David Zawada

There’s a large margin between these two fighters as Danny Roberts is -320 and David Zawada is +336.

After Alan Jouban was removed from UFC Fight Night 134 with a neck injury in the lead-up to this fight, David Zawada will now step in and replace Jouban in a fight with Danny Roberts.

Zawada, a German fighter with a 16-3 record, will be making his UFC debut in front of his fans in Germany.  At the age of 28, Zawada has managed five consecutive victories through KSW, GMC, and Respect FC. He’s somewhat of a brawler and is known for trading heavy hands with opponents.

Roberts will be returning for the first time since defeating Oliver Enkamp with a brilliant KO/TKO finish at UFC Fight Night 127 earlier this year. The win was a much needed one for Roberts who has been swapping between wins and losses since 2016.

Prediction: David Zawada inside the distance

Bet: David Zawada to win (+336)

UFC Fight Night 134 fight card

UFC Fight Night 134 begins on UFC Fight Pass from 10:30 am ET (2:30 pm GMT) on Sunday, July 22.

FS1 Main Card (2:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm GMT)

• Mauricio Rua [+211] vs. Anthony Smith [-210]
• Glover Teixeira [-181] vs. Corey Anderson [+165]
• Vitor Miranda [+150] vs. Abu Azaitar [-151]
• Marcin Tybura [-218] vs. Stefan Struve [+205]
• Marc Diakiese [-190] vs. Nasrat Haqparast [+185]
• Danny Roberts [-320] vs. David Zawada [+336]

FS1 Prelims (12:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm GMT)

• Nick Nein vs. Damir Hadzovic
• Emil Meek vs. Bartosz Fabinski
• Khalid Taha vs. Nad Harimani
• Justin Ledet vs. Aleksandar Rakic

UFC Fight Pass Early Prelims (10:30 am ET / 2:30 pm GMT)

• Davey Grant vs. Manny Bermudez
• Jeremy Kimball vs. Darko Stosic
• Damian Stasiak vs. Pingyuan Liu