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The UFC Has a Referee Problem, and It's Getting Harder to Ignore
From Herb Dean's controversial stoppages to Dan Miragliotta's bizarre stand-up, questionable officiating keeps overshadowing the fights....

Five Fights to Make After UFC Vegas 123
Tom Nolan, Jacobe Smith and three other UFC Vegas 123 winners have compelling options for their next fights. Here's what should come next....

Controversial Referee Decision Taunts Tom Nolan’s Comeback Win at UFC Vegas 123
Tom Nolan rallied to beat Renato Moicano at UFC Vegas 123, but Dan Miragliotta’s controversial second-round stand-up decision overshadowed the finish....

UFC Vegas 123: Tom Nolan secures TKO win in main event debut
Australia's Tom Nolan extended his winning streak to six with the biggest victory of his career, stopping Brazil's Renato Moicano via third-round TKO in his promotional headlining debut Saturday night in Las Vegas to cap UFC Vegas 123.,Moicano (21-8-1) established his grappling rhythm early, answeri...

UFC Vegas 123 Predictions: Renato Moicano vs. Tom Nolan and Best Bets
UFC Vegas 123 features Renato Moicano vs. Tom Nolan in the main event. Check out three betting picks, including Moicano on the moneyline....

UFC Fight Night Underdog Pick: Julian Erosa (+150) vs. JeongYeong Lee
Julian Erosa is a +150 underdog against JeongYeong Lee at UFC Fight Night. Our model makes Erosa a slight favorite and sees value on his moneyline....

Renato Moicano Faces a Rising Threat in UFC Vegas 123 Main Event
Renato Moicano faces Tom Nolan in the UFC Vegas 123 main event. Preview the key matchups, fight card and start times for Saturday’s event....

Alexander Volkanovski vs. Justin Gaethje Is the Superfight the UFC Needs Right Now
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Justin Gaethje could deliver a major UFC superfight without holding up the featherweight or lightweight divisions. Here's why it makes sense....

Baisangur Susurkaev Is Making the Most of His UFC Opportunity
Baisangur Susurkaev is 3-0 in the UFC with three finishes and an undefeated 12-0 record. Here's a look at his rise and recent withdrawal....

Islam Makhachev Is Getting the UFC Welterweight Title Fight on His Terms
Islam Makhachev declined a January title defense against Carlos Prates, setting up an interim fight with Michael Morales. Here's why the decision is raising questions....

Five Fights the UFC Needs to Make After UFC 333
What's next after UFC 333? See five potential matchups for Alexander Volkanovski, Petr Yan, Lone’er Kavanagh, Alexander Volkov and Aaron Pico....

Alexander Volkanovski's UFC 333 Win Raises Questions About His Future
Alexander Volkanovski stopped Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 to defend his featherweight title. Here's a look at potential challengers, including Jean Silva, Lerone Murphy and Aljamain Sterling....

UFC 333 Betting Lines Are Tightening Across a Wide-Open Fight Card
Most UFC 333 matchups have competitive odds, with Volkanovski-Evloev near even and Petr Yan favored in his trilogy fight against Merab Dvalishvili....

UFC 333 Has Two Title Fights and a Prelims Card Worth Watching
UFC 333 brings two championship fights to Abu Dhabi, plus key matchups featuring Dominick Reyes, Grant Dawson and rising prospects. Here's your full fight preview....

UFC 333 Betting Splits: Where the Sharp Money Is Landing This Weekend
Cam Rowston has the strongest handle-versus-bets split on UFC 333, while Merab Dvalishvili also draws underdog money. See which fighters are attracting the most betting dollars....

Whatever Happened to Diego Sanchez? Inside the UFC Veteran’s Life After Fighting
From The Ultimate Fighter champion to UFC Hall of Famer, Diego Sanchez built a reputation for unforgettable fights. His post-UFC years have brought personal and legal challenges....

UFC 333 Preview: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev by the Numbers
Volkanovski faces unbeaten wrestler Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. Compare their striking, takedown numbers and fight-week odds ahead of the featherweight title bout....

UFC 333 Underdog Pick: Why Dominick Reyes Is Worth a Bet
Dominick Reyes is a sizable underdog against Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 333, but a predictive model sees value at +190. Here’s the case for backing Reyes....
Andre Petroski Opens Up About UFC Contract, Losing Streak Ahead of Bekoev Fight
Andre Petroski discusses his three-fight skid, mental coaching and upcoming UFC fight against Azamat Bekoev, plus Joe Pyfer's matchup with Bo Nickal and his RAF plans....
Why the UFC Released Undefeated Bantamweight Farid Basharat
Farid Basharat left the UFC with a perfect 7-0 Octagon record. His release highlights why winning alone may not guarantee a fighter's future with the promotion....