Upcoming UFC
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2
Saturday 18th of January 2025 at 18:00 US/Eastern @ Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
- Tagir Ulanbekov (15-2-0) v Clayton Carpenter (8-0-0)
- Ricky Turcios (13-4-0) v Bernardo Sopaj (11-3-0)
- Rinya Nakamura (9-0-0) v Muin Gafurov (19-6-0)
- Karol Rosa (18-6-0) v Ailin Perez (11-2-0)
- Zachary Reese (8-1-0) v Azamat Bekoev (18-3-0)
- Grant Dawson (22-2-1) v Diego Ferreira (19-5-0)
- Bogdan Guskov (16-3-0) v Billy Elekana (7-1-0)
- Jailton Almeida (21-3-0) v Serghei Spivac (17-4-0)
- Payton Talbott (9-0-0) v Raoni Barcelos (18-5-0)
- Kevin Holland (26-12-0) v Reinier de Ridder (18-2-0)
- Beneil Dariush (22-6-1) v Renato Moicano (20-5-1)
- Jiří Procházka (30-5-1) v Jamahal Hill (12-2-0)
- Merab Dvalishvili (18-4-0) v Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0-0)
- Islam Makhachev (26-1-0) v Arman Tsarukyan (22-3-0)
Lightweight - Main Event - Title Fight
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|---|---|---|
| Islam Makhachev | Name | Arman Tsarukyan |
| 26-1-0 | Record | 22-3-0 |
| 5' 10" | Height | 5' 7" |
| 155 lbs | Weight | 156 lbs |
| 70.5" | Reach | 72.5" |
| Southpaw | Stance | Orthodox |
| 2.65 | Sig Strk LPM | 3.79 |
| 71.46 | Sig Strk Acc | 58.96 |
| 3.19 | TD AVG | 3.25 |
| 53.73 | TD ACC | 37.04 |
| 1.06 | Sub Avg | 0.00 |
Bantamweight
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|---|---|---|
| Payton Talbott | Name | Raoni Barcelos |
| 9-0-0 | Record | 18-5-0 |
| 5' 10" | Height | 5' 7" |
| 135 lbs | Weight | 135 lbs |
| 70.5" | Reach | 67" |
| Switch | Stance | Orthodox |
| 8.38 | Sig Strk LPM | 5.22 |
| 58.92 | Sig Strk Acc | 55.93 |
| 0.00 | TD AVG | 1.86 |
| 0.00 | TD ACC | 32.69 |
| 0.47 | Sub Avg | 0.55 |
Middleweight
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|---|---|---|
| Zachary Reese | Name | Azamat Bekoev |
| 8-1-0 | Record | 18-3-0 |
| 6' 4" | Height | 6' 1" |
| 184 lbs | Weight | 185 lbs |
| 77" | Reach | 72" |
| Switch | Stance | -- |
| 5.06 | Sig Strk LPM | |
| 63.78 | Sig Strk Acc | |
| 4.08 | TD AVG | |
| 55.56 | TD ACC | |
| 2.45 | Sub Avg |
UFC Fight Odds
| Fighter | Win | Spread | Total | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tagir Ulanbekov | -320 | Jan 18 - 18:15 | ||
| Clayton Carpenter | +260 | |||
| Ricky Turcios | +230 | Jan 18 - 18:45 | ||
| Bernardo Sopaj | -280 | |||
| Rinya Nakamura | -585 | Jan 18 - 19:15 | ||
| Muin Gafurov | +410 | |||
| Zachary Reese | +173 | Jan 18 - 19:20 | ||
| Azamat Bekoev | -205 | |||
| Karol Rosa | -245 | Jan 18 - 19:45 | ||
| Ailin Perez | +205 | |||
| Grant Dawson | -245 | Jan 18 - 20:15 | ||
| Carlos Diego Ferreira | +205 | |||
| Jailton Almeida | -500 | Jan 18 - 20:45 | ||
| Sergey Spivak | +360 | |||
| Payton Talbott | -1200 | Jan 18 - 21:15 | ||
| Raoni Barcelos | +700 | |||
| Bogdan Guskov | -350 | Jan 18 - 21:45 | ||
| Billy Elekana | +275 | |||
| Kevin Holland | -105 | Jan 18 - 22:15 | ||
| Reinier De Ridder | -115 | |||
| Beneil Dariush | +135 | Jan 18 - 22:45 | ||
| Renato Moicano | -160 | |||
| Jiri Prochazka | +117 | Jan 18 - 23:15 | ||
| Jamahal Hill | -138 | |||
| Merab Dvalishvili | +230 | Jan 18 - 23:45 | ||
| Umar Nurmagomedov | -280 | |||
| Islam Makhachev | -330 | Jan 19 - 0:15 | ||
| Arman Tsarukyan | +265 | |||
| Said Nurmagomedov | -177 | Feb 1 - 11:20 | ||
| Vinicius de Oliveira | +153 | |||
| Ikram Aliskerov | -600 | Feb 1 - 12:00 | ||
| Andre Muniz | +425 | |||
| Jasmine Jasudavicius | -215 | Feb 1 - 12:00 | ||
| Mayra Bueno Silva | +178 | |||
| Muhammadjon Naimov | -245 | Feb 1 - 12:00 | ||
| Kaan Ofli | +205 | |||
| Sergei Pavlovich | -240 | Feb 1 - 12:00 | ||
| Jairzinho Rozenstruik | +200 | |||
| Sharabutdin Magomedov | -177 | Feb 1 - 12:00 | ||
| Michael Page | +153 | |||
| Terrance McKinney | -340 | Feb 1 - 12:00 | ||
| Damir Hadzovic | +270 | |||
| Israel Adesanya | -168 | Feb 1 - 13:20 | ||
| Nassourdine Imavov | +142 | |||
| Weili Zhang | -165 | Feb 8 - 22:00 | ||
| Tatiana Suarez | +140 | |||
| Dricus Du Plessis | -190 | Feb 9 - 0:00 | ||
| Sean Strickland | +163 | |||
| Dan Hooker | +130 | Mar 8 - 22:00 | ||
| Justin Gaethje | -170 | |||
| Tom Aspinall | -115 | Dec 31 - 0:00 | ||
| Jon Jones | -105 |
To learn more about betting on the UFC, check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at the bottom of this page.
Upcoming UFC Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday 18th of January 2025 | UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 |
| Saturday 1st of February 2025 | UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov |
| Saturday 8th of February 2025 | UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 |
| Saturday 15th of February 2025 | UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues |
| Saturday 22nd of February 2025 | UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song |
| Saturday 1st of March 2025 | UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape |
| Saturday 8th of March 2025 | UFC 313 |
| Saturday 15th of March 2025 | UFC Fight Night: 3/15 |
| Saturday 22nd of March 2025 | UFC Fight Night: London |
| Saturday 29th of March 2025 | UFC Fight Night: 3/29 |
History of the UFC
The UFC’s journey from a niche spectacle to a global sports powerhouse is a testament to its adaptability, strategic leadership, and the universal appeal of mixed martial arts.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was founded in 1993 by Art Davie, Rorion Gracie, and Robert Meyrowitz. The first event, UFC 1, took place on November 12, 1993, in Denver, Colorado.
The idea was to pit fighters of different disciplines against each other to determine the most effective martial art. Early UFC events had minimal rules and no weight classes, aiming to simulate real fights as closely as possible.
Dana White
Dana White became president of the UFC in 2001 after the company was purchased by his friends, Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta, for $2 million. Under White’s leadership, the UFC transformed from a nearly bankrupt organization into a multi-billion dollar enterprise. White’s vision and business acumen were crucial in negotiating television deals, expanding the brand globally, and implementing more stringent regulations to legitimize the sport.
Growth of the UFC
- Television Deals: In 2005, the reality TV series “The Ultimate Fighter” premiered on Spike TV, significantly boosting the UFC’s popularity and viewership.
- Mainstream Acceptance: UFC 100 in 2009 set a pay-per-view record with 1.6 million buys. By 2016, UFC 205 marked the promotion’s debut at Madison Square Garden, breaking the gate record for the arena with $17.7 million in ticket sales.
- Acquisition: In 2016, UFC was sold to Endeavor (formerly WME-IMG) for approximately $4 billion, reflecting its massive growth and mainstream acceptance. In September 2023 the WWE and UFC officially merged in $21.4-billion deal
Notable Champions
- Anderson Silva: Middleweight Champion from 2006 to 2013, Silva holds the record for the longest title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days.
- Georges St-Pierre: A two-division champion (Welterweight and Middleweight), GSP is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time with a professional record of 26 wins and 2 losses.
- Jon Jones: Dominated the Light Heavyweight division with a record 14 title defenses, known for his versatility and unorthodox fighting style.
- Ronda Rousey: The first female champion in UFC history, Rousey brought significant attention to women’s MMA, defending her Bantamweight title six times.
- Conor McGregor: Irish fighter and darling of the media Conor McGregor became the first fighter to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously (Featherweight and Lightweight).
Stats and Milestones
- Events: Over 600 events held worldwide as of 2025.
- Global Reach: UFC broadcasts reach over 150 countries in more than 25 languages.
- Pay-Per-View: UFC events regularly achieve over 1 million buys, with UFC 229 (Khabib vs. McGregor) setting a record with 2.4 million buys.
UFC / MMA Betting Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Moneyline in UFC betting?
This is the most straightforward UFC bet available and simply involves selecting which fighter you think will win any specific bout. This is refered to as the Moneyline or sometimes the Win line.
Are there any other types of UFC bets?
Yes, there are a number of other UFC bet options available besides predicting the winner in most fights, including Method of Victory, Round Betting, Total Rounds, Round Groups betting, when will the fight end and sometimes other UFC proposition bets (‘prop bets’ for short), which cover bets beyond these popular ones, particularly the more high-profile fights.
We will explain all these diffferent types of UFC bets in more detail further below.
What is 'Method Of Victory' betting in UFC?
With UFC betting you can also wager on ‘Method of Victory’ market, e.g. for a fighter to win by KO, TKO or Disqualification; to win by Decision or Technical Decision, to win by Submission or for the fight to end in a Draw or Technical Draw. This is often a good way of getting bigger odds on a hot favourite.
What is Round betting in UFC?
There is also the option of ‘Round Betting’, where you would wager on a fighter to win on points, or to select the round in which they will win (Round1, Round 2, etc), or for the fight to end in a Draw.
What is 'Total Rounds' (Over/Under) betting?
Total Rounds betting is a simple two-way Over/Under market where you are betting how many rounds the bout will go, irrespective of the winner, e.g. Over 3.5/Under 3.5.
What is 'Round Group' betting?
Round Group betting gives the bettor the chance to back a fighter to win across a specified number of rounds, e.g. to win in Round 1-2, or to win in Round 3-4, or a Draw.
Can I bet on when a UFC fight will end?
Yes, another popular UFC betting market is 'When will the fight end?'. Will the bout go the full distance, will either fighter win on Points, either in Round 1, either in Round 2, etc.
What are some tips & advice for betting on UFC?
When it comes to choosing where to put your hard-earned dollars when betting on UFC, there are a number of important factors to take into account.
As in all sports, a fighter’s recent momentum is a big issue. If a fighter has won his last eight fights with six 1st round KOs, he/she is clearly in dominant form. If their opponent has lost four of their last five fights by KO, that should signal some alarm bells.
It’s also important to know who those fights have been against. Is it a case of a fighter having a winning record against lower caliber opponents? Have the losses all been against elite fighters? It's also worthwhile checking to see how the fighting styles match-up. For example, if a fighter is a KO specialist but a poor grappler, that could prove costly against someone with a strong defense who is a submission expert.
make sure to consult historical UFC fight statistics and fighter data to understand fighter weaknesses and strengths.
Is a fighter's age a big factor in UFC betting?
Age can also be a big factor when it comes to betting on the UFC, with some fighters in the twilight of their careers often vulnerable against those in their prime. Physical attributes such as height, weight and reach should also be taken into account.