UFC Fight Odds

UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2

Saturday 27th of July 2024 at 18:00 US/Eastern @ Co-op Live, Manchester,

• Shauna Bannon (5-1-0) v Alice Ardelean (9-5-0)
• Mick Parkin (9-0-0) v Lukasz Brzeski (9-4-1)
• Sam Patterson (11-2-1) v Kiefer Crosbie (10-4-0)
• Muhammad Mokaev (12-0-0) v Manel Kape (19-6-0)
• Oban Elliott (10-2-0) v Preston Parsons (11-4-0)
• Modestas Bukauskas (15-6-0) v Marcin Prachnio (17-7-0)
• Jake Hadley (10-3-0) v Caolán Loughran (9-1-0)
• Molly McCann (14-6-0) v Bruna Brasil (9-4-1)
• Nathaniel Wood (19-6-0) v Daniel Pineda (28-15-0)
• Arnold Allen (19-3-0) v Giga Chikadze (15-3-0)
• Christian Leroy Duncan (10-1-0) v Gregory Rodrigues (15-5-0)
• King Green (32-15-1) v Paddy Pimblett (21-3-0)
• Tom Aspinall (14-3-0) v Curtis Blaydes (18-4-0)
• Leon Edwards (22-3-0) v Belal Muhammad (23-3-0)

Welterweight - Main Event - Title Fight

Leon Edwards Vs Belal Muhammad

Leon Edwards	Name	Belal Muhammad
22-3-0	Record	23-3-0
6' 2"	Height	5' 11"
170 lbs	Weight	170 lbs
74"	Reach	72"
Southpaw	Stance	Orthodox
2.75	Sig Strk LPM	4.55
59.36	Sig Strk Acc	50.31
1.25	TD AVG	1.98
34.78	TD ACC	35.05
0.42	Sub Avg	0.17

Featherweight

Nathaniel Wood Vs Daniel Pineda

Nathaniel Wood	Name	Daniel Pineda
20-6-0	Record	28-15-0
5' 6"	Height	5' 7"
146 lbs	Weight	145 lbs
69"	Reach	69"
Orthodox	Stance	Orthodox
5.91	Sig Strk LPM	3.09
55.82	Sig Strk Acc	62.61
1.74	TD AVG	1.71
48.39	TD ACC	25.00
0.46	Sub Avg	1.71

Welterweight

Oban Elliott Vs Preston Parsons

Oban Elliott	Name	Preston Parsons
10-2-0	Record	11-4-0
6' 0"	Height	5' 11"
170 lbs	Weight	170 lbs
72"	Reach	71"
Orthodox	Stance	Orthodox
4.27	Sig Strk LPM	3.83
62.16	Sig Strk Acc	64.73
3.50	TD AVG	4.30
50.00	TD ACC	43.75
0.00	Sub Avg	3.07

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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

1. Anderson Silva: Middleweight Champion from 2006 to 2013, Silva holds the record for the longest title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days.
2. 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.
3. Jon Jones: Dominated the Light Heavyweight division with a record 14 title defenses, known for his versatility and unorthodox fighting style.
4. Ronda Rousey: The first female champion in UFC history, Rousey brought significant attention to women’s MMA, defending her Bantamweight title six times.
5. Conor McGregor: Known for his charismatic personality and striking skills, 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 2024.
• 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.