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‘Not your friend’… Brendan Allen brutally honest on Reinier de Ridder ahead of UFC Vancouver fight

There’s a reason why Brendan Allen never trained with Reinier de Ridder. This Saturday, the UFC returns to Vancouver, Canada, for a Fight Night event headlined by a top contender fight at middleweight.

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Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

UFC Rio: Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen continues on the main card with the main event fight between Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen in the middleweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16

Kevin Holland vs. Mike Malott prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

UFC Vancouver is reaching its apex as we bring you our betting prediction and pick for the Co-Main Event taking place in the Welterweight (170) Division.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16

Marlon Vera vs. Aiemann Zahabi prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

UFC Rio: Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen continues on the main card with a fight between Marlon Vera and Aiemann Zahabi in the bantamweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16

Manon Fiorot vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

The UFC Vancouver Main Card is reaching a fever pitch as we’re set to bring you a betting prediction and pick for this bout between ranked contenders in the Women’s Flyweight (125) Division.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16

Cody Gibson vs. Aoriqileng prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

Two bantamweight veterans collide at UFC Vancouver when Cody Gibson (21-11) takes on Aoriqileng (25-12, one no-contest). It is time to continue our UFC Vancouver odds series with a Gibson-Aoriqileng prediction and pick.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 16

Dan Hooker makes bold claim about potential Ilia Topuria fight ahead of top UFC contender

Dan Hooker believes he’s the man to hand Ilia Topuria his first loss. Once a top-5 contender in the UFC lightweight division, Dan Hooker gets a shot at the No.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16

Kyle Nelson vs. Matt Frevola prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

The UFC Vancouver Main Card is finally here as we’re set to bring you a betting prediction and pick for this opening bout taking place in the Lightweight (155) Division.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 16

Joe Rogan believes Khamzat Chimaev will be dethroned by one half of UFC Vancouver main event

Since Khamzat Chimaev won his UFC title back in August, there have been debates among fans and experts over who, if anybody, can dethrone him. In the main event of UFC 319, Chimaev completely dominated Dricus Du Plessis who had previously been undefeated inside the octagon.

Charles Jourdain News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16

Charles Jourdain vs. Davey Grant prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

The UFC Vancouver Prelims are coming to an end as we’re set to bring you a betting prediction and pick for the night’s Featured bout taking place in the Bantamweight (135) Division on Saturday.

Cory Sandhagen News / MMA Sucka / October 16

Cory Sandhagen Protégé on Fear, Faith, and Fundamentals Post-LFA 219 Knockout

When Cory Sandhagen protégé Elias Rodriguez steps into a cage, calm isn’t an act — it’s training. The 24-year-old from High Altitude MMA is part technician, part philosopher, and fully human about what it takes to grow in the fight game.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16

Bruno Silva vs. HyunSung Park prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

UFC Rio: Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen continues on the prelims with a fight between Bruno Silva and HyunSung Park in the flyweight division on Saturday.

Ronda Rousey News / Bloody Elbow / October 16

Ronda Rousey calls herself ‘the greatest ever’ as she explains epic body transformation

Ronda Rousey is falling in love with MMA again. The former UFC and Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion is one of the reasons why women’s MMA is where it is today.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16

Danny Barlow vs. Djorden Santos prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

UFC Vancouver continues from Rogers Arena as we’re set for another betting prediction and pick with this next bout taking place in the Middleweight (185) Division.

Khamzat Chimaev News / MMA on SI / October 16

UFC Vancouver headliner loves chances vs. Khamzat Chimaev in potential next fight

UFC middleweight contender Reinier de Ridder has the biggest opportunity of his career in front of him when he faces Brendan Allen in the main event of UFC Vancouver this Saturday after Anthony Hernandez withdrew from the card.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16

Kyle Prepolec vs. Drew Dober prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

UFC Rio: Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen continues on the prelims with a fight between Kyle Prepolec and Drew Dober in the lightweight division on Saturday.

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MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16

Stephanie Luciano vs. Ravena Oliveira prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

The UFC is back on the road arriving in Vancouver, BC, Canada for the second time in two years at the Rogers Arena. The Prelims continue with this next bout at Women’s Strawweight (115) featuring fellow Brazilians Stephanie Luciano and Ravena Oliveira taking center-stage.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16

Azamat Bekoev vs. Yousri Belgaroui prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

UFC Rio: Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen continues on the prelims with a fight between Azamat Bekoev and Yousri Belgaroui in the middleweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16

Melissa Croden vs. Tainara Lisboa prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

UFC Rio: Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen kicks off the prelims with a fight between Melissa Croden and Tainara Lisboa in the women’s flyweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 16

UFC 321 reportedly adds surprise 'Fight of the Night' contender on very short notice

UFC 321 has reportedly received a very late addition in the form of a lightweight bout between Nasrat Haqparast and Quillan Salkilld. Scheduled to take

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 16

Islam Makhachev Gets Surprising Praise from Rival For Taking on a Challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov Never Did

Mixed martial arts continues to evolve as fighters explore new opportunities across different weight classes. The upcoming superfight between Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight championship is one of the most talked-about bouts in the MMA community.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 16

Khamzat Chimaev would 'love' to fight for second UFC belt

Champions chasing titles in two divisions didn't used to be so common. There was B.J. Penn, Randy Couture, and then Conor McGregor happened. Since the McGregor era, Amanda Nunes, Georges St-Pierre, Daniel Cormier, Alex Pereira, Jon Jones, Henry Cejudo and Ilia Topuria have accomplished the feat. Islam Makhachev will try at UFC 322.

MMA News / HITC / October 16

Khamzat Chimaev hits back at Petr Yan over comments about his nationality

Petr Yan’s recent comments about Khamzat Chimaev’s nationality haven’t gone unnoticed by the newly crowned middleweight champion. Chimaev clinched the title at UFC 319 in August with a decision win over Dricus du Plessis, marking a significant moment in his career.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 15

Alex Pereira Won’t Wait For Jon Jones Superfight

RIO DE JANEIRO — Alex “Poatan” Pereira is back atop the light heavyweight mountain, and he’s not planning to wait around for Jon Jones or anyone else to decide his next move.

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 12

Potential lightweight matchups for Charles Oliveira, Mateusz Gamrot after bout

UFC fight night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ended in stunning fashion with Charles Oliveira submitting Mateusz Gamrot with a rear naked choke in the second round of their bout. Here are some potential next matchups for each fighter.