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Futures on the line for Murphy and Aspinall in UFC

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The remaining months of 2025 will see enormous UFC matches for British boxers. Both Leone Murphy, and especially Tom Aspinall, have a lot to lose if they do not win further visits to the Octagon.

On August 16 (early August 17 in Great Britain), he sees the English featherweight of Lrone Murphy, and the novice UFC Aaron Pico at UFC 319, which will take place at the United Center in Chicago, USA.

Murphy is currently sixth in the UFC featherweight division, and another win in August will augment his chances of winning the title against Alexander Volkanovski. However, failure will bring grave hopes for the title.

At this time of year, Murphy could prepare for the fresh football season. He had a trial with Liverpool (although he was born in Trafford), but the knee injury ended his career. It looked as if he became a boxer, but eventually found himself in the MMA world.

His professional debut took place in 2016, initially as featherlight. Two years later he moved to a pencil scale and there Murphy gained his name. In 2019, he became a full contact champion of weight scale, and later he made his debut in UFC this year.

His debut UFC was against Zubair Tukhugov and although he maintained his invincible record, the fight ended in a draw. Murphy did not look at this disappointing result and since then he won eight fights.

He now has a 16-0-1 record and is associated with Movs Evloev for the fourth longest victorious run in the UFC featherweight division. On August 16, he wants to extend his undefeated record against Aaron Pico.

This is a complex UFC debut for Pico, who won his name as a freestyle wrestler and almost reached the 2016 Olympic Games. His MMA career began the following year in Bellator. The American lost his debut, but won another four matches. The year 2019 did not go well with two subsequent defeats (one recently Avenged).

From the next loss in 2022 he won three fights in a row, but it looks like a complex fight against Murphy, which should be able to maintain an invincible record.

The main event at UFC 319 sees the title of UFC of medium weight on the line. Dricus du Plessis defends his belt against the unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev. British Butmakers from offers Follow that changing the title is on the way. They have a enormous plessis at 17/10 to win the fight against the 1/2 claimant to take away the title.

Du Plessis won titles in two other MMA companies before he went to UFC in 2020. Three years later he defeated Robert Whittaker in the last eliminator of the UFC medium weight title. Six months later, he took the title of Sean Strickland and since then he created two successful defense against Israel Adesanya and Strickland, both taking place in Australia. These victories took his professional record to 23-2.

Can it do it 24-2? He faces a complex fight with Chimaev, who won all his 14 professional fights. The Russian debuted in 2018, and four of his first five fights were won in the first round. His debut UFC took place in July 2020. He had to be a man in a hurry, because his second UFC competition had only ten days after his first. There has never been such a tiny return between fights in the company.

He had four night performances in UFC. His victory over Gilbert Burns was announced in 2022. His last victory took place in October last year, when Robert Whittaker surrendered in the first round. Five of his last seven UFC competitions meant that his opponent did not reach the second round.

It was a huge year for Tom Aspinall when he became a heavyweight champion of UFC. He does First defense His title against the Frenchman Ciril Gane on October 25 in Abu Dhabi. Aspinall is a mighty favorite to win the fight against bookmakers offering 1/4 chances of Gane available at 3/1 to cause nervousness.

Aspinall became a fleeting champion in November 2023, when he defeated Sergei Pavlovich in just over a minute. He defended this title in Manchester in July 2024 and in just a minute he got rid of Curtis Blaydes. His shot in the main title never materialized, and when Jon Jones announced his pension in June, Aspinall was promoted to the master.

Gane himself is a former fleeting heavyweight champion, but this is his third attempt to win the full title. He lost to Francis Ngannou in 2022, and Jon Jones the following year. Since then, he won two fights, but with Aspinall his last six fights in the first round, another unsuccessful challenge of the title looks likely.

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UFC Vegas 114 Odds: Kevin Vallejos vs Josh Emmett Las Vegas Fight Night HeadlinesUFC Vegas 114 Odds: Kevin Vallejos vs Josh Emmett Las Vegas Fight Night Headlines

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In a classic veteran vs. prospect matchup, 11th-seeded Josh Emmett will headline UFC Vegas 114 against 13th-seeded Kevin Vallejos.

The exhilarating featherweight clash pitting the power of Emmett against the rising power of Vallejos will take place on March 14, 2026 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

BetOnline.ag he opened odds for the 14 fights on the card, which you’ll find below.

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UFC Vegas odds can be seen here: https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/martial-arts/mma/ufc-vegas-114

UFC Las Vegas 114

Josh Emmett +365

Kevin Vallejos -465

Amanda Lemos +205

Gillian Robertson -240

Ion Cutelaba +170

Oumar Sy-200

Harry Hardwick +150

Marwan Rahiki -175

Chris Curtis +205

Myktybek Orołbai -240

Steven Asplund +170

Vitor Petrino -200

Bruno Silva +175

Charles Johnson -205

Eryk Anders +115

Brad Tavares -135

Montserrat Rendon +350

Bia Mosque -450

SuYoung You +210

Elijah Smith -250

Sam Hughes +140

Piera Rodriguez -160

Luan Lacerda +200

Hecher Sosa -235

Bolaji Oki +295

Manoel Sousa -370

Others Fili +180

Jose Delgado -210

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LFA 231: Elijah Johns vs. Taner Trembley headlines featherweight match in MinnesotaLFA 231: Elijah Johns vs. Taner Trembley in first featherweight match in Minnesota

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) returns to Minnesota for another key night of mixed martial arts action.

LFA president Ed Soares confirmed that the promotion will return to the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” Friday, April 17with stacked fight cards scheduled to take place at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.

upcoming event, LFA 231: Trembley vs. Johnspresented by Monster Energy, the main attraction of which will be a fierce featherweight fight between former LFA champion Elijah Johns (10-3) and undefeated prospect from Minnesota Taner Trembley (6-0).

Doors to the event will open at 16:30 local timewith a preliminary card starting at 16:45followed by the main card at 20:00 Fans in the United States can watch the action live on VICE TV at 21:00 ET / 18:00 PT.

Tickets for the event are currently available on Ticketmaster.

“Minnesota has become one of our strongest markets and that’s the type of fighting the fans here appreciate,” Soares said. “You have Elijah Johns, a former champion who knows what it takes to win at the highest level in LFA, against Taner Trembley, an undefeated local fighter looking to make a statement in front of his home crowd.”

Former champion Elijah Johns wants to regain his momentum

Former LFA featherweight champion Elijah Johns (10-3) returns to the LFA cage with valuable championship experience and a battle-tested resume.

Throughout his LFA career, Johns has faced elite competition and proven his ability to perform in the radiant lights of a main event. Now trying to get back into title contention, the veteran featherweight looks to derail one of Minnesota’s most promising rising stars.

Undefeated prospect Taner Trembley faces a career-defining test

Opposite Johns will be a hometown favorite Taner Trembley (6-0)who enters the fight with a perfect professional record and growing momentum.

Known for his aggressive fighting style and versatile skill set, Trembley continues to build a reputation as one of the most invigorating prospects in the region. Competing in front of his home crowd at the Mystic Lake Casino hotel, he will try to remain undefeated while achieving the biggest victory of his career.

With a former champion looking for redemption and an undefeated local talent chasing a breakthrough victory, LFA 231 promises an action-packed evening of elite MMA competition in Minnesota.

(Additional fights may be announced)

Main Card

Broadcast on VICE TV and LFA FIGHT NETWORK™ – 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT

Main Event – ​​Featherweight Fight (145 lbs)
Elijah Johns (10-3) vs. Taner Trembley (6-0)

Co-main event – ​​flyweight fight (125 pounds)
Ernesto Ibarra (10-1) vs. Devon Lozej (8-3)

Lightweight fight (155 pounds)
Steve Collins (6-0) vs. Cole Faust (4-1)

Lightweight fight (155 pounds)
Daniel Holt (4-0) vs. Korey Taylor (6-1)

Lightweight fight (155 pounds)
Quintin Richards (5-0) vs. Canon Swanson (5-1-1)

Lightweight fight (155 pounds)
Dzhamal Mavliudov (6-1) vs. Kelton Sneve (5-1)

Featherweight fight (145 pounds)
Beau Samaniego (8-3) vs. Abbas Abasov (5-1)

Catchweight fight (150 pounds)
Miljan Djukanovic (3-0) vs. Noah Gasho (3-0)

Flyweight fight (125 pounds)
Erick Medrano (0-0) vs. Gunnar Nelson (0-0)

Featherweight fight (145 pounds)
Kayara Hartfield (2-1) vs. Jess Hays (0-1)

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Fight card AKA 53: Championship rivalry headlines March 7 in Lake CharlesAKA 53: Rivalry, redemption and championship dreams collide in Lake Charles

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Lake Charles in Louisiana — AKA 53 Countdown – Hebert vs. Smith 2 it’s not just another fight night. It’s a story of competition, redemption and dreams of championship. Two warriors. Two gymnasiums. Two cities. One gold stripe.

On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the cage doors close at the iconic Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, and when it does, all that matters is heart, skill and who wants it more.

In the main event, AKA Lightweight Championship takes center stage at AKA 53 as the reigning champion Elliot Hebert defends his gold against a hungry rival Hunter Smith in gameplay fueled by pride, competition and ambition for mastery. Hebert looks to cement his position at the top of the division with another dominant performance, while Smith steps into the spotlight determined to seize his moment and claim the belt for himself. When the cage doors close at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, it won’t just be about rankings or records – it will be about heart, grit and which lightweight is willing to push further when it matters most.

For a champion, it’s the legacy that counts. For the challenger, it’s about redemption. When the lights shine brightest, there are no excuses. No shortcuts. Just five rounds to define a career. The main event of AKA 53 will be a fierce title fight that perfectly reflects the main theme of the event – redemption vs. reign. The champion enters with a vengeance, continuing his streak of dominance and defending his own field. Opposite him is a challenger who has recovered from defeat, sharpened his tools and returned to competition.

Expect fireworks from the opening bell.

AKA 53 Full Fight Card

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino – Lake Charles, Los Angeles

MAIN EVENT

  • AKA Lightweight Championship: Elliot Hebert vs. Hunter Smith

MAIN CARD

  • Flyweight fight: Austin Soileau vs. Tyler Forsythe
  • Featherweight fight: Nevan Driehuis vs. Adrian Smith

SUB CARD

  • Amateur Heavyweight Championship: Ayden Bell vs. Marcos Serrano
  • Catchweight 190-pound fight: Justin Carpenter vs. Keegan Williams
  • Welterweight fight: Byron Walker vs. Landon Erickson
  • Middleweight fight: Trey Duhon vs. Julio Melendez

PRELIMATES

  • Featherweight fight: Jake Traver vs. Alex Sibrian
  • KB middleweight fight: Caiden McDowell vs Mathew Barnard
  • KB Featherweight Fight: Jayce Carpenter vs. Darren Stevenson
  • Featherweight fight: Caydin Bass vs. Luis Larrazabal

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