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UFC at ABC: Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder Main Preview and card failure

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In general, these “Fight Night” cards without payments are quite tame and kept in front of almost any audience on the top of the UFC. This is not the UFC release on ABC on July 26. This card takes place at the well -known Etihad arena in the United Arab Emirates. It will be the 21st UFC visit to the Etihad Arena, the majority in the last four years from the end of the arena in 2021.

We have two ranking fights with the five best guys in the main and co-head event. At Headliner No. 5 Robert “Bobby Knuckles” Whittaker is heading No. 12 Reinier de Ridder. In cooperation, the former weight weight master and pretender No. 3 Petr Yan fights No. 13 Marcus McGhee.

Even unrestricted duels are fascinating, and Bryce Mitchell is fighting, said Nurmagomedov in Bantameight scrap metal, and Shabutdin Magomedov throws him out of Marc-Andre Bariault in the card opener.

Here’s everything you need to know about this fights quartter! And don’t forget that this event in Abu Dhabi the main card runs at 15.00 et Piercing!

Main event: No. 5 Robert Whittaker vs. No. 12 Reinier de Ridder – Middle Wweight Ranking

Robert Whittaker (26-8) enters this fight in a significant flaw in almost every category. It has a height of six feet, but Reinier de Ridder (20-2) is a massive 6’4 “. 73.5-inch Whittaker’s range will also be relatively petite, and the” Dutch knight “has worked for 79 inches. Both men will be 34 years elderly when they enter the Octagon on July 26.

Whittaker will want to reflect after a slightly embarrassing show against Khamzat Chimaev, who in the first round relaxed the Australian to get the crank on the face of the first round. Bobby has 3-2 because he lost the fight for the title with Israel Adesanya in 2022. Meanwhile, de Ridder won all three UFC fights since joining the promotion last autumn.

De Ridder has finished 13 of his 20 wins by reporting, so Whittaker will definitely look for removal. However, he has a ten in defense of the average weight (over 77 percent), so the Dutchman will be hard to drop him. Borz is the only one who took Bobby Knuckles in the last five fights.

If we were doing UFC forecastsWe would like Bobby Knuckles not only for Nostalgia, but also because it seems a good opportunity to bounce. Sellers also have it mentioned as a petite favorite, so we are not alone.

CO-MAIN event: No. 3 Petr Yan vs. No. 13 Marcus McGhee-Ranking Bantamweight Bout

In the co–Main Petr Yan (18-5) and Marcus McGhee (10-1) event, they fit quite well physically. Yan, at 5’7 “, is a shorter man by one inch, while McGhee also enjoys a two -inch advantage, from 67” to 69 “. However, despite a much longer and more outstanding career for Yan, at the age of 32 he is three years younger than McGhee.

McGhee won all four UFC duels, ending his first three, and recently winning the decision on Jonathan Martinez. Meanwhile, Yan won the last two in a row against much more hard competition in the song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo. Some were worried after he lost three hard decisions (MERAB, O’Malley, Sterling), but the Russian seems to have returned. This is the first real challenge of UFC McGhee (he is a huge weaker) and the boy is huge.

Bryce Mitchell vs. Sai

Bryce “Thug Nasty” Mitchell (17-3) comes on 5’9 “with 70-inch range. Said Nurmagomedov (18-4) with a 5’8 frame” and an identical 70-inch range. The Dagestani fighter is three years older, and Mitchell is only 30 years elderly despite the seven years in UFC.

Mitchell was completed by Red Sizzling Jean Silva in his last duel in April, and alternately won and losses in the last six. At that time he won impressive victories over Dan IgE and Edson Barboza. Nurmagomedov does not quite touch his name because he lost two of the last three of the less than the famed competition.

Shabutdin Magomedov vs. Marc-Andre Barriault-Middleight

In the main card opener we get one of the most intriguing MMA fighters in Shabutdin Magomedov (15-1), taking Canadian sensation at Marc-Andre Barriault (17-9, 1 NC). Shara “Bullet” seems to have many advantages here: he is higher than Barriault by one inch (6’2 “vs. 6’1”), and in the age of 31 is four years younger than Barriault. Both have 73-inch resources.

His only disadvantage is that Shara is blind in the right eye. Because of this blindness, he must not fight in the United States yet, he remains a sniper, and his 62.4 -percentage significant striking accuracy takes second place in the weight class.

Shara will want to avenge his first career defeat when he was the last time he fought, when he abandoned his decision on the unconventional and unpredictable side of Michael. Otherwise, he dominated since joining the UFC, winning his first four fights and generally doing it in a dominant way.

Barriault returned with great nervousness towards Bruno Silva in his last fight just two months ago in May. But he lost three in a row (two in the first round of Nokaut) and seems to be on snail-paced.

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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.

If you are able to utilize this information, please consider citing the source.

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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