UFC News

Can’t get enough of the UFC? We get nearly 40 events yearly (over three a month) and still need more. Turn to our UFC News hub, where we provide the latest news, rumors, and UFC fight predictions. We've got everything from power rankings to end-of-the-year awards to semi-serious takes on bizarre happenings in or out of the cage. Combine this with our UFC Fight Night picks to get the most out of your UFC content here at BetUS.  

Who are the Top UFC Fighters?

Most of our UFC news is focused on the best fighters in the promotion. Why not? LeBron James hogs NBA news and Patrick Mahomes does the same in the NFL. With the UFC, we will have plenty of news on names like Jon Jones and Conor McGregor. But with how inactive they’ve been, we can turn to new stars like Alex Pereira and Islam Makhachev. UFC President Dana White insists that Jones is the promotion’s top fighter. But fans argue that Pereira and Makhachev, who have been much more active, are the pound-for-pound best. Not far behind are Ilia Topuria, Tom Aspinall, and Belal Muhammad. These fighters have been on winning streaks. When betting on UFC fights, one can expect these champions to have short odds - unless they fight other top-ranked fighters or each other. The possibilities exist as Topuria, Makhachev, and Pereira have fought or want to fight in multiple weight classes. Stay tuned to UFC news to get the latest on these top stars. The promotion moves fast, so we can get new stars as quickly and often as we crown new champions.  

Who is Expected to be the Next Big Star in the UFC?

It is difficult to predict who the next big breakout star in the UFC will be. Mixed martial arts is a sport where careers can get derailed by one well-placed punch (or kick). Thus, we see upsets all the time. But we can offer several promising talents.

• Dricus Du Plessis recently won and defended the UFC middleweight title. As a South African, he has the potential to be the face of an entire continent. He also has an exciting fighting style, finishing most of his opponents. With wins over former champions Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland, Du Plessis’s star continues to grow.
• Shavkat Rakhmonov is another fighter worth eyeing. He is undefeated at welterweight and could be our future champion. Heck, many UFC Fight Night picks have him winning the belt. Like Du Plessis, Rakhmonov is a finisher who can do it with his fists or wrestling. He is dangerous everywhere and is fun to watch.
• Kayla Harrison could also be the new face of women’s MMA. The sport has lacked one since former two-division champion Amanda Nunes retired. But Harrison has the pedigree to be the UFC’s next dominant female champion. And she may just coax Nunes out of retirement. A Nunes vs Harrison fight will be the biggest women’s fight in a long time.

 

What are the Different Weight Classes in the UFC?

Entering 2025, the UFC has 11 weight divisions, with eight for men and three for women:

• Men’s Heavyweight (Up to 265 lbs.)
• Men’s Light Heavyweight (205 lbs.)
• Men’s Middleweight (185 lbs.)
• Men’s Welterweight (170 lbs.)
• Men’s Lightweight (155 lbs.)
• Men’s Featherweight (145 lbs.)
• Men’s Bantamweight (135 lbs.)
• Men’s Flyweight (125 lbs.)
• Women’s Bantamweight (135 lbs.)
• Women’s Flyweight (125 lbs.)
• Women’s Strawweight (115 lbs.)

  There used to be a women’s featherweight (145 lbs.) division, though White said it would end following Nunes’s retirement. However, this division may return in the future. We offer UFC Fight Night predictions for every division. However, UFC picks and parlays should be scrutinized, as the outcomes depend on the weight class. Heavier weight divisions tend to have a higher chance of knockouts or finishes, while lower weight classes tend to go to decision more. Women also tend to have a lower ratio of knockouts than their male counterparts. That’s why UFC prop bets have odds affected by these conditions. You will find that heavier weight classes may have shorter lines for knockout props and vice versa. Review the UFC odds and trends using weight classes as your guide.  

How are the UFC Rankings Determined After Each Fight?

A panel of journalists and analysts determines how UFC rankings are made, similar to the NCAA for basketball or football. What formula do they use? No one knows for sure. The rankings are mainly based on opinion, which can be impacted by fighters’ win-loss records, recent performances, and overall popularity. Take UFC rankings with a grain of salt. The rankings do not sway our UFC expert picks. We pick the best fighters and the best UFC odds available at BetUS. You too can find the best lines and wager on your favorite fighters. You may find and win money on the next big UFC star.