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‘Ulberg Starches Hill’ – Fans React As Carlos Ulberg Extends Streak With Win Over Volkan Oezdemir At UFC Macau

Carlos Ulberg’s climb up the UFC light heavyweight rankings continues on following possibly the biggest win of his career thus far at UFC Macau, where he took a decision over former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir. Though neither man was able to get the knockout blow, both threw with pressure and power over the course of […]

Carlos Ulberg’s climb up the UFC light heavyweight rankings continues on following possibly the biggest win of his career thus far at UFC Macau, where he took a decision over former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir.

Though neither man was able to get the knockout blow, both threw with pressure and power over the course of 15 minutes. Plenty of punching from the pair in the first round saw Oezdemir try to bring the pressure, but “Black Jag” landed the stronger strikes and a number of counter-shots on his Swiss opponent.

Oezdemir looked to continue his pace heading into the second round, attempting to take solid control of the fight. Ulberg had other plans, however, and paced himself while methodically piecing “No Time” up.

Ulberg ultimately took all three judges’ scorecards with two 30-27s and one 29-28.

Carlos Ulberg Gets Decision Over Volkan Oezdemir In Top-10 Light Heavyweight Battle At UFC Macau

After dropping his UFC debut against Kennedy Nzechukwu, Ulberg has now won seven straight to climb the ladder at 205 pounds.

Oezdemir, meanwhile, has now lost two of his last four and four of his last seven.

UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Petr Yan Outstrikes Deiveson Figueiredo

UFC Fight Night: Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo took place in the early hours of Saturday morning, and MMA News has you covered with all the action! After a pay-per-view inside the prestigious Madison Square Garden — and before focus turns to the UFC’s final numbered event of the year in Las Vegas — the […]

UFC Fight Night: Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo took place in the early hours of Saturday morning, and MMA News has you covered with all the action!

After a pay-per-view inside the prestigious Madison Square Garden — and before focus turns to the UFC’s final numbered event of the year in Las Vegas — the MMA leader was on the road to stage a card in Macau for the first time in a decade.

Headlining at the Galaxy Arena were two former champions in ex-bantamweight kingpin Yan and a two-time occupier of the flyweight throne in Figueiredo. With both men coming off wins over top-10 opposition, a shot at Merab Dvalishvili’s 135-pound gold was discussed as being in store for Saturday’s victor.

That turned out to be Yan, with “No Mercy” putting in a vintage striking performance to sweep the scorecards.

Elsewhere on the UFC Fight Night lineup, Yan Xiaonan emerged victorious from her first outing since falling short of the title against Zhang Weili earlier this year, Carlos Ulberg got the better of fellow hard-hitting light heavyweight contender Volkan Oezdemir, and the Road to UFC finals delivered some memorable moments on the prelims.

With that said, see below for the full results, followed by all the best highlights.

UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo Results & Highlights

Main Card:

  • Bantamweight Main Event: Petr Yan def. Deiveson Figueiredo via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
  • Women’s Strawweight Co-Main Event: Yan Xiaonan def. Tabatha Ricci via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Welterweight: Muslim Salikhov def. Song Kenan via KO (spinning wheel kick): R1, 3:49
  • Women’s Flyweight: Gabriella Fernandes def. Wang Cong via submission (rear-naked choke): R2, 3:49
  • Light Heavyweight: Carlos Ulberg def. Volkan Oezdemir via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Light Heavyweight: Zhang Mingyang def. Ozzy Diaz via TKO (elbow & punches): R1, 2:25

Preliminary Card:

  • Road to UFC Bantamweight Final: SuYoung You def. Jieleyisi Baergeng via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Road to UFC Flyweight Final: DongHun Choi def. Kiru Singh Sahota via KO (punch): R1, 2:36
  • Road to UFC Women’s Strawweight Final: Ming Shi def. Xiaocan Feng via KO (head kick): R3, 0:46
  • Flyweight: Carlos Hernandez def. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • Flyweight: Lone’er Kavanagh def. Jose Ochoa via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Bantamweight: Long Xiao def. Quang Le via KO (punches): R3, 1:28
  • Lightweight: Nikolas Motta def. Hayisaer Maheshate via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Nikolas Motta Def. Hayisaer Maheshate

Long Xiao Def. Quang Le

Lone’er Kavanagh Def. Jose Ochoa

Carlos Hernandez Def. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel

Ming Shi Def. Xiaocan Feng

DongHun Choi Def. Kiru Singh Sahota

Zhang Mingyang Def. Ozzy Diaz

Carlos Ulberg Def. Volkan Oezdemir

Gabriella Fernandes Def. Wang Cong

Muslim Salikhov Def. Song Kenan

Yan Xiaonan Def. Tabatha Ricci

Petr Yan Def. Deiveson Figueiredo

Volkan Oezdemir vs. Carlos Ulberg – Odds and Match Preview

Volkan Oezdemir vs. Carlos Ulberg - Odds and Match PreviewA light heavyweight bout between Volkan Oezdemir and Carlos Ulberg is set to take place at UFC Macau on…

Volkan Oezdemir vs. Carlos Ulberg - Odds and Match Preview

A light heavyweight bout between Volkan Oezdemir and Carlos Ulberg is set to take place at UFC Macau on November 23, 2024. This matchup pits two top-10-ranked fighters against each other in what promises to be an explosive contest.

Volkan Oezdemir vs. Carlos Ulberg

Switzerland’s Volkan Oezdemir is currently ranked 6th in the division and is known for his knockout power. He’s a former title challenger who has recently found his form again, winning his last two fights impressively. Oezdemir’s background is primarily in kickboxing, which translates to his hard-hitting style in MMA. With another win, there are many options ahead of him, just as you have many options when it comes to the best crypto betting sites that you can see here.

He’s looking to continue his winning streak and potentially work his way back into title contention With two first-round finishes, he is looking for a continuous climb. Most recently, he knocked out Johnny Walker and submitted Bogdan Guskov.

On the other side, a rising star from New Zealand Carlos Ulberg, ranked 10th, with a professional kickboxing background. Training out of the renowned City Kickboxing gym alongside champions like Israel Adesanya, Ulberg has shown tremendous potential in the UFC. He’s currently on a six-fight win streak, with five of those victories coming by way of finish. 

Interestingly, Carlos Ulberg is a part-time model and was offered a role on the TV series The Bachelor. Most recently, he only needed twelve seconds to knock out Alonzo Menifield. Prior to that, he stopped Jung Da-un, Ihor Potieria, Nicolae Negumereanu, and Tafon Nchukwi all by way of KO/TKO or submission in the UFC.

A win for Oezdemir could solidify his position in the top 5 and put him back in the title conversation. For Carlos Ulberg, a victory over a seasoned veteran like Oezdemir would be a significant step up.

Ulberg opened as the favorite with odds of -205, meaning you would need to bet $205 to win $100 on him. These odds have since shortened, with some bookmakers now offering him at -255. This shift indicates that more money has been placed on Ulberg, causing oddsmakers to adjust their lines to balance their books.

On the other hand, Volkan Oezdemir started as the underdog with odds of +175, which means a $100 bet would return $175 in profit if he wins. His odds have also moved, with some bookmakers now offering +215. This movement suggests that while Oezdemir is still the underdog, the betting market sees him as having a slightly better chance than initially thought.

Both men are primarily strikers, but they bring different attributes to the table. Oezdemir has the edge in experience and power, while Ulberg possesses superior youth and momentum. 

The odds imply that Ulberg has about a 70% chance of winning the fight, while Oezdemir’s chances are around 30%. These probabilities are based on the betting market’s perception and don’t necessarily reflect the actuality.

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Title Challenger Picks Between Alex Pereira & Khalil Rountree At UFC 307

The main event of UFC 307 sees the return of one of the biggest stars in the sport today, light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. “Poatan” has put on some incredible striking displays since moving up to 205-pounds and that’s sure to be the case once again in Salt Lake City this weekend. His challenger, Khalil […]

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The main event of UFC 307 sees the return of one of the biggest stars in the sport today, light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.

“Poatan” has put on some incredible striking displays since moving up to 205-pounds and that’s sure to be the case once again in Salt Lake City this weekend.

His challenger, Khalil Rountree, is also used to stopping his opponents with strikes when he steps inside the Octagon.

We’re sure to get a high-level game of violent chess when these two ruthless fight finishers collide this Saturday night at the Delta Center.

Volkan Oezdemir Backs Alex Pereira To Retain The Title This Weekend At UFC 307

In a recent interview with Inside Fighting, former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir gave his quick thoughts on the main event match-up.

Oezdemir fought for the title back in 2018, coming up short against Daniel Cormier after securing three big wins in the division to get a championship opportunity.

“No Time” is currently ranked at #6 following back-to-back wins and could be back in the title picture if he’s able to stop the winning streak of Carlos Ulberg next month.

He believes that the belt will stay with “Poatan” this weekend because he’s the more efficient and polished striker of the two.

“I think Pereira for me is gonna take it. Rountree is dangerous but I think is a little bit too wild, you know, hooks and stuff. Pereira is more complete but it’s tough, it’s not going to go to the ground for sure. It’s going to be a war.”

Oezdemir was also asked about Rountree’s game plan of standing and striking with Pereira, which he also believes makes the fight harder for the challenger.

“Of course you want to go in the best department and I think the ground is the easiest way to take Alex Pereira.”

Read also: Chael Sonnen Explains Why Upset Could Be ‘Brewing’ In Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree At UFC 307

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Johnny Walker folded with brutal first round KO by Volkan Oezdemir – UFC Saudi Arabia Highlights

Johnny Walker suffers brutal KO loss to Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Saudi Arabia HighlightsBrazilian light heavyweight contender, Johnny Walker has succumbed to strikes for the second time in as many fights tonight…

Johnny Walker suffers brutal KO loss to Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Saudi Arabia Highlights

Brazilian light heavyweight contender, Johnny Walker has succumbed to strikes for the second time in as many fights tonight in the main card opener of UFC Saudi Arabia — dropping a first round KO defeat to former title challenger, Volkan Oezdemir in Riyadh.

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Walker, the current number seven ranked light heavyweight challenger, has been sidelined since he headlined UFC Vegas 84 back in January, dropping a second round knockout loss to former title chaser, Magomed Ankalaev in the pair’s immediate rematch.

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And dropping a stunning knockout loss to Switzerland striker, Oezdemir tonight in Saudi Arabia, perennial contender, Walker managed to survive an initial barrage against the Fribourg native — before he was then dropped for a second time at the fence, and then rendered unconscious with a slew of strikes at the fence.

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Below, catch the highlights from Volkan Oezdemir’s win over Johnny Walker at UFC Saudi Arabia

Fighters React To Nikita Krylov Smothering Volkan Oezdemir

The light heavyweight contest between Volkan Oezdemir and Nikita Krylov was certainly one to remember. Heading into the UFC 280 prelim bout between underdog and former title challenger Oezdemir, and the number ten ranked Krylov, fans were not sure what…

The light heavyweight contest between Volkan Oezdemir and Nikita Krylov was certainly one to remember. Heading into the UFC 280 prelim bout between underdog and former title challenger Oezdemir, and the number ten ranked Krylov, fans were not sure what to expect. Both fighters have had histories of big fights, but were each 1-2 in…

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