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Clay Guida vs. Leonardo Santos added to UFC on ESPN 31 on Dec. 4

Lightweight veterans Clay Guida and Leonardo Santos will battle in December.

A pair of lightweight veterans will battle in December.

[autotag]Clay Guida[/autotag] (35-21 MMA, 15-15 UFC) faces [autotag]Leonardo Santos[/autotag] (18-4 MMA, 7-1-1 UFC) on Dec. 4 at UFC on ESPN 31, which takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

A person with knowledge of the matchup confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie after an initial post by Guida on social media.

Guida will be making his 31st walk to the octagon. After defeating Michael Johnson this past February, the 39-year-old Team Alpha Male fighter dropped a split decision to Mark Madsen at UFC on ESPN 29 in August.

Santos will look to rebound from his first loss since May 2009. The Brazilian went unbeaten in his first eight octagon bouts until he suffered a last-second knockout to Grant Dawson in his most recent outing at UFC on ESPN 21.

The latest lineup for UFC Fight Night on Dec. 4 includes:

  • Rob Font vs. Jose Aldo
  • Chris Gruetzemacher vs. Claudio Puelles
  • Rafael Fiziev vs. Brad Riddell
  • Montserrat Conejo vs. Mallory Martin
  • Brendan Allen vs. Brad Tavares
  • Bryan Barberena vs. Matt Brown
  • Tanner Boser vs. Sergei Pavlovich
  • Jimmy Crute vs. Jamahal Hil
  • Manel Kape vs. Zhalgas Zhumagulov
  • Jake Matthews vs. Jeremiah Wells
  • Louis Smolka vs. Vince Morales
  • Clay Guida vs. Leonardo Santos

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UFC on ESPN 29 medical suspensions: Jared Cannonier, flyweight contenders face lengthy time off

Check out the list of medical suspensions from UFC on ESPN 29 in Las Vegas.

[autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag] and [autotag]Alexandre Pantoja[/autotag] exited UFC on ESPN 29 on a wave of momentum after their wins – but they didn’t do so unscathed.

Both Cannonier and Pantoja were handed 180-day suspensions by the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC), according to a list MMA Junkie acquired Wednesday from MixedMartialArts.com, the ABC’s official database.

In his main event win over [autotag]Kelvin Gastelum[/autotag], Cannonier suffered a right foot injury. As for Pantoja, a win in a potential title eliminator battle with [autotag]Brandon Royval[/autotag] resulted in a left knee injury. Depending on the severity of the fighters’ injuries, they could be ineligible to compete until February.

Also receiving 180-day suspensions were the aforementioned Royval, [autotag]Luis Saldana[/autotag], [autotag]Domingo Pilarte[/autotag], and [autotag]Josiane Nunes[/autotag].

It’s important to note fighters’ suspensions may terminate sooner than the date listed if their injury is cleared by a medical doctor.

The UFC on ESPN 29 medical suspensions include:

UFC on ESPN 29: Clay Guida vs. Mark Madsen odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 29 odds and lines between Clay Guida and Mark Madsen, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a lightweight bout on the main card, Clay Guida faces Mark Madsen Saturday at UFC on ESPN 29 – also known as UFC Vegas 34 – at the UFC’s APEX Facility. Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN 29 Guida vs. Madsen odds and lines, with MMA picks and predictions.

The prelims will be televised on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET, with the main card will be televised on ESPN/ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET.

Guida steps into the octagon with a slight 2.44-to-2.28 significant strikes landed per minute advantage while also leading 48.97 to 45.83 in significant strikes accuracy percentage.

Guida stopped a two-bout losing skid his last time out with a unanimous-decision win Feb. 6 over Michael Johnson. He is just 2-3 across his past five fights, with three of his last four going the distance.

Madsen is a perfect 10-0 as a professional, including 2-0 since making his UFC debut. He posted a unanimous-decision win over Austin Hubbard on March 7 at UFC 248 and had a first-round KO/TKO in his promotion debut against Danilo Belluardo Sept. 28, 2019.

UFC on ESPN 29 Guida vs. Madsen: Odds and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Guida +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Madsen -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
  • Total Rounds: 2.5 Rounds (Over -250 | Under +190)
  • Will the fight go the distance: (Yes -230 | No +160)

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UFC on ESPN 29 Guida vs. Madsen: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Guida 36-17-0 | Madsen 10-0-0

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

MADSEN (-170) will get his biggest test to date but the Danish lightweight will pass with flying colors. He is a well-rounded fighter, winning four fights via decision, three fights by way of KO/TKO and three contests via submission.

Guida will put up a fight but MADSEN ON POINTS (+115) is a solid value.

Over/Under (O/U)

It’s a little on the expensive side but YES (-230): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? is worth the risk. Guida is a veteran who will make Madsen work for his victory and there will be no stoppage here.

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UFC on ESPN 29 predictions: Will Kelvin Gastelum get back on track vs. Jared Cannonier?

Check out our staff members’ picks for the UFC on ESPN 29 main card, featuring Jared Cannonier vs. Kelvin Gastelum.

Cannonier
vs.
Gastelum		 Guida
vs.
Madsen		 Porter
vs.
Sherman		 Jones
vs.
Kakhramonov		 Hubbard
vs.
Pichel		 Pantoja
vs.
Royval
MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
2021: 124-77		 cannonier2021
Cannonier
(54%)		 madsen2021
Madsen
(70%)		 sherman2021
Sherman
(74%)		 trevinjones2021
Jones
(N/A)		 pichel2021
Pichel
(68%)		 pantoja2021
Pantoja
(55%)
John Morgan
@MMAjunkieJohn
2021: 127-74		 cannonier2021
Cannonier		 madsen2021
Madsen		 sherman2021
Sherman		 trevinjones2021
Jones		 pichel2021
Pichel		 pantoja2021
Pantoja
Simon Samano
@SJSamano
2021: 125-76		 cannonier2021
Cannonier		 madsen2021
Madsen		 porter2021
Porter		 trevinjones2021
Jones		 pichel2021
Pichel		 royval2021
Royval
Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
2021: 123-78
trophy copy 2018 Champion		 gastelum2021
Gastelum		 madsen2021
Madsen		 sherman2021
Sherman		 kakhramonov2021
Kakhramonov		 pichel2021
Pichel		 pantoja2021
Pantoja
Dan Tom
@DanTomMMA
2021: 121-80
trophy copy 2020 Champion		 cannonier2021
Cannonier		 madsen2021
Madsen		 sherman2021
Sherman		 trevinjones2021
Jones		 pichel2021
Pichel		 pantoja2021
Pantoja
Mike Bohn
@MikeBohnMMA
2021: 119-82
trophy copy 2014 Champion		 cannonier2021
Cannonier		 madsen2021
Madsen		 sherman2021
Sherman		 trevinjones2021
Jones		 pichel2021
Pichel		 pantoja2021
Pantoja
Matt Erickson
@MMAjunkieMatt
2021: 118-83		 cannonier2021
Cannonier		 madsen2021
Madsen		 sherman2021
Sherman		 trevinjones2021
Jones		 pichel2021
Pichel		 pantoja2021
Pantoja
Nolan King
@mma_kings
2021: 118-83		 cannonier2021
Cannonier		 madsen2021
Madsen		 sherman2021
Sherman		 kakhramonov2021
Kakhramonov		 pichel2021
Pichel		 pantoja2021
Pantoja
George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
2021: 117-84		 gastelum2021
Gastelum		 madsen2021
Madsen		 sherman2021
Sherman		 trevinjones2021
Jones		 pichel2021
Pichel		 royval2021
Royval
Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
2021: 116-85		 gastelum2021
Gastelum		 madsen2021
Madsen		 sherman2021
Sherman		 kakhramonov2021
Kakhramonov		 pichel2021
Pichel		 pantoja2021
Pantoja
Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
2021: 115-86		 cannonier2021
Cannonier		 madsen2021
Madsen		 sherman2021
Sherman		 trevinjones2021
Jones		 pichel2021
Pichel		 pantoja2021
Pantoja
Brian Garcia
@thegoze
2021: 113-88
trophy copy 2017 Champion		 cannonier2021
Cannonier		 madsen2021
Madsen		 sherman2021
Sherman		 trevinjones2021
Jones		 pichel2021
Pichel		 royval2021
Royval
Abbey Subhan
@kammakaze
2021: 112-89		 gastelum2021
Gastelum		 madsen2021
Madsen		 sherman2021
Sherman		 kakhramonov2021
Kakhramonov		 pichel2021
Pichel		 pantoja2021
Pantoja
Matthew Wells
@MrMWells
2021: 46-39		 cannonier2021
Cannonier		 madsen2021
Madsen		 sherman2021
Sherman		 trevinjones2021
Jones		 pichel2021
Pichel		 royval2021
Royval

The UFC is back in its home base this week with a middleweight showdown atop the lineup.

UFC on ESPN 29 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN2/ESPN+.

(Click here to open a PDF of the staff picks grid in a separate window.)

In the main event, [autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag] (13-5 MMA, 6-5 UFC) takes on [autotag]Kelvin Gastelum[/autotag] (17-7 MMA, 11-7 UFC) at middleweight. Cannonier is a slight betting favorite at Tipico around -150, and he has a 9-4 lead in the picks from our 13 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers.

In the co-feature, longtime fighter [autotag]Clay Guida[/autotag] (36-20 MMA, 16-14 UFC) meets [autotag]Mark Madsen[/autotag] (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC). Madsen is a -170 favorite, and he’s one of two unanimous picks from our staff members on the main card.

[autotag]Parker Porter[/autotag] (11-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) takes on [autotag]Chase Sherman[/autotag] (15-7 MMA, 3-6 UFC) in a heavyweight bout. Sherman is a 2-1 favorite and has a big 12-1 lead in the picks.

Also on the main card, [autotag]Trevin Jones[/autotag] (13-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) meets short-notice replacement and UFC newcomer [autotag]Saidyokub Kakhramonov[/autotag] (8-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at bantamweight. Jones is the favorite at -145 and has a 9-4 lead in the picks.

Our other unanimous pick on the main card is [autotag]Vinc Pichel[/autotag] (13-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) in a lightweight bout against [autotag]Austin Hubbard[/autotag] (13-5 MMA, 3-3 UFC). It’s virtually a pick’em fight with Pichel at -115 and Hubbard at -110, but Pichel pitched a shutout in our picks at 13-0.

And to open the main card, [autotag]Alexandre Pantoja[/autotag] (23-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) takes on [autotag]Brandon Royval[/autotag] (12-5 MMA, 2-1 UFC) in a key flyweight bout. Pantoja is favored at the betting window at -180, and he’s got a 9-4 edge in the picks.

In the MMA Junkie reader consensus picks, Kharitonov (57 percent), Storley (90 percent), Golm (55 percent) and Lugo (64 percent) are the choices.

Check out all the picks above.

UFC on ESPN 29 pre-event facts: Kelvin Gastelum seeks main event success

The best facts and figures about UFC on ESPN 29, which features a Jared Cannonier vs. Kelvin Gastelum main event.

The UFC returns from a week off on Saturday with UFC on ESPN 29, which takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas with a main card on ESPN following prelims on ESPN2.

A middleweight matchup headlines the event. [autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag] (13-5 MMA, 6-5 UFC) and [autotag]Kelvin Gastelum[/autotag] (16-7 MMA, 11-7 UFC) will attempt to move up a rung in the title pecking order when they clash in a bout scheduled for five rounds.

For more on the numbers behind the main event, as well as the rest of the card, check below for 16 pre-event facts about UFC on ESPN 29.

Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (May 17-23)

All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were broken or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.

But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.

Each week, we’ll compile all the newly surfaced fights in one spot. Every Monday, expect a feature listing everything you might have missed from the UFC or Bellator.

Here are the fight announcements that were broken or confirmed by MMA Junkie from May 17-23.

UFC adds Clay Guida vs. Mark Madsen to Aug. 21 lineup

Mark Madsen will look to continue his assent up the lightweight ladder when he meets seasoned veteran Clay Guida on Aug. 21.

[autotag]Mark Madsen[/autotag] will look to continue his ascent up the UFC’s lightweight ladder when he meets a seasoned veteran.

Madsen (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) faces [autotag]Clay Guida[/autotag] (35-20 MMA, 15-14 UFC) at a UFC Fight Night card on Aug. 21, in an event which does not yet have an announced location or venue.

A person with knowledge of the matchup confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie but asked to remain anonymous because the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Danish outlet ViaRitzau was first to report the news.

Madsen, a three-time Olympian in wrestling, is 2-0 to start off his UFC tenure. The undefeated Denmark-born fighter hasn’t competed in over a year and is coming off a unanimous decision win over Austin Hubbard at UFC 248 in March 2020.

Since moving back up to 155 pounds following a seven-fight stint at featherweight, Guida has seen mixed results. In his most recent outing, the 39-year-old was able to snap a two-fight losing skid with a unanimous decision win over Michael Johnson at UFC Fight Night 184 in February and will be entering his 30th octagon bout when he makes the walk against Madsen.

The latest lineup for UFC Fight Night on Aug. 21 includes:

  • Paulo Costa vs. Jared Cannonier
  • Fabio Cherant vs. William Knight
  • Austin Hubbard vs. Vinc Pichel
  • Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval
  • Austin Lingo vs. Luis Saldana
  • Parker Porter vs. Chase Sherman
  • Brian Kelleher vs. Domingo Pilarte
  • Clay Guida vs. Mark Madsen

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UFC Fight Night 184 medical suspensions: Overeem among seven facing six-month layoffs

Alistair Overeem is among seven fighters who could be facing lengthy time off after UFC Fight Night 184.

[autotag]Alistair Overeem[/autotag] is among seven fighters who could be facing a lengthy time off after UFC Fight Night 184.

Overeem, who suffered a fractured nose in his second-round TKO loss to Alexander Volkov in the main event, will need doctor clearance or he could be facing up to six months on the sidelines.

Joining Overeem with potential 180-day terms is [autotag]Alexandre Pantoja[/autotag], who defeated newcomer [autotag]Manel Kape[/autotag] via unanimous decision. Pantoja must have X-rays on both hands cleared. Kape is also dealing with a hand injury of his own, and requires his right thumb to be cleared by a doctor.

MMA Junkie on Monday obtained the full list of suspensions from MixedMartialArts.com, the Association of Boxing Commissions’ official record keeper.

The full list of UFC Fight Night 184 medical suspensions includes:

  • Alistair Overeem: Suspended 180 days or until nasal bone fracture is cleared by ENT; also suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days.
  • [autotag]Alexander Volkov[/autotag]: No suspension.
  • [autotag]Cory Sandhagen[/autotag]: No suspension.
  • [autotag]Frankie Edgar[/autotag]: Suspended 60 days with 45 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Michael Johnson[/autotag]: Suspended 21 days with 14 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Clay Guida[/autotag]: Needs forehead laceration cleared by doctor, otherwise suspended 30 days; minimum suspension is 21 days.
  • Alexandre Pantoja: Needs X-ray of both hands, and clearance by doctor, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 30 days with 21 days no contact.
  • Manel Kape: Needs doctor clearance of right thumb swelling, otherwise suspended 180 days.
  • [autotag]Diego Ferreira[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Beneil Dariush[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact due to left eye laceration.
  • [autotag]Mike Rodriguez[/autotag]: Needs MRI of left shoulder, doctor clearance, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 30 days with 21 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Danilo Marques[/autotag]: No suspension.
  • [autotag]Devonte Smith[/autotag]: Needs X-ray of right hand and wrist, doctor clearance, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 30 days with 21 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Justin Jaynes[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact due to left eye swelling.
  • [autotag]Karol Rosa[/autotag]: Needs X-ray of left hand, doctor clearance, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 30 days with 21 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Joselyne Edwards[/autotag]: Needs doctor clearance for left shoulder sprain, otherwise suspended 180 days.
  • [autotag]Molly McCann[/autotag]: No suspension.
  • [autotag]Lara Procopio[/autotag]: No suspension.
  • [autotag]Seungwoo Choi[/autotag]: Suspended 21 days with 14 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Youssef Zalal[/autotag]: No suspension.
  • [autotag]Timur Valiev[/autotag]: Suspended 21 days with 14 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Martin Day[/autotag]: No suspension.
  • [autotag]Ode Osbourne[/autotag]: No suspension.
  • [autotag]Jerome Rivera[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact.

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UFC Fight Night 184 matchmaker: Best next fights for the undercard

See who Cory Sandhagen, Frankie Edgar, Beneil Dariush and more should fight next after their bouts at UFC Fight Night 184.

With another night of action in the rearview mirror at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, it’s time to look forward, put on a pair of Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard’s shoes, and play UFC matchmaker for UFC Fight Night 184‘s key winning and losing fighters outside the main event.