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UFC on ESPN 42 pre-event facts: Darren Elkins reaches historic milestone

The best facts and figures for Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 42, where several familiar veterans have a shot at history.

The UFC returns to Florida on Saturday for UFC on ESPN 42, which takes place at Amway Center in Orlando with a card that airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+.

A welterweight headliner will close out the card as longtime contender [autotag]Stephen Thompson[/autotag] (16-6-1 MMA, 11-6-1 UFC) will search for his first win in two years when he takes on [autotag]Kevin Holland[/autotag] (23-8 MMA, 9-5 UFC).

For more on the numbers behind the main event, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s pre-event facts for UFC on ESPN 42.

UFC on ESPN 37 medical suspensions: Josh Emmett among 6 fighters suspended indefinitely by Texas commission

Six fighters were handed indefinite medical suspensions after what many fans are calling the most violent UFC card of the year.

UFC on ESPN 37 took place Saturday at Moody Center in Austin, Texas where the promotion put on what many fans are calling one of the most violent cards of 2022.

With violence, however, comes injuries. Tuesday, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), the commissioning body that regulated the event, released a list of medical suspensions for UFC on ESPN 37 fighters. The TDLR does not give injury specifics, but reveals the duration of suspensions.

Among those handed indefinite suspensions were main event winner Josh Emmett, co-main event loser Tim Means, Albert Duraev, Julian Marquez, Deron Winn, and Kyle Daukaus. Note: fighters can return sooner than the date listed if they receive medical clearance from a physician prior to completion of their suspension.

Check out the full list of medical suspensions below.

Roman Dolidze def. Kyle Daukaus at UFC on ESPN 37: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Roman Dolidze’s knockout win over Kyle Daukaus at UFC on ESPN 37.

Check out the best photos from [autotag]Roman Dolidze[/autotag]’s knockout win over [autotag]Kyle Daukaus[/autotag] at UFC on ESPN 37 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. (Photos by Scott Wachter, USA TODAY Sports)

Photos: UFC on ESPN 37 ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs

Check out these photos from the UFC on ESPN 37 ceremonial weigh-ins in Austin, Texas.

Check out these photos from the UFC on ESPN 37 weigh-ins and faceoffs from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. (Photos by Matthew Wells, MMA Junkie)

Photos: UFC on ESPN 37 official weigh-ins

Check out these photos from the official weigh-ins in Austin, Texas.

Check out these photos from the official weigh-ins for UFC on ESPN 37 in Austin, Texas. (Photos by Matthew Wells, MMA Junkie)

UFC on ESPN 37 pre-event facts: ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone can be first with two dozen octagon wins

Check out the numbers behind Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 37, where Donald Cerrone can retake sole possession of most wins in UFC history.

The UFC makes its return to Austin, Texas for the first time since February 2018 on Saturday with UFC on ESPN 37, which takes place at Moody Center with a main card that airs on ESPN following prelims on ESPNNews.

A marquee featherweight matchup takes center in stage in the main event. Ranked contenders [autotag]Calvin Kattar[/autotag] (23-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) and [autotag]Josh Emmett[/autotag] (17-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) will meet in a clash that will help elevate the winner toward his first UFC title shot.

The co-headliner, meanwhile, will see a pair of lightweight legends face off. [autotag]Donald Cerrone[/autotag] (36-16 MMA, 23-13 UFC) and [autotag]Joe Lauzon[/autotag] (28-15 MMA, 15-12 UFC) finally get their chance to scrap after a fight-day cancellation at UFC 274 in April.

For more on the numbers behind a solid lineup, check below for MMA Junkie’s pre-event facts about UFC on ESPN 37.

Roman Dolidze vs. Kyle Daukaus rebooked for UFC Fight Night on June 18

The UFC has added a previously scheduled middleweight bout to its June 18 card.

An exciting middleweight fight has been rebooked for an upcoming UFC Fight Night event.

[autotag]Kyle Daukaus [/autotag]will meet [autotag]Roman Dolidze[/autotag] on June 18. The event does not yet have a confirmed location or venue. Both Daukaus (11-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) and Dolidze (9-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) announced the matchup on social media, which was previously set to take place in November. However, the initial matchup was scratched due to COVID-19 protocols.

Daukaus, 29, is on the heels of a first-round, buzzer-beating submission victory against Jamie Pickett at UFC Fight Night 201 in February. The finish earned him a Performance of the Night bonus, as he bounced back into the win column following a loss to Phil Hawes and a no contest result against Kevin Holland.

Dolidze, 33, will look to keep his winning ways together as well, coming off a unanimous decision win over Laureano Staropoli in June 2021. After a year away from action due to heath issues, Dolidze has the opportunity to make it two wins in a row.

With the addition, the June 18 lineup includes:

  • Julian Marquez vs. Wellington Turman
  • Roman Dolidze vs. Kyle Daukaus
  • Phil Hawes vs. Deron Winn

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UFC Fight Night 201 video: Kyle Daukaus taps Jamie Pickett at the first-round horn

Kyle Daukaus submitted Jamie Pickett with a fraction of a second remaining in the UFC Fight Night 201 co-main event.

[autotag]Jamie Pickett[/autotag] needed to hold on for a fraction of a second for his UFC Fight Night 201 co-main event with [autotag]Kyle Daukaus[/autotag] to make it beyond the first round. But he couldn’t do it.

Caught in a D’Arce choke by Daukaus (11-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) in the closing moments of the 195-pound catchweight fight at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Pickett (13-7 MMA, 2-3 UFC) made the stunning decision to tap out just as the horn was sounding to mark the end of the round.

It was a surprising end to the fight, but not a shocking result. Daukaus was dominating the action up until the point of the submission, and it just made his night easier.

Check out the replay of the finish below (via Twitter):

Coming off a disappointing no contest with Kevin Holland in a fight he was winning, Daukaus officially rejoined the win column, and did so with his signature technique.

“There was 10 seconds left and I felt him tap before the round break,” Daukaus said in his post-fight interview with Paul Felder. “My new nickname is ‘The D’Arce Knight.'”

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UFC Vegas 48: Kyle Daukaus vs. Jamie Pickett odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC Vegas 48 odds and lines between Kyle Daukaus vs. Jamie Pickett, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a catch weight fight on the main card, Kyle Daukaus and Jamie Pickett meet Saturday at UFC Vegas 48 – also known as UFC Fight Night 201 – at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the UFC Vegas 48: Daukaus vs. Pickett odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The card can be viewed on ESPN+ with the prelims starting at 4 p.m. ET and the main card at 7 p.m.

Daukaus is coming off a no-contest against Kevin Holland last time out at UFC Fight Night 193 in Oct. Daukaus appeared to win via submission against Holland, but after further review, an accidental headbutt left Holland in disarray, and the victory was overturned.

The pair were expected to met in November, but Holland tapped out of that due to injury. Roman Dolidze was expected to fight in place of Holland, but he then pulled out, too.

Daukaus was expected to face Julian Marquez, but the latter pulled out due to an undisclosed reason, so Pickett steps in on short notice.

Pickett, a.k.a. “The Night Wolf”, has posted a pair of unanimous-decision wins against Laureano Staropoli and Joseph Holmes, but a fight against Daukaus, particularly on short notice, is a huge step up in competition.

UFC Vegas 48 Daukaus vs. Pickett: Odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:06 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Daukaus -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Pickett +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes -125 | No -110)

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UFC Vegas 48 Daukaus vs. Pickett: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Daukaus (10-2-0) | Pickett (13-6-0)

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

Daukaus (-300) is a heavy favorite, costing you three times your potential return against Pickett. While Daukaus looks like a slam-dunk winner, it’s still just too risky for such a small return.

Instead, look to Method of Victory. While Daukaus has yet to tap an opponent at the UFC level, finishing with three unanimous decisions (2-1) and a no-contest, he showed what he can do against Holland. The southpaw likes to go to the canvas, and Pickett is susceptible to the submission, and is likely to be ill-prepared after just learning of his opponent within the past 10 days.

Take DAUKAUS BY SUBMISSION (+245) on the Method of Victory wager for the best bet.

Over/Under (O/U)

Play NO (-110): FIGHT TO GO THE DISTANCE for the win, with the submission expected.

In addition, it might take a little time for Daukaus to get the job done. Play a two-round block with DAUKAUS TO WIN IN ROUND 2 (+570) and DAUKAUS TO WIN IN ROUND 3 (+950). If he gets the job done in Rounds 2-3, yes, you will lose one of the ends. However, you will also be quite a bit ahead leading into the main event.

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Jamie Pickett replaces Julian Marquez, takes on Kyle Daukaus at UFC Fight Night 201

UFC middleweight Kyle Daukaus gets a replacement opponent for UFC Fight Night 201 on Feb. 19.

[autotag]Kyle Daukaus[/autotag] didn’t stay without a fight for very long.

The UFC middleweight recently lost his opponent, Julian Marquez, for UFC Fight Night 201 on Feb. 19 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. And shortly after it was reported, the promotion was able to find a replacement for Daukaus (10-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) in [autotag]Jamie Pickett[/autotag], according to two people with knowledge of the booking. The people requested anonymity since the promotion hasn’t made an announcement.

Daukaus, a former CFFC middleweight champion, is coming off a no contest against Kevin Holland this past October. Originally a submission win for Daukaus, the decision was overturned after replays revealed an accidental clash of heads knocked Holland unconscious and led to the fight-ending sequence.

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Daukaus was supposed to fight Holland in a rematch at UFC Fight Night 197 this past November, but Holland had to pull out with an injury. Then replacement Roman Dolidze was pulled due to COVID-19 protocols.

Meanwhile, Pickett (13-6 MMA, 2-2 UFC) is looking to notch his third consecutive victory in the promotion. After an 0-2 start in the UFC following his contract win at Dana White’s Contender Series, Pickett bounced back with wins over Laureano Staropoli and most recently Joseph Holmes.

With the addition, the UFC Fight Night 201 lineup now includes:

  • Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev
  • Jamahal Hill vs. Johnny Walker
  • Jessica-Rose Clark vs. Stephanie Egger
  • Chad Anheliger vs. Jesse Strader
  • Chas Skelly vs. Mark Striegl
  • Diana Belbita vs. Gloria de Paula
  • Kyle Daukaus vs. Jamie Pickett
  • Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Joaquin Buckley
  • Jim Miller vs. Nikolas Motta
  • Jonathan Pearce vs. TBA
  • Mario Bautista vs. TBA
  • Alan Baudot vs. Parker Porter
  • Gabriel Benitez vs. David Onama