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UFC adds Said Nurmagomedov vs. Saidyokub Kakhramonov to Dec. 17 lineup

Rising bantamweights Said Nurmagomedov and Saidyokub Kakhramonov will square off in December.

Rising bantamweights [autotag]Said Nurmagomedov[/autotag] and [autotag]Saidyokub Kakhramonov[/autotag] will square off in December.

Kakhramonov (10-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) meets Nurmagomedov (16-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) at a UFC Fight Night event on Dec. 17, which takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

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. Red Fury MMA was first to report the news.

Winner of four in a row, Kakhramonov is 2-0 to start off his octagon tenure. The Uzbekistan-born fighter submitted Trevin Jones on short notice, followed by a unanimous decision win over Ronnie Lawrence in July.

Nurmagomedov extended his winning streak to three when he defeated Douglas Silva de Andrade in July. Prior to that, the 30-year-old earned his first bonus when he submitted Cody Stamann in just 47 seconds.

With the addition, the UFC Fight Night on Dec. 17 lineup includes:

  • Julian Marquez vs. Deron Winn
  • Tafon Nchukwi vs. Jamal Pogues
  • Sergey Morozov vs. Journey Newson
  • Amir Albazi vs. Alex Perez
  • Albert Duraev vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
  • Damir Ismagulov vs. Arman Tsarukyan
  • Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Michael Morales
  • Rafa Garcia vs. Hayisaer Maheshate
  • Saidyokub Kakhramonov vs. Said Nurmagomedov

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Trevin Jones eager to rematch Saidyokub Kakhramonov: ‘Make the weight and beat me’

“As soon as Said drop a fight, I want Said again because the boy didn’t even make weight.”

LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Trevin Jones[/autotag] wants to run things back with [autotag]Saidyokub Kakhramonov[/autotag] after UFC Fight Night 211.

Jones (13-8 MMA, 1-2 UFC) will look to snap a two-fight losing skid when he meets Raoni Barcelos (16-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) on Saturday’s main card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

One of those losses came to Kakhramonov (10-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) at UFC on ESPN 29, in a bout where Kakhramonov stepped in on short notice and missed weight by 2.5 pounds. Kakhramonov submitted Jones late in Round 3, but Jones wants a fair crack at the matchup.

“For sure I’m gonna get Said back,” Jones told reporters at the UFC Fight Night 211 media day on Wednesday. “If I get this Raoni fight, that’s gonna put me in a very nice position, but I don’t want no top 15, I don’t want nothing. As soon as Said drops a fight, I want Said again because the boy didn’t even make weight.”

He continued, “That fight has to happen again, has to. That’s the only fight I want right now. Right now I have an opponent in front of me, I’m very focused on Raoni. If they don’t give me him, I’ll be focused on my next guy, but if I had a chance to call anyone out or get any say, of course, I want that Said fight again.”

For Jones, the way Kakhramonov handled the win is what rubbed him the wrong way.

“When he won that fight he was like, ‘Oh three days’ notice, three days’ notice.’ The guy messaged me on Instagram at least eight days’ out and he was like, ‘Trev take the fight vs. me, take the fight vs. me,’ and I was like bro, whoever they call me, I’m not in charge of that. Whoever they call me, I’m fighting, and then it ended up being him. He ended up not making weight and winning. The way he acted about it, ‘Three days’ notice, three days’ notice,’ like a dick. I don’t respect that.

“I respect he beat me, of course, it’s a sport. He’s not supposed to come out there and lose, but make the weight and beat me. I think if he made that weight, four pounds down, that’s four pounds of him working and four pounds of him rehydrating. That’s a big difference and the way I was controlling him in the fight, I think that would have been the difference. So, I don’t think that fight should be held against me because boy didn’t even come correct.”

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 211.

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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: Saidyokub Kakhramonov slumps Trevin Jones with nasty guillotine choke on 4 days’ notice

Trevin Jones slumped over backward after consciousness was choked out of him.

One week ago, [autotag]Saidyokub Kakhramonov[/autotag] wasn’t on the roster.

Saturday in Las Vegas, he picked up his first promotional win with a gruesome conscious-snatching technical submission on the UFC on ESPN 29 main card when he defeated [autotag]Trevin Jones[/autotag] via guillotine choke at 4:39 of Round 3.

UFC on ESPN 29 took place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card aired on ESPN/ESPN+ after prelims on ESPN2/ESPN+.

Uzbekistan’s Kakhramonov (9-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) took the Jones (13-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) fight on four days’ notice after Mana Martinez was forced to withdraw from the event due to COVID-19 protocols. While the first two rounds were closely contested, Kakhramonov displayed a little bit of everything.

In Round 3, Kakhramonov caught Jones in a guillotine choke – a position he almost pulled off earlier in the fight. This time, it was a standing position, and Kakhramonov mustered up the torque he needed to put Jones to sleep.

As referee Herb Dean pulled Kakhramonov off, Jones slumped back in an awkward, folding position. Luckily, Dean was able to pull Jones upright to avoid further damage.

Up-to-the-minute UFC on ESPN 29 results include:

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UFC on ESPN 29: Trevin Jones vs. Saidyokub Kakhramonov odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 29 odds and lines between Trevin Jones and Saidyokub Kakhramonov, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a bantamweight bout on the main card, Trevin Jones faces Saidyokub Kakhramonov Saturday at UFC on ESPN 29 – also known as UFC Vegas 34 – at the UFC’s APEX Facility. 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. Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN 29 Jones vs. Kakhramonov odds and lines, with MMA picks and predictions.

Jones made his UFC debut Aug. 22, 2020, and he fought to a no-contest against Timur Valiev. He bounced back with a second-round KO/TKO victory against Mario Bautista last time out on March 6.

Kakhramonov will be making his UFC debut. He is coming off a KO/TKO victory in the second round against Tycen Lynn at CFFC 92: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 92 March 11. Each of his past four pro bouts have ended via stoppage.

UFC on ESPN 29 Jones vs. Kakhramonov: Odds and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:25 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Jones -154 (bet $154 to win $100) | Kakhramonov +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Total Rounds: 1.5 Rounds (Over -154 | Under +120)
  • Will the fight go the distance: (Yes +150 | No -210)

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UFC on ESPN 29 Jones vs. Kakhramonov: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Jones (13-6-0) | Kakhramonov (8-2-0)

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

JONES (-154) is a moderate favorite over Kakhramonov (+120), who makes his UFC debut. Jones, the fighter representing Guam, is a more polished fighter capable of winning fights battling toe-to-toe or down on the canvas.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 1.5 ROUNDS (+120) is the lean as Jones will likely look for the early finish. This one isn’t going the distance. Jones has had finishes in three of his past four bouts while Kakhramonov has stoppages in each of his past four outings.

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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.