UFC 276

SportsLine's Kyle Marley reveals his UFC 276 picks and predictions for Jared Cannonier vs. Israel Adesanya.

Marley also has strong picks for Adesanya vs. Riddell (10-2) is a versatile talent who already has earned a reputation as one of the toughest fighters in the division both for his willingness to take on any opponent and his nonstop pace. Cannonier (15-5) is among a handful of late-blooming contenders who have seen their best days come when most fighters might be in the twilight of their careers. Visit SportsLine now to get detailed picks on every fight at UFC 276, all from the incomparable expert who's up more than $13,000 on MMA in the past three years, and find out. "I give Riddell the slight striking advantage and Turner has been stopped three times. Adesanya is a -380 favorite (risk $380 to win $100), while Cannonier comes back at +310 in the latest UFC 276: Adesanya vs. The 30-year-old New Zealander won his first four UFC fights but is looking to bounce back from his first defeat. Cannonier odds from Caesars Sportsbook. In the co-main event, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (-190) makes his fourth defense in a trilogy bout against former titleholder Max Holloway (+170). Before finalizing any UFC 276: Adesanya vs. The 32-year-old New Zealander appears headed toward that milestone, as he has followed through on his promise to give all qualified challengers a title shot in a timely fashion. He then backed up the bravado in a manner reminiscent of prime Conor McGregor and has since vowed to become one of the UFC's all-time greats. Adesanya is a brash and flashy champion who predicted he would soon be holding the belt upon making his UFC debut in February 2018. Perhaps the most stacked mixed martial arts card of 2022 is highlighted by two championship fights on Saturday as middleweight champion Israel Adesanya takes on second-ranked contender Jared Cannonier in the main event of UFC 276.

Las Vegas will play host to a summer blockbuster in UFC 276 on Saturday featuring Israel Adesanya vs. Jared Cannonier and Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max...

Volkanovski has come out on top in the first two fights, but Holloway has proved worthy of another crack at the championship. The Killa Gorilla is coming off a knockout win over Derek Brunson and has finishes against Anderson Silva, Jack Hermansson and David Branch on his resume. That includes two UFC wins, but he's hardly proved himself against elite competition. The problem is we've seen what happens when he runs into someone who brings a certain level of defensive striking. However, inside the cage, he's shown some restraint. The question is whether Cannonier's power can balance out the disparity in technical prowess. Sean Strickland might be reckless with his trash talk. In partnership with Meadows Racetrack & Casino. Eligibility restrictions apply. This is going to be another epic fight. The final fight of the evening features another challenger trying to take away Israel Adesanya's middleweight crown. The challenger can't be ruled out. Max Holloway 3, with the middleweight and featherweight titles on the line respectively.

UFC 276 takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nev., on Saturday, with Israel Adesanya fighting Jared Cannonier in the main event.

•1h ago Only 12 fighters have ever held a UFC belt for five consecutive defenses and, should Adesanya overcome Jared Cannonier, Izzy's five defenses would put him five behind Anderson Silva for most in middleweight history. •1h ago