Ben Fowlkes

Contributing Writer

Ben Fowlkes has been a sportswriter for over 15 years, writing for outlets such as USA Today, The Athletic, Sports Illustrated, and others. For many years he specialized in combat sports coverage, and he served as president of the MMA Journalists Association. He’s also a published fiction writer whose work has appeared in Best American Short Stories, among other places.

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Best UFC 298 Odds: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria Featherweight Title Bout

UFC 298 odds and the best sportsbook promos on Saturday. Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria in the Featherweight title bout:
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Featured, News, UFC

February 16, 2024
Best UFC 296 Odds: Colby Covington vs. Leon Edwards; Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson

UFC 296 odds and the best sportsbook promos on Saturday. Colby Covington vs. Leon Edwards & Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson betting:
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December 15, 2023
Best UFC 294 Odds: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski, Chimaev vs. Usman Betting Angles

Ben Fowlkes dives into UFC 294 odds and the best sportsbook promos on Saturday. Makhachev vs. Volkanovski & Chimaev vs. Usman betting:
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Featured, News, UFC

October 20, 2023
Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg: Analyzing Betting Odds That May Never Be

Ben Fowlkes analyzes the bizarre billionaire fight that may not happen. Hypothetical Musk vs. Zuckerberg odds at DraftKings and FanDuel.
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Featured, News, UFC

June 29, 2023
UFC 285 Odds: What MMA History Tells Us About Jon Jones’ Chances After Layoff

What does Jon Jones’ layoff mean for his UFC 285 odds against heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane? TheLines’ Ben Fowlkes dives in.
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Featured, News, UFC

March 2, 2023