UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Marvin Vettori vs. Jared Cannonier<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Marvin Vettori?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Marvin “The Italian Dream” Vettori is the No. 3 ranked middleweight contender and is coming off a unanimous decision victory against Roman Dolidze in March. That allowed him to bounce back from a decision loss to Robert Whittaker and improved his record to 7-2 in his last nine fights, with the other defeat coming in a title shot against Israel Adesanya. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vettori is a simple “meat and potatoes” guy when it comes to striking, but that combined with the rest of his tools makes him a tough guy to beat in the cage. He has solid fundamental kickboxing, an iron chin, and an endless gas tank while doing an effective job of mixing in his grappling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Jared Cannonier?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Jared “Tha Killa Gorilla” Cannonier is one spot behind Vettori in the middleweight rankings. In his last time out he edged Sean Strickland by split decision in the final UFC event of 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since moving down to middleweight in 2018, Cannonier has gone 6-2 with four wins by knockout, and his only defeats have come against Whittaker and Adesanya who have separated themselves atop this division. The 39-year-old is an explosive striker with dynamite in his hands, and he likes to set up his powerful combinations by attacking the lead leg of his foes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marvin Vettori vs. Jared Cannonier Final Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cannonier is a very powerful hitter but he doesn’t push the pace, and Vettori’s pressure could pose problems for his style \u2014 especially if he utilizes his grappling advantage. Sure, Jared is extremely strong and has displayed excellent takedown defense at 185, but Vettori doesn’t need to take him down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He just has to stall Cannonier against the fence or get him in a clinch position to sap his cardio and power \u2014 things he’s more than capable of doing. One thing we saw in Cannonier’s fight against Strickland was that while he appeared to land the more powerful shots, the latter wasn’t phased. But Strickland managed to get big reactions out of Jared when he tagged him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That could factor into this one as well since Vettori has an iron chin. And while he isn’t particularly heavy-handed, he throws with plenty of volume. If Marvin can eat Cannonier’s best shots without blinking and then get big reactions while throwing with higher output, the judges will likely side with him, and we expect things to happen this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Arman Tsarukyan vs. Joaquim Silva<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Arman Tsarukyan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tsarukyan is a dangerous grappler with excellent striking to boot. He doled out an authoritative win over Damar Ismagulov in his last fight, and he is known for giving Mateusz Gamrot and Islam Makhachev close calls in defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arman is in his best form as a grinder. His suffocating wrestling approach and judicious striking wears his opponents down, eventually leaving them too exhausted to defend themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Joaquim Silva?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Silva hadn\u2019t won a fight in four years before he fought Jesse Ronson last October. In that fight, he wiped Ronson out with a leaping knee, guaranteeing himself a future opportunity with the UFC. When original opponent Renato Moicano fell out of this fight, he came in and has a job on his hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though he has struggled to separate from the middle of the pack at lightweight, Silva is a solid finisher with 10 of his 12 wins coming inside the distance. He has black belts in Muay Thai and BJJ, yet he relies on his striking to generate offense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Joaquim Silva Final Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s a significant divide in talent between these two. Tsarukyan is on the verge of title contention, whereas Silva was the only fighter willing to step in to face him on short notice. Though Joaquim has demonstrated stopping power, it\u2019s not likely to make an impact as he\u2019ll get mauled and outclassed by Tsarukyan in a fight that will be as one-sided as the odds suggest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The game plan is simple. Arman can rely on his movement and fire kicks until Joaquim looks to engage, at which point it\u2019s time to dump him to the canvas. Then, he can fire elbows, ideally until Silva is bloodied and battered like Joel Alvarez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Armen Petrosyan<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Christian Leroy Duncan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
England\u2019s Duncan is also a hitter. He\u2019s very fun to watch and known for firing flashy kicks that can do real damage. Seven of his eight victories came before the final bell, but it\u2019s important to note that his contest vs. Todorovic ended due to an unfortunate knee injury fairly early in the first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Armen Petrosyan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Petrosyan is a kickboxer with great fundamentals. He pushes a solid pace and is capable of putting his foes away with a single well-placed kick, but he\u2019s yet to stop an opponent inside the Octagon. Still, \u201cRobocop\u201d is a quality win, and he\u2019s not far off from breaking into the rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Armen Petrosyan Final Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We usually side with fundamentals over flash, but Duncan has both. He\u2019s just a clean and dangerous kickboxer who\u2019s coming into his own. He still hasn\u2019t shown much inside the Octagon, but there\u2019s a good reason the Cage Warriors champion debuted with so much hype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Petrosyan isn\u2019t going to get walked over, but he\u2019s on the wrong side of the youth equation, and he\u2019s less dynamic overall. Both men will get the striking battle that usually chase, but Christian Leroy is going to do more damage and stay ahead in this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Pat Sabatini vs. Lucas Almeida<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Pat Sabatini?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sabatini is a very good grappler. His takedown transitions are sharp and effective, and once on the canvas, he is skilled at controlling opponents while he advances position. He\u2019s stopped 10 of his foes via submission, as well as another couple of wins via strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Lucas Almeida?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Almeida came to the UFC as something of a finished product already. The 32-year-old Brazilian is a former Jungle Fight champion with a classically punishing Muay Thai attack. He\u2019s stopped most of his foes via knockout, and he showed off great combination striking in his UFC debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pat Sabatini vs. Lucas Almeida Final Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If this one stays on the feet for long, Almeida is going to smoke Sabatini, who just got run over by Damon Jackson. The problem for Lucas is that he\u2019s yet to face a ground specialist quite like his rival for Saturday, who also debuted as an accomplished regional champion with a plus skill set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a really good matchup, but if Sabatini scores one takedown, his success is likely to snowball. Almeida, meanwhile, needs to land something huge to break that trend. If he\u2019s stuck on his back and getting tired, that\u2019s not likely to happen. We are going to side with Pat in this fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Nikolas Motta vs. Manuel Torres<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Nikolas Motta?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Motta is the more dedicated sprawl-and-brawl fighter of the two. He\u2019s a crisp kickboxer, capable of flurrying forward or staying back and picking with counter shots. Either way, he can crack and has stopped nine foes via knockout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Manuel Torres?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Torres is a big, powerful Lightweight. He tends to start fast and overwhelm his opponents, as evidenced by his four most recent wins taking place in less than eight minutes combined! Contrary to the striking-first style he\u2019s shown inside the Octagon, Manuel has won just as many fights via submission as strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nikolas Motta vs. Manuel Torres Final Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This is a really interesting matchup. On one hand, Torres is the larger and stronger man. He\u2019s likely to start quickly and land heavy shots off the bat, which tends to produce quick finishes for him. Plus, given his ground skills and Motta\u2019s historic weakness in submissions, that\u2019s also a potential avenue to victory for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, Nikolas has quite a bit more experienced and has the counter-punching to punish Torres\u2019 aggression. Motta is more dangerous late, and if this fight goes long, that experience could come into play in a punishing manner. Unfortunately for the Brazilian, his defense is unlikely to last that long. Manuel is a finisher, and he gets finished fairly often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Muslim Salikhov vs. Nicolas Dalby<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Muslim Salikhov?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Salikhov is a highly decorated Sanda fighter. He\u2019s got a massive arsenal of spinning kicks and wild-range offense, but he can box nicely as well. He tends to run into more trouble when forced to the canvas, though it\u2019s been some time since he was controlled on the mat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Nicolas Dalby?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Denmark\u2019s Dalby is a damn tough veteran. He\u2019s a striker first and foremost, but since returning for his second stint in the UFC, he\u2019s shown marked improvement in his grappler and MMA game as a whole. Recently, he has been able to push a much harder pace, which has helped him capitalize on his best attributes of grit and heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Muslim Salikhov vs. Nicolas Dalby Final Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This should be a lot of fun. Per usual, Dalby will be working at something of a speed and power disadvantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The odds that Salikhov wins the first round feel very high. The question then will become whether or not the man from Denmark can build his success as the fight wears on. He\u2019s got the willpower and toughness necessary to outwork Muslim on the feet or the canvas over time, but that\u2019s going to be a tricky proposition given his rival range mastery. Salikhov wins the first two rounds, is fatigued by the third, but takes the decision!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Raoni Barcelos vs. Miles Johns<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Raoni Barcelos?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Raoni Barcelos (17-4) entered UFC amid a four-fight win streak, and after a couple of planned debuts fell through, finally hit the ground running with five consecutive victories. The momentum wasn\u2019t to last, though, and he enters the cage this Saturday having lost three of his last four bouts. Eight of his 10 professional stoppage wins have come via knockout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Miles Johns?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Miles Johns (13-2) followed his LFA title run and successful Contender Series appearance with wins in three of his first four UFC bouts. Though he fell short against John Castaneda in Feb. 2022, he bounced back nine months later by edging out Vince Morales at the Apex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raoni Barcelos vs. Miles Johns Final Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If Barcelos has anything at all left in the tank, it\u2019s his fight to lose. Johns is deathly afraid to throw anything more damaging than a jab and his wrestling has proven consistently ineffective in the Octagon. Raoini’s speed, power, striking technique, and overall grappling skills blow Miles out of the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if we assume that Barcelos\u2019 age and recent knockout defeat dulled his edge, he so out-classes Johns in every area that it\u2019s hard to pick against him. In short, he controls the fight behind his jab before dropping the boom down the stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n