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After an exciting UFC-numbered event and an exciting trip to Mexico City to witness a banger of a card, we are making our way back to Las Vegas, as the UFC Apex will be the stop for the upcoming fight night event taking place this Saturday.

5 of the fights in this card were canceled or fizzled, which means that this event ended up a little shorter than what we are used to, making it an 11-bout card.

However, that doesn’t mean we are getting less quality, as our main event proves, with an excellent clash between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and the undefeated Shamil Gaziev in the heavyweight division.

Our co-main event also sports an undefeated fighter, as Vitor Petrino faces Tyson Pedro in the Light-heavyweight division to ramp up the fun before the headliner goes down.

Our co-main event sees a rematch between former featherweight interim Mexican champion, Yair Rodriguez and former title challenger, Brian Ortega, in what could easily be a title eliminator clash.

We also get two other undefeated fighters facing off against seasoned opponents when the unbeaten Muhammad Mokaev meets Alex Perez, just after the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov faces Bekzat Almakhan in the cage.\u00a0

Besides that, we got a ton of international talent from start to finish along the whole card, starting with a lot of talented fighters making their way to the cage in the prelims.

You can check all the\u00a0UFC\/MMA\u00a0<\/a>bets, the analysis of each fighter, and the final bet you can make in these fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev Fight Card Odds and Picks – Info<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When:\u00a0<\/strong>

Saturday, March 2nd, at 1:30 pm ET<\/em>

Moneyline odds<\/strong>

Jairzinho Rozenstruik 2.381 vs. Shamil Gaziev 1.613<\/em>

Vitor Petrino 1.333 vs. Tyson Pedro 3.385<\/em>

Alex Perez 3.97 vs. Muhammad Mokaev 1.269<\/em>

Umar Nurmagomedov 1.074 vs. Bekzat Almakhan 8.7<\/em>

Matt Schnell 3.6 vs. Steve Erceg 1.303<\/em>

Eryk Anders 1.218 vs. Jamie Pickett 4.24<\/em>

\u013dudov\u00edt Klein 1.088 vs. AJ Cunningham 7.55<\/em>

Javid Basharat 1.133 vs. Aiemann Zahabi 5.74<\/em>

Christian Leroy Duncan 1.332 vs. Claudio Ribeiro 3.275<\/em>

Vinicius Oliveira TBD vs. Benardo Sopai TBD<\/em>

Loik Radzhabov 2.254 vs. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady 1.635<\/em>

Where can I watch it?<\/strong>

UFC Fight Pass<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC Fight Night:\u00a0<\/strong>Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Shamil Gaziev<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Jairzinho Rozenstruik?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 35-year star has lost 5 of his last 8 UFC bouts and is starring at the drop outside of the top-20 heavyweight rankings if his octagon misfortunes continue. With that said, there\u2019s no denying the kickboxing-heavy skill set and power this man possesses in his hands.\u00a0

While the 7-5 UFC record doesn\u2019t look pretty on paper, four of those losses involved former champions or title contenders, and his most recent setback came against a rising star in Jailton Almeida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Shamil Gaziev?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Outside of Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall, Ciryl Gane, and Serghei Pavlovich, the UFC heavyweight division is in desperate need of top-tier talent. This likely explains Shamil Gaziev\u2019s fast track to a UFC Vegas main event, where despite being ranked #20 with only one UFC bout, the Bahrain native is gifted the opportunity to make a name for himself on the big stage instantly.

The hard-wearing terrains of Dagestan, Russia, have provided a multitude of elite-level mixed martial artists, and Gaziev is being tipped as the next to blow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Shamil Gaziev\u00a0Final Betting Analysis:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no denying Gaziev\u2019s various paths to victory in this contest. From the wrestling upside with a potential submission finish as well as a grounded TKO or even utilizing his punching power on the feet with a wild haymaker or two. In contrast, Rozenstruik isn\u2019t going to deploy a grappling-based game plan. His lone route to having his hand raised is via the kickboxing offensive and deadly KO-power he\u2019s renowned for.

\u00a0It\u2019s hard to envision Gaziev delivering the same finishing threat as round one or two when should the fight go beyond the third. However, we don\u2019t think Rozenstruik is going to be able to spark Gaziev early in the fight, and Gaziev has a good enough ground game and striking game to slow down Rozenstruik early, and the longer the fight goes, the more it favors the Dagestani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC Fight Night:<\/strong>\u00a0Vitor Petrino vs. Tyson Pedro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Vitor Petrino?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Petrino is quite an exciting prospect at light heavyweight. Outside of his excellent kickboxing skillset and his obvious knockout power, the Brazilian contender can keep a hard pace for three rounds, which is an unusual trait for the division. In addition, he\u2019s shown good composure and patience for a young fighter with so many finishes under his belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Tyson Pedro?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s hard not to talk about Pedro without mentioning his potential. Every so often, the Aussie looks like a world-beater, showing off the size and dynamic ability that has scored so many knockouts.\u00a0

When not, he instead looks flat, gets tired, and leaves viewers wondering what has to click for Pedro to climb the ladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitor Petrino vs. Tyson Pedro\u00a0Final Betting Analysis:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The long and short of this fight is that we don’t expect it to reach the judges’ decision. They both have slick offensive kickboxing and nasty power, yet neither is a defensive wizard. That\u2019s a recipe for a stoppage in ten minutes.

The advantage for Petrino is that he has yet to be stopped and fights more effectively in the long run. Conversely, Pedro has more high-level experience, as well as more submissions, so perhaps he has the option to switch things up down the line.

It\u2019s hard to be overly confident when this much power is in play, but we are placing our tokens on Petrino. Pedro is a reasonable step up, and thus far, \u201cIcao\u201d has passed every step with flying colors. Petrino can trade with Pedro, earn his respect, and slowly take over as the fight wears on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC Fight Night:\u00a0<\/strong>Alex Perez vs. Muhammad Mokaev<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Alex Perez?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alex Perez may cut too much weight, which explains the injuries and backstage seizures. When he is in the cage, however, he\u2019s a top-notch wrestler with big power in his hands and kicks, as well as solid submission ability. His issues making it to the cage have made people forget just how dangerous he can be, even though he was showcasing just that on his rise to the title shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Muhammad Mokaev?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mokaev has been a model of consistency. Even when his leg was ripped to shreds at UFC 286, he was back in the cage competing and winning just five months later. As a standout wrestler, Mokaev manages to push a hard pace and is developing quickly into a top talent contender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alex Perez vs. Muhammad Mokaev\u00a0Final Betting Analysis:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If Perez would perform like he was back in 2020, we would back him in a heartbeat. On paper, he has the wrestling to keep up with Mokaev, and he\u2019s the much more ferocious striker. He also has great cardio, so the typical strategy of drowning him with wrestling feels unlikely to work.

However, we have nothing to back up such a promise. Since Nov. 2020, Perez has spent just 3.5 minutes competing as a professional in the Octagon. Activity and momentum are really important at the elite level, particularly in a division like Flyweight where everyone moves so fast and timing becomes even more vital.

Likely, Perez has some rust to shake off. By the time he gets warmed up, Mokaev will already be at least a round-up on him, and \u201cThe Punisher\u201d knows how to keep that ball rolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC Fight Night:\u00a0<\/strong>Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Bekzat Almakhan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Umar Nurmagomedov?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nurmagomedov is currently the Bantamweight nobody wants to fight if the rumors are true at least. The Dagestani talent is an elite wrestler with knockout power, so it certainly makes sense why he would be avoided by everyone other than Cory Sandhagen. At the same time, he also hasn\u2019t beaten any elite opposition yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Bekzat Almakhan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to the casual fight fan, nobody knows who Almakhan is. Fortunately, the Kazakh fighter is accomplished in his own right, and he\u2019s stopped 13 opponents via knockout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Bekzat Almakhan\u00a0Final Betting Analysis:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nurmagomedov is not a fair debut opponent, as he is a contender who would be favored by odds makers against many in the top ten, yet Almakhan has to handle the jump in competition and his first UFC experience all at once.

We have to agree that it is an absurd task. Nurmagomedov has a smothering wrestling style that rarely fails because it offers little room for the opponent to do much of anything.

We expect Almakhan to have a solid UFC career. We do not, however, expect that career to begin with a victory here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC Fight Night:\u00a0<\/strong>Matt Schnell vs. Steve Erceg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Matt Schnell?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Schnell doesn\u2019t know how to have a boring fight. He is a jiu-jitsu black belt who also has gnarly calf kicks and pretty good punching power, and routinely throws himself into the fray; even when it\u2019s not in his best interest.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Steve Erceg?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Erceg is a skilled new face in the Flyweight mix. His grappling is excellent \u2014 the Aussie has finished nine foes via submission \u2014 but he is also able to manage the distance well and make beautiful Muay Thai combinations on the feet, which makes him quite a dynamic athlete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matt Schnell vs. Steve Erceg\u00a0Final Betting Analysis:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Schnell is the more dynamic athlete here, as he hits harder and has a lot of cage time with the top ten Flyweights, which is valuable. Erceg had a bit of trouble with the physicality of Alessandro Costa in his last appearance, so there appears to be a clear path to victory for the former.

The problem is that Schnell is 34 years old and gets rocked in most of his fights. Add a very difficult weight cut into the mix, and it feels like Erceg\u2019s composure and consistency are probably the safer bet.

Maybe Schnell blows him out of the water for an early finish, but Erceg\u2019s never been stopped. Given time to work, we expect \u201cAstro Boy\u201d to land heavy eventually and start to take over as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC Fight Night:\u00a0<\/strong>Eryk Anders vs. Jamie Pickett<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Eryk Anders?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Anders has been roughly the same fighter since his UFC debut in 2017. The Southpaw’s primary assets are strength and durability, as well as a rather heavy left hand. Every other fight, he opts to stop throwing his left hand and try to shoot for not-very-good single-leg takedowns. It rarely works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Jamie Pickett?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pickett is something of a generalist. He\u2019s not awful anywhere, but he’s not a standout knockout artist, dominant wrestler, or submission ace, which means his opponents are often able to choose where to engage him. This could work either way for him in this match-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eryk Anders vs. Jamie Pickett\u00a0Final Betting Analysis:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Anders isn\u2019t amazing, but there\u2019s a reason he\u2019s been on the roster for seven years. He is a consistent fighter, and he could be considered as a good test of separating the upper half of Middleweight from those unable to hack it at the highest level.\u00a0

In this bout, he\u2019ll get the striking match he desires, and it doesn\u2019t feel like Pickett will have the ability to hurt him.

Even if the stand-up unexpectedly goes against him, Anders can probably jam Pickett into the fence and cage-control him for three rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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