UFC Vegas 92 promises an exciting night of fights headlined by a thrilling featherweight clash between Edson Barboza and Lerone Murphy. Below is a detailed breakdown of each fight on the card, including the host’s thoughts, betting odds, and predictions.
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Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Emily Ducote
Host’s Thoughts (Manpreet):
- Vanessa Demopoulos: Active off her back but lacks technical striking. Controversial win in her last fight.
- Emily Ducote: Solid all-around fighter with good striking and wrestling defense. Expected to outbox and outstrike Demopoulos.
- Prediction: Emily Ducote by decision.
Betting Odds:
- Ducote: -340
- Demopoulos: +280
Alatengheili vs. Kleydson Rodriguez
Host’s Thoughts (Manpreet):
- Alatengheili: Strong wrestler with improved striking. Needs to lean on wrestling for success.
- kleydson Rodriguez: Former flyweight with superior striking and decent BJJ. Needs to adjust to 135 lbs.
- Prediction: Kleydson Rodriguez by decision.
Betting Odds:
- Rodriguez: -150
- Alatengheili: +130
Piera Rodriguez vs. Ariane Carnelossi
Host’s Thoughts (Manpreet):
- Piera Rodriguez: Decent striker with good wrestling but struggled against strong grapplers.
- Ariane Carnelossi: Strong and aggressive with takedown defense issues. Needs to improve defensive grappling.
- Prediction: Ariane Carnelossi by decision.
Betting Odds:
- Rodriguez: -195
- Carnelossi: +170
Abus Magomedov vs. Warlley Alves
Host’s Thoughts (Manpreet):
- Abus Magomedov: Dangerous early but slows down in later rounds.
- Warlley Alves: Experienced and can be competitive in deep waters. Dangerous kicker.
- Prediction: Warlley Alves by knockout or submission in the later rounds.
Betting Odds:
- Magomedov: -300
- Alves: +250
Tamiris Vidal vs. Melissa Gatto
Host’s Thoughts (Manpreet):
- Tamiris Vidal: Reckless striker with grappling edge. Struggles against better competition.
- Melissa Gatto: Superior grappler and striker. Expected to pressure Vidal and find a finish.
- Prediction: Melissa Gatto inside the distance.
Betting Odds:
- Gatto: -300
- Vidal: +250
Victor Martinez vs. Tom Nolan
Host’s Thoughts (Manpreet):
- Victor Martinez: Crisp boxing but lacks power. Struggled in UFC debut.
- Tom Nolan: Tall and lanky with kick-heavy approach. Needs to avoid brawling.
- Prediction: Tom Nolan by knockout.
Betting Odds:
- Nolan: -500
- Martinez: +385
Host’s Thoughts (Manpreet):
Adrian Yanez vs. Vinicius Salvador
Host’s Thoughts (Manpreet):
- Adrian Yanez: Technical striker with good footwork. Needs to avoid reckless exchanges.
- Vinicius Salvador: Unorthodox striker but showboats too much. Struggles with discipline.
- Prediction: Adrian Yanez by decision.
Betting Odds:
- Yanez: -325
- Salvador: +275
Themba Gorimbo vs. Ramiz Brahimaj
Host’s Thoughts (Manpreet):
- Themba Gorimbo: Reckless striker with decent grappling. Makes mistakes.
- Ramiz Brahimaj: Slick BJJ specialist. Needs to avoid cardio dump.
- Prediction: Ramiz Brahimaj by first-round submission.
Betting Odds:
- Gorimbo: -135
- Brahimaj: +115
Khaos Williams vs. Carlston Harris
Host’s Thoughts (Manpreet):
- Chaos Williams: Powerful striker with improved takedown defense.
- Carlston Harris: Choke specialist with decent striking. Needs to avoid Williams’ power.
- Prediction: Chaos Williams by decision.
Betting Odds:
- Williams: -120
- Harris: +105
Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy
Host’s Thoughts (Manpreet):
- Edson Barboza: Veteran striker with dangerous kicks and good grappling.
- Lerone Murphy: Powerful striker with improving grappling. Needs to mix it up.
- Prediction: Lerone Murphy by decision.
Betting Odds:
- Murphy: -140
- Barboza: +120
Hosts’ Picks Summary
Manpreet’s Picks:
- Emily Ducote
- Kleydson Rodriguez
- Ariane Carnelossi
- Warlley Alves
- Melissa Gatto
- Tom Nolan
- Adrian Yanez
- Ramiz Brahimaj
- Chaos Williams
- Lerone Murphy
Stay tuned for UFC Vegas 92 and place your bets wisely! For more detailed insights and betting tips, check out the full video breakdown by Manpreet.
