UFC Vegas 92: Full Card Breakdown & Predictions
Welcome to another UFC fight night! This weekend, UFC Vegas 92 features a thrilling main event between featherweight contenders Edson Barboza and Lerone Murphy. Let’s dive into the full card breakdown, with insights and predictions from MMA experts Brandon and Santino.
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Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Emily Ducote
Host’s Thoughts (Brandon):
- Vanessa Demopoulos: At 35, Vanessa is a powerful fighter but often relies too much on her back game. She has questionable decision wins.
- Emily Ducote: A well-rounded fighter with good range management and leg kicks. Ducote’s calmness and cardio are her strengths.
- Prediction: Brandon leans towards Emily Ducote for her better striking and fight IQ.
Betting Odds:
- Ducote: -325
- Demopoulos: +260
Piera Rodriguez vs. Ariane Carnelossi
- Piera Rodriguez: Tough and physical, but lacks offensive wrestling and significant striking power.
- Ariane Carnelossi: Extremely strong and aggressive with decent cardio. Known for her physicality and forward pressure.
- Prediction: Brandon and Santino pick Arianne Carnelossi for the upset due to her relentless style and physicality.
Betting Odds:
- Rodriguez: -175
- Carnelossi: +145
Abus Magomedov vs. Warlley Alves
- Abus Magomedov: Dangerous early but fades as the fight progresses. Needs to improve cardio.
- Warlley Alves: Once a powerful striker, now seems to lack confidence and urgency.
- Prediction: Both Santino and Brandan leans towards Abus Magomedov but acknowledge the risk due to his cardio issues.
Betting Odds:
- Magomedov: -278
- Alves: +225
Melissa Gatto vs. Tamires Vidal
- Melissa Gatto: Strong, with good striking and Jiu-Jitsu. Needs to maintain urgency throughout the fight.
- Tamires Vidal: Struggles with consistency and power. Often lacks urgency in her strikes.
- Prediction: Brandon and Santino confidently pick Melissa Gatto, expecting her to dominate with superior skills.
Betting Odds:
- Gatto: -380
- Vidal: +300
Victor Martinez vs. Tom Nolan
- Victor Martinez: A tough boxer with lots of volume but struggles against larger opponents.
- Tom Nolan: A tall and lanky fighter looking for a comeback win.
- Prediction: Brandon and Santino pick Tom Nolan, though cautiously due to his last performance.
Betting Odds:
- Nolan: -440
- Martinez: +340
Luana Pinheiro vs. Angela Hill
- Luana Pinheiro: Aggressive with unrefined striking and decent judo.
- Angela Hill: Experienced with good defensive grappling and striking.
- Prediction: Brandon leans towards Angela Hill for her veteran savvy and striking, while Santino chooses Angela Hill due to her veteran savviness.
Betting Odds:
- Hill: -135
- Pinheiro: +114
Adrian Yanez vs. Vinicius Salvador
- Adrian Yanez: A technical striker with great head movement and boxing.
- Vinicius Salvador: Showboats too much and lacks discipline.
- Prediction: Brandon and Santino pick Adrian Yanez, expecting his technical striking to prevail.
Betting Odds:
- Yanez: -360
- Salvador: +285
Themba Gorimbo vs. Ramiz Brahimaj
- Themba Gorimbo: Athletic and improving rapidly, with good striking and grappling.
- Ramiz Brahimaj: Strong grappler but struggles with cardio and consistency.
- Prediction: Brandon strongly favors Themba Gorimbo, expecting his athleticism and improvements to shine, while Santino chooses Ramiz for his wrestling and Themba’s inability to work well off his back.
Betting Odds:
- Gorimbo: -148
- Brahimaj: +124
Khaos Williams vs. Carlston Harris
- Khaos Williams: A powerful striker with improved takedown defense.
- Carlston Harris: Effective with unorthodox striking and strong grappling.
- Prediction: Brandon is leaning towards Khaos Williams for his striking power, while Santino favors Carleston.
Betting Odds:
- Williams: -135
- Harris: +114
Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy
- Edson Barboza: Veteran striker with dangerous kicks and experience.
- Lerone Murphy: Powerful with improving grappling and solid cardio.
- Prediction: Both Santino and Brandon pick Lerone Murphy due to his youth and power, but acknowledges Barboza’s experience.
Betting Odds:
- Murphy: -148
- Barboza: +124
Stay tuned for UFC Vegas 92 and enjoy the fights! For more detailed insights and betting tips, check out the full video breakdown by Brandon and Santino.
