UFC Vegas 73: Mackenzie Dern vs Angela Hill is the fight all MMA fans will tune into this weekend. The two UFC stars will face off in this weekend’s UFC Fight Night main event. However, before the main card, there is an entertaining prelim card for fans to enjoy. So here’s a preview of UFC Vegas 73 prelims. Follow UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Hill LIVE Streaming update with insidesport.IN.

Dern and Hill will attract all the attention and media headlines given that they are the main event. However, the prelims feature some intriguing fights and some popular names. So let’s take a closer look at the UFC Vegas 73 prelims and see what could happen.

UFC Vegas 73: Mackenzie Dern vs Angela Hill- Full Prelims Preview, Prediction, and Odds

UFC Vegas 73 Prelims: Preview and Prediction for Mackenzie Dern vs Angela Hill Prelims

Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs Vanessa Demopoulos

The last fight on the UFC Fight Night 224 prelims before the main card will be another strawweight contest between Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Vanessa Demopoulos. Kowalkiewicz has slight advantages in the physical attributes. In terms of the stats, Kowalkiewicz has the better striking numbers while Demopoulos is the slightly better grappler.

Our prediction: Karolina Kowalkiewicz beats Vanessa Demopoulos by decision.

Orion Cosce vs Gilbert Urbina

Another interesting contest on the UFC Vegas 73 prelims is the welterweight bout between Orion Cosce and Gilbert Urbina. Urbina has all the advantages going into this contest. He has the physical upper hand over Cosce, while also having better stats in striking and grappling.

Our prediction: Gilbert Urbina beats Orion Cosce by TKO.

Ilir Latifi vs Rodrigo Nascimento

Heavyweights Ilir Latifi and Rodrigo Nascimento will face each other in this weekend’s UFC event. Nascimento has a big upper hand in the physical attributes when compared to Latifi. Moreover, when you compare the striking numbers, the Brazilian is miles better. However, the grappling numbers are fairly similar.

Our prediction: Rodrigo Nascimento beats Ilir Latifi by TKO.

Chase Hooper vs Nick Fiore

Highly rated Chase Hooper will return to the octagon this weekend at UFC Vegas 73 to take on Nick Fiore. Both match up fairly evenly in terms of the physical attributes. However, Hooper fights in a southpaw stance, which could give him an advantage. If we look at the numbers, Hooper has the better striking numbers, while their grappling numbers are similar.

Our prediction: Chase Hooper beats Nick Fiore by a decision.

Natalia Silva vs Victoria Leonardo

Women flyweights, Natalia Silva and Victoria Leonardo, will also face each other on the UFC Fight Night 224 prelims. Both are almost identical in their physical attributes. However, Silva fights in a southpaw stance, while Leonardo fights in an orthodox stance. In terms of the numbers, Silva has the better striking stats while Leonardo has a slight upper hand in the grappling.

Our prediction: Natalia Silva beats Victoria Leonardo by TKO.

Takashi Sato vs Themba Gorimbo

The UFC Fight Night 224 prelims card kicks off with an exciting welterweight bout between striking heavy Takashi and Grappling heavy Themba Gorimbo. Gorimbo has a big advantage in terms of the physical attributes. However, Sato could use his southpaw stance to his advantage. Sato has incredible striking numbers while Gorimbo has great grappling numbers. Therefore, this will be a contest between two contrasting styles.

Our prediction: Takashi Sato beats Themba Gorimbo by a decision.