UFC Vegas 75: Marvin Vettori vs Jared Cannonier will happen as the main event of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night 226. The two middleweights will compete in the main event of an eight-fight prelim card and a six-fight main card. So ahead of the event, we preview the prelims and give our prediction. Follow UFC Fight Night 226: Vettori vs Cannonier LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.

Vettori and Cannonier will be the center of attraction this weekend as they will look to further their title shot bids. However, there are several fights on the prelims and the main card that could steal the show. So here’s a breakdown of the fights happening on the prelims.

UFC Vegas 75: Marvin Vettori vs Jared Cannonier – Full Prelims Preview, Prediction, and Odds

UFC Vegas 75: Vettori vs Cannonier prelims preview and prediction

Zac Pauga vs Modestas Bukauskas

The UFC Fight Night 226 event kicks off with a light-heavyweight contest between Zac Pauga and Modestas Bukauskas. Both come into the event on the back of wins. Moreover, both are almost identical in their physical attributes. If we look at the numbers, both are striking heavy. However, Pauga has the better stats.

Our prediction: Zac Pauga beats Modestas Bukauskas by a decision.

Dan Argueta vs Ronnie Lawrence

Bantamweight contenders Dan Argueta and Ronnie Lawrence will feature on the Vettori vs Cannonier card. There is little to separate the two in terms of their physical attributes and records. If we look at the stats, the striking numbers are almost identical. However, Lawrence has incredible grappling numbers.

Our prediction: Ronnie Lawrence beats Dan Argueta by submission.

Tereza Bleda vs Gabriella Fernandes

Flyweights Tereza Bleda and Gabriella Fernandes will meet in the third fight of UFC Vegas 75. Both fighters enter the ring on the back of defeats. Therefore, they will be eager to get their records back on track. Bleda has an upper hand in the physical attributes. However, Fernades fights in a southpaw stance. In terms of their striking numbers, it is difficult to separate the two. However, Bleda is the slightly better grappler.

Our prediction: Tereza Bleda beats Gabriella Fernandes by a decision.

Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs Filipe Bunes

Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs Filipe Bunes will also happen this weekend. The Kazakh flyweight lost his last fight and will look to make amends against debutant Bunes. There is not much to separate the two in terms of their height and reach. Moreover, since it’s Bunes’ debut in the UFC, we do not have any stats to compare.

Our prediction: Filipe Bunes beats Zhalgas Zhumagulov by submission.

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Carlos Hernadez vs Denys Bondar

Another flyweight bout follows. Carlos Hernadez will take on Ukrainian Denys Bondar. Both fights come into the fight on the back of losses and will be desperate to get back on track. The two have almost identical physical attributes. However, when we look at the numbers, both fighters have contrasting styles. Hernandez is the better striker while Bondar is an incredible grappler averaging over ten takedowns per fifteen minutes.

Our prediction: Denys Bondar beats Carlos Hernandez by submission.

Kyung Ho Kang vs Cristian Quinonez

Bantamweights Kyung Ho Kang and Cristian Quinonez will battle it out on the Vettori vs Cannonier prelims. Both fighters won their last fights and will look to continue their streaks. Moreover, they have almost identical physical attributes. In terms of the numbers, Quinonez is the better striker by a distance and Kang is the better grappler.

Our prediction: Cristian Quinonez beats Kyung Ho Kang by TKO.

Jimmy Flick vs Alessandro Costa

The third flyweight contest on the card will feature American Jimmy Flick taking on Alessandro Costa. Both fighters will want to set their records straight after losing their last fights. Flick has a slight upper hand in terms of physical attributes. In terms of the stats, Costa is the better striker while Flick is the better grappler.

Our prediction: Jimmy Flick beats Alessandro Costa by a decision.

Nicolas Dalby vs Muslim Salikhov

The last fight before the UFC Vegas 75 main card is an exciting welterweight bout between Nicolas Dalby and Muslim Salikhov. Both won their last fights and have very similar physical attributes. Moreover, when you compare their stats, there is little to separate the two in grappling and striking.

Our prediction: Muslim Salikhov beats Nicolas Dalby by a decision.