UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman is now the fight on all fight fans’ minds this week. After an interesting UFC Fight Night 221, action resumes thick and fast with one of the biggest fights of the year. So, ahead of Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman 3, we preview the full main card and give our prediction. Follow UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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While Edwards and Usman will steal all the attention in the build-up to UFC 286, there are other big names on the main card. In addition, there are also a few close contests that could end up being the fight of the night. So here’s our preview and prediction for the UFC 286 main card.
UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman 3 main card preview and prediction
Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev
One fight that could definitely steal the show on fight night is the Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev contest. Both fighters match up very evenly in their physical attributes. However, Fiziev can switch stances which might cause problems for Gaethje. And although both lightweights prefer striking, Gaethje lands a lot more per minute than Fiziev. However, Gaethje and Fiziev both are decent at wrestling. So it’ll be interesting to what route the fight follows.
Our prediction: Rafael Fiziev beats Justin Gaethje by knockout.
Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barberena
Another welterweight bout on the main card features Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barberena. Both fighters have almost identical physical attributes. However, Barberena fights in a southpaw stance. When we compare the numbers, Barberena lands way more per minute and is definitely the better striker. However, Nelson is easily the better wrestler.
Our prediction: Bryan Barberena beats Gunnar Nelson by TKO.
Jennifer Maia vs Casey O’Neill
Undefeated American Casey O’Neill also features on the UFC 286 main card. She will face experienced Jennifer Maia. O’Neill has the height and the reach advantage over the Brazilian. And while Maia has decent striking numbers, O’Neill lands more than twice the number of strikes per minute than Maia. Moreover, even when we consider the grappling stats, O’Neill has the better numbers.
Our prediction: Casey O’Neill beats Jennifer Maia by TKO.
Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze
The UFC 286 main card kicks off with an interesting middleweight fight between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze. Dolidze has a slight advantage in terms of physical attributes. And both fighters have fairly average striking numbers. However, both Vettori and Dolidze are wresting heavy fighters. Thus, we can expect a close wrestling contest between them.
Our prediction: Roman Dolidze beats Marvin Vettori by submission.
UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman main card latest betting odds
Leon Edwards +195 vs Kamaru Usman -230
Justin Gaethje +195 vs Rafael Fiziev -230
Gunnar Nelson -380 vs Bryan Barberena +310
Jennifer Maia +150 vs Casey O’Neill -175
Marvin Vettori -265 vs Roman Dolidze +225
So there you have it. Those are our predictions for the UFC 286 main card. Let us know who you think will win.
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