UFC Vegas 77: The Holly Holm vs Mayra Bueno Silva fight will be the big event this weekend. The two will compete in the main event of UFC Fight Night 229 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. So ahead of the event, we look at the prelims of the night and give our predictions for them. Follow UFC Fight Night 229: Holm vs Beuno Silva LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.

All the attention will be on former champion Holly Holm and her return to the octagon. She will face a tough test against Mayra Bueno Silva. However, before the main event, there are several close and interesting contests on show. So here’s what we think will happen.

UFC Vegas 77: Holm vs Bueno Silva Full Prelims Preview, Prediction, and Odds

UFC Vegas 77: Holm vs Bueno Silva Prelims Preview and Prediction

Ashlee Evans-Smith vs Ailin Perez

The card gets underway with a women’s bantamweight bout between Ashlee Evans-Smith and Ailin Perez. Evans-Smith has a slight upper hand when it comes to physical attributes. However, Perez fights in a switch stance. In terms of the numbers, Evans-Smith lands much more than Perez. However, Perez is the better grappler.

Our prediction: Ailin Perez beats Ashlee Evans-Smith by a decision.

Alexander Munoz vs Carl Deaton

Lightweights Alexander Munoz and Carl Deaton will also compete on the UFC Fight Night 229 prelims. Munoz has the advantage when we look at their physical attributes. Moreover, he also fights in a switch stance which will make it difficult for Deaton. In addition, Munoz also lands more and gets more takedowns than Deaton.

Our prediction: Alexander Munoz beats Carl Deaton by TKO.

Tyson Nam vs Azat Maksum

Experienced flyweight Tyson Nam will welcome Kazakh fighter Azat Maksum to the UFC. The undefeated Maksum fights in a southpaw stance. Therefore, it could cause some problems for Nam. There is not much to separate between the two in terms of their physical attributes. However, we can’t compare the numbers since Maksum will make his UFC debut.

Our prediction: Azat Maksum beats Tyson Nam by TKO.

Evan Elder vs Genaro Valdez

Lightweights Evan Elder and Genaro Valdez will also compete in the UFC Vegas 77 prelims. The two have almost identical physical attributes. However, Elder fights in a southpaw stance. The striking numbers are very similar between the two. However, Valdez is clearly the better grappler.

Our prediction: Genaro Valdez beats Evan Elder by submission.

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Austin Lingo vs Melquizael Costa

UFC Vegas 77 prelims will also feature a featherweight bout between Austin Lingo and Melquizael Costa. There is nothing to separate the two in their physical attributes. However, Lingo is clearly the better striker. Despite this, their grappling is fairly similar.

Our prediction: Austin Lingo beats Melquizael Costs by TKO.

Viktoriia Dudakova vs Istela Nunes

Strawweights Viktoriia Dudakova and Istela Nunes will lock horns on the Holm vs Bueno Silva card. They match fairly evenly in their physical attributes. However, it is a fight between two contrasting styles. Nunes is a much better striker while Dudakova is much better on the ground.

Our prediction: Viktoriia Dudakova beats Istela Nunes by submission.

Tucker Lutz vs Melsik Baghdasaryan

The last fight before the main card will feature Tucker Lutz vs Melsik Baghdasaryan in the featherweight division. There is not much difference in their physical attributes. However, Baghdasaryan fights in a southpaw stance. In terms of striking, both are striking heavy fighters and land over 50% accuracy. However, Lutz has marginally better numbers.

Our prediction: Melsik Baghdasaryan beats Tucker Lutz by TKO.