UFC Fight Night 274 takes place tomorrow night in Las Vegas. Here are predictions and short notes for the main card and prelims, with key facts about each fighter and what to expect.
Main Card Predictions
Below are the picks for the main card fights and a quick reason why each fighter is favored.
| Fighter | Recent Result / Form |
|---|---|
| Aljamain Sterling | 2-1 since moving to featherweight; last beat Brian Ortega by decision |
| Youssef Zalal | Returned to UFC and has a five-fight winning streak; recent wins over Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett |
| Norma Dumont | No.3 bantamweight, six straight wins into this fight; strong clinch and top control |
| Joselyne Edwards | No.11 bantamweight, four-fight winning streak; long, athletic striker with KO/TKO wins |
| Rafa García | Grappler with eight career submissions; 6-4 in the UFC |
| Alexander Hernandez | On a four-fight winning run; recent TKOs show growing power |
| Davey Grant | Veteran; mixed results last year and never finished by strikes in his career |
| Juan Adrián Luna Martinetti | Contender Series newcomer, 17-1; high pace on the regional scene |
| Montel Jackson | Huge for bantamweight; solid boxing and power, five-fight streak snapped by Deiveson Figueiredo |
| Raoni Barcelos | Four wins in a row; veteran all-rounder with good pace and wrestling |
| Marcus Buchecha | Legendary BJJ black belt; 0-1-1 in the UFC so far with grappling as main asset |
| Ryan Spann | Moved from light-heavy to heavyweight; mix of power and submissions with decision issues |
Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal
Sterling is a former 135lb champion with strong wrestling and grappling. Zalal is younger, on a five-fight win streak and durable with improving grappling. This looks close, but Zalal’s momentum and size give him a narrow edge on the cards. Pick: Youssef Zalal by decision.
Norma Dumont vs. Joselyne Edwards
Dumont is a pressure clinch wrestler who often wins on points. Edwards is the longer, faster striker with KO power. Expect Dumont to grind and win on top. Pick: Norma Dumont by decision.
Rafa García vs. Alexander Hernandez
García brings submissions and a heavy pace. Hernandez has added power and boxing recently. Hernandez’s speed and power should decide the early rounds. Pick: Alexander Hernandez by decision.
Davey Grant vs. Juan Adrián Luna Martinetti
Grant is the veteran with solid striking and experience. Martinetti is a hungry newcomer from the Contender Series. This is a step up for Martinetti; Grant’s experience should edge this one on the cards. Pick: Davey Grant by decision.
Montel Jackson vs. Raoni Barcelos
Jackson has size and knockdown power. Barcelos has pace, wrestling and versatility. Expect a fast fight where Barcelos mixes striking and grappling to take a decision. Pick: Raoni Barcelos by decision.
Marcus Buchecha vs. Ryan Spann
Buchecha is elite in BJJ but has struggled to bring it fully into the UFC. Spann has power and submission wins and should control the striking exchanges. Pick: Ryan Spann by decision.
Prelim Picks and Notes
Predicted winners on the prelims (as given):
- Rodolfo Vieira over Eric McConico
- Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Michelle Montague
- Jackson McVey over Sedriques Dumas
- Jafel Filho vs. Cody Durden
- Francis Marshall over Lucas Brennan
- Max Griffin over Victor Valenzuela
- Talita Alencar vs. Julia Polastri
Final Notes
The event is in Las Vegas and the card features a mix of veterans and rising fighters. Several matchups look very close on paper, so expect tight decisions. Coverage and predictions are presented by UFCcoverage.
