UFC Fight Night 276 takes place tomorrow night in Las Vegas. Here are quick picks for every bout on the card, written in simple English to help fans follow the event.
Event details
The event will be held in Las Vegas and runs tomorrow night. This preview covers both the main card and the preliminary fights and gives a short prediction for each matchup.
Main card quick picks
Below are short notes and picks for the main card fights.
Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa
Costa is the bigger finisher, but Allen is a clear step up in competition. He uses calculated striking from range, has solid cardio and underrated wrestling. Prediction: Arnold Allen by decision.
Doo-ho Choi vs. Daniel Santos
Choi has had long absences but still looks dangerous when he fights. Santos is an action fighter with better durability. Prediction: Daniel Santos by TKO in Round 2.
Malcolm Wellmaker vs. Juan Díaz
Wellmaker has power and speed advantages in this matchup. Expect him to press the action and look for a finish. Prediction: Malcolm Wellmaker by TKO in Round 2.
Modestas Bukauskas vs. Christian Edwards
Both fighters can be inconsistent, but Bukauskas should win the striking battle and find a stoppage. Prediction: Modestas Bukauskas by TKO in Round 2.
Timothy Cuamba vs. Bernardo Sopaj
Sopaj is a steady all-round fighter who should control most key areas of the fight. Prediction: Bernardo Sopaj by decision.
Preliminary card quick picks
Short predicted winners for the prelims are listed below. These are quick calls for each matchup.
- Tuco Tokkos vs. Ivan Erslan
- Trey Ogden vs. Thomas Gantt
- Ketlen Vieira vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti
- Cody Brundage vs. Andre Petroski
- Alice Ardelean vs. Polyana Viana
- Daniel Barez vs. Luis Gurule
- Shauna Bannon vs. Nicolle Caliari
- Khaos Williams vs. Nikolay Veretennikov
Notes and betting-style thoughts
These are quick predictions and not guarantees. The main-card picks favor fighters with cleaner striking, better cardio, or more reliable durability. Several main-card selections are projected as early TKO finishes, so expect action early if those calls land.
If you are making bets or fantasy choices, remember styles make fights. Upsets happen often in MMA, especially when fighters return from long layoffs or step up in competition. Enjoy the card and follow along live tomorrow night in Las Vegas.
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