UFC Vegas 102 Predictions, Betting Guide & Podcast

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Overall Record:1540-1002 (61%)

2025 Record: 28-20 (58%)

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Main Card

Gregory Rodrigues (-225) vs Jared Cannonier

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On the wrong side of 40, and having lost back-to-back fights, you’d have to think that Jared Cannonier is well past his best days. But he remains a powerful, dangerous fighter.

I still think Gregory Rodrigues will beat him, and should do so on the ground to be safe, because Cannonier can still crack.

Youssef Zalal (-450) vs Calvin Kattar

The same analysis as in the main event applies to the co-main event (except Calvin Kattar is still in his 30s). Youssef Zalal is finishing everyone and is eight years younger than Kattar, with way less damage accrued.