After missing last week to rebuild our A.I. language model for the third and hopefully the final time. We are back this week with your A.I. predictions for UFC Vegas 86. Our A.I. had a bit of a fall off for the last event, going (2-3) for UFC 297, and (11-3-1) over the last 3 cards. Overall we are sitting at a very respectable (38-13-1). Now let's get into the main card picks for this week.
Rodolfo Vieira vs. Armen Petrosyan
-Vieira is a highly regarded grappler and multiple-time world champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has a (9-2) record in MMA, with his two UFC losses coming against Anthony Hernandez in his UFC debut, and Chris Curtis.
- Petrosyan is a striking specialist with a background in Muay Thai and kickboxing. He has a (9-2) record in MMA, with his only UFC loss coming against Caio Borralho.
- Vieira will likely look to close the distance and grapple with Petrosyan. If he can do this, he should be able to control the fight and eventually submit him. However, if Petrosyan can keep the fight standing, he has the striking advantage and could knock Vieira out.
Prediction: Rodolfo Vieira via submission
Michael Johnson vs. Darrius Flowers
- Johnson is a veteran fighter with over 20 fights in the UFC. He has notable wins over Dustin Poirier, Edson Barboza, and Artem Lobov.
- Flowers is a rising prospect with a (12-6-1) record in MMA. He has finished all of his opponents, with seven wins by knockout and five wins by submission.
- Johnson is a well-rounded fighter with good striking and grappling skills. However, he is known for his inconsistency and has been knocked out in several of his fights.
- Flowers is a dangerous finisher, but he lacks experience against top-level competition.
Prediction: Michael Johnson by unanimous decision
Brad Tavares vs. Gregory Rodrigues
- Tavares is a durable and experienced fighter with a (20-9) record in MMA. He has notable wins over Chris Weidman, Elias Theodorou, and Nate Marquardt.
- Rodrigues is a submission specialist with a (14-5) record in MMA. He has finished most of his opponents, with eight wins by knockout and four wins by submission.
- Tavares is a tough, and well-rounded fighter, but he is not a great striker. Rodrigues is a dangerous submission specialist, but he has not fought anyone near the caliber of Tavares.
Prediction: Brad Tavares by unanimous decision
Robert Bryczek vs. Ihor Potieria
- Bryczek is a striker with a (17-5) record in MMA. He has finished most of his opponents, with eleven wins by knockout, and only one win by submission.
- Potieria is more well-rounded with a (20-5) record in MMA. He has finished most of his opponents, with nine wins by knockout and seven wins by submission.
- Bryczek is a dangerous striker, but he has not fought anyone near the caliber of Potieria. Potieria is a well-rounded fighter with good striking and grappling skills.
Prediction: Ihor Potieria by unanimous decision
Dan Ige vs. Andre Fili
- Ige is a rising featherweight contender with a (17-7) record in MMA. He has notable wins over Edson Barboza, Damon Jackson, and Mirsad Bektic.
- Fili is a veteran fighter with a (23-10) record in MMA. He has notable wins over Charles Jourdain, Sheymon Moraes, and Lucas Almeida.
- Ige is a well-rounded fighter with good striking and grappling skills. Fili is a dangerous striker with good boxing skills.
Prediction: Andre Fili by split decision
Jack Hermansson vs. Joe Pyfer
- Hermansson is a top-15 middleweight contender with a (23-8) record in MMA. He has notable wins over Ronaldo Souza, Kelvin Gastelum, and Chris Curtis.
- Pyfer is a rising prospect with a (12-2) record in MMA. He has finished most of his opponents, with eight wins by knockout and three wins by submission.
- Hermansson is a well-rounded fighter with good striking and grappling skills. Pyfer is a dangerous striker with good knockout power.
Prediction: Jack Hermansson by unanimous decision
UFC Vegas 86 takes place on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 at the APEX Center in Las Vegas, with prelims starting at 4 pm EST and the main card kicking off at 7 pm EST on ESPN +.
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