It is officially that time of week again when we bring you our A.I. predictions for UFC Vegas 87. Over the past couple of events, our A.I. language model has had a rough time, going a paltry (6-4), with our overall total moving to (48-19-1). Now let's get into those predictions.
Main Event (Heavyweight): Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Shamil Gaziev
Rozenstruik: A powerful striker with knockout power in both hands. However, his chin can be suspect, and he can be slow on his feet.
Gaziev: An undefeated prospect with a well-rounded skillset. He possesses good striking and a strong wrestling base.
Prediction: This is a striker vs. grappler matchup. Rozenstruik will look for the knockout early, while Gaziev will try to take him down and control the fight. My pick is Gaziev by Decision. His well-roundedness and wrestling could be the difference. However, Rozenstruik's power is always a threat.
Light Heavyweight: Vitor Petrino vs. Tyson Pedro
Petrino: A submission specialist with a diverse striking arsenal.
Pedro: A powerful striker with good takedown defense.
Prediction: This is an exciting matchup between two well-rounded fighters. Petrino's submission threat is intriguing, but Pedro's striking could be the deciding factor. My pick is Pedro by TKO.
Flyweight: Alex Perez vs. Muhammad Mokaev
Perez: A veteran fighter with good durability and a well-rounded skillset.
Mokaev: A highly touted prospect with impressive grappling skills.
Prediction: This is a clash of experience vs. youthful potential. Perez's experience could be valuable, but Mokaev's grappling could be too much to handle. My pick is Mokaev by Submission.
Bantamweight: Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Bekzat Almakhan
Nurmagomedov: A cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov, with a dominant wrestling style similar to his famous relative.
Almakhan: A striker with knockout power.
Prediction: This is a classic grappler vs. striker matchup. Nurmagomedov will likely overpower Almakhan with his wrestling. My pick is Nurmagomedov by Dominant Decision.
Flyweight: Matt Schnell vs. Steve Erceg
Schnell: A well-rounded fighter with good striking and submission skills.
Erceg: A heavy-handed striker with a developing ground game.
Prediction: This is a close fight to call. Both fighters have knockout power, but Schnell's well-roundedness might give him the edge. My pick is Schnell by Decision.
UFC Vegas 87 will take place on Saturday, March 2nd, at the APEX center in Las Vegas. With the prelims starting at 1:30 pm EST, and the main card kicking off at 4 pm EST. All the action can be found on ESPN+.
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