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UFC Vegas 108 Fight Predictions

Aug 2, 2025

Overview

This note summarizes UFC Vegas 108 fight predictions, focusing on matchups, favored outcomes, betting perspectives, and key stylistic insights for each bout. Picks emphasize likely winners, recommended finishes, and underdog values.

Main Event: Tatsuro Taira vs. Hyun Sung Park

  • Amir Albazi is out; Hyun Sung Park replaces him against Tatsuro Taira.
  • Taira’s striking expected to improve after last loss; Park taken on short notice.
  • Park considered a step down in competition and known for vulnerability to strikes.
  • Pick: Tatsuro Taira to win, likely by KO/TKO or club-and-sub; recommend Taira inside the distance for parlays.

Chris Duncan vs. Mateusz Rębecki

  • RÄ™becki favored due to power, forward pressure, and chin durability.
  • Duncan may pursue guillotine but unlikely to succeed.
  • Pick: Mateusz RÄ™becki by knockout.

Elves Brener vs. Esteban Ribovics

  • Ribovics brings high pace, volume, and strong chin; Brener slower and hittable.
  • Brener’s previous UFC wins viewed as low quality.
  • Ribovics likely to overwhelm, even if taken down.
  • Pick: Esteban Ribovics by late KO/TKO.

Karol Rosa vs. Nora Cornolle

  • Rosa’s performances are inconsistent; struggles as favorite.
  • Cornolle strong in clinch, effective knees, and recent finishing ability.
  • Underdog value on Cornolle to out-strike and hurt Rosa.
  • Pick: Nora Cornolle by decision.

Neil Magny vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

  • Magny has favorable matchup and physical advantages (age, length).
  • Zaleski’s leg kicks dangerous, but Magny’s clinch control and pace likely decisive.
  • Magny expected to win on scorecards.
  • Pick: Neil Magny by decision.

Kevin Vallejos vs. Danny Silva

  • Vallejos seen as rising prospect; Silva considered too hittable.
  • Vallejos’ striking power and potential highlighted.
  • Pick: Kevin Vallejos by knockout.

Andre Fili vs. Nikolas Motta

  • Pulvers’ striking skills and experience with tough opponents favored.
  • Klein reliant on submissions, expected to struggle on feet.
  • Pick: Andre Fili by knockout.

Rinya Nakamura vs. Nathan Fletcher

  • Nakamura athletic and wrestling-heavy; Fletcher struggles against strong wrestlers.
  • Nakamura expected to implement takedown gameplan.
  • Pick: Rinya Nakamura by decision.

Rodolfo Vieira vs. Trevin Giles

  • Vieira only wins when takedowns succeed; striking and cardio are liabilities.
  • Gore’s guillotine and striking present finishing threats.
  • Pick: Trevin Giles (Gore) inside the distance; submission particularly live.

Rafael Estevam vs. Felipe Nunes

  • Estevam’s wrestling/grappling presents major issues for aging Nunes.
  • Pick: Rafael Estevam to win.

Piera Rodriguez vs. Ketlen Souza

  • Rodriguez relies on wrestling; Souza dangerous at range but struggles off back.
  • Expect Rodriguez to secure takedowns, maintain control.
  • Pick: Piera Rodriguez by decision; over prop suggested.

Austin Bashi vs. Short-Notice Opponent

  • Bashi expected to dominate and finish by submission.
  • Pick: Austin Bashi by submission.

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