UFC Vegas 73: Mackenzie Dern vs Angela Hill is the next big fight in the UFC. The two strawweights superstars will go head-to-head in the main event of UFC Fight Night 224 at the UFC Apex this weekend. However, before the main event, fans will also enjoy an exciting main card. So here’s our preview and prediction for the Dern vs Hill main card. Follow UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Hill LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.

Despite not being a PPV card, the UFC Vegas 73 event features some exciting contests and big names. And although Dern and Hill will be the primary focus since they are the main event, some fights on the main card could steal the show. So here’s what we think will happen at the UFC Fight Night 224 main card.

UFC Vegas 73: Mackenzie Dern vs Angela Hill- Full Main Card Preview, Prediction, and Odds

UFC Vegas 73 main card: Preview and Prediction for Mackenzie Dern vs Angela Hill main card

Edmen Shahbazyan vs Anthony Hernandez

Exciting middleweights Edmen Shahbazyan and Anthony Hernandez will feature in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 73. The two match up fairly evenly in the physical attributes and both fight in an orthodox stance. If we look at the numbers, Hernandez has a slim advantage in the striking department and a slightly bigger advantage in grappling.

Our prediction: Anthony Hernandez beats Edmen Shahbazyan by TKO.

Emily Ducote vs Loopy Godinez

UFC Vegas 73 main card features a catch-weight bout between Emily Ducote and Loopy Godinez. There is very little to separate the two in terms of their physical attributes. However, Ducote is a much better striker compared to Godinez, while Godinez is a much better grappler. Therefore, it is a fight between two contrasting styles.

Our prediction: Loopy Godinez beats Emily Ducote by submission.

Andre Fialho vs Joaquin Buckley

Welterweights Andre Fialho and Joaquin Buckley face each other on the UFC Fight Night 224 main card. They match up fairly evenly in terms of their physical attributes. However, Buckley fights in a southpaw stance. There is not much to separate them in terms of their striking and grappling numbers. Therefore, it could be a close fight.

Our prediction: Andrew Fialho beats Joaquin Buckley by a decision.

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Maheshate vs Viacheslav Borshchev

Chinese fighter Maheshate and Russian Viacheslav Borshchev will compete in the lightweight division at UFC Vegas 73. The two are fairly even in the physical attributes. Moreover, they are both striking heavy fighters with similar striking numbers. Therefore, fans can expect fireworks in this bout.

Our prediction: Viacheslav Borshchev beats Maheshate by TKO.

Diego Ferreira vs Michael Johnson

Another lightweight bout kicks of the UFC Vegas 73 main card. Diego Ferreira will face UFC veteran Michael Johnson. Both have similar physical attributes in terms of height and reach. However, Johnson fights in a southpaw stance. When you look at the stats, both have almost identical numbers in the striking and grappling departments.

Our prediction: Michael Johnson beats Diego Ferreira by TKO.