UFC Fight Night 221: Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili is the fight on all MMA fans’ minds this week. The two bantamweights will headline an intriguing card at The Theater, Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas. And as they prepare for UFC Vegas 71, here’s our preview and predictions for the main card. Follow UFC Fight Night 221: Yan vs Dvalishvili LIVE Streaming with Insidesport.IN.

As expected, Yan vs Dvalishvili will get all the attention going into the contest. However, the main card features some close contests which could steal the show come Saturday night. So, here’s what you need to know about the Yan vs Dvalishvili main card.

UFC Fight Night 221: Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili- Full Main Card Preview, Prediction, and Odds

UFC Fight Night 221: Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili main card preview and predictions

Alexander Volkov vs Alexandr Romanov

The co-main event features heavyweights Alexander Volkov and Alexandr Romanov. Volkov has clear advantages in the physical attributes. However, when you compare their stats, they have very drastic numbers. Volkov is the better striker, while Romanov is by far the better grappler. Therefore, this could be a fight between two contrasting styles.

Our prediction: Alexander Volkov beats Alexandr Romanov by KO.

Nikita Krylov vs Ryan Spann

The canceled main event from two weeks ago is now on the main card for Yan vs Dvalishvili. Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann prepared to face each other in the main event of UFC Fight Night 220. However, Krylov pulled out due to sickness and they will now face each other this weekend.

Spann has a slight advantage over Krylov when you look at the physical attributes. However, Krylov has the advantages when you compare the stats. However, the seriousness of Krylov’s sickness two weeks ago could affect him.

Our prediction: Nikita Krylov beats Ryan Spann by decision.

Ricardo Ramos vs Austin Lingo

Featherweights Ricardo Ramos and Austin Lingo will battle it out on the Yan vs Dvalishvili main card. There is very little to separate the two in their physical attributes, as well as their stats. However, Ramos is a slightly better grappler, while Lingo has a slight advantage in the striking. Thus, this promises to be a close fight.

Our prediction: Austin Lingo beats Ricardo Ramos by TKO.

Said Nurmagomedov vs Jonathan Martinez

Bantamweights Said Nurmagomedov and Jonathan Martinez will also feature on the UFC Fight Night 221 main card. The two have identical physical attributes. However, Martinez fights in a southpaw stance, compared to Nurmagomedov’s orthodox stance. Moreover, the American has the better numbers in all departments.

Our prediction: Jonathan Martinez beats Said Nurmagomedov by decision.

Vitor Petrino vs Anton Turkalj

The first fight of the main event will feature two young light-heavyweights in Vitor Petrino and Anton Turkalj. It is very difficult to separate the two in terms of their physical attributes. However, Petrino has the better striking numbers, while Turkalj is a much better wrestler.

Our prediction: Anton Turkalj beats Vitor Petrino by decision.