UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev – Preview and Betting Odds

Last Updated on July 7, 2022 4:27 pm by Erwin Noguera

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This Saturday, July 9th, we get a stacked card in the UFC Apex, right in the heart of Las Vegas Nevada.

This fight night has some impressive last names on the card, which will keep all hardcore fans wondering, and the prelims will be just as exciting as the main card.

We are going to go over all of the 12 fights the event has to offer, with 5 of them being part of the main card and 7 in the prelims.

You can check all the UFC/MMA bets, the analysis of each fighter, and the final bet you can make in this fight.

UFC Fight Night – Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev – Betting Odds and Free Picks – Info

When: Saturday, July 9th, at 6:00 pm ET

Moneyline odds:

Rafael dos Anjos +180 / Rafael Fiziev -220

Caio Borralho -210 / Armen Petrosyan +170

Said Nurmagomedov -310 / Douglas Silva de Andrade +250

Jared Vanderaa -200 / Chase Sherman +160

Michael Johnson +205 / Jamie Mullarkey -245

Cynthia Calvillo -145 / Nina Nunes +115

Aiemann Zahabi +155 / Ricky Turcios -190

Antonina Shevchenko -180 / Cortney Casey +150

Cody Brundage +110 / Tresean Gore -140

David Onama -100 / Garrett Armfield +100

Kennedy Nzechukwu -140 / Karl Roberson +110

Ronnie Lawrence -140 / Saidyokub Kakhramonov +110

Draw Offs: –

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UFC Fight Night: Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev

Why Bet on Rafael dos Anjos

Only a handful of fighters have been in the UFC longer than Rafael dos Anjos.

He made his promotion debut in November 2008 and established himself as a lightweight to be reckoned with after two early losses.

Dos Anjos took down Anthony Pettis to win the UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 185, and he defended the title with a first-round TKO of Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone before being knocked out by Eddie Alvarez in his second title defense.

Dos Anjos moved up to welterweight after losing to Tony Ferguson in his next fight, and he won his first three matches in that division to set up a title shot with Colby Covington.

Unfortunately, he lost to Covington and then lost three of his next four fights before making the move back to lightweight in November 2020.

He has not been impressive since dropping down a class, settling for a split decision win over Paul Felder, and beating Renato Moicano with Moicano fighting on four days of notice.

Why Bet on Rafael Fiziev

Rafael Fiziev is an up-and-comer. Fiziev lost his UFC debut three years ago, but he has since won five straight fights in the promotion.

He has won Fight of the Night or Performance of the Night bonuses in four straight fights, and he was much more convincing in his win over Moicano.

Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev Final Betting Analysis:

Fiziev and dos Anjos were supposed to square off in February, but Fiziev had to back out of the fight after contracting COVID.

He was a favorite coming into that fight, and he is an even bigger favorite now after dos Anjos was unable to finish Moicano.

Dos Anjos is at the tail end of his career, and Fiziev can punish him.

Rafael is also a more dynamic, powerful striker coming off of a knockout win.

While not willing to declare former champ Rafael dos Anjos washed up, he’s seen better days, and our pick is on his opponent.

UFC Fight Night: Caio Borralho vs. Armen Petrosyan

Why Bet on Caio Borralho

Borralho has the looks of a promising prospect. He’s on a 10-fight winning streak, presents a balanced attack with his stand-up and ground game, and is inching towards his prime.

The last time the Brazilian took to the octagon, he sprung a minor upset in roughing up the previously undefeated Gadzhi Omargadzhiev last April.

“The Natural” is a strong finisher with four knockouts and three submissions.

Why Bet on Armen Petrosyan

Petrosyan shares his opponent’s knack for finishes, scoring six knockouts in his seven career wins.

The heavy-handed Armenian was put through the ring in an absolute war with Gregory Rodrigues last February, but his powerful strikes and consistent offense carried him to a narrow decision win.

The Rodrigues victory was his first to go the distance.

Borralho vs. Petrosyan Final Betting Analysis:

Borralho has better one-shot power, and he’ll have to rely on a four-inch reach advantage to catch Petrosyan with a big shot that results in a potential takedown.

Petrosyan can muscle his way inside with his volume, knowing that he can overwhelm his foe in extended exchanges.

This doesn’t look like a fight that will go the distance, but it won’t take long to see how it should go.

It should be a fun fight, but we’re banking on Borralho’s bag of tricks to overcome Petrosyan in a firefight.

UFC Fight Night: Said Nurmagomedov vs. Douglas Silva de Andrade

Why Bet on Said Nurmagomedov

Nurmagomedov is a persistent fighter who pressures his opponents from the opening bell.

He offers a beautiful combination of striking and wrestling that makes him dangerous wherever the fight goes, which is why the Russian contender has already scored a guillotine choke and spinning back kick knockout through just four UFC wins.

Why Bet on Douglas Silva de Andrade

Silva de Andrade — who has been competing in UFC for more than eight years — is one of the most explosive and powerful fighters Nurmagomedov has ever faced.

The Brazilian veteran has devastating one-punch knockout power and the strength to defend takedowns or get back to his feet when he hits his back.

Silva de Andrade has already fought some of the best fighters in the division in Petr Yan, Marlon Vera, and Rob Font so he’s bringing a ton of experience into this main card bout, too.

Nurmagomedov vs. De Andrade Final Betting Analysis:

While trading with someone as powerful as Douglas Silva de Andrade can be dangerous, I think Nurmagomedov is a safe enough fighter, and well-rounded enough to get his hand raised.

Look for Nurmagomedov to rely on his motor, high output, and durable chin to wear down Silva de Andrade and escape with a dominant decision.

UFC Fight Night: Jared Vanderaa vs. Chase Sherman

Why Bet on Jared Vanderaa

After beginning his UFC career with a 2-1 record, Vanderaa has gone on to drop his last three trips to the cage.

Why Bet on Chase Sherman

Sherman, on the other hand, has turned in a 1-4 record since re-joining the promotion back in 2020 following a stint in bare-knuckle boxing.

Vanderaa vs. Sherman Final Betting Analysis:

On paper, Vanderaa’s mixture of striking and grappling should allow him to dictate this fight and control Sherman from the opening bell.

Sherman does have the better knockout ability and overall athleticism, but he tends to overextend himself and typically finds himself battling back on the scorecards.

While this could result in a finish for Vanderaa in the later rounds, it’s likely to go the distance.

UFC Fight Night: Michael Johnson vs. Jamie Mullarkey

Why Bet on Michael Johnson

This is one of the more difficult fights to predict on UFC Vegas 58’s main card because we just don’t know what Michael Johnson we’re going to get come Saturday night.

It could be the struggling veteran on his last legs or the powerful knockout artist who uses speed and athleticism to out-duel his opponent.

Why Bet on Jamie Mullarkey

Mullarkey, on the other hand, is as consistent and predictable as they come.

He’s one of the tougher fighters in the 155-pound division and someone who is going to bite down on his mouthpiece and exchange in close quarters.

He also can mix in a variety of takedowns as he’s currently averaging over three per 15 minutes inside of the Octagon.

Johnson vs. Mullarkey Final Betting Analysis:

While Johnson recently snapped a four-fight losing streak with a blistering knockout finish over Alan Patrick this past May it’s probably not wise to count on a repeat performance this weekend in Las Vegas.

Mullarkey should be able to wear down “Menace” with his attacks and open up a finish in the second or third round.

UFC Fight Night: Cynthia Calvillo vs. Nina Nunes

Why Bet on Cynthia Calvillo

Cynthia Calvillo (9-4-1) quickly established herself as a contender to watch with a 6-1-1 UFC start, the lone loss coming to Strawweight queenpin, Carla Esparza.

She has since struggled with three consecutive losses, the last two via stoppage courtesy of Jessica Andrade and Andrea Lee.

She has knocked out three professional opponents and submitted two others.

Why Bet on Nina Nunes

Nina Nunes (10-7) put a winless (0-2) UFC start behind her to win four straight, including a sizable upset over former title challenger, Claudia Gadelha.

Tatiana Suarez soon put a halt to her momentum via competitive decision, after which “The Strina” returned from a long layoff to suffer a submission loss to Mackenzie Dern.

Calvillo vs. Nunes Final Betting Analysis:

This is just a test of what Nunes has left in the tank.

The classic version of her runs circles around Calvillo.

Indeed, the Team Alpha Male-trained product looked not just technically out-classed, but mentally checked out against Lee, a historically poor defensive wrestler who Calvillo should have bulldozed on paper.

It’s anyone’s guess what version of Nunes shows up, but I will say that Calvillo’s last fight raised a heck of a lot more red flags than Nunes.’

In short, expect “The Strina’s” footwork, speed, and combination striking to win the day.

UFC Fight Night: Aiemann Zahabi vs. Ricky Turcios

Why Bet on Aiemann Zahabi

A successful UFC debut gave way to two consecutive losses for Aiemann Zahabi (8-2), among them a vicious knockout defeat to Ricardo Ramos.

This left him the underdog against Contender Series graduate, Drako Rodriguez, only for Zahabi to flip the script and score a bonus-winning first-round knockout.

Why Bet on Ricky Turcios

Ricky Turcios (12-2) fell short in his first bid at UFC stardom, dropping a decision to Boston Salmon on the 2017 season of Dana White’s Contender Series.

Then came The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 29, where he dispatched Daniel Argueta and Liudvik Sholinian before edging out teammate Brady Hiestand at TUF 29 Finale.

Zahabi vs. Turcios Final Betting Analysis:

It’s hard to get a bead on Zahabi when he’s had three minutes of cage time in the last three years, but for his sake, he better have used the downtime to up his game.

His combination of low-output striking and a grappling game hamstrung by poor wrestling isn’t going to cut it against Turcios’ whirlwind of offense.

Zahabi doesn’t hit hard enough to keep Turcios from building momentum on the feet, isn’t savvy enough to piece him up at a distance as Salmon did, and doesn’t have the takedown chops to consistently drag things into his world.

Though he does have an outside chance of grinding out Turcios even with those issues, as the latter is anything but difficult to take down, Turcios’ scrambling skills and the bottomless gas tank should allow him to work his way out of any rough patches.

In the end, he overwhelms Zahabi with volume for either a late stoppage or wide decision win.

UFC Fight Night: Antonina Shevchenko vs. Cortney Casey

Why Bet on Antonina Shevchenko

Antonina Shevchenko (9-4) joined her sister, Valentina Shevchenko, in the Octagon after mauling Jaimee Nievera on Contender Series in 2018.

She hasn’t found quite as much success on the big stage, however, going 3-4 and entering the cage this Saturday on a two-fight skid.

Why Bet on Cortney Casey

Cortney Casey (10-9) — who entered the Octagon at 4-1 — has struggled to find consistency during her seven-year stint in the world’s largest fight promotion.

She currently sits at 3-5 in her last eight, most recently boxing up Liana Jojua to snap a two-fight losing streak.

Her seven stoppage wins include four by submission.

Antonina Shevchenko vs. Cortney Casey Final Betting Analysis:

There honestly doesn’t seem to be much going Casey’s way in this match-up.

Shevchenko’s striking pedigree far outstrips “Cast Iron’s,” and even if Casey claws her way into the fight through durability and volume, Shevchenko showed in her win over Ariane Lipski that she can score a takedown of her own if her opponent’s a sufficiently poor wrestler.

Though Casey has this bizarre ability to make fights closer than they have any right to be, Shevchenko’s technical stand-up edge and access to a Plan B look like more than the former can handle.

When the dust settles, “La Pantera” cruises to victory.

UFC Fight Night: Cody Brundage vs. Tresean Gore

Why Bet on Cody Brundage

Cody Brundage (7-2) didn’t have the smoothest entry into UFC, falling to William Knight on the Contender Series and subsequently dropping a decision to Nick Maximov in his short-notice debut.

With his back against the wall, he survived an early onslaught to dispatch Dalcha Lungiambula via bonus-winning guillotine.

Why Bet on Tresean Gore

Tresean Gore (3-1) first made his name on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 28 by beating Ryder Newman, then established himself as a genuine threat with a violent knockout of Gilbert Urbina.

Though injury kept him from facing Bryan Battle at TUF 28 Finale, he ultimately got the chance to settle the score in early 2022, only to drop a unanimous decision.

Brundage vs. Gore Final Betting Analysis:

This is a tall ask for Gore in just his fifth professional fight, and some of his struggles with Battle suggest that it may be too tall.

Brundage won’t be picking him apart with mobile, long-distance kickboxing, of course; however, Battle found a lot of success keeping him against the cage and constantly threatening takedowns.

Brundage’s wrestling outstrips Battle’s, and he’s experienced enough that Battle’s power shouldn’t scare him off.

It can, admittedly, still shut him off. Brundage is nobody’s idea of a defensive wizard.

He did, however, show the durability and composure to both withstand Lungiambula’s best shots and come back with a guillotine.

So long as he stays on the front foot, he’s dangerous enough to wear down Gore with wrestling and eventually find his neck.

UFC Fight Night: David Onama vs. Garrett Armfield

Why Bet on David Onama

The Uganda-born fighter comes in with a record of 9 wins and a single loss and comes from bashing Gabriel Benites to get his first win in the octagon after a failed debut.

Why Bet on Garrett Armfield

Garret Armfield comes into the octagon fresh and on short notice, and even though he comes in with a record of 8 wins and 2 losses, things aren’t looking so well for the fighter.

Onama vs. Armfield Final Betting Analysis:

Garrett Armfield is taking this fight, his UFC debut, on less than a week’s notice.

Plus, David Onama already beat him once before, in an amateur fight in 2018.

Onama is the pick for us, plain and simple.

UFC Fight Night: Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Karl Roberson

Why Bet on Kennedy Nzechukwu

Two wins on Contender Series carried Kennedy Nzechukwu (9-3) to the Octagon, where he bounced back from a debut loss to Paul Craig by winning three straight.

He now finds himself amid a career-first losing streak, suffering a knockout defeat to Da Un Jung and a bogus decision defeat to Nicolae Negumereanu.

Why Bet on Karl Roberson

Karl Roberson (9-5) started his UFC career 4-2, the only losses coming to TUF: Brazil winner, Cezar “Mutante,” and future Light Heavyweight champion, Glover Teixeira.

The success wasn’t to last, as “Baby K” went on to suffer three consecutive stoppage defeats.

His professional stoppages are split 4/3 between submissions and knockouts.

Nzechukwu vs. Roberson Final Betting Analysis:

Roberson feels like he should be better than he is.

He’s got an excellent striking pedigree and has steadily developed a functional ground game during his Octagon tenure, but he seems dead-set on making things difficult for himself.

Willingly grappling with Wellington Turman, trying to play footsies with a superior jiu-jitsu player in Brendan Allen … he just can’t seem to wrangle his various skills into a cohesive offense.

Roberson has the skills to get inside of Nzechukwu’s reach and get to work with takedowns or power shots, just not the game-planning to execute while getting peppered by a much larger man.

In the end, Nzechukwu’s volume edges out Roberson’s sporadic bursts of success.

UFC Fight Night: Ronnie Lawrence vs. Saidyokub Kakhramonov

Why Bet on Ronnie Lawrence

Despite entering as an underdog, Ronnie Lawrence (8-1) dominated Jose Johnson in Contender Series to secure a UFC contract.

He was similarly dominant in his Octagon debut against Vince Cachero, though he had to survive some late trouble to defeat Mana Martinez in his sophomore effort.

Why Bet on Saidyokub Kakhramonov

Team Oyama’s Saidyokub Kakhramonov (9-2) claimed the CFFC Bantamweight title in March 2021 with a vicious knockout of Tycen Lynn.

Five months later, he successfully debuted in the Octagon by choking out Trevin Jones late in the third frame.

His last four wins have come inside the distance (as did his first three).

Lawrence vs. Kakhramonov Final Betting Analysis:

It’s honestly baffling that they buried this fight so far down the “Prelims,” as this is an excellent match-up between highly promising prospects who, though grapplers by trade, regularly put on entertaining and fast-paced battles.

As well-matched as it is, though, Lawrence should have a comfortable edge.

Kakhramonov showed a vulnerability to getting controlled against the fence and taken down during his blitzes against Jones, and while you could chalk that up to the short notice, Lawrence’s movement and combination striking give him an edge on the feet as well.

Kakhramonov could clip him with one of his usual haymakers, but Lawrence survived the genuinely horrific power of Martinez, so it is hard to bank on that possibility.

In short, Lawrence picks him apart at range and mixes in regular takedowns for the win.