We were close to having a great night at UFC 326, but as the UFC betting community would tell you, it’s been a struggle to kick off 2026. While we hit some solid winners and method bets, some of the bigger favorites couldn’t come through to help us get out of the red. While Charles Oliveira put on a grappling clinic against Max Holloway, the more experienced fighters were able to come away with the victory over chalky newcomers. As always, we brush off a tough UFC 326 card and get ready for UFC Vegas 114.
Kevin Vallejos gets a main event spot against veteran Josh Emmett, while Gillian Roberston and Amanda Lemos do battle in the co-main event. There are plenty of exciting prospects on this card, which always makes for exciting fights. Let’s take a look at the UFC Vegas 114 main card, and don’t forget to check back later in the week for our best bets.
UFC Vegas 114 Main Card Breakdown
Vitor Petrino
1.42
2.95
Steven Asplund
Vitor Petrino moving up to heavyweight was the best decision he made. Not only is the division yearning for exciting fighters, but the weight cut at light heavyweight was taking its toll. He struggled to go three hard rounds and was finished twice before moving up. Dustin Jacoby was losing the fight in the first two rounds, before finding a powerful right cross in the third round that put Petrino out. At heavyweight, he still maintains a solid athletic advantage, but to avoid getting knocked out, taking the fight to the ground is one of his best assets. Against Steven Asplund, that could be the best look for him to avoid the volume and power that will be coming at him all three rounds.
Asplund might be the most exciting heavyweight prospect in the UFC. He proved he has power, finishing his last 4 wins before the judges’ scorecards, and his cardio is impressive for the weight class. He constantly pushes forward with incredible volume and can mix his strikes up well. The big red flag with Asplund is that he was finished via submission by Denzel Freeman in 2024, which means Freeman was able to get him to the ground and use his control to find a finish, something he struggled with at the UFC level. Asplund needs to keep this fight standing and avoid the ground at all costs. Petrino is an elite grappler, even though he chooses to strike a lot, and should have a massive advantage. If Asplund can keep his fight standing, it wouldn’t be surprising for him to find a late finish against a tiring Petrino.
Marwan Rahiki
1.40
3.05
Harry Hardwick
Marwan Rahiki has a lot of potential. Yes, on Dana White’s Contender Series we saw him in a difficult spot, but he overcame that and came away with a solid finish in the second round. He’s not the most experienced at 7-0, but he had a lengthy amateur career and looks like a powerful striker who can land the right shots. He’s never been to a decision in his pro career and it comes from having a versatile arsenal of skills where he was able to dominate the regional scene. If he wants to win this next fight, his technical style should be able to dictate the pace, but he’ll need to keep the fight in his range to control the fight for as long as it lasts.
Harry Hardwick is a Cage Warriors veteran who made his UFC debut against Kaue Fernandes. He lost via calf kick in the first round, but he was riding an eight-fight win streak with a draw going into his UFC career. His best chance in this fight is to make it ugly and find ways to control Rahiki both on the feet and on the ground. If he can use his striking to get in clinch range, it makes for a gritty fight that keeps Rahiki on his toes. We’ve seen how well Rahiki can work in striking range, but making it hard for him to stay consistent is the best way to put him off his game. It would not be surprising to see Hardwick look for takedowns to avoid any dangerous areas in this fight.
Andre Fili
3.60
1.30
Jose Delgado
This is a solid battle of two strikers, but it should come down to the faster and more explosive fighter. Fili can mix in his wrestling really well, and it’s how he got his previous win in a close split decision against Christian Rodriguez. He’s long, fights behind a good jab, and has great footwork. The problem is he’s hittable and can make bad judgement calls that put him in a dangerous spot. That’s going to be a problem against Jose Delgado.
Delgado is another bright prospect in the UFC. He missed weight against Nathaniel Wood and lost via decision, but he was able to rock Wood and land solid damage over three rounds. That’s a massive step up in competition and he performed well. Prior to that, he was 2-0 in the UFC with two first round finishes, and riding a seven-fight finishing streak overall. His pressure is solid, his technique is sound, and he finds ways to land big power shots at the right time.
This fight will come down to how well Fili can weather the storm and mix things up. If he uses his wrestling to avoid a lot of the striking damage, he could make this fight close. Delgado should be the more powerful striker and will land in volume if Fili struggles to find his range. Without takedowns or finding ways to strike at range, Fili is at a serious disadvantage. If Delgado finds a way to get into boxing range and land, this could be a short night for Fili.
Ion Cutelaba
2.95
1.42
Oumar Sy
The UFC is trying hard to build up Oumar Sy. They tried to do that against Alonzo Menifield and it simply didn’t work. The experience caught up and Menifield walked away with the win. This time around, Sy gets Ion Coutelaba, and his size could be a big factor in this one. He’s athletic and should always have a size advantage against his opponents. Sy will have to keep this fight on the feet and strike with Cutelaba. If it stays standing and he lands well, he should be able to find the better strikes and force Cutelaba to tire with volume and body strikes. As long as he can defend the takedowns, this is his fight to lose.
Cutelaba has had a mini resurgence winning two of his last three and losing a split decision to Modestas Bukauskas in his last fight. His biggest problem has always been cardio, but he tends to do well if he can wrestle throughout the fight. This fight will come down if he can land a takedown or not. His wrestling has always been his best asset, since he’s not the most technical striker and tends to get tired as he tries to land big power shots. He swings for the fences, eats a lot of damage, and body shots are his worst enemy. He will need to spam takedowns to have a chance to steal this fight.
Amanda Lemos
2.64
1.50
Gillian Robertson
Amanda Lemos has done well in her UFC career but has struggled against top wrestlers and grapplers. She was able to edge out Mackenzie Dern, but Virna Jandiroba and Tatiana Suarez were able to neutralize the striking and dominate the ground. She’s 9-5 in the UFC, but is 2-3 in her last five, including a title fight loss to Weili Zhang. Her biggest strength is her striking, she has good combinations, can throw with power, and has good footwork. The problem is if she can’t keep it on the feet, the fight always gets too close for comfort. If she can’t avoid the ground here, it could be a similar outcome to her last fight against Suarez.
Gillian Robertson is finding her footing after moving down in weight. She’s a great grappler with improving wrestling, and her striking is just enough to get her by. She’s hittable, doesn’t have a lot of power, but can use his strikes to enter the clinch and find her takedowns. She’s 5-0 in her last five and was able to finish Marina Rodriguez in her last fight. The size difference is a huge advantage after moving down in weight, especially for a grappler, and it shows. Against Lemos, she’ll need to work past the heavy combos and spam takedowns till she can get the fight to the ground. If it gets there, she should be able to maintain control and look for submissions.
Josh Emmett
5.10
1.18
Kevin Vallejos
Kevin Vallejos came back strong from a lackluster performance to finish Giga Chikadze last time out. His power and pace dictates the fight and he’s able to control the stand up exchanges in a big way. He’s one of the brightest prospects on the UFC roster, and he made a name for himself in a close fight against Jean Silva on Dana White’s Contender Series. He’s hittable, which is dangerous against Emmett, but he needs to find ways to avoid the big power shots and come back with solid counters.
Emmett hasn’t been the same since the Ilia Topuria fight, but he’s been competitive against tough competition. He beat Bryce Mitchell with a gorgeous overhand right, but lost his next two to Lerone Murphy and Youssef Zalal. He tends to overextend given his power and he puts himself in bad spots on the feet. If Vallejos stays technical and keeps his hands up, he should be able to tag Emmett on his entries and exits, which make this a tough matchup for Emmett. Given the age difference and trajectory of Vallejos, it’s hard to go against the young star in the making.
UFC Vegas 114 Best Bets
- 2025 Total Units Won: +29.97 Units
- 2026 Record: 14-24, -4.635 Units
EARLY BET – Rahiki to Win / Delgado to Win @ 1.83
Rahiki and Delgado are primed for big performances. Rahiki had some close calls on Dana White’s Contender Series, but he was able to find the right shots to secure the finish. He should have a more creative arsenal to beat Harry Hardwick.
Delgado is a good striker who should have the volume and pressure to beat Andre Fili. Losing to Wood is a respectable loss early in his career, and Fili doesn’t have the same offensive pressure. He tends to hang back and pick his shots, but wrestling is always a fear. The good news is that Delgado is hard to control, and we know the UFC is trending toward favouring strikers.
UFC Vegas 114 is a mini-break from the big UFC cards, but some exciting fighters are getting back in action. Vallejos is a major prospect taking on an aging veteran, Jose Delgado has the potential to be a fun finisher, and Marwan Rahiki has an opportunity to make a big statement in his UFC debut. As we get prepared for some exciting, big-name fights, UFC Vegas 114 should be a solid card to fill in the gap.
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