Gaziev vs Pericic UFC Prediction: Pericic Favored

Gaziev (14-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) enters the fight after a unanimous decision loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta in November. Pericic (6-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) holds home advantage with two first-round UFC stoppages. Despite Gaziev being the betting favorite (+116), public money has shifted odds to Pericic (-142). lebandit.lat

The bout is scheduled for approximately 7:40 a.m. ET and streams live on Paramount+. Pericic's power and killer instincts are expected to overcome Gaziev's experience in this short-notice matchup.