UFC Fight Night 266 betting preview

Mario Bautista vs Vinicius Oliveira

Pick: Bautista by Decision — 2.10
Bautista’s relentless pace, durability and grappling edge should neutralise Oliveira’s explosiveness over five rounds, allowing him to grind out rounds with pressure and control time.

Amir Albazi vs Kyoji Horiguchi

Pick: Horiguchi by Decision — 2.20
Horiguchi’s sharper striking rhythm and well-rounded skillset, paired with Albazi’s long injury layoff, point toward the Japanese veteran edging a technical battle.

Jailton Almeida vs Rizvan Kuniev

Pick: Almeida by Decision — 1.85
Almeida’s takedowns and top control should bank rounds, even if Kuniev proves difficult to finish.

Michal Oleksiejczuk vs Marc-Andre Barriault

Pick: Oleksiejczuk KO Round 1 — 3.00
Oleksiejczuk’s explosive early striking against Barriault’s fading durability shapes as a dangerous opening-round mismatch.

Jean Matsumoto vs Farid Basharat

Pick: Basharat by Decision — 2.05
Basharat’s cleaner defence and wrestling depth should allow him to edge a competitive, high-tempo contest.

Dustin Jacoby vs Julius Walker

Pick: Jacoby by Decision — 2.00
Jacoby’s veteran striking craft and leg-kick game are expected to frustrate the younger Walker across three rounds.