MMASucka UFC Vegas 108 Staff Picks: Betting Predictions For Thrilling Flyweight Scuffle

From the world-renowned UFC Apex in Las Vegas, flyweight mainstays Tatsuro Taira and Hyun Sung Park face off in an exciting matchup with major implications on the line during UFC Vegas 108’s main event. In the co-main event of the evening at UFC Vegas 108, lightweight standouts Mateusz Rebecki and Chris Duncan trade blows as they aim to continue their ascent up the competitive 155-lb ladder. 

UFC Vegas 108 Main Event

Stepping into the cage for the first time since suffering his first defeat to Brandon Royval last October, Taira returns to his old proving grounds at the Apex in an effort to get back on track. Should he get the job done in his third UFC main event at UFC Vegas 108, the Japanese will easily reassert himself as a potential frontrunner for the next 125-lb title shot.       

In just three bouts in the company, Park now stands as arguably the greatest unranked flyweight in the UFC, logging three impressive finishes since making his debut back in 2023. Scoring his contract after a successful run on Road to UFC, “Peace of Mind” is just a single triumph away from announcing himself as a bona fide flyweight contender after UFC Vegas 108.

HyunSung Park, fighting in UFC Vegas 108's main event Saturday.
May 17, 2025, Las Vegas, Nv, Las Vegas, Nv, United States: HyunSung Park and Carlos Hernandez step in the octagon for a 3-round bout at UFC Apex for UFC Fight Night – Burns vs Morales on May 17, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV, United States. /PxImages Las Vegas, Nv United States – ZUMAp175 20250517_zsa_p175_031 Copyright: xLouisxGrassex

 

UFC Vegas 108 Co-Main Event

Coming off a 2024 Fight of the Year candidate against Myktybek Orolbai, Rębecki reentered the winner’s circle in monumental fashion by besting the Kyrgyzstan representative after previously losing to divisional veteran Diego Ferreira. Standing as a top prospect in the weight class, “Rebeasti” could potentially find himself knocking on the door of the rankings should he get the job done this weekend during the UFC Vegas 108 co-main event.     

Having already competed once already in 2025 at UFC Fight Night 255, logging a victory over Jordan Vucenic, Duncan has looked better than ever since following a disappointing submission defeat to Manuel Torres a year ago. On a mission to carve out his own place among the lightweight elite, “The Problem” can net arguably the biggest win of his career if he manages to topple the 22-bout veteran in Rębecki.  

More Bouts On the Main Card

Rounding out the main card of UFC Vegas 108, lightweight strikers Elves Brener go to battle Esteban Ribovics in a scrap that has Fight of the Night written all over it. Then, women’s bantamweight bruiser Karol Rosa takes on Nora Cornolle. Also, welterweight luminary Neil Magny has the chance to extend his divisional win record even further when he tussles with Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. Finally, Danny Silva puts his unbeaten UFC run on the line in an electrifying encounter with former regional three-division champion Kevin Vallejos.  

UFC Vegas 108 Predictions and Staff Picks

MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).

  • UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
  • PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.
  • ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.

The individual who picks the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have a choice between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed chain from Championship Chains. Staff picks in 2023 were won by Ben Jamieson with a record of 300-148.

Find our UFC Vegas 108 picks and fight odds below. 

Staff records after PFL 8 (2025): 

  1. Hank Strandberg: 119-72
  2. Drew Zuhosky: 97-94
  3. Jeremy Brand: 88-71
  4. Frazer Krohn: 87-69
  5. Andrew Benjamin: 23-83

*Note – not all staff pick for every event*

 


Kevin Vallejos -450

     Vs.

Danny Silva +350

 FEATHERWEIGHT

 

Jeremy Brand: 
Hank Strandberg: Vallejos by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Silva by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Krohn: Silva by Unanimous Decision 
Andrew Benjamin: Silva by Unanimous Decision 

 

Staff picking Vallejos: 1

Staff picking Silva: 3


Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos -185

Vs.

Neil Magny +160

             WELTERWEIGHT

 

Jeremy Brand: 
Hank Strandberg: Zaleski dos Santos by Unanimous Decision                                     
Drew Zuhosky: Magny by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Krohn: Magny by Unanimous Decision     
Andrew Benjamin: Magny by Split Decision        

 

Staff picking Zaleski dos Santos: 1

Staff picking Magny: 3


Karol Rosa -190

Vs.

Nora Cornolle +165

WOMEN’S BANTAMWEIGHT

 

Jeremy Brand: 
Hank Strandberg: Rosa by Unanimous Decision                                                         
Drew Zuhosky: Rosa by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Krohn: Rosa by Unanimous Decision                                                 
Andrew Benjamin: Rosa by second round Knockout  

 

Staff picking Rosa: 4

Staff picking Cornolle: 0


Esteban Ribovics -250

     Vs.

Elves Brenner +210

  LIGHTWEIGHT

 

Jeremy Brand: 
Hank Strandberg: Ribovics by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Brenner by first round Submission

Frazer Krohn: Ribovics by Second-Round TKO 
Andrew Benjamin: Brenner by Unanimous Decision 

 

Staff picking Ribovics: 2

Staff picking Brenner: 2


Mateusz Rębecki -210

     Vs.

Chris Duncan +180

     LIGHTWEIGHT

 

Jeremy Brand: 
Hank Strandberg: Rebecki by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Duncan by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Krohn: Duncan by Third-Round Submission 
Andrew Benjamin: Rebecki by Unanimous Decision  

 

Staff picking Rębecki: 2

Staff picking Duncan: 2


Tatsuro Taira -330

Vs.

Hyun Sung Park +270

                FLYWEIGHT

 

Jeremy Brand: 
Hank Strandberg: Taira by Unanimous Decision  
Drew Zuhosky: Taira by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Krohn: Taira by Fifth-Round Knockout                                                    
Andrew Benjamin: Taira by Unanimous Decision 

 

Staff picking Taira: 4

Staff picking Park: 0

Hank Strandberg
Hank Strandberg
Hank has been a professional writer since 2022. He has covered MMA extensively as well as major eSports tournaments. He is a Hamline University graduate with a Bachelors in Fine Arts in Creative Writing and as a member of Phi Betta Kappa.

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