Prediction: Irina Alekseeva inside the distance This feels like one of those matchups where the dog in the fight matters way more than the clean technique — and that’s why I’m riding with Irina Alekseeva all day. Sygula just doesn’t fight with the urgency you need at this level. She’s…

Prediction Tagir Ulanbekov via Submission or Decision Azat Maksum is a solid fighter, no doubt. Was undefeated for a reason, good movement, scrappy pace, and he's constantly working — but this is where the run gets checked. Tagir Ulanbekov is just a level up. My pick is Ulanbekov with confidence,…

Prediction: Hamdy Abdelwahab via Decision Both guys aren’t going to win any technical striking awards, let’s keep it real. They’re a little wild, a little stiff, and most of the damage comes when they’re chucking heavy leather inside a phone booth. But that’s where Hamdy shines — inside the pocket,…

Loosa/Rowe Over 2.5 (-250) Wellmaker KO RD 1 or 2 (-175) Edmen Shahbazyan via TKO/KO/DQ (+135) Raoni Barcelos via Sub (+500)

Prediction: Mansur Abdul-Malik via TKO On paper and in the cage, Malik should win this fight with no real problems. We’re talking speed, power, wrestling—all in Malik’s corner. The man hits like a truck, moves like he's a weight class below, and wrestles like someone who actually enjoys dragging people…

Prediction: Joaquin Buckley via TKO Let’s start with Buckley. Since dropping to 170, he’s looked like a dude who figured it out. Not just physically, but mentally too. You can see it in the way he carries himself on fight week, the focus in his eyes, and most importantly, the…

Prediction: Rose Namajunas via Decision Let’s keep it real—Rose is levels ahead when it comes to striking. We’re talking clean, crisp technique, elite timing, and the kind of footwork that makes you swing at ghosts. She doesn’t just land—she sets traps, plays with range, and once she starts flowing, she’s…

Prediction: Edmen Shahbazyan via KO Edmen Shahbazyan vs Andre Petroski is a classic “can the grappler survive the storm?” kind of matchup—and honestly, it’s hard to see Petroski making it out of the first few exchanges. This one screams Shahbazyan by violent finish if he shows up dialed in, and…