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…

Prediction: Raoni Barcelos inside the distance '' Barcelos is just smooth in every area. Striking, grappling, transitions—he doesn’t rush anything, but once he finds his groove, the pace starts ramping, and he becomes a problem everywhere. Yeah, Garbrandt is fast, scary fast—but timing beats speed, and that’s where Barcelos thrives.…

Prediction: Oumar Sy via Decision Menifield has that kind of game-changing power that you have to respect. Dude throws like every punch as if he's owed money. If he lands clean, most guys don’t get back up. But here’s the thing—Sy is not most guys, and more importantly, Sy doesn’t…

Prediction: Michael Chiesa via Decision McGee brings that old-man strength, no question. His offensive grappling surprises people because it doesn’t look fast—it just sticks. He latches on and makes you work for every inch. In round one, that could cause some real problems for Chiesa if he’s not sharp from…