Claudio Puelles vs Joaquim Silva

Prediction: Joaquim Silva via KO Puelles needs this fight on the ground. His whole game is built around grappling, and when he gets it there, he’s slick, creative, and dangerous. But the problem is how he gets it there. His entries are slow, predictable, and from way too far out.…

Amanda Lemos vs Tatiana Suarez

Prediction: Tatiana Suarez via Decision Lemos' got the power, the sharper striking, and her takedown defense has come a long way compared to earlier in her career. The problem is, Suarez is exactly the type of fighter that makes those improvements look irrelevant. You can stop the first shot or…

Jesus Aguilar vs Luis Gurule

Prediction: Toss Up (Lean Gurule) Aguilar has all the tools to win. He’s strong in the grappling, he’s got legit power in his hands, and when he’s on, he can rack up control time or create big moments that swing rounds. The problem is he’s got this bad habit of…

Sedriques Dumas vs Zachary Reese

Prediction: Zachary Reese inside the distance Every time we’ve seen Dumas get pushed, the same story plays out with him folding under pressure. It’s not just a one off, it’s a pattern. And this habit is bad news when you’re facing someone like Reese, who comes out of the gate…

Alden Coria vs Alessandro Costa

Prediction: Costa via TKO Costa fights with that kind of mean streak you want to see. The aggression is nonstop, and the foundation of his whole game is those brutal leg kicks. They’re not just range finders either. He’s throwing them with the intent to chop you down, and when…