Prediction: Nick Klein via Submission This comes down to commitment and intent. Pulyaev’s striking is clean, no doubt. He’s got a solid understanding of range, knows how to pick his shots, and he’s sharp at managing distance with his strikes. But for all that range control and composure, he’s still…

Prediction: Rinya Nakamura via Decision Nathan Fletcher vs Rinya Nakamura is one of those matchups where you just gotta trust the foundational skillset—and in this case, that’s Nakamura’s wrestling. Look, Rinya’s last fight was a lesson. He tried to show off the hands a little too long, played a striking…

Prediction: Tresean Gore via Decision Let’s start with Vieira. We all know the story—ADCC champ, slick submissions, and if he gets you to the mat early, you’re in serious trouble. But that’s the thing: he has to get it there, and he has to do it before he gets touched.…

Prediction: Rafael Estevam inside the distance Rafael Estevam is a relentless dog. Pressure, pace, grind—he doesn’t just fight you, he drowns you. From the moment the cage door shuts, he’s in your face, forcing reactions, making you work defensively, and never giving you a chance to breathe. And when you…

Prediction: Piera Rodriguez via Decision Souza is dangerous, but it’s a very specific kind of danger. Everything she does is built around that big right hand. That’s the weapon. That’s the threat. Outside of that? Her game is pretty shallow. She doesn’t cut angles or she doesn’t set traps. What…