Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim

Prediction: Gabriel Bonfim via Decision Wonderboy has consistently struggled with—strong, committed grapplers. Bonfim’s got the edge on the ground, no doubt. His takedowns aren’t just brute-force—they’re timed well, chained together smoothly, and once he gets position, his control and submission threat are legit. If he comes in with the mindset…

Steve Garcia vs Calvin Kattar

Prediction: Steve Garcia via Decision Yeah, Garcia is taking a big step up in name value, but don’t get it twisted—his aggression and output are 100% going to give him moments in this fight. Garcia’s not afraid to get into the fire, and that confidence in his offense lets him…

Nate Landwehr vs Morgan Charriere

Prediction: Morgan Charriere via Decision Charrière just has the cleaner, smarter game. Landwehr is a dog, no doubt. He’s got that pressure-heavy style, walks dudes down, makes it ugly, and he’s got wins over some legit names. But the problem’s always been the same—he’s way too open defensively. He forces…

Austen Lane vs Vitor Petrino

Prediction: Vitor Petrino via Decision I don’t love the move up to heavyweight for Petrino long-term, but in this matchup? I’m confident he gets the job done. Petrino’s still raw in a lot of ways, but the potential is all there—he’s well-rounded, powerful, and knows how to dig deep when…

Junior Tafa vs Tuco Tokkos

Prediction: Junior Tafa via TKO This fight is gonna play out on the feet, and when it does, there’s levels—and Tafa’s on a different one. He’s faster, way more accurate, and everything he throws is with bad intentions. He’s not out there point fighting or coasting—he fights to finish, and…