Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park

Prediction: Jun Yong Park inside the distance Naurdiev is dangerous, no question — he’s been locked in lately, throws heavy with real intent, and if he lands clean, it’s a problem. But my pick is Jun Yong Park to get the win, and it comes down to two things: pressure…

Darya Zheleznyakova vs Melissa Mullins

Prediction: Melissa Mullins via TKO Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova feels like déjà vu with a fresh coat of hype. Darya’s got the hands — clean boxing, solid pop, tight combinations — but we’ve already seen what happens when she’s across from someone who can drag her into the deep…

Irina Alekseeva vs Klaudia Sygula

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…

Tagir Ulanbekov vs Azat Maksum

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,…

Hamdy Abdelwahab vs Mohammad Usman

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,…

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Cody Brundage vs Mansur Abdul-Malik

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…

Kamaru Usman vs Joaquin Buckley

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…