Luana Carolina vs Michelle Montague

Prediction: Michelle Montague via Submission On the feet, Carolina definitely has the edge. She’s more composed, more aware of the exchanges, and she knows how to counter while setting up her own offense. Montague, by comparison, kind of just hurls herself into range and starts throwing, which looks messy and…

Brando Peričić vs Elisha Ellison

Prediction: Toss Up - Best Bet: Under 1.5 (-230) This matchup between Brando Peričić and Elisha Ellison is the definition of a coin flip where both guys are hunting for violence over technique. There’s not a ton of tape that really tells us who either of them are as polished…

Rafa Garcia vs Jared Gordon

Prediction: Jared Gordon via TKO Gordon is not the cleanest or most polished striker, but what makes him effective is the relentlessness of his approach. He has that New York-style grit, walks forward with confidence, and forces his opponents into uncomfortable exchanges. That’s a real problem for Garcia. Garcia is…

Kelvin Gastelum vs Dustin Stoltzfus

Prediction: Toss Up On the feet, Gastelum definitely has the edge. His striking is sharper, he’s got the speed advantage, and his footwork is going to be tough for Stoltzfus to deal with. Stoltzfus tends to just march forward looking to close the distance and drag guys into grappling exchanges,…

Alexander Hernandez vs Diego Ferreira

Prediction: Hernandez via Decision (Value is on Ferreira) I am on Hernandez. If he was plus money, I’d be all over it because stylistically he has some real advantages. But with him sitting as the favorite, the value shifts hard, and Ferreira becomes the smarter play. Hernandez has really started…