Prediction: Bekzat Almakan via Decision These are two extremely well-rounded fighters who can strike, wrestle, and defend at a high level, so this ultimately becomes about pace, variety, and effectiveness—and that’s where Bekzat starts to pull ahead. Katona is the more classic, boxing-centric technician. He relies on sharp timing, head…

Prediction: Marc-Andre Barriault inside the distance Silva is a shell of the fighter he once was. The explosive killer who used to pressure with real intent and swing with vicious, fight-ending power has been replaced by a flat-footed, one-dimensional brawler whose only remaining weapon is raw punching power—and even that’s…

Prediction: Charles Radtke via TKO Radtke is a patient, composed striker with sneaky, underrated power—especially in that left hook. He doesn’t throw volume for the sake of it; instead, he waits, reads, and commits hard when he sees his opening. That makes him dangerous against opponents like Malott, who tend…

Prediction: Jasmine Jasudavicius inside the distance Jasmine Jasudavicius vs Jessica Andrade is a classic example of physicality and grappling fundamentals potentially neutralizing elite but undersized explosiveness. Andrade is a dangerous, veteran powerhouse who thrives when she’s able to impose her will in the pocket with big hooks, low kicks, and…

Prediction: Navajo Sterling via TKO On paper and on tape, Sterling has the cleaner, more refined kickboxing toolkit. His striking is built around sharp fundamentals, measured pressure, and clean shot selection. He doesn’t rush his work—he breaks opponents down patiently, using feints, distance control, and accurate, snappy shots that don’t…