Prediction: Charles Jourdain via Decision Jourdain’s always been the flashy, highlight-reel striker who lives off instinct. But at Bantamweight, it feels like he’s finally figured out how to harness that chaos instead of being consumed by it. The drop in weight hasn’t slowed him down one bit; if anything, it’s…

Prediction: Hyun Sung Park inside the distance Park’s MMA boxing is smooth. He uses his jab to set range, mixes up levels beautifully, and applies that steady, suffocating pressure that forces mistakes out of opponents. He’s not rushing anything. He’s managing space and that makes his striking look effortless. Combine…

Prediction: Danny Barlow via Decision The difference maker here is speed and precision. Barlow’s got that sniper timing. He doesn’t just throw, he lands clean, and he makes opponents pay for every mistake. His ability to read movement and fire off counters right as someone commits is high level stuff.…

Prediction: Drew Dober via TKO My pick is Dober, but the line is way too wide to justify a bet. You can’t really trust a big favorite who’s shown zero defensive improvement and is actually leaning more into his recklessness every fight. He’s still fast, explosive, and built like a…

Predictioin: Stephanie Luciano via Decision On the feet, Luciano is definitely the sharper striker. She’s long, accurate, and understands how to use her reach. Her footwork and timing let her dictate range really well, and when she’s in rhythm, she makes opponents swing at air while landing crisp counters. She’s…

Prediction: Azamat Bekoev inside the distance On paper, Belgaroui’s striking is levels above. He’s a world class kickboxer who actually knows how to use all his tools. He’s got the length, the composure, and the precision to make a guy like Bekoev look lost on the feet. Every shot from…

Prediction: Melissa Croden via TKO Lisboa’s clearly the better striker. She’s got clean technique, sharp timing, and that natural aggression that makes her dangerous anytime she’s in range. She’s not flawless though; her defense can be leaky when she’s throwing in volume, and she tends to stand tall, leaving her…