Prediction: Macy Chiasson via Submission Yana has definitely leveled up her striking. Her footwork is sharper, she’s mixing in kicks, and she’s strong enough to make it really hard to just grab hold of her and drag her down. Early on, that’s going to be a problem for Chiasson. She’s…

Prediction: Patchy Mix (Winner) Mix is more patient, doesn’t waste shots, and when he lands it’s with way more intent. Wiklacz, on the other hand, fights like he’s got a fast-forward button stuck. The second that bell rings, he’s forcing exchanges, trying to overwhelm, but there’s no real setup behind…

Prediction: Punahele Soriano inside the distance At middleweight, Puna was always a guy known for pounching power. He’d load up, look for the knockout, leaving himself open fo counters and burning too much energy early. But since making the move to 170, you can see he’s done this the right…

Prediction: Austin Vanderford via Decision Brahimaj is always dangerous in that opening round. He’s explosive, aggressive, and if he gets to your back or locks up a choke early, the fight can be over before you know it. But the issue with Brahimaj has always been what happens when that…

Prediction: Veronica Hardy via Decision Walker’s tough, no question, but the problem is her style just plays right into Hardy’s strengths. She’s flat-footed, slow to react, and that means she’s going to be walking into clean shots all fight. Hardy doesn’t even need to force the action. Her movement and…