Prediction: Tresean Gore via Decision
Let’s start with Vieira. We all know the story—ADCC champ, slick submissions, and if he gets you to the mat early, you’re in serious trouble. But that’s the thing: he has to get it there, and he has to do it before he gets touched. His striking has improved a bit, but it’s still very limited. No fluidity, not much rhythm, and his entries are often telegraphed. That’s a huge problem when you’re standing across from a guy like Gore.
Tresean Gore’s hands are heavy. He’s got raw power and basic clean boxing when he’s flowing. Now, he’s not some high-output striker—but that’s not the point. You need pace, volume, angles, and setups to outstrike Gore without getting clipped. And Vieira just doesn’t bring that. He’s too stiff, too basic, and when he starts eating shots, you can see the panic start to set in. Rodolfo doesn’t wear damage well—his body language changes quick when he’s getting hurt, and Gore’s the kind of guy who smells that blood and goes for the kill.
People underestimate Gore’s grappling because of how green he looked early in his UFC run, but he’s a strong wrestler. He’s not gonna panic if Vieira ties up. Sure, if Rodolfo gets his back or gets on top early, it could get dicey, but Gore’s physicality and balance give him a real shot at stuffing or surviving the early grappling wave. And the longer it stays on the feet? The more this should become Gore’s fight.
Rodolfo’s gas tank isn’t bulletproof either. If he fails on early takedowns or takes clean shots trying to close distance, you can see this thing flipping fast. One well-timed counter or stiff jab from Gore and Vieira’s gameplan starts falling apart. And in that chaos, Gore has the killshot power to end it.