[#1 W135] Julianna Pena 12-5-0 vs [#2 W135] Kayla Harrison 18-1-0
Pick: Kayla Harrison (TKO/UD)
Analysis: Peña is a seasoned grappler but coming off a long layoff. Harrison, a former Olympic judoka, dominates in the clinch and on the mat.
Recommended bet: Harrison ITD or Harrison TKO/UD
[#18 MW] Kelvin Gastelum 19-9-0 vs [#22 MW] Joe Pyfer 13-3-0
Pick: Joe Pyfer (KO)
Analysis: Gastelum is tough and experienced, but inconsistent. Pyfer brings raw KO power, though he’s still untested at this level.
Recommended bet: Pyfer ML or Pyfer KO/TKO
[#8 BW] Mario Bautista 15-2-0 vs [#6 BW] Patrick Mix 20-1-0
Pick: Patrick Mix (Submission/UD)
Analysis: Bautista is well-rounded, but Mix’s submission skills and control, combined with his reach, make him a threat.
Recommended bet: Mix ML or Mix Submission
[#15 WW] Vicente Luque 23-10-1 vs [#21 WW] Kevin Holland 27-13-0
Pick: Kevin Holland (Decision/KO)
Analysis: Both are dangerous strikers, but Holland is more durable and active over three rounds.
Recommended bet: Holland ML or Fight Doesn’t Go Distance
[#11 HW] Serghei Spivac 17-5-0 vs [#26 HW] Waldo Cortes-Acosta 13-1-0
Pick: Serghei Spivac (Submission/TKO)
Analysis: Spivac’s grappling will likely overwhelm Cortes-Acosta, who struggles with takedown defense.
Recommended bet: Spivac ITD or Spivac Submission/TKO
[#15 FLW] Joshua Van 13-2-0 vs [#32 FLW] Bruno Silva 14-6-2
Pick: Joshua Van (UD)
Analysis: Van is young and explosive, while Silva is unpredictable but vulnerable to pressure.
Recommended bet: Van ML or Van Decision
[#60 LHW] Brendson Ribeiro 17-7-0 vs [#14 LHW] Azamat Murzakanov 14-0-0
Pick: Azamat Murzakanov (KO)
Analysis: Murzakanov remains undefeated with proven KO power. Ribeiro is inconsistent under pressure.
Recommended bet: Murzakanov ML or Murzakanov KO/TKO
[#25 W125] Ariane Lipski da Silva 17-10-0 vs [#37 W125] Cong Wang 7-1-0
Pick: Ariane Lipski da Silva (Decision)
Analysis: Lipski holds an experience edge; Wang is aggressive but still raw at this level.
Recommended bet: Lipski ML or Fight Goes Distance – YES
[#174 FW] Joo Sang Yoo 8-0-0 vs [#243 FW] Jeka Saragih 14-4-0
Pick: Joo Sang Yoo (Decision/KO)
Analysis: Yoo is technically sound with strong fundamentals. Saragih is aggressive but sloppy.
Recommended bet: Yoo ML or Yoo Decision
[#131 LW] Quillan Salkilld 8-1-0 vs [#155 LW] Yanal Ashmouz 8-1-0
Pick: Quillan Salkilld (UD)
Analysis: Ashmouz is powerful, but Salkilld’s technical edge and precision should win on points.
Recommended bet: Salkilld ML or Salkilld Decision
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I am the Founder and President of Real Fight Promotion (RFP), one of the most established MMA organizations in Ukraine. With over 40 years of experience in combat sports and a background in law enforcement special forces, I’ve organized more than 100 MMA events, coached high-level fighters, and contributed to the development of MMA at the national level. I actively collaborate with leading MMA platforms and, as a published author, remain committed to advancing the sport of MMA in Ukraine.