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Shayilan Nuerdanbieke vs. Melquizael Costa (4:07)
Odds: Melquizael Costa -170, Shayilan Nuerdanbieke +145
Teller’s Thoughts: Shayilan Nuerdanbieke’s physicality and punching power give him an edge over Costa. Costa’s questionable fight IQ and tendency to gas out make him vulnerable. Teller predicts Shayilan will use his wrestling and power to secure either a KO or a decision win.
Pick: Shayilan Nuerdanbieke by decision
Jeka Saragih vs. Westin Wilson (10:27)
Odds: Jeka Saragih -325, Westin Wilson +275
Teller’s Thoughts: Wilson, though tall and long, is awkward and lacks athleticism. Saragih’s power and aggressive style will likely overwhelm Wilson. Teller predicts a first-round knockout for Saragih.
Pick: Jeka Saragih by first-round knockout
Julia Polastri vs. Josefine Knutsson (15:35)
Odds: Josefine Knutsson -210, Julia Polastri +180
Teller’s Thoughts: Knutsson is technically superior and the better athlete. Polastri has decent skills but lacks the physicality and athleticism of Knutsson. Teller sees Knutsson controlling the fight with her kickboxing and clinch work, cruising to a dominant decision win.
Pick: Josefine Knutsson by decision
Adam Fugitt vs. Josh Quinlan (21:32)
Odds: Josh Quinlan -118, Adam Fugitt +102
Teller’s Thoughts: Quinlan’s power and striking should give him the edge over Fugitt, who has defensive lapses. Teller expects Quinlan to find Fugitt’s chin and secure a knockout.
Pick: Josh Quinlan by first-round knockout
Carli Judice vs. Gabriella Fernandes (27:23)
Odds: Gabriella Fernandes -240, Carli Judice +205
Teller’s Thoughts: Judice has potential and scrappiness, while Fernandes is a powerful striker. Fernandes has struggled against strong grapplers, but Judice’s stand-up could keep the fight competitive. Teller is taking a risk on Judice for an upset split decision win.
Pick: Carli Judice by split decision
Nate Maness vs. Jimmy Flick (34:05)
Odds: Nate Maness -450, Jimmy Flick +350
Teller’s Thoughts: Maness is the superior striker with good grappling defense. Flick’s questionable return to MMA and recent knockout losses make him vulnerable. Teller predicts an easy first-round knockout for Maness.
Pick: Nate Maness by first-round knockout
Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Joshua Van (44:33)
Odds: Tagir Ulanbekov -225, Joshua Van +190
Teller’s Thoughts: Ulanbekov’s wrestling and grappling will likely dominate Van. Van, though promising, is not ready for Ulanbekov’s skill level. Teller sees Ulanbekov winning either by submission or a dominant decision.
Pick: Tagir Ulanbekov by first-round submission
Ikram Aliskerov vs. Antonio Trocoli (48:10)
Odds: Ikram Aliskerov -800, Antonio Trocoli +550
Teller’s Thoughts: Aliskerov’s wrestling and power make him a heavy favorite. Trocoli, with his limited recent activity, will struggle against Aliskerov’s skill set. Teller predicts a first-round knockout for Aliskerov.
Pick: Ikram Aliskerov by first-round knockout
Lucas Almeida vs. Timmy Cuamba (52:01)
Odds: Timmy Cuamba -180, Lucas Almeida +165
Teller’s Thoughts: Cuamba’s slick kickboxing and ability to mix in takedowns will be too much for Almeida. Teller expects Cuamba to control the fight and potentially secure a knockout.
Pick: Timmy Cuamba by knockout
Miles Johns vs. Douglas Silva de Andrade (57:58)
Odds: Miles Johns -115, Douglas Silva de Andrade -105
Teller’s Thoughts: Johns’ wrestling, boxing, and power give him a slight edge over the aging Silva de Andrade. Teller predicts a hard-fought decision win for Johns.
Pick: Miles Johns by decision
Asu Almabaev vs. Jose Johnson (1:02:27)
Odds: Asu Almabaev -400, Jose Johnson +300
Teller’s Thoughts: Almabaev’s wrestling and grappling will dominate Johnson, who struggles with takedown defense. Teller predicts Almabaev will control the fight and secure a submission win.
Pick: Asu Almabaev by second-round submission
Garrett Armfield vs. Brady Hiestand (1:07:16)
Odds: Garrett Armfield -175, Brady Hiestand +155
Teller’s Thoughts: Armfield’s superior boxing, power, and wrestling make him a strong favorite. Hiestand, while tough, lacks the skills to match Armfield. Teller expects Armfield to control the fight and possibly secure a late knockout.
Pick: Garrett Armfield by second-round knockout
Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira (1:13:37)
Odds: Tatsuro Taira -190, Alex Perez +165
Teller’s Thoughts: Taira’s grappling and submission skills will likely overcome Perez, who has shown vulnerabilities. Teller believes Taira’s Jiu-Jitsu will shine, leading to a submission victory.
Pick: Tatsuro Taira by second-round submission
Teller’s Picks Recap:
- Shayilan Nuerdanbieke
- Jeka Saragih
- Josefine Knutsson
- Josh Quinlan
- Carli Judice
- Nate Maness
- Tagir Ulanbekov
- Ikram Aliskerov
- Timmy Cuamba
- Miles Johns
- Asu Almabaev
- Garrett Armfield
- Tatsuro Taira
