Calling it “free money,” Bedtime MMA predicted Benoit Saint Denis to secure a rear-naked choke inside the first round against late-replacement Kyle Prepolec. He expects the Frenchman’s trademark pressure to bully the 35-year-old Canadian to the fence, dump him with a double-leg, and transition to the back for a quick finish. The pick is less about intricate tape and more about the mismatch: Saint Denis is a surging bonus machine, while Prepolec is a UFC re-tread stepping in on short notice. The tout labeled anything other than a dominant R1 tap as a shock.

Bedtime MMA labeled Ivan Erslan a "scary taxi driver" type but ultimately not UFC-level enough to fraud-check Navajo Stirling. He expects Stirling to lean on a significant reach advantage, mixing long jabs, leg kicks and body work while staying defensively sound to neutralize Erslan’s one-punch power. Because Erslan is durable and swings big, Bedtime projects Stirling to fight smart rather than chase a finish, banking 30-27 scorecards. He did leave the door open for a late counter KO if Erslan charges recklessly, but the official pick is a clear decision for Sterling.

Bedtime MMA doubled down on his earlier stance, locking in Jack Della Maddalena by third-round (possibility of fourth-round) TKO over Belal Muhammad. He conceded Muhammad could win the first round with at least one clean takedown and some top-time, but emphasized that JDM’s scrambling, sharpened by specific work with grappling ace Craig Jones, allows him to stand back up and reset. Once on the feet, the Aussie’s accurate jab and ripping body shots are expected to sap Muhammad’s cardio, making subsequent takedown entries easier to stuff. Bedtime forecasted the pivotal sequence happening along the fence: a reversal or trip that leaves Muhammad shelled up and eating hooks, or a left-hook on the break that sends him into a “chicken dance.” He even mentioned live submission threats—guillotine or ninja choke—if Muhammad shoots sloppy. The tout compared the dynamic to Volkanovski-Teporia rather than other grinder vs striker matchups, arguing JDM needs only one big momentum swing to end things. Official pick: JDM TKO round three, visualizing a bloody, fence-bound finish that cashes inside-the-distance tickets.

Bedtime MMA planted his flag on Jack Della Maddalena to score a late TKO—"or at worst win a decision"—over 37-year-old Belal Muhammad. He cited a 9-year age gap (JDM is 28 and entering his prime) and a 70 % takedown-defense rate that held up against stronger submission threats like Bassil Hafez and Gilbert Burns. In those bouts JDM either scrambled up or reversed, ultimately knocking out Burns—something Muhammad and Khamzat Chimaev could not do. Bedtime said Muhammad must wrestle relentlessly for 25 minutes because every open-space exchange favors the Aussie’s sharper boxing, power jab, and body work. He referenced Muhammad being reversed and nearly finished multiple times in the Leon Edwards fight as proof Belal struggles to absorb sustained damage; JDM, by contrast, "shifts momentum instantly." The tout expects Muhammad’s grind to break down once he eats clean elbows or a timed knee, forecasting a finish but giving JDM built-in decision equity if Belal survives.

Bedtime MMA predicted Valentina Shevchenko will defeat Manon Fiorot by clear unanimous decision (49-46, with a possible 48-47 card). He said the early odds that made Fiorot the favorite were a market mistake, pointing out that her marquee wins came over smaller or under-performing opponents—Rose Namajunas at strawweight, an out-of-division Mayra Bueno Silva, and a version of Erin Blanchfield who "looked like a drunk girl trying to get into the club." Tape study convinced him Fiorot is no elite kick-boxer: she holds her chin high, drops her hands, and repeatedly leans left, openings for Shevchenko’s check right hook or signature lead-side head kick. While conceding Fiorot’s size, power and proven takedown defense will allow some clinch stalling, Bedtime expects the former champ’s more diverse arsenal—sniping counters, spinning kicks, and occasional reactive doubles—to control the scoring. Because Valentina can dictate where the fight takes place and land the more damaging shots, the tout views anything other than a comfortable Shevchenko win as a major upset.

Bedtime MMA mocked the idea of an upset and took Jose Aldo by dominant 30-27 decision over Aiemann Zahabi. After scouring Zahabi’s Apex-only highlight reel, he concluded the Canadian is “Belal Muhammad without the takedowns” and far too slow for Aldo. Because Aldo’s legendary takedown defense nullifies Zahabi’s limited wrestling, the fight should stay standing where Aldo’s ripping body kicks, counter uppercuts, and layered combinations shine. The tout expects Zahabi to whiff at range, eat liver kicks, and get pieced up whenever he tries to close distance. In short, Aldo is “a million times better,” so the bet is an easy one.

Bedtime MMA sided with Natalia Silva to win a measured 29-28 decision over Alexa Grasso. He never bought into Grasso’s title-run narrative, calling her Shevchenko upset a fluke and highlighting that the Mexican ex-champ has regressed—particularly in offensive grappling. Silva’s advantages: a wider arsenal (leg kicks, stabbing front kicks, reactive shots), superior footwork, and reliable takedown defense that most opponents fail to crack. Because Grasso is a former strawweight without brute strength, the tout doubts she can simply clinch and dump Silva like a larger contender could. He envisions Silva circling, kicking up Grasso’s lead leg and midsection, stifling shot attempts, and winning a fairly low-drama kickboxing match.

Bedtime MMA sided with Mike Malott by 29-28 decision in what he expects to be a wild scramble-heavy welterweight battle. He acknowledged Radtke’s punching power but dismissed his resume, noting Radtke “went life-and-death with Blood Diamond” while Malott’s embarrassing KO loss to Neil Magny is now priced in. Malott is the bigger man despite a past at 145 and should dictate distance with front kicks, a pumping jab, and punishing calf kicks that target Radtke’s boxing stance. The tout added Malott has more paths—slick counter boxing, an opportunistic guillotine if Radtke shoots, and overall faster hand speed. Expect both to rock each other, but Malott’s range weapons and submission threats tip the judges.

Bedtime MMA picked Jasmine Jasudavicius to win a clear 30-27 (safe floor 29-28) decision over former champ Jessica Andrade. He argued Andrade is “washed and undersized at flyweight,” pointing to her 1-4 skid and how Erin Blanchfield dominated her once she was forced backward. Jasudavicius, by contrast, owns recent momentum—including a win over Mayra Bueno Silva—and will enjoy the measurable size advantage. The tout expects the Canadian to box her way into the pocket, mix outside-trip body-lock takedowns, and control Andrade on the mat where Andrade “turns into a turtle.” Hometown crowd, cardio, and the ability to clinch-ragdoll for long stretches are the key angles behind the bet.

Bedtime MMA is riding "The Hulk" Cutelaba, predicting a TKO over Modestas Bukauskas within two rounds. His rule of thumb: Cutelaba beats anyone outside the top-15 and loses to ranked talent. Bukauskas, who Bedtime calls a fringe, unranked light-heavyweight with a suspect chin and poor pressure coping skills, fits the former category. Expect Cutelaba to bulldoze forward, force Bukauskas’ head high, duck under a big strike for a takedown, and unleash trademark ground-and-pound. He emphasized Cutelaba is still only 31—“entering his prime”—and that stylistically Bukauskas lacks the wrestling defense or KO power to flip the script.

Bedtime MMA faded Marc-Andre Barriault’s durability and took Bruno Silva by knockout. He conceded Barriault is the cleaner boxer and betting favorite but stressed that middleweight volatility plus Silva’s one-shot power trumps technique. Barriault "pushes the pace but doesn't really have power" and has been brutally KO’d in back-to-back fights by Joe Pyfer and, more damning, Dustin Stoltzfus. Both men share identical reach, so Bedtime sees no safety valve when Barriault inevitably trades in the pocket. Silva’s own chin has held up, and he has scored knockdowns even in his worst outings. Call: Silva finishes Barriault late R1 or early R2.

Bedtime MMA backed Daniel "Mini Oliveira" Santos despite the Brazilian jumping up a division on short notice against Jung Yong Li. He acknowledged Li’s sizable height and reach advantage and even predicted Santos "gets rocked in round one," but noted Santos trains with a high-end camp, carries a relentless pressure style, and will be cutting less weight than usual. Expecting a cardio edge, clinch knees to the body, and intermittent submission threats whenever Li tries to tie up, he forecast Santos out-working the bigger man over three rounds for a 29-28 unanimous decision.

Bedtime MMA said Bekzat Almakhan is a live knockout pick against Brad Katona. He pointed to Almakhan’s four-inch reach edge and the fact that the Kazakh looks like "a bigger bantamweight" who is finally getting a full camp after stepping in on short notice versus Umar Nurmagomedov. Katona, by contrast, "has no finishing ability whatsoever" and habitually tries to grind 29-28 decisions with jab-and-calf-kick volume. The tout expects Katona to need clinch control but eventually be forced into open exchanges where Almakhan’s power shows up. Prediction: Almakhan by TKO inside two rounds.

Bedtime MMA said bettors should target Jack Della Maddalena by KO/TKO specifically in rounds three or four. He argued that JDM’s trademark liver hooks and rib-roasting combinations will chip away at Belal Muhammad’s one clear edge—five-round cardio—forcing Muhammad to shoot increasingly desperate takedowns. The tout emphasized JDM’s defensive grappling tools: butterfly hooks, two-on-one wrist ties, and constant submission threats that helped him scramble up against Gilbert Burns and Basil Hafez. Those sequences convinced him Muhammad will struggle to keep more than control time with no real damage. Once JDM shrugs Muhammad off the fence and creates space, Bedtime MMA expects a clinch-break right hand or ripping body shot to wobble Muhammad, mirroring Randy Brown’s collapse and Jeff Neal’s bloody loss. Because Muhammad has never been finished in the UFC, the round 3-4 window offers juicier odds than a generic inside-the-distance ticket while still capturing the projected late attrition finish.

Bedtime MMA predicted Jack Della Maddalena to defeat Belal Muhammad at UFC 315, most likely by knockout or a damage-heavy decision. The tout argued that JDM is the best pure boxer in the welterweight division, highlighting his body‐shot combinations, counter power off the back foot, and ability to hurt opponents from either stance. While acknowledging Muhammad’s superior wrestling and five-round cardio, Bedtime MMA insisted that Muhammad lacks finishing tools, has porous stand-up defense, and must control JDM flawlessly for 25 minutes to win. He cited JDM’s proven ability to scramble back to his feet against grapplers like Gilbert Burns and Basil Hafez, plus a current training camp with elite grappling coach Craig Jones that specifically focuses on stand-ups from the positions Muhammad prefers. Because JDM can threaten submissions, land fight-changing punches at any moment, and reverse positions, the analyst sees far more paths to victory for Maddalena and recommends betting on the Australian to win inside the distance.

Bedtime MMA said Benoit Saint Denis’ momentum will restart at UFC 315 because Joel Alvarez has pulled out and the promotion will "bring in someone outside of the UFC or some unranked random guy" on short notice. He noted that Saint Denis is good enough to maul that level of opposition, reminding listeners that BSD one-punched Matt Frevola while only truly elite lightweights such as Faras Ziam and Terrance McKinney have produced similar highlights. The tout believes Saint Denis’ pressure grappling and opportunistic submissions will overwhelm any late-call replacement, making BSD a straight-bet and inside-the-distance target even though he is, in Bedtime’s words, "nowhere near top-15 level."

Bedtime MMA tabbed the Mike Malott vs Charlie Radke welterweight clash as his Fight of the Night pick. He expects Malott to push an all-action pace in front of his home crowd after an embarrassing TKO loss to Neil Magny the last time he fought in Canada. Radke, meanwhile, will be motivated to spoil the party and "drop bombs on Canada" in his post-fight interview. With Joel Alvarez off the card and few other high-octane match-ups remaining, Bedtime sees this bout as the most likely to deliver the kind of back-and-forth violence that DraftKings scorers love and the UFC bonus committee rewards.

Bedtime MMA predicted a Jose Aldo "masterclass" over Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315, branding Zahabi a "local gym teacher" whose lone notable victory is a slumping Pedro Munhoz. He emphasized the gulf in pedigree: Aldo is a multi-time champion, Hall of Famer and consensus top-20 fighter ever, yet only one year older than Zahabi. Because of that chasm in experience and skill, Bedtime views Aldo as a strong side for straight bets and potential parlay anchors despite his veteran age.

Bedtime MMA said he would "guarantee" Belal Muhammad shoots for a double-leg inside the first 60 seconds against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315. The tout noted Muhammad’s long-standing habit of talking up his boxing all week—claiming he out-struck Leon Edwards and carries Canelo-level hands—only to abandon those promises and lean on his wrestling as soon as the fight begins. Citing similar quick level-changes in the Sean Brady bout, Bedtime believes an early takedown attempt is virtually automatic and presents a valuable prop-bet angle for anyone looking to wager on the opening minute of the main event.

Bedtime MMA predicted a very specific path to victory for Jack Della Maddalena, telling listeners to target the ‘JDM by KO/TKO in Rounds 2-3’ prop. He expects Belal Muhammad to land an obligatory takedown in Round 1—continuing Belal’s career-long pattern of immediately wrestling when the lights come on—so JDM likely drops the opening stanza on the cards. However, the tout trusts Della Maddalena’s get-up game and clinch work to create space in the middle rounds. Once back at boxing range, Bedtime foresees JDM ripping body shots, sneaking short hooks on the break, or even landing a head-kick to finish a tiring Muhammad in Round 2 or 3. He pointed to Della Maddalena’s 12 career knockouts, elite shot selection to the liver, and Belal’s tendency to eat clean right hands whenever he exits clinches as key data points supporting the comeback TKO angle.

Bedtime MMA forecasted Cory Sandhagen to ‘absolutely school’ Deiveson Figueiredo over five rounds. He highlighted the stark physical differences—Sanhagen is 5'11" to Figueiredo’s 5'5"—believing the lanky bantamweight will snipe from range, keep southpaw-orthodox angles, and rack up scoring volume while denying the Brazilian’s trademark power bursts. The tout dismissed any concerns about Sandhagen’s recent arm injury, noting the Colorado native is deep in a cerebral training camp (“buying vinyls and locking in,” as he joked) and possesses a far more modern movement-based style. Given Figueiredo’s age, size deficit, and habit of slowing when forced to chase, Bedtime projects a lopsided unanimous decision for Sandhagen rather than a finish, making him a confident play on the cards.

Bedtime MMA advised taking the Sandhagen-Figueiredo fight to go the distance (or Sandhagen by decision) instead of chasing a finish prop. He framed the matchup as a classic "Robert Whittaker vs block-head" dynamic: Sandhagen owns a 6-inch height advantage (5'11" vs 5'5"), superior reach, elite footwork, and proven five-round cardio, yet lacks one-shot knockout pop. Because Figueiredo’s best finishing weapon is his guillotine, Sandhagen is unlikely to spam takedowns, keeping the bout in a measured kick-boxing range where calf kicks, switch-stance jabs, and body kicks pile up points rather than damage. Bedtime predicted Figgy might score a single knock-down but not sustained offense, envisioning a 49-46 or even 50-45 scorecard. With Sandhagen expected to stuff most takedowns, stay safe on the outside, and accumulate volume over 25 minutes, the analyst believes the Over 4.5 rounds or ‘Fight Goes Distance’ market offers the safest betting angle.

Bedtime MMA predicted Reinier de Ridder upsets Bo Nickal, either by decision or a round-three submission. He emphasized De Ridder’s 6'4" frame, previous success up at 205, and elite submission chops forged in ONE Championship title fights. The analyst thinks De Ridder’s relentless pace, awkward southpaw striking, and willingness to walk through shots will force Nickal—who struggled in spots versus Paul Craig and Cody Brundage—to fight off the back foot and tire. If Brundage could stuff and reverse Nickal in clinches, Bedtime believes the stronger, craftier De Ridder can outright ‘manhandle’ him once the American’s early burst fades. With better high-level experience, a more diverse grappling arsenal, and the maverick fight IQ that turned GM3 into target practice, De Ridder is pegged as the live dog to break the prospect’s aura.

Bedtime MMA forecasted Mason Jones either by dominant decision or ground-and-pound TKO against Jeremy Stephens. He granted Stephens a minute or two of live danger thanks to trademark power, but pointed to a two-year layoff, bare-knuckle detour, and historically poor takedown defense. Jones, an undefeated prospect in the tout’s eyes, will be the bigger lightweight, can mix in wrestling whenever he wants, and should turn Stephens into "a bloody mess" once elbows start flowing.

Bedtime MMA said Montel Jackson should win a 30-27 (or at worst 29-28) decision over Daniel Marcos. The tout pointed to Jackson’s superior UFC resume—clean knockouts of Mario Bautista and Da’Mon Blackshear plus clear-cut decisions against tougher opposition—while Marcos has scraped by only via controversial splits, even dropping one to Davey Grant in many fans’ eyes. Jackson carries the heavier hands, a huge reach edge, and the ability to mix in clinch reversals and back-foot jabbing that neutralizes Marcos’ preferred knees-to-the-body approach. Because Jackson can bank rounds with volume or flip the fight instantly with power, whereas Marcos’ win condition is basically “edge a split,” the analyst labeled Jackson the far more reliable betting side.

Bedtime MMA leaned toward Santiago Ponzinibbio scoring a late knockout over Daniel Rodriguez in what he called a classic 50/50 old-head matchup. While acknowledging both men are past their primes, he argued Ponzinibbio owns more paths—able to steal rounds when ahead or flip the script with one big flurry when behind. Rodriguez, by contrast, has won exclusively via razor-thin or outright ‘robbery’ decisions lately (Lee Jingliang, Alex Morono). Ponzinibbio’s comeback KOs of Marono and Carlson Harris show he still carries fight-ending pop, and the tout expects a slow, low-volume striking duel where Ponzinibbio suddenly strings a combination that forces a referee stoppage, possibly after the first two rounds are toss-ups on the cards.

Bedtime MMA picked Cameron Smotherman to out-hustle Serhiy Sidey across three rounds. The Contender Series alum is labeled “a killer,” whereas the tout jokingly refuses to back a Canadian male in modern UFC. Sidey’s split-decision loss to Ramon Taveras showed toughness but not elite upside. Smotherman’s pace and finishing instincts should impress judges enough for a clear nod.

Bedtime MMA sided with veteran Miesha Tate over Yana Santos. While acknowledging Tate is pushing 40, he feels Santos looks even more dated— “a bygone 2017 fighter.” Santos’ karate-style kiai striking produces volume without damage, and her defensive grappling is suspect. Tate still owns strong top control and submission chops, so the tout expects her to drag Santos down, blob her for long stretches, and either grab a choke or pocket a decision.

Bedtime MMA leaned Ryan Loder in a mild upset over Azamat Bekoev. Bekoev just starched Zach Rees, so a KO pick would be obvious, but Loder reminds the tout of Andre Petroski: grindy, durable, and positionally sound. Loder’s recent run includes mauling Robert Valentin, proving he can secure takedowns and finish with ground-and-pound. The analyst envisions Loder surviving early striking heat, chaining doubles, and either riding out a decision or pounding Bekoev out late.

Bedtime MMA flagged Marina Rodriguez as a 2-to-1 underdog worth a swing versus Gillian Robertson. He argued Robertson’s favorite status is based on beating “jobbers”— Michelle Waterson, Luana Pinheiro— and she even lost to Tabatha Ricci. Rodriguez, meanwhile, only drops razor decisions to top-5 strawweights like Jessica Andrade and Lucindo. With the Brazilian’s more complete striking-plus-takedown-defense toolkit, the tout expects Rodriguez to stuff enough shots and out-point Robertson for an upset decision.

Bedtime MMA backed Gaston Bolanos by decision over Li Qiang, citing recency and strength of schedule. Bolanos is coming off a solid UFC victory and his lone recent loss came to rising prospect Marcus McGhee, whereas Li Qiang was “clearly beat” by Chris Gutierrez— a fighter the tout does not rank highly. Because Bolanos is the more dangerous and well-rounded striker with actual UFC seasoning, he expects the Peruvian to notch another scorecard win.

Bedtime MMA predicted Thomas Peterson wins a 29-28 type decision over Don'Tale Mayes. His logic: Mayes was somehow ranked a fight ago yet the tout has "never seen him win" in nearly a decade of weekly viewing, calling him “dog---.” Peterson, on the other hand, owns the cardio and pressure game that “nobody 29-28s,” so three rounds of clinch work and top control should bank him the cards.

Bedtime MMA said Ivana Petrovich is a reliable side over Giuliana Miller, projecting a decision and leaving room for a late submission. He dismissed Miller’s chances by pointing out that she was recently TKO’d by Luana Santos with what he likened to Nate Diaz’s fence-slap flurries against Conor McGregor— hardly real knockout power. Because Miller has looked fragile and offers little finishing danger, the tout expects Petrovich to control the exchanges, pile up effective offense, and convince the judges or pounce on a grappling mistake for the tap.

Bedtime MMA predicted Joaquin Buckley will finish Kamaru Usman by knockout in their Atlanta five-rounder and vault into welterweight title contention. He outlined a perfect storm for Buckley: Usman is 38, riding a losing streak, coming off a two-year layoff, and still dealing with chronic knee issues. Bedtime said Usman’s decline began once he "fell in love with his hands," pointing to head-dip tendencies that will feed Buckley’s uppercut and left-hook counters. He expects Usman to have one decent wrestling sequence early, but Buckley’s superior speed, explosiveness, and octagon rhythm will force frantic stand-up exchanges where the former champion gets clipped on an exit. The tout emphasized Buckley’s current momentum—wins over Wonderboy Thompson and Colby Covington—and argued that an emphatic KO here should rank Buckley ahead of Shavkat Rakhmonov and Jack Della Maddalena for the next shot. Bettors are encouraged to hammer Buckley ML and KO/TKO props, while fading Usman decision lines.

Bedtime MMA advised bettors to fade Dustin Poirier in the trilogy, saying Poirier looks like a man with one foot already in retirement. The tout expects Poirier to "goof around a little bit," hunt for a nostalgic guillotine, and generally fight without the urgency of a contender. He noted Poirier’s recent catalogue of injuries (torn knee, broken hand, broken nose, possible orbital damage against Islam Makhachev) plus visible slowdown in hand speed. Because Poirier is allegedly treating UFC 318 as a farewell, Bedtime foresees lower output, heavier feet and only sporadic success—"sticking his tongue out" during isolated exchanges—before dropping a 48-47 unanimous decision. The recommendation is to avoid Poirier moneyline and look toward Holloway decision or Holloway live-betting after Round 1 if Poirier opens hot.

Bedtime MMA said Max Holloway should defeat Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, projecting a 48-47 style decision rather than a finish. He argued Holloway will enter 155 pounds properly bulked, giving him more pop than their last meeting while retaining a clear speed edge. Poirier, meanwhile, looked slower and injury-prone against Islam Makhachev—tearing a knee, breaking a hand, nose and possibly orbital—which the tout believes signals age catching up. Holloway’s durability is still elite outside of the Gaethje knockout, and at lightweight his refreshed chin should hold up to Poirier’s power. Expect Holloway to control range with oblique stomps, calf kicks, double-jab-crosses and spinning back-kicks, forcing Poirier to lunge forward for sporadic combinations. The fight could resemble the Arnold Allen bout: Holloway clip-farming, staying cagey, piling volume while avoiding extended pocket exchanges. Bettors are advised to lean Holloway moneyline and decision props, fading Poirier’s retirement narrative and banking on higher output, better cardio and fewer lingering injuries.

Bedtime MMA ultimately sided with Zhang Mingyang by knockout, leaning on Anthony Smith’s openly stated retirement mindset. He conceded Zhang is a "can‑crusher" who relies on early KOs and even lost to the infamous Chinese record‑faker, but argued that profile still beats a checked‑out Smith whose only remaining weapon is toughness. Smith looked lifeless versus Dominick Reyes and has spent fight week treating this bout as a farewell tour alongside desk work with Dustin Poirier. The tout noted Zhang’s seven first‑round finishes on the regional scene and believes the younger fighter’s initial burst will crack Smith before his trademark late‑fight guile matters. While his "logical brain" sees a potential Smith round‑two submission, Bedtime trusts the fade‑the‑retiree angle and wider betting consensus, predicting Zhang collapses the veteran early.

Bedtime MMA said Evan Elder will squeeze out a 29‑28 decision over short‑notice newcomer Gage Young. His logic: Elder trains at Kill Cliff FC, owns multiple UFC appearances, and has already gone the distance with bigger welterweights like Preston Parsons, so the bright lights will not faze him. Young, whom the tout admitted he has "never seen fight," accepted the bout on days’ notice and has faced only low‑level regional opponents. Bedtime added that Elder is the naturally larger lightweight, giving him the clinch strength and top‑control edge if the scrap gets grimy. In a fight he labeled "scroll‑IG‑Reels" boring, the extra octagon reps and size of Elder tip every close round his way.

Bedtime MMA sided with Abus Magomedov as an underdog to defeat Michel Pereira, predicting either a Round 3 TKO or a clear 29‑28 decision. He argued Pereira still owns just one round of usable gas and has feasted on soft matchmaking, while Magomedov has faced legit names like Sean Strickland and Caio Borralho and has since shored up his own cardio. Expect Abus to navigate Pereira’s wild opening minute by mixing teeps and the occasional takedown, then flip momentum once Michel’s low‑percentage flurries sap his tank. The tout views Magomedov as the more composed, well‑rounded kickboxer who can extend the fight and dominate late exchanges or ground‑and‑pound for a stoppage.

Bedtime MMA picked Jimmy Flick to submit Matt Schnell, citing Schnell’s decline and wavering commitment to fighting. He hammered Schnell for retiring, un‑retiring, and then getting "panic‑tapped" by Cody Durden, arguing that level of fragility will not survive Flick’s slick grappling. Flick, by contrast, remains active and motivated, making him the exact underdog profile that capitalizes when an opponent underestimates him. The tout expects Schnell to shadow‑box at range before Flick dives on a neck or back and forces the tap in front of Schnell’s hometown crowd, calling it "really depressing" but highly likely.

Bedtime MMA picked Giga Chikadze by unanimous decision over David Onama, stressing the massive gap in high‑level experience and technical striking. Chikadze already owns a run of ranked fights and was a win away from title contention in 2021, whereas Onama’s UFC resume is a pair of wild brawls with Nate Landwehr and short‑notice Roberto Romero. The tout argued Chikadze’s kickboxing range management, varied body‑head attack, and proven durability will neutralize Onama’s raw power. Even if Onama lands something big early, Chikadze has shown he can eat shots and keep volume high. Bedtime framed the booking as the promotion hoping for an upset knockout, but sees the more polished Georgian simply out‑pointing the dangerous yet unrefined Onama 30‑27 or 29‑28.

Bedtime MMA took Randy "Rude Boy" Brown by unanimous decision over Nicolas Dalby. He called Dalby "perfectly acceptable" but noted Brown’s sizable reach, superior foot positioning, and underrated jab that will keep the Dane on the end of long straights and uppercuts all night. Brown’s robbery loss to Brian Battle proves he can hang with faster athletes than Dalby, and Bedtime believes the New Yorker’s rangy boxing—"flicking that jab right in his mush"—will bank at least two rounds without needing high‑variance grappling or knockdowns. He sees no reason to overthink it: Brown out‑points Dalby from range.

Bedtime MMA forecasted Ikram Aliskerov to bounce back with a knockout over Andre Muniz. He acknowledged past doubts about Aliskerov after the Robert Whittaker loss but maintained Muniz is not the stylistic threat to expose him. Muniz was "TKO’d by Paul Craig in a year that starts with 202," got out‑grappled by Brendan Allen, and struggled with Jung‑Yong Park— red flags against Aliskerov’s Dagestani combat‑sambo base. Bedtime sees Aliskerov’s faster, more diverse striking—flying knees and heavy left hooks—finding the chin before Muniz drags the fight deep. If it hits Round 3 he concedes Muniz could edge a decision, yet he firmly backs Aliskerov’s early power and adequate defensive wrestling to end matters inside two.

Bedtime MMA predicted Ian Machado Garry wins 49‑46 over Carlos Prates, emphasizing Garry’s deeper UFC slate and superior five‑round toolkit. The Irishman went the distance with Shavkat Rakhmonov, mauled Neil Magny, and nearly subbed MVP, proving his cardio and grappling hold up against elite names. Prates, by contrast, is living off highlight KOs of middling opponents like Trevin Giles and has never seen championship rounds. Bedtime expects Garry to start cautiously—calf kicks, oblique stomps, long jabs—then mix clinch trips and back‑takes once Prates’ one‑shot danger fades after round two. He questioned Prates’ unknown gas tank and defensive wrestling, noting Garry is now content to be “boring as fuck” if that secures rounds. Unless Prates detonates an early bomb, the tout sees Garry’s range management, takedown timing, and back control banking the latter three frames for a clear decision.

Bedtime MMA is "pretty confident" Da'Mon Blackshear submits Aoriqileng inside two rounds. He cites Blackshear’s recent back‑to‑back submission wins and the highlight‑reel twister two fights ago as proof he’s the clearly better grappler. The tout also felt Blackshear deserved the nod over Mario Bautista and "should already be ranked," whereas Aoriqileng is coming off a wrestling‑heavy decision that won’t translate against a submission hunter of Blackshear’s caliber. Expect early scrambles that end with Blackshear finding the neck or back for the finish.

Bedtime MMA projected Malcolm Wellmaker to finish Cameron Saaiman in Round 2. He highlighted Wellmaker’s substantial height‑and‑reach advantage and "lanky Sean O’Malley‑style power" that can loop over Saaiman’s jab. Saaiman, a skilled but undersized bantamweight who "really should be at flyweight," has been physically bullied by Christian Rodriguez and Payton Talbott, and Bedtime expects the same dynamic here. Because Saaiman’s path is grappling, he will struggle to drag down the bigger athlete, eventually eating a fight‑ending right hand or settling for a lopsided decision if he survives.