Bisping expects Mike Malott to notch another finish in Montreal. He reminded listeners that Malott had a four-fight UFC streak (including Contender Series) snapped by Neil Magny but immediately rebounded against Trevin Giles. With four knockouts and six submissions on his record, Malott is, per Bisping, "as well-rounded as they come." Charles Radke is riding high after a first-round stoppage of Matt Semelsberger and enters angry over Canadian fans booing the U.S. anthem, yet Bisping thinks Malott’s athleticism and submission threat will overwhelm Radke once fists start flying.

DFS Army backed Mike Malott at $8,900 as a must-roster leverage play versus Charles "Chuck Buffalo" Radtke. The matchup carries a –210 inside-the-distance prop, and Malott owns a 100% finish rate, cashing all 10 professional wins inside two rounds. The hosts brushed off the narrative that he "quit" against Neil Magny, pointing out Magny’s clinch game frustrates nearly everyone, and instead focused on Malott’s submission arsenal that tapped both Mickey Gall and Trevin Giles. Radtke throws heat but was out-struck by Blood Diamond and needed nine minutes of top control just to eke out a decision. DFS Army expects Malott to wrestle early, hunting a guillotine or arm-triangle that would again deliver 90-plus DraftKings points. They will keep some Radtke shares for leverage but project Malott to be one of the slate’s highest-owned favorites—and worth it.

The Weasle leaned toward Mike Malott, noting his grappling arsenal should trump Charles Radtke’s crisp boxing. Radtke has only faced one takedown attempt in the UFC—and it came from Blood Diamond—so his defensive wrestling is unproven. Malott averages 1.8 subs per 15 minutes, rag-dolled Neil Magny early, and can mix double-legs with opportunistic back takes. Radtke’s body work and counter right hand make the stand-up competitive, but Weasle thinks Malott’s A-side path (wrestle, advance, hunt chokes) and Canadian crowd boost lead to a money-line play on Malott, likely via submission or control-heavy decision.

Jeff Fox joined Vreeland on Mike “Proper” Malott, emphasizing the Canadian’s 10 finishes in 11 victories and cleaner striking mechanics compared to Radke’s wild overhands. Fox views Radke’s recent wins as inflated by soft matchmaking and notes Malott’s only UFC loss came after he gassed while trying to finish Neil Magny— a lesson he believes Malott has addressed. With Malott sporting a 0.79 significant-strike differential and the better submission arsenal, Fox expects either a club-and-sub or straight KO. He recommends the inside-the-distance prop (+130) over the ‑175 moneyline for extra value but still tags Malott as a strong parlay piece.

Gumby Vreeland laid ‑175 on Mike Malott, predicting the Canadian will expose Charles “Chuck Buffalo” Radke’s reliance on single big punches. Malott owns 10 finishes in 11 wins, blends sharp boxing with a slick submission game, and has beaten stronger competition, including Trevin Giles and Adam Fugitt. Vreeland pointed out that Radke’s UFC victories came against opponents on the verge of release (Gilbert Urbina, Matt Semelsberger) and that his defensive grappling remains untested. Malott, the larger man by four inches of height, should be able to hurt Radke on the feet or clamp onto a choke if the American panics. Vreeland prefers Malott inside-the-distance at +130 but is comfortable with the moneyline as well.

Paul Shaughnessy is laying the –175 on Mike Malott even though the market steamed toward Charles Radke. Shaughnessy likened the fight to "bull versus matador," expecting Radke to charge forward behind his dangerous left hook while Malott circles, picks spots, and mixes takedowns. He acknowledged Malott’s prior knockout loss at extreme weight cuts but noted the Canadian now looks healthy at 170 and carries multiple paths to victory—technical boxing from range, reactive doubles, and a slick back-take game. Shaughnessy also likes Malott’s headspace: the Canadian dismissed Radke’s nationalist trash talk in interviews and seemed focused on executing a calm game plan in front of a home crowd. With Malott owning more finish equity and Radke needing one perfect punch, Shaughnessy is willing to fade the line movement and bet the favorite straight rather than trust Radke’s chaos.

Cody Saftic advised betting Mike Malott around –175 despite the late dog money on Charles Radke. Saftic expects the 6'1" Canadian to lean on his black-belt grappling and sizeable height/reach edge against the 5'9" Radke, who has faced almost no legitimate wrestlers since Jonathan Pearsma repeatedly grounded him on the regionals. Malott went 4-for-6 on takedowns against Neil Magny—"a gatekeeper to the stars"—and Saftic believes the cardio dump in that decision loss forced Malott to recalibrate his pacing. With Team Niagara Top-Team dialing in its wrestling-first game plans (Jasmine Jasudavicius, Serhiy Sidey, etc.), Saftic expects an early level change, top pressure, and possible submission once Radke tires from fighting a bigger man underneath. Because the line has slipped from –210 to –175, Saftic sees value in a money-line bet and a small sprinkle on the Malott submission prop north of +300.

Although Millz Young ultimately picks Mike Malott to finish Charles "Chuck Buffalo" Radtke in Round 2, he stresses caution because both fighters are battle-tested dogs. Malott’s explosive knees, elbows, and opportunistic submissions have produced early finishes in most of his wins, but Radtke offers durable boxing, sturdy wrestling, and refuses to quit. Millz expects Malott’s athleticism to show early and believes a well-timed knee or club-and-sub sequence will break Radtke, yet he is not confident enough to make Malott a parlay anchor. Straight play on Malott ITD is his suggested approach; otherwise leave the bout off tickets.

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 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.