Odds provided by DuelBits accurate as of 5/29/2025

Erin Blanchfield -244 vs. Maycee Barber +195

Flyweight contenders are looking to establish themselves as the next challenger to Valentina Shevchenko's throne. Erin Blanchfield is a physical and determined grappler with decent but not top-tier striking, which cost her against Manon Fiorot and in the early rounds against Rose Namajunas. Maycee Barber is a violent striker who pushes a hard pace, which has helped her achieve a six-fight win streak, including an impressive knockout win against Amanda Ribas.

I like Blanchfield here, as she can match the pace of Barber and has proven durable enough to take damage before getting her grappling going, which I expect she will, as we have seen Barber pressed against the cage in fights like against Miranda Maverick.

Prediction: Blanchfield by Decision

Mateusz Gamrot -164 vs. Ludovit Klein +133

It's a clash of styles here in our Lightweight co-main event. Mateusz Gamrot is one of the best wrestlers in the UFC, with a relentless approach and great scrambling ability; however, when forced to strike, he often struggles, having been knocked down in five of his last six fights, including his most recent bout with Dan Hooker. Ludovit Klein is a lightning-fast striker who effectively mixes kicks and punches between the head and body and has also developed a solid grappling game, which he utilized to defeat Mason Jones and Roosevelt Roberts.

I've got Klein in this one, as he has shown strong takedown defense, which should allow him opportunities to work on the feet, where he will have a clear advantage.

Prediction: Klein by Decision

Ramiz Brahimaj +275 vs. Billy Goff -357

Welterweight finishers face off here after a shuffling of opponents. Ramiz Brahimaj is a skilled submission grappler who showed significant improvement in his striking at his last outing against Mickey Gall, earning his first knockout victory in the first round. Billy Goff is a tough brawler with big power, having earned knockouts in 5 of his last six wins before losing a controversial decision in a wild fight against Trey Waters his last time out.

I'll go with Goff in this one as I don't see Brahimaj getting him down, and despite a good striking effort from Brahimaj against Gall, I am not confident he can strike with Goff.

Prediction: Goff by 2nd Round TKO

Dustin Jacoby -200 vs. Bruno Lopes +160

Light Heavyweight strikers square off in this one. Dustin Jacoby is a veteran kickboxer who has proven he can compete with tough opposition, such as Khalil Rountree and Vitor Petrino, as seen in his last fight, where he scored a highlight-reel knockout. Bruno Lopes is a powerful puncher who swings big with his right hand and has a strong clinch game, although he has yet to face much high-level competition.

I'm picking Jacoby here, as this is the lowest-level opponent he has faced in a long time. Although, at these odds, with his age and increasing durability concerns, I'm not eager to bet on this one.

Prediction: Jacoby by Decision

Ketlen Viera -101 vs. Macy Chiasson -120

Two Bantamweights looking to push towards contention collide here. Ketlen Viera is a well-rounded fighter who has competed against many of the toughest women in the division and proven she can adapt in fights, as she did against Holly Holm. Macy Chiasson is a big and strong grappler for the division who comes in off back-to-back finish victories, showing her aggressive style.

I lean towards Viera in this one as I feel she is the better striker, and Chiasson will have a hard time holding her down.

Prediction: Viera by Decision

Zach Reese -244 vs. Dusko Todorovic +190

Dangerous finishers square off in this Middleweight matchup. Zach Reese is a dangerous finisher with big power and nasty submission skills, although his defense and experience are still concerning. Dusko Todorovic is a kill-or-be-killed fighter with a good offensive skillset, although he has suffered four first-round knockout losses in the UFC, showing serious durability issues.

Reese likely gets an early finish here, as he is the younger, more dangerous, and less damaged fighter in a fight that could get wild quickly.

Prediction: Reese by 1st Round KO

Allan Nascimento -154 vs. Jafel Filho +126

Skilled grapplers square off here at Flyweight. Allan Nascimento returns after over two years away after showing a very high-level ground game in his three UFC outings. Jafel Filho is a dangerous submission grappler who also returns after over a year away, having finished his last two opponents in the first round after having a close fight with Muhammad Mokaev in his debut.

I'll pick Nascimento here as I feel he is the better control grappler in a matchup where both men will be difficult to submit.

Prediction: Nascimento by Decision

Jordan Leavitt -222 vs. Kurt Holobaugh +180

Experienced Lightweights go head to head in this interesting prelim. Jordan Leavitt is a skilled grappler with good scrambling ability and several first-round submissions to his name. Kurt Holobaugh is a tough veteran who likes to maintain a high pace; however, when faced with skilled wrestlers, he has been held on his back.

I like Leavitt here, as he is much younger, and Holobaugh has struggled against strong grapplers before, such as Trey Ogden.

Prediction: Leavitt by Decision

Andreas Gustafsson -167 vs. Trevin Giles +135

Fun matchup of Welterweights here early on the card. Andreas Gustafsson makes his debut here, and he is a stocky tank with powerful punches and a bullying grappling style, although he has yet to face any real competition and has not had much success when extended late in fights. Trevin Giles is a technically sound striker who has lost to many tough opponents, including some brutal knockouts, although he has never looked completely outmatched, even against guys like Dricus Du Plessis and Michael Morales.

I bet Giles in this one, as his experience is going to play a huge factor if he can make it out of the first round. With that, Trevin Giles MoneyLine is this week's Underdog Best Bet of the Week.

Prediction: Giles by 3rd Round TKO (Best Bet)

Michael Aswell +280 vs. Bolaji Oki -370

Short notice replacement steps in to face a Lightweight prospect here. Michael Aswell steps up a class from his usual weight on less than a week's notice here as a dangerous puncher who had a close fight with Bogdan Grad on Dana White's Contender Series. Bolaji Oki is a powerful and athletic prospect who suffered a loss to Chris Duncan in his last outing when he was caught in a choke while attempting a takedown.

Oki should get the win here as he will have a lot of physical advantages and is not at the type of experience disadvantage he was against Chris Duncan.

Prediction: Oki by 3rd Round TKO

Rayanne dos Santos -278 vs. Alice Ardelean +220

Strawweights, each looking to end losing streaks, open the card. Rayanne dos Santos is a high-paced striker with good grappling skills, as well, although defense is not her priority. Alice Ardelean is an aggressive brawler with eight finishes in her nine wins; however, when facing competent opposition, she has struggled, with a one-win, five-loss record in fights that go to decision.

I'll take Dos Santos here, as she has proven she can handle herself against higher-level competition, and Ardelean hasn't shown much to inspire confidence.

Prediction: dos Santos by 3rd Round Submission