UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva

Big Brady believes Hall is the better fighter at this stage, citing Silva's age and low output. He thinks Hall should target Silva's legs early and predicts a fourth-round knockout, though a decision is also possible if Hall is cautious.

Hall has youth, speed, and athleticism on his side, and his jab is very effective. Silva is 45 and coming off a long layoff, but Hall has mental fragility issues. Hall should win by decision, but the -220 line is not appealing given the risk.

The MMA Guru hesitantly picks Uriah Hall to win by TKO in the second or third round via leg kicks. He notes that Anderson Silva has a history of leg injuries and that Hall has a reach advantage. However, he expresses uncertainty, saying he doesn't trust either fighter with his money, but ultimately believes Hall can follow the game plan of attacking Silva's lead leg.

Big Brady leans toward Fili as the underdog, believing Fili can stuff takedowns and win on the feet. He acknowledges Mitchell's ground wizardry but thinks Fili's wrestling defense is solid. He predicts a decision win for Fili, possibly with a knockout.

Fili has the striking advantage with a great jab and movement. Mitchell is a grappler who needs takedowns, but Fili has good takedown defense and should keep the fight standing. Fili as a dog at +145 offers value, though his recent grappling defense is untested.

The MMA Guru picks Bryce Mitchell by unanimous decision, citing Mitchell's superior grappling and improved takedowns. He notes that Andre Fili has been outgrappled by wrestlers like Sadiq Youssef and that Mitchell's jiu-jitsu is on another level. He expects Mitchell to control Fili on the ground for 30-27.

Big Brady favors Hardy's power and athleticism, noting Greene's poor striking defense and chin. He thinks Greene's kicks leave openings and that the smaller cage will lead to a knockout. He predicts a second-round KO.

Hardy has power and has shown improvement in his last few fights, but his cardio is questionable. Greene is mobile and can chip away from distance, but his cardio also fades. Hardy likely wins by KO in the second round, but the -310 line is too steep.

The MMA Guru picks Greg Hardy by unanimous decision, noting that Hardy is improving and has a similar reach to Greene. He believes Hardy will chop at Greene's legs, following the game plan that worked for John Valente, and that Greene lacks motivation and hasn't improved.

Big Brady thinks Holland's reach and technical striking give him an edge, but acknowledges the fight could go either way. He notes both fighters have questionable cardio and that Holland's chin is solid. He predicts a close decision win for Holland.

Murad is the more technical striker with good boxing and body work. Holland is unorthodox and may disrupt Murad's rhythm, but Murad's skill set should prevail if he can handle the awkwardness. Murad by decision is the pick.

The MMA Guru picks Kevin Holland to win by submission in the second or first round, citing Holland's activity and reach advantage. He expects Holland to out-strike Muradov early, causing Muradov to shoot a takedown and get caught in a guillotine or D'Arce choke. He notes the odds are -175 for Holland and +137 for Muradov, and suggests betting on Holland now as the line may tighten.

Big Brady sees Hernandez as the better striker and wrestler, expecting him to grind out a decision. He notes Gruetzemacher's takedown defense issues and two-year layoff. He thinks a submission is possible but predicts a clear decision win.

Hernandez is faster, more athletic, and has better grappling. Gruetzemacher is coming off a long layoff and ACL injury, and his only UFC win was against an aging Joe Lauzon. Hernandez should dominate and likely get a second-round stoppage.

The MMA Guru picks Alexander Hernandez to win by TKO in the first round, citing Hernandez's move to a new gym (Factory X Muay Thai) and his explosiveness. He notes that Gruetzemacher hasn't fought since 2018 and has lost to fighters Hernandez would beat easily. He suggests betting on Hernandez to win under 1.5 rounds.

Big Brady is extremely confident in Yañez, citing a huge skill gap. He notes Rodriguez's low-level competition and poor technique, while Yañez is technical, accurate, and has solid takedown defense. He predicts a first-round knockout.

Yañez is a polished striker with beautiful hands and footwork. Rodriguez comes from Alaska with low-level competition and will be outclassed on the feet. Yañez should finish him in the first or second round by KO.

The MMA Guru picks Adrian Yañez to win by TKO, noting that Yañez is a good fighter with a viral KO on the contender series, while Victor Rodriguez has beaten mostly nobodies and failed when stepping up in competition. He expects Yañez to finish him.

Big Brady sees Strickland as the much more technical striker with multiple paths to victory. He notes Marshman's low output and poor accuracy, and believes Strickland can win on the feet or via submission. He predicts a dominant decision win, possibly 30-27.

Strickland is a much better all-around fighter with superior striking and range management. Marshman is a one-dimensional brawler who can be faded. Strickland should see everything coming and win by decision, though a submission is possible.

The MMA Guru is very confident in Sean Strickland, calling Jack Marshman 'somewhat complete trash' and noting that Marshman has lost to good fighters and taken too much damage. He believes Strickland will get the job done easily at middleweight.

Big Brady likes Witt's wrestling and submission game, noting Williams' poor takedown defense and suspect chin. He is concerned about Witt's durability but believes Witt can grind out a submission. He predicts a second-round submission win.

Witt has better wrestling and grappling, and should be able to take Williams down. However, Witt was knocked out in his last fight, so there are durability concerns. Williams is a brawler who could land a bomb, making this a risky bet.

The MMA Guru picks Jason Witt by unanimous decision, noting that Witt looks in much better shape than usual. He considered an underdog pick on Cole Williams but decided against it, believing Witt's improved conditioning will carry him to a decision win.

Big Brady favors Jacoby due to his kickboxing background and higher output. He notes Ledet's low output and potential submission threat but doubts Ledet's wrestling to get the fight down. He predicts a decision win for Jacoby, though he thinks the line is a bit steep for a parlay.

Jacoby is the much better striker with solid kickboxing experience and movement. Ledet is on a three-fight losing streak and hasn't evolved his game. Jacoby should win by second-round KO, though the -310 line is a bit wide.

The MMA Guru picks Dustin Jacoby to win by unanimous decision, citing Jacoby's kickboxing background and better striking. He notes that Justin Ledet has been ragdolled by wrestlers and hasn't shown the ability to take Jacoby down, so Jacoby should keep it standing and outpoint him.

Big Brady believes the line is off and that Natividad is the better striker with higher output. He notes Johns has poor takedown defense and cardio issues, while Natividad has solid defensive wrestling and get-up game. He predicts a close decision win for Natividad.

Miles Johns is coming off his first pro loss but has a good camp at 47 MMA. He should use his grappling and cage control to nullify Natividad's striking, but there are concerns about Johns' cardio if he expends energy clinching. The line is a bit wide at -185, so not confident enough to bet.

The MMA Guru believes Miles Johns is a much better fighter than Kevin Natividad, citing Natividad's weak competition and close fights against cans. He expects Johns to dominate and submit Natividad in the second round via guillotine choke.