FunkyBunch MMA — UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott full-card predictions

FunkyBunch MMA previews the UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott card in Edmonton and gives fight picks.

Picks scorecard

4 of 12 decided picks correct

  1. Pick Mike Malott · Decision

    Result Mike Malott by KO/TKO, R2 Hit

    All analysts: 82 picks — 40 Buckley · 42 Malott

    The speaker expects Malott's technical striking and takedowns to win rounds while Buckley's toughness helps him survive.

    “but the pick is going to be Malott with low confidence,”
  2. Pick Erin Blanchfield · Decision

    Result Jasmine Jasudavicius by Dec, R3 Miss

    All analysts: 77 picks — 73 Blanchfield · 4 Jasudavicius

    The speaker favors Blanchfield's wrestling, strength, experience, cardio, and stronger competition history.

    “So, the pick is going to be Blanchfield,”
  3. Pick Cristian Perez · KO/TKO

    Result Cristian Perez by KO/TKO, R1 Perfect call

    All analysts: 73 picks — 8 Nelson · 65 Perez

    The speaker expects Perez's youth, speed, technique, and output to exploit Nelson's declining chin.

    “pick is going to be Perez, low confidence in the pick,”
  4. Pick Kyle Daukaus · Sub

    Result Marc-Andre Barriault by KO/TKO, R1 Miss

    All analysts: 72 picks — 9 Barriault · 63 Daukaus

    The speaker favors Daukaus's improved striking, athleticism, and superior ground skills against Barriault.

    “So the pick is going to be Daukaus,”
  5. Pick Louis Jourdain · KO/TKO

    Result Timmy Cuamba by Sub, R2 Miss

    All analysts: 71 picks — 64 Jourdain · 7 Cuamba

    The speaker favors Jourdain's polished technique and shot selection against Cuamba's questionable chin.

    “So the pick is going to be Jourdain,”
  6. Pick Mandel Nallo · KO/TKO

    Result Mandel Nallo by KO/TKO, R2 Perfect call

    All analysts: 73 picks — 62 Nallo · 11 Landwehr

    The speaker expects Nallo's speed, athleticism, and power to exploit Landwehr's declining durability.

    “Pick is going to be Nalo. Low medium confidence in the pick.”
  7. Pick Jhonata Diniz · KO/TKO

    Result Tanner Boser by KO/TKO, R3 Miss

    All analysts: 69 picks — 9 Boser · 60 Diniz

    The speaker picks Boser's opponent, citing superior striking and power, and predicts a KO by knees.

  8. Pick Nick Galanti · KO/TKO

    Result Nick Galanti by Sub, R1 Hit

    All analysts: 69 picks — 1 Leblanc · 68 Galanti

    The speaker expects Galliante's wrestling, athleticism, and power to exploit LeBlanc's perceived limitations.

    “the pick is going to be Galliante.”
  9. Pick Javad Mahjoub · Sub

    Result Joel Faglier by KO/TKO, R2 Miss

    All analysts: 66 picks — 36 Mahjoub · 30 Faglier

    The speaker favors Javad's Olympic judo background, ground skills, and training environment.

    “So, the pick is going to be Javad,”
  10. Pick Chad Anheliger · Decision

    Result Steven Koslow by Sub, R3 Miss

    All analysts: 70 picks — 23 Anheliger · 47 Koslow

    The speaker favors Chad's experience, striking output, and power while acknowledging his vulnerability to takedowns.

    “So, the pick is going to be Chad.”
  11. Pick Melissa Croden · Decision

    Result Chelsea Chandler by Sub, R1 Miss

    All analysts: 75 picks — 72 Croden · 3 Chandler

    The speaker expects Croden's speed, technique, output, and takedowns to overwhelm Chandler.

    “pick is going to be Croden. Low medium confidence in the pick.”
  12. Pick Cody Chovancek · Decision

    Result SuYoung You by Sub, R3 Miss

    All analysts: 66 picks — 46 Chovancek · 20 You

    The speaker favors Cody for his size, reach, power, and improvement despite limited familiarity with his fights.

    “but the but the pick is going to be Cody.”