THE MMA GURU — UFC 332 full-card predictions

Favors Nolan’s power and finishing ability over McGee’s recent vulnerability on the feet. Thinks Nolan’s work on his grappling helps address the gaps in his overall game.

Leans toward Vettori despite concern about his recent losses. Expects his output over three rounds to be enough and questions Naurdiev’s level of opposition.

Favors Hernandez to get an early stoppage. Doubts dos Anjos can return successfully after a lengthy layoff following his knee injury, and does not expect him to outgrapple Hernandez.

Picks Smith by first-round TKO. Questions Whitehead’s level of opposition and sees this as a favorable matchup for Smith, while noting Smith briefly lost momentum against Niko Price.

Favors Walker’s range and low kicks against Parkin. Thinks Walker can avoid extended boxing exchanges and potentially mix in grappling. Although he thought Parkin beat Tybura, he sees that close matchup as a limit on his confidence in Parkin.

Picks Wint by first-round TKO, favoring his athleticism and dominant performances. Acknowledges Armand’s size and punching power, and that Wint is still developing his striking composure.

Strongly favors McGhee against the short-notice newcomer. Rates McGhee’s sharp, powerful striking and takedown defense, citing his competitive performance against Petr Yan and questioning Romero’s level of opposition.

Picks Pinas by first-round TKO. Favors his explosive power and cites his knockout of Cesar Almeida, while seeing Pulyaev as too hesitant against athletic opponents.

Picks Rodriguez by TKO while acknowledging Coria could make it a difficult decision. Favors Rodriguez’s finishing ability, pressure, volume and ability to get back up after takedowns.

Favors Gautier by knockout but calls it a risky step up in competition. Thinks his reach, physicality and power can punish Kopylov’s tendency to absorb shots and trade rather than evade.

Favors Soldic’s power, deceptive combinations and counters to stop Williams. Calls it a risky matchup because Williams can also knock him out, particularly with Soldic returning to welterweight.

Picks Green by TKO after initially envisioning a three-round scrap. Favors his straight punches, movement and experience, and thinks he can catch Ribovics as he enters with hooks; acknowledges Ribovics’ dynamic kicks are a threat.

Favors Talbott to finish Figueiredo around the second round, discussing either a TKO or submission without choosing one method. Expects his reach, body work and sustained pursuit to create openings, while questioning whether he can stay composed when Figueiredo slows the fight.

Picks Silva by a close decision, suggesting 48–47 or 49–46. Favors her varied kicks and experience over longer fights, while recognizing Wang’s talent and the risk of Silva being caught in exchanges.