Montana De La Rosa (12-8-1) vs. JJ Aldrich (12-6-0)

Montana De La Rosa stands at 5’7″ with a reach of 68″, and she fights from an orthodox stance. She might not be known for her volume, but her wrestling and grappling skills are top-notch. With 9 finishes in her 12 wins, she’s a force to be reckoned with.

JJ Aldrich, on the other hand, stands at 5’5″ with a reach of 67″, fighting as a southpaw. Her game includes moderate volume striking and solid wrestling, with 3 finishes in 12 wins.

Fight Breakdown: This matchup is incredibly tight. The key here is who can secure the takedowns and control in each round. While Aldrich has faced some tough competition recently, De La Rosa has also taken on high-level opponents. Expect De La Rosa to dictate the pace, secure those early takedowns, and clinch rounds.

Johnny Munoz Jr. (12-3-0) vs. Aori Qileng (24-11-0)

Johnny Munoz, standing at 5’9″ with a reach of 71″, is an orthodox fighter with moderate volume and excellent wrestling/grappling skills, having recorded 9 finishes in his 12 wins.

Aori Qileng, at 5’7″ with a reach of 69″, also fights in the orthodox stance. He boasts high volume striking and wrestling, with 9 finishes in 24 wins.

Fight Breakdown: This bantamweight bout promises excitement. Both fighters have had their ups and downs in the UFC, but Qileng has the striking edge while Munoz shines on the mat. If Munoz avoids the knockout, expect him to use his grappling skills to secure rounds or even a submission win.

Kanako Murata (12-2-0) vs. Vanessa Demopoulos (9-5-0)

Kanako Murata, standing at 5’1″ with a reach of 62″, fights in the orthodox stance. She’s known for her moderate volume striking and excellent wrestling/grappling, with 6 finishes in her 12 wins.

Vanessa Demopoulos, at 5’2″ with a reach of 59″, also fights as an orthodox. Her strengths lie in moderate volume striking and wrestling, with 5 finishes in 9 wins.

Fight Breakdown: Demopoulos’ best chance is to keep this fight standing, but that’s easier said than done against Murata. Expect Murata to find early success with takedowns and control Demopoulos on the mat for a unanimous decision win.

Nate Maness (14-3-0) vs. Mateus Mendonca (10-1-0)

Nate Maness stands at 5’10” with a reach of 72″, fighting as an orthodox. He might not have high volume, but his wrestling and grappling skills, with 8 finishes in 14 wins, make him a well-rounded fighter.

Mateus Mendonca, at 5’6″ with a reach of 71″, also fights in the orthodox stance. He shares a similar style with moderate volume and strong wrestling/grappling, boasting 7 finishes in 10 wins.

Fight Breakdown: This fight promises excitement. Both fighters push a high pace, but Maness has a better takedown defense. However, Mendonca’s fast hands and athleticism complement his wrestling and BJJ skills, making this an intriguing matchup. Expect fireworks, and don’t be surprised if Mendonca pulls off the win.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz (15-7-0) vs. Diana Belbita (15-7-0)

Karolina Kowalkiewicz, standing at 5’3″ with a reach of 64″, is an orthodox fighter known for her high volume striking and wrestling/grappling skills, with 4 finishes in 15 wins.

Diana Belbita, at 5’7″ with a reach of 68″, also fights as an orthodox. She has high volume striking and solid wrestling/grappling, boasting 10 finishes in 15 wins.

Fight Breakdown: Kowalkiewicz’s resurgence with three consecutive wins after five straight losses is impressive. This fight will likely play out on the feet, where it should be evenly matched. The difference-maker might be the ground game, where Belbita has the edge. Expect Belbita to utilize her ground skills to secure the win.

Philipe Lins (17-5-0) vs. Ion Cutelaba (17-9-1)

Philipe Lins, standing tall at 6’2″ with a reach of 78″, is an orthodox fighter with moderate volume and wrestling skills. He has 13 finishes in his 17 wins.

Ion Cutelaba, at 6’1″ with a reach of 75″, fights in the southpaw stance. Like Lins, he has moderate volume and solid wrestling skills, with 15 finishes in 17 wins.

Fight Breakdown: Lins is riding a three-fight win streak, albeit against lower-level competition. Cutelaba, despite recent struggles, has a well-rounded game. If Cutelaba’s cardio holds, he should outperform Lins. Keep an eye on this one; it could be a game-changer.