These matchups offer intriguing possibilities for each fighter, balancing their current trajectories and providing opportunities for both redemption and advancement within their respective divisions.

Josefine Knutsson vs. Julia Polastri

Winner: Josefine Knutsson

• Next Opponent: Mizuki Inoue
• Reasoning: Inoue is coming off a victory against Hannah Goldy at UFC Vegas 79. Both fighters have shown strong striking and resilience, making this an intriguing matchup. Knutsson’s momentum can be tested against Inoue’s experience.

Loser: Julia Polastri

• Next Opponent: Tecia Pennington
• Reasoning: Pennington recently lost to Tabatha Ricci at UFC St. Louis and is looking to rebound. Polastri’s grappling and tenacity against Pennington’s experience could provide a compelling fight to get both fighters back on track.

Melquizael Costa vs. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke

Winner: Melquizael Costa

• Next Opponent: Westin Wilson
• Reasoning: Wilson recently defeated Jeka Saragih at UFC Vegas 93, and a matchup with Costa, who also won impressively, makes sense. Both fighters are coming off strong performances, and this fight could determine a rising contender in the featherweight division.

Loser: Shayilan Nuerdanbieke

• Next Opponent: Jeka Saragih
• Reasoning: Saragih lost to Wilson at the same event, and matching these two fighters coming off losses could help them find their footing again. Both need a win to stay relevant in the division, and this matchup could be highly competitive.

Jeka Saragih vs. Westin Wilson

Winner: Westin Wilson

• Next Opponent: Melquizael Costa
• Reasoning: Wilson’s submission victory over Saragih was impressive, and facing Costa, another submission artist, could be a great test. This fight could highlight who has the better grappling skills in the featherweight division.

Loser: Jeka Saragih

• Next Opponent: Shayilan Nuerdanbieke
• Reasoning: As noted above, both fighters are coming off losses and need a win. This matchup provides an opportunity for redemption and a chance to showcase their improvements.

Gabriella Fernandes vs. Carli Judice

Winner: Gabriella Fernandes

• Next Opponent: Dione Barbosa
• Reasoning: Barbosa recently defeated Ernesta Kareckaite at UFC 301. Fernandes’ aggressive style against Barbosa’s recent momentum could make for an exciting fight in the women’s flyweight division.

Loser: Carli Judice

• Next Opponent: Ariane Lipski
• Reasoning: Lipski recently lost to Karine Silva at UFC Vegas 91. Matching Judice against Lipski allows both fighters a chance to rebound and display their skills, potentially leading to an entertaining bout.

Jimmy Flick vs. Nate Maness

Winner: Nate Maness

• Next Opponent: Ronaldo Rodrigues
• Reasoning: Rodrigues is coming off a victory against Denys Bondar at UFC Mexico City. Maness’ striking prowess against Rodrigues’ skills provides an opportunity for a dynamic fight in the flyweight division.

Loser: Jimmy Flick

• Next Opponent: Mitch Raposo
• Reasoning: Raposo lost to Andre Lima at UFC 302. Both fighters need a win to get back on track, and this matchup could allow them to showcase their potential and skills, providing a pathway to better opportunities in the division.