Melissa Mullins (6-1-0) will be looking to bounce back from her last fight against Nora Cornolle, where she suffered her first professional loss by TKO. With a 50% KO rate, Mullins has demonstrated effective striking power, utilizing her background with Lions Gym Coventry to secure three knockouts out of six victories. She is known for her aggressive stand-up game and has a solid ability to control the fight in decision scenarios as well. However, her only loss, a TKO due to body and head kicks, suggests vulnerability in her striking defense, especially against versatile strikers.
Melissa Mullins - Last Five Fights
* Loss vs. Nora Cornolle at UFC Fight Night 240
* Win vs. Irina Alekseeva at UFC Fight Night 230
* Win vs. Darya Zheleznyakova at Ares 9
* Win vs. Rizlen Zouak at Ares 7
* Win vs. Mafalda Carmona at GTFP Fight Night 19
Klaudia Sygula (6-1-0) brings a balanced skill set from FitFabric Shark Top Team, with slightly more experience in ground techniques, as evidenced by her submission win. At 5'8", she has a slight height advantage over Mullins and could potentially leverage her reach to stay outside Mullins' power range. Sygula’s recent TKO win over Yulia Kutsenko and another finish in 2022 show her increasing comfort and power in her striking. Sygula's only professional loss came by submission, indicating possible challenges on the ground, though Mullins lacks submissions in her own arsenal.
Klaudia Sygula - Last Five Fights
* Win vs. Yulia Kutsenko at MMAGP: Kouadja vs. Maalem
* Win vs. Ana Lobzhanidze at FEN 43
* Win vs. Brena Soares Cardozo at AFN 14
* Win vs. Zoya Litvinenko at AFN 11
* Win vs. Daria Rehil at AFN 10
Prediction: This matchup could be closely contested, but Mullins' striking power may be the deciding factor. If she can maintain pressure and avoid getting taken down, she has a strong chance of winning, especially if she targets Sygula's body to exploit her known weakness against heavy strikes. Sygula, on the other hand, may look to maintain distance and mix in grappling to control the pace.
* Prediction: Melissa Mullins wins by TKO in Round 2