UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang  3 Oct 2026 · the Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, US

Roman Kopylov defeats Ateba Gautier by KO/TKO

Loss Ateba Gautier 11-2-0
Win Roman Kopylov 16-5-0
KO/TKO · strikes

Round 1 · 3:12

Gautier vs Kopylov — Middleweight · UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang

Predictions summary

What happened

The result, the defining moments, and what the verdict means.

Kopylov landed several clean punches in the early going to establish his range and experience.

A left hand then wobbled Gautier and Kopylov swarmed, following him to the canvas.

Kopylov finished with strikes on the ground to open the main card with a win and a Performance of the Night bonus.

Pre-fight analysis — how we saw it going in

Case for Gautier

Gautier is unbeaten in the UFC at 5-0 since his March 2025 debut, with four finishes including a second-round TKO of Ozzy Diaz in May 2026; his only judges' decision in that stretch came over Andrey Pulyaev. At 24 years old with a 206 cm reach, he is the clear physical and experience-curve outlier on this card.

Case for Kopylov

Kopylov is a decade-long veteran southpaw who has alternated momentum — back-to-back decision losses to Gregory Rodrigues and Paulo Costa in 2025 were followed by a rebound decision over Marco Tulio in May 2026. His profile-level metrics (4.54 significant strikes landed per minute, 89 percent takedown defense) back a dense kicking-and-left-hand attack, and he brings the far deeper UFC track record into this fight.

What We Were Watching For

  • Whether Gautier's size and reach advantage lets him strike from outside Kopylov's kicking range.
  • Kopylov's decade of southpaw experience against a live finishing threat ten years his junior.
  • Whether Gautier can be taken past a first-round finish for the first time since his UFC debut.
  • Kopylov's response if hurt early, after his last two losses came by decision rather than stoppage.
Records & career stats
Gautier Kopylov
  1. OutputSig. strikes landed / min 4.32 4.54
  2. Striking def.Striking defense 54% 53%
  3. DurabilitySig. strikes absorbed / min 2.60 5.08
  4. Takedown def.Takedown defense 94% 89%
  5. FinishingFinish rate 82% 80%
11-1-0
Record
15-5-0
5-0 last 5
Recent formRecent formWin–loss record over the fighter’s last five bouts, newest first, as carried in their UFC/FightMetric career stats.
3-2 last 5
Cameroon
Nationality
Russia
24
Age
34
1.93 m
Height — Gautier leads
1.83 m
206 cm
Reach — Gautier leads
191 cm
Switch
StanceStanceWhich side a fighter leads from — a striking term, not a religious one. Orthodox: right-handed, left foot and hand forward (the common default). Southpaw: the mirror image, right side forward (usually a left-hander). Switch: changes between the two during a fight.
Southpaw
82%
Finish rateFinish %Finish rateThe share of a fighter’s wins that ended inside the distance — by KO/TKO or submission — rather than going to the judges’ scorecards. Higher means more finishes.
80%
9
Wins by KO/TKOKO wins — Kopylov leads
13
0
Wins by submissionSub wins
0
4.32
Sig. strikes landed / minStr / min — Kopylov leadsSignificant strikes landed per minuteAverage number of significant strikes a fighter lands for every minute of fight time — a read on striking output and pace. From UFC/FightMetric career stats.
4.54
2.60
Sig. strikes absorbed / minAbs / min — Gautier leadsSignificant strikes absorbed per minuteAverage number of significant strikes a fighter takes for every minute of fight time. Lower is better — it means they get hit less often. From UFC/FightMetric career stats.
5.08
54%
Striking defenseStrike def.Striking defenseThe percentage of opponents’ significant strikes that do not land — strikes slipped, blocked or evaded. Higher is better. Not the same as striking accuracy, which counts your own strikes that land. From UFC/FightMetric.
53%
94%
Takedown defenseTD def. — Gautier leadsTakedown defenseThe percentage of opponents’ takedown attempts that are stuffed. Higher means harder to put on the mat. From UFC/FightMetric.
89%
05:41
Avg. fight timeAvg. timeAverage fight timeThe mean length of the fighter’s bouts (minutes:seconds) — a rough read on whether they tend to finish early or go the distance. From UFC/FightMetric.
12:16
Manchester Top Team
Team
Raty Team

Career stats per UFC.com; recent form is each fighter's last five bouts. Record is as of fight night; career stats, recent form and win totals are the latest on file and may include this fight. Bars compare each stat on a fixed scale; the “Edge” marker flags the leading corner where the gap is meaningful. The snapshot plots five career rates — output, striking defense, durability (strikes absorbed, inverted), takedown defense and finish rate — each normalised on its own scale.

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Who Called It?

How the analysts' picks held up once the cage door closed.

Hank

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 1

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Expects Gautier’s power and pressure to overwhelm Kopylov against the fence.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 91.7% 11 1
  • Method Accuracy 90.9% 10 1
  • Round Accuracy 44.4% 4 5
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (12 calls)
Jimbo Ortega MMA

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Jimbo Ortega MMA selects Ateba Gautier by decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 72.4% 21 8
  • Method Accuracy 73.3% 11 4
  • Round Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 66.7% 2 1
View full track record (29 calls)
Livid Larry MMA

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Livid Larry MMA selects Ateba Gautier by decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 71.4% 20 8
  • Method Accuracy 84.6% 11 2
  • Round Accuracy 100.0% 2
  • Underdog Accuracy 66.7% 2 1
View full track record (28 calls)
TheWeasle

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

He says Kopylov's low output can leave Gautier chances to pick shots from range; Gautier has size and reach, good boxing, and careful defense. He predicts a Gautier decision if Kopylov maintains his usual pace, while saying more output could change his view and make him favor Kopylov.

  • His pick depends on Kopylov remaining near his usual low output.
“I think he's going to win this by a decision.”

* If Kopylov raises his output, the analyst says he thinks Kopylov will win.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 70.6% 115 48
  • Method Accuracy 61.8% 47 29
  • Round Accuracy 36.5% 19 33
  • Underdog Accuracy 52.9% 9 8
View full track record (163 calls)
Angelo Bodetti

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Bodetti expects Gautier’s speed and power to help him win early rounds, but respects Kopylov’s kickboxing, durability and wrestling. He picks Gautier while avoiding him for DraftKings because a decision or late cardio problems could limit the return.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 66.7% 24 12
  • Method Accuracy 60.0% 3 2
  • Round Accuracy 100.0% 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 100.0% 2
View full track record (36 calls)
Matt

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 2

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Expects Gautier to hurt Kopylov early, with Kopylov’s toughness carrying him into a second-round knockout.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 66.7% 14 7
  • Method Accuracy 66.7% 6 3
  • Round Accuracy 40.0% 2 3
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (21 calls)
Fite Feed

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Expects Gautier to land the bigger shots and win rounds, but respects Kopylov’s recovery and ability to survive.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 66.7% 8 4
  • Method Accuracy 75.0% 6 2
  • Round Accuracy 20.0% 1 4
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (12 calls)
MMA JOEY

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

MMA JOEY selects Ateba Gautier.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 66.4% 71 36
  • Method Accuracy 46.2% 24 28
  • Round Accuracy 24.1% 7 22
  • Underdog Accuracy 38.9% 7 11
View full track record (107 calls)
The MMA Guru

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

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.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 65.9% 203 105
  • Method Accuracy 52.8% 57 51
  • Round Accuracy 32.4% 12 25
  • Underdog Accuracy 47.2% 17 19
View full track record (308 calls)
JakeGerberMMA

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Jake expects Ateba Gautier to out-damage Roman Kopylov and win a decision. He thinks Kopylov will hesitate against Gautier’s power, look for kicks and spend the fight moving on the back foot.

“Atiba will keep him on the back foot running around and he will out-damage him and get it done on the cards.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 65.4% 83 44
  • Method Accuracy 60.4% 29 19
  • Round Accuracy 44.4% 4 5
  • Underdog Accuracy 30.0% 3 7
View full track record (127 calls)
KingofCrackdown5095

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

KingofCrackdown5095 picks Ateba Gautier by decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 64.1% 25 14
  • Method Accuracy 60.0% 12 8
  • Round Accuracy 33.3% 4 8
  • Underdog Accuracy 75.0% 3 1
View full track record (39 calls)
Kunath

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Kunath selects Ateba Gautier by ko/tko.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 64.1% 25 14
  • Method Accuracy 52.6% 10 9
  • Round Accuracy 66.7% 2 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 28.6% 2 5
View full track record (39 calls)
Picks with the Geek 2

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Favors Gautier’s power and athleticism and doubts Kopylov will bank enough rounds against him.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 62.5% 5 3
  • Method AccuracyNo method picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (8 calls)
James Lynch

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Lynch picks Gautier by decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 61.4% 27 17
  • Method Accuracy 44.4% 8 10
  • Round Accuracy 0.0% 5
  • Underdog Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
View full track record (44 calls)
MMA Mathletes

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

MMA Mathletes selects Ateba Gautier.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 60.6% 20 13
  • Method Accuracy 60.0% 3 2
  • Round Accuracy 100.0% 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 33.3% 1 2
View full track record (33 calls)
Artem MMA

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Picks Gautier to catch Kopylov despite respecting Kopylov’s durability, kicks and willingness to pressure. Calls it a very low-confidence pick after nearly talking himself out of it.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 60.6% 43 28
  • Method Accuracy 63.9% 23 13
  • Round Accuracy 66.7% 4 2
  • Underdog Accuracy 20.0% 2 8
View full track record (71 calls)
The Octagon Oracle

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Expects Gautier’s pressure and power to punish Kopylov’s discomfort under pressure.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 58.3% 7 5
  • Method Accuracy 85.7% 6 1
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (12 calls)
Brian Campbell

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 3

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Brian Campbell picks Ateba Gautier to win by third-round TKO.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 57.9% 22 16
  • Method Accuracy 66.7% 12 6
  • Round Accuracy 7.7% 1 12
  • Underdog Accuracy 30.0% 3 7
View full track record (38 calls)
BeewolfMMA

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Expects Gautier’s power to punish Kopylov when he plants his feet to attack. Rates Gautier’s ability to play his striking game and doubts Kopylov can remain stationary without being caught.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 56.5% 13 10
  • Method Accuracy 100.0% 7
  • Round Accuracy 83.3% 5 1
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (23 calls)
mmadbm

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Picks Gautier by knockout because he expects Kopylov’s footwork and head movement to leave him available for hard counters and combinations. He sees Gautier as the more durable fighter and doubts Kopylov can consistently wrestle and keep him down.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 56.5% 13 10
  • Method Accuracy 100.0% 8
  • Round Accuracy 100.0% 2
  • Underdog Accuracy 33.3% 1 2
View full track record (23 calls)
Jon Litterine

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Although Kopylov has a volume/wrestling route, concludes Gautier is the pick because Kopylov is hit too often on the feet.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 55.7% 54 43
  • Method AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 25.0% 5 15
View full track record (97 calls)
Walk The Line MMA

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 2

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Walk The Line MMA selects Ateba Gautier by ko/tko in round 2.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 54.5% 18 15
  • Method Accuracy 57.1% 8 6
  • Round Accuracy 50.0% 2 2
  • Underdog Accuracy 25.0% 1 3
View full track record (33 calls)
Shakiel Mahjouri

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Shakiel Mahjouri picks Ateba Gautier to win by unanimous decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 52.5% 21 19
  • Method Accuracy 56.3% 9 7
  • Round Accuracy 0.0% 9
  • Underdog Accuracy 20.0% 2 8
View full track record (40 calls)
D.Rose

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Expects Kopylov to become cautious after being hurt and Gautier to show the measured style he used against Pulyaev.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 52.4% 11 10
  • Method Accuracy 80.0% 4 1
  • Round Accuracy 66.7% 2 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 100.0% 1
View full track record (21 calls)
Chris Schweppe

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 1

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Schweppe picks Ateba Gautier to win by first-round knockout.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 50.0% 36 36
  • Method Accuracy 52.8% 19 17
  • Round Accuracy 33.3% 8 16
  • Underdog Accuracy 27.8% 5 13
View full track record (72 calls)
Greedo Plays MMA

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 1

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Greedo Plays MMA selects Ateba Gautier by ko/tko in round 1.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 50.0% 24 24
  • Method Accuracy 66.7% 12 6
  • Round Accuracy 44.4% 4 5
  • Underdog Accuracy 14.3% 1 6
View full track record (48 calls)
Vinny

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 1

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Confirms Gautier by first-round knockout in the final recap after discussing his power and Kopylov’s vulnerability.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 50.0% 6 6
  • Method Accuracy 16.7% 1 5
  • Round Accuracy 0.0% 4
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (12 calls)
The MMA Yuda

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

The MMA Yuda selects Ateba Gautier.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 48.9% 22 23
  • Method Accuracy 0.0% 1
  • Round AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 28.6% 2 5
View full track record (45 calls)
Gerardo Rivas

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 2

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Expects Gautier’s power to break through Kopylov’s resistance and stop him in the second round.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 46.7% 7 8
  • Method Accuracy 33.3% 1 2
  • Round Accuracy 0.0% 2
  • Underdog Accuracy 33.3% 1 2
View full track record (15 calls)
Chris Cross

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Leans Ateba Gautier to win two rounds to one, mainly on significant strikes and takedown defense, as Gautier continues to rise.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 40.0% 8 12
  • Method Accuracy 25.0% 1 3
  • Round Accuracy 0.0% 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 1
View full track record (20 calls)
Josh Schonwald

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Josh Schonwald selects Ateba Gautier in a winner-only call.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 37.5% 3 5
  • Method AccuracyNo method picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 2
View full track record (8 calls)
Carlos Cano

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 2

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Expects Gautier’s size and powerful punches to become too much for Kopylov in the second round.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 30.0% 3 7
  • Method Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
  • Round AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 1
View full track record (10 calls)
Bedtime MMA

Current pick evidence

Picked: Roman Kopylov · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Bedtime favors Kopylov’s footwork, comfort fighting on the back foot and body/head kicks, then his ability to mix in grappling as the fight develops. He expects Kopylov to survive Gautier’s early power and wrestle in the later rounds, but warns that Gautier can punish predictable takedown entries with knees.

  • Expects a close, competitive fight.
“I'm going to go with Roman Copilov by decision.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 70.8% 121 50
  • Method Accuracy 62.9% 56 33
  • Round Accuracy 38.5% 10 16
  • Underdog Accuracy 48.5% 16 17
View full track record (171 calls)
Michael Chiesa

Current pick evidence

Picked: Roman Kopylov

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Chiesa favors Kopylov's fast southpaw kickboxing, body kicks and combinations. He thinks Kopylov can improve on the striking successes Pulyaev had against Gautier, while Gautier needs to cut off lateral movement rather than chase.

“Roman Copilov is my pick and I'll tell you why right now.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 67.7% 42 20
  • Method Accuracy 50.0% 2 2
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 14.3% 1 6
View full track record (62 calls)
Brent Brookhouse

Current pick evidence

Picked: Roman Kopylov · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Brent Brookhouse picks Roman Kopylov to win by unanimous decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 63.2% 24 14
  • Method Accuracy 33.3% 6 12
  • Round Accuracy 22.2% 2 7
  • Underdog Accuracy 33.3% 2 4
View full track record (38 calls)
Clenbat

Current pick evidence

Picked: Roman Kopylov

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Clenbat selects Roman Kopylov in a winner-only call.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 61.1% 22 14
  • Method AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 50.0% 2 2
View full track record (36 calls)
The Finz Chats

Current pick evidence

Picked: Roman Kopylov · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

The Finz Chats selects Roman Kopylov by decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 54.5% 12 10
  • Method Accuracy 42.9% 3 4
  • Round Accuracy 100.0% 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 66.7% 2 1
View full track record (22 calls)
Brandon Wise

Current pick evidence

Picked: Roman Kopylov · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Brandon Wise picks Roman Kopylov to win by unanimous decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 50.0% 19 19
  • Method Accuracy 38.5% 5 8
  • Round Accuracy 14.3% 1 6
  • Underdog Accuracy 10.0% 1 9
View full track record (38 calls)

Analyst picks: Hank Miss; Jimbo Ortega MMA Miss; Livid Larry MMA Miss; Bedtime MMA Hit; TheWeasle Miss; Michael Chiesa Hit; Angelo Bodetti Miss; Matt Miss; Fite Feed Miss; MMA JOEY Miss; The MMA Guru Miss; JakeGerberMMA Miss; KingofCrackdown5095 Miss; Kunath Miss; Brent Brookhouse Hit; Picks with the Geek 2 Miss; James Lynch Miss; Clenbat Hit; MMA Mathletes Miss; Artem MMA Miss; The Octagon Oracle Miss; Brian Campbell Miss; BeewolfMMA Miss; mmadbm Miss; Jon Litterine Miss; Walk The Line MMA Miss; The Finz Chats Hit; Shakiel Mahjouri Miss; D.Rose Miss; Chris Schweppe Miss; Greedo Plays MMA Miss; Brandon Wise Hit; Vinny Miss; The MMA Yuda Miss; Gerardo Rivas Miss; Chris Cross Miss; Josh Schonwald Miss; Carlos Cano Miss.

Analyst prediction scorecards
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Hank12 resolved calls
Hank

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 1

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Expects Gautier’s power and pressure to overwhelm Kopylov against the fence.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 91.7% 11 1
  • Method Accuracy 90.9% 10 1
  • Round Accuracy 44.4% 4 5
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (12 calls)
Gautier · KO/TKO · R1Kopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Jimbo Ortega MMA29 resolved calls
Jimbo Ortega MMA

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Jimbo Ortega MMA selects Ateba Gautier by decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 72.4% 21 8
  • Method Accuracy 73.3% 11 4
  • Round Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 66.7% 2 1
View full track record (29 calls)
Gautier · DecKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Livid Larry MMA28 resolved calls
Livid Larry MMA

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Livid Larry MMA selects Ateba Gautier by decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 71.4% 20 8
  • Method Accuracy 84.6% 11 2
  • Round Accuracy 100.0% 2
  • Underdog Accuracy 66.7% 2 1
View full track record (28 calls)
Gautier · DecKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Bedtime MMA171 resolved calls
Bedtime MMA

Current pick evidence

Picked: Roman Kopylov · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Bedtime favors Kopylov’s footwork, comfort fighting on the back foot and body/head kicks, then his ability to mix in grappling as the fight develops. He expects Kopylov to survive Gautier’s early power and wrestle in the later rounds, but warns that Gautier can punish predictable takedown entries with knees.

  • Expects a close, competitive fight.
“I'm going to go with Roman Copilov by decision.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 70.8% 121 50
  • Method Accuracy 62.9% 56 33
  • Round Accuracy 38.5% 10 16
  • Underdog Accuracy 48.5% 16 17
View full track record (171 calls)
Kopylov · DecKopylov · KO/TKO R1HitMissNot called
TheWeasle163 resolved calls
TheWeasle

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

He says Kopylov's low output can leave Gautier chances to pick shots from range; Gautier has size and reach, good boxing, and careful defense. He predicts a Gautier decision if Kopylov maintains his usual pace, while saying more output could change his view and make him favor Kopylov.

  • His pick depends on Kopylov remaining near his usual low output.
“I think he's going to win this by a decision.”

* If Kopylov raises his output, the analyst says he thinks Kopylov will win.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 70.6% 115 48
  • Method Accuracy 61.8% 47 29
  • Round Accuracy 36.5% 19 33
  • Underdog Accuracy 52.9% 9 8
View full track record (163 calls)
Gautier · DecKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Michael Chiesa62 resolved calls
Michael Chiesa

Current pick evidence

Picked: Roman Kopylov

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Chiesa favors Kopylov's fast southpaw kickboxing, body kicks and combinations. He thinks Kopylov can improve on the striking successes Pulyaev had against Gautier, while Gautier needs to cut off lateral movement rather than chase.

“Roman Copilov is my pick and I'll tell you why right now.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 67.7% 42 20
  • Method Accuracy 50.0% 2 2
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 14.3% 1 6
View full track record (62 calls)
Kopylov · to winKopylov · KO/TKO R1HitNot calledNot called
Angelo Bodetti36 resolved calls
Angelo Bodetti

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Bodetti expects Gautier’s speed and power to help him win early rounds, but respects Kopylov’s kickboxing, durability and wrestling. He picks Gautier while avoiding him for DraftKings because a decision or late cardio problems could limit the return.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 66.7% 24 12
  • Method Accuracy 60.0% 3 2
  • Round Accuracy 100.0% 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 100.0% 2
View full track record (36 calls)
Gautier · to winKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Matt21 resolved calls
Matt

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 2

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Expects Gautier to hurt Kopylov early, with Kopylov’s toughness carrying him into a second-round knockout.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 66.7% 14 7
  • Method Accuracy 66.7% 6 3
  • Round Accuracy 40.0% 2 3
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (21 calls)
Gautier · KO/TKO · R2Kopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Fite Feed12 resolved calls
Fite Feed

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Expects Gautier to land the bigger shots and win rounds, but respects Kopylov’s recovery and ability to survive.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 66.7% 8 4
  • Method Accuracy 75.0% 6 2
  • Round Accuracy 20.0% 1 4
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (12 calls)
Gautier · DecKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
MMA JOEY107 resolved calls
MMA JOEY

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

MMA JOEY selects Ateba Gautier.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 66.4% 71 36
  • Method Accuracy 46.2% 24 28
  • Round Accuracy 24.1% 7 22
  • Underdog Accuracy 38.9% 7 11
View full track record (107 calls)
Gautier · to winKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
The MMA Guru308 resolved calls
The MMA Guru

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

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.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 65.9% 203 105
  • Method Accuracy 52.8% 57 51
  • Round Accuracy 32.4% 12 25
  • Underdog Accuracy 47.2% 17 19
View full track record (308 calls)
Gautier · KO/TKOKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
JakeGerberMMA127 resolved calls
JakeGerberMMA

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Jake expects Ateba Gautier to out-damage Roman Kopylov and win a decision. He thinks Kopylov will hesitate against Gautier’s power, look for kicks and spend the fight moving on the back foot.

“Atiba will keep him on the back foot running around and he will out-damage him and get it done on the cards.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 65.4% 83 44
  • Method Accuracy 60.4% 29 19
  • Round Accuracy 44.4% 4 5
  • Underdog Accuracy 30.0% 3 7
View full track record (127 calls)
Gautier · DecKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
KingofCrackdown509539 resolved calls
KingofCrackdown5095

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

KingofCrackdown5095 picks Ateba Gautier by decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 64.1% 25 14
  • Method Accuracy 60.0% 12 8
  • Round Accuracy 33.3% 4 8
  • Underdog Accuracy 75.0% 3 1
View full track record (39 calls)
Gautier · DecKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Kunath39 resolved calls
Kunath

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Kunath selects Ateba Gautier by ko/tko.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 64.1% 25 14
  • Method Accuracy 52.6% 10 9
  • Round Accuracy 66.7% 2 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 28.6% 2 5
View full track record (39 calls)
Gautier · KO/TKOKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Brent Brookhouse38 resolved calls
Brent Brookhouse

Current pick evidence

Picked: Roman Kopylov · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Brent Brookhouse picks Roman Kopylov to win by unanimous decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 63.2% 24 14
  • Method Accuracy 33.3% 6 12
  • Round Accuracy 22.2% 2 7
  • Underdog Accuracy 33.3% 2 4
View full track record (38 calls)
Kopylov · DecKopylov · KO/TKO R1HitMissNot called
Picks with the Geek 28 resolved calls
Picks with the Geek 2

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Favors Gautier’s power and athleticism and doubts Kopylov will bank enough rounds against him.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 62.5% 5 3
  • Method AccuracyNo method picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (8 calls)
Gautier · to winKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
James Lynch44 resolved calls
James Lynch

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Lynch picks Gautier by decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 61.4% 27 17
  • Method Accuracy 44.4% 8 10
  • Round Accuracy 0.0% 5
  • Underdog Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
View full track record (44 calls)
Gautier · DecKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Clenbat36 resolved calls
Clenbat

Current pick evidence

Picked: Roman Kopylov

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Clenbat selects Roman Kopylov in a winner-only call.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 61.1% 22 14
  • Method AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 50.0% 2 2
View full track record (36 calls)
Kopylov · to winKopylov · KO/TKO R1HitNot calledNot called
MMA Mathletes33 resolved calls
MMA Mathletes

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

MMA Mathletes selects Ateba Gautier.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 60.6% 20 13
  • Method Accuracy 60.0% 3 2
  • Round Accuracy 100.0% 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 33.3% 1 2
View full track record (33 calls)
Gautier · to winKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Artem MMA71 resolved calls
Artem MMA

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Picks Gautier to catch Kopylov despite respecting Kopylov’s durability, kicks and willingness to pressure. Calls it a very low-confidence pick after nearly talking himself out of it.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 60.6% 43 28
  • Method Accuracy 63.9% 23 13
  • Round Accuracy 66.7% 4 2
  • Underdog Accuracy 20.0% 2 8
View full track record (71 calls)
Gautier · KO/TKOKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
The Octagon Oracle12 resolved calls
The Octagon Oracle

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Expects Gautier’s pressure and power to punish Kopylov’s discomfort under pressure.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 58.3% 7 5
  • Method Accuracy 85.7% 6 1
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (12 calls)
Gautier · KO/TKOKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Brian Campbell38 resolved calls
Brian Campbell

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 3

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Brian Campbell picks Ateba Gautier to win by third-round TKO.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 57.9% 22 16
  • Method Accuracy 66.7% 12 6
  • Round Accuracy 7.7% 1 12
  • Underdog Accuracy 30.0% 3 7
View full track record (38 calls)
Gautier · KO/TKO · R3Kopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
BeewolfMMA23 resolved calls
BeewolfMMA

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Expects Gautier’s power to punish Kopylov when he plants his feet to attack. Rates Gautier’s ability to play his striking game and doubts Kopylov can remain stationary without being caught.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 56.5% 13 10
  • Method Accuracy 100.0% 7
  • Round Accuracy 83.3% 5 1
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (23 calls)
Gautier · to winKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
mmadbm23 resolved calls
mmadbm

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Picks Gautier by knockout because he expects Kopylov’s footwork and head movement to leave him available for hard counters and combinations. He sees Gautier as the more durable fighter and doubts Kopylov can consistently wrestle and keep him down.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 56.5% 13 10
  • Method Accuracy 100.0% 8
  • Round Accuracy 100.0% 2
  • Underdog Accuracy 33.3% 1 2
View full track record (23 calls)
Gautier · KO/TKOKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Jon Litterine97 resolved calls
Jon Litterine

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Although Kopylov has a volume/wrestling route, concludes Gautier is the pick because Kopylov is hit too often on the feet.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 55.7% 54 43
  • Method AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 25.0% 5 15
View full track record (97 calls)
Gautier · to winKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Walk The Line MMA33 resolved calls
Walk The Line MMA

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 2

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Walk The Line MMA selects Ateba Gautier by ko/tko in round 2.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 54.5% 18 15
  • Method Accuracy 57.1% 8 6
  • Round Accuracy 50.0% 2 2
  • Underdog Accuracy 25.0% 1 3
View full track record (33 calls)
Gautier · KO/TKO · R2Kopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
The Finz Chats22 resolved calls
The Finz Chats

Current pick evidence

Picked: Roman Kopylov · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

The Finz Chats selects Roman Kopylov by decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 54.5% 12 10
  • Method Accuracy 42.9% 3 4
  • Round Accuracy 100.0% 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 66.7% 2 1
View full track record (22 calls)
Kopylov · DecKopylov · KO/TKO R1HitMissNot called
Shakiel Mahjouri40 resolved calls
Shakiel Mahjouri

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Shakiel Mahjouri picks Ateba Gautier to win by unanimous decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 52.5% 21 19
  • Method Accuracy 56.3% 9 7
  • Round Accuracy 0.0% 9
  • Underdog Accuracy 20.0% 2 8
View full track record (40 calls)
Gautier · DecKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
D.Rose21 resolved calls
D.Rose

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Expects Kopylov to become cautious after being hurt and Gautier to show the measured style he used against Pulyaev.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 52.4% 11 10
  • Method Accuracy 80.0% 4 1
  • Round Accuracy 66.7% 2 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 100.0% 1
View full track record (21 calls)
Gautier · DecKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Chris Schweppe72 resolved calls
Chris Schweppe

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 1

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Schweppe picks Ateba Gautier to win by first-round knockout.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 50.0% 36 36
  • Method Accuracy 52.8% 19 17
  • Round Accuracy 33.3% 8 16
  • Underdog Accuracy 27.8% 5 13
View full track record (72 calls)
Gautier · KO/TKO · R1Kopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Greedo Plays MMA48 resolved calls
Greedo Plays MMA

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 1

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Greedo Plays MMA selects Ateba Gautier by ko/tko in round 1.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 50.0% 24 24
  • Method Accuracy 66.7% 12 6
  • Round Accuracy 44.4% 4 5
  • Underdog Accuracy 14.3% 1 6
View full track record (48 calls)
Gautier · KO/TKO · R1Kopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Brandon Wise38 resolved calls
Brandon Wise

Current pick evidence

Picked: Roman Kopylov · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Brandon Wise picks Roman Kopylov to win by unanimous decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 50.0% 19 19
  • Method Accuracy 38.5% 5 8
  • Round Accuracy 14.3% 1 6
  • Underdog Accuracy 10.0% 1 9
View full track record (38 calls)
Kopylov · DecKopylov · KO/TKO R1HitMissNot called
Vinny12 resolved calls
Vinny

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 1

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Confirms Gautier by first-round knockout in the final recap after discussing his power and Kopylov’s vulnerability.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 50.0% 6 6
  • Method Accuracy 16.7% 1 5
  • Round Accuracy 0.0% 4
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (12 calls)
Gautier · KO/TKO · R1Kopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
The MMA Yuda45 resolved calls
The MMA Yuda

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

The MMA Yuda selects Ateba Gautier.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 48.9% 22 23
  • Method Accuracy 0.0% 1
  • Round AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 28.6% 2 5
View full track record (45 calls)
Gautier · to winKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Gerardo Rivas15 resolved calls
Gerardo Rivas

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 2

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Expects Gautier’s power to break through Kopylov’s resistance and stop him in the second round.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 46.7% 7 8
  • Method Accuracy 33.3% 1 2
  • Round Accuracy 0.0% 2
  • Underdog Accuracy 33.3% 1 2
View full track record (15 calls)
Gautier · KO/TKO · R2Kopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Chris Cross20 resolved calls
Chris Cross

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · Dec

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Leans Ateba Gautier to win two rounds to one, mainly on significant strikes and takedown defense, as Gautier continues to rise.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 40.0% 8 12
  • Method Accuracy 25.0% 1 3
  • Round Accuracy 0.0% 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 1
View full track record (20 calls)
Gautier · DecKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Josh Schonwald8 resolved calls
Josh Schonwald

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Josh Schonwald selects Ateba Gautier in a winner-only call.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 37.5% 3 5
  • Method AccuracyNo method picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 2
View full track record (8 calls)
Gautier · to winKopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Carlos Cano10 resolved calls
Carlos Cano

Current pick evidence

Picked: Ateba Gautier · KO/TKO · Round 2

Fight result: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO

Expects Gautier’s size and powerful punches to become too much for Kopylov in the second round.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 30.0% 3 7
  • Method Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
  • Round AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 1
View full track record (10 calls)
Gautier · KO/TKO · R2Kopylov · KO/TKO R1MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed

Only 6 of 38 called the upset.

The experts above are a lens, not credentials we conferred — analyst, fighter or betting desk.

Results

Pre-fight calls vs result. Market: sportsbook snapshot or historic market reconstruction.

Actual Kopylov · KO/TKO · R1

Closest probability ChatGPT put 39% on Kopylov.

ChatGPT47 of 81 winner picks correct · 58% hit rate
61% Gautier
39% Kopylov
PickGautier · KO/TKO · R2ActualKopylov · KO/TKO · R1
WinnerMissMethodNot applicable — the winner call missedRoundNot applicable — the winner call missed
Claude46 of 75 winner picks correct · 61% hit rate
62% Gautier
38% Kopylov
PickGautier · KO/TKO · R2ActualKopylov · KO/TKO · R1
WinnerMissMethodNot applicable — the winner call missedRoundNot applicable — the winner call missed
Gemini50 of 81 winner picks correct · 62% hit rate
65% Gautier
35% Kopylov
PickGautier · KO/TKO · R2ActualKopylov · KO/TKO · R1
WinnerMissMethodNot applicable — the winner call missedRoundNot applicable — the winner call missed
AI Predictions — pre-fight snapshot

AI Predictions

Independent forecasts from ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini · latest 29 Sep, 4 days before the fight

All 3 models pick Gautier

All three expect a win by KO/TKO, with win chances from 61% (ChatGPT) to 65% (Gemini).

Method mix differs most for Decision: 33% (Claude) to 45% (ChatGPT), a 12-point range.

  • ChatGPT

    47 of 81 winner picks correct · 58% hit rate

    Pick Gautier by KO/TKO in round 2

    Win probability: Gautier 61%, Kopylov 39%.

    gpt-6-astra · 27 Sep

    Medium confidence
  • Claude

    46 of 75 winner picks correct · 61% hit rate

    Pick Gautier by KO/TKO in round 2

    Win probability: Gautier 62%, Kopylov 38%.

    claude-sonnet-5 · 27 Sep

    Medium confidence
  • Gemini

    50 of 81 winner picks correct · 62% hit rate

    Pick Gautier by KO/TKO in round 2

    Win probability: Gautier 65%, Kopylov 35%.

    Version not reported · 29 Sep

    Medium confidence
More detail1 area differs

The models differ on probability distribution.

Forecast comparison by model
DetailChatGPTClaudeGemini
How it endsKO/TKOSubmissionDecisionTop to bottom in each stack
RoundRound 2Round 2Round 2
Forecast comparison by model
DetailChatGPTClaudeGemini
How it endsKO/TKOSubmissionDecisionTop to bottom in each stack
RoundRound 2Round 2Round 2

ChatGPT

Pick

Gautier by KO/TKO in round 2

Medium confidenceConfidence labelBased on the higher win probability: Low below 58%, Medium 58–69%, High 70% or more. This is a coarse probability band, not a separate calibrated score.
Win probability: Gautier 61%, Kopylov 39%

Winner probability by method

KO/TKO, 53% overall: Gautier 37%, Kopylov 16%
Submission, 2% overall: Gautier 1%, Kopylov 1%
Decision, 45% overall: Gautier 23%, Kopylov 22%

gpt-6-astra · 27 Sep47 of 81 winner picks correct · 58% hit rate

Claude

Pick

Gautier by KO/TKO in round 2

Medium confidenceConfidence labelBased on the higher win probability: Low below 58%, Medium 58–69%, High 70% or more. This is a coarse probability band, not a separate calibrated score.
Win probability: Gautier 62%, Kopylov 38%

Winner probability by method

KO/TKO, 60% overall: Gautier 40%, Kopylov 20%
Submission, 7% overall: Gautier 4%, Kopylov 3%
Decision, 33% overall: Gautier 18%, Kopylov 15%

claude-sonnet-5 · 27 Sep46 of 75 winner picks correct · 61% hit rate

Gemini

Pick

Gautier by KO/TKO in round 2

Medium confidenceConfidence labelBased on the higher win probability: Low below 58%, Medium 58–69%, High 70% or more. This is a coarse probability band, not a separate calibrated score.
Win probability: Gautier 65%, Kopylov 35%

Winner probability by method

KO/TKO, 53% overall: Gautier 36%, Kopylov 17%
Submission, 4% overall: Gautier 2%, Kopylov 2%
Decision, 43% overall: Gautier 27%, Kopylov 16%

Version not reported · 29 Sep50 of 81 winner picks correct · 62% hit rate

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