Locked Door MMA — UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott full-card predictions

Locked Door MMA hosts Brevon and JP break down the UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott card and give their predictions.

Picks scorecard

Card not settled yet — 12 picks pending

  1. Pick Melissa Croden · to win

    Result Pending

    All analysts: 43 picks — 40 Croden · 3 Chandler

    They expect Croden’s toughness and pressure in Canada to carry her; the co-host says she is better overall.

    “at home in Canada, we think she's just better all around.”
  2. Pick Steven Koslow · Sub

    Result Pending

    All analysts: 39 picks — 14 Anheliger · 25 Koslow

    Brevon selects Koslow for grappling control and a probable submission. JP cautions about the matchup but does not name an alternate pick.

    “So, give me Steven Koslow.”
  3. Pick Katlyn Cerminara · to win

    Result Pending

    All analysts: 40 picks — 36 Cerminara · 4 Stiller

    Both hosts favor Cerminara’s size, straight shots, and experience against stronger opposition.

    “She's gonna get it done.”
  4. Pick Javad Mahjoub · to win

    Result Pending

    All analysts: 38 picks — 24 Mahjoub · 14 Faglier

    They expect Mahjoub’s athleticism and grappling to get the fight down and let him control it.

    “Who's got more ways to win? We think it's Javad.”
  5. Pick Nick Galanti · to win

    Result Pending

    All analysts: 38 picks — 0 Leblanc · 38 Galanti

    They favor Galanti’s explosive striking and grappling against LeBlanc’s defensive mistakes; the source calls round one but gives KO and submission as alternatives.

    “I think this is going to be a first round finish.”
  6. Pick Jhonata Diniz · to win

    Result Pending

    All analysts: 42 picks — 5 Boser · 37 Diniz

    They expect Jhonata Diniz’s kickboxing and striking to prevail if Boser chooses to trade.

  7. Pick Mandel Nallo · to win

    Result Pending

    All analysts: 42 picks — 36 Nallo · 6 Landwehr

    They favor Nallo’s speed and straight punches, with leg kicks as a way to break through Landwehr’s high guard.

  8. Pick Louis Jourdain · to win

    Result Pending

    All analysts: 43 picks — 38 Jourdain · 5 Cuamba

    They like Jourdain’s range, jab, straight shots, and grappling; both hosts ultimately select him for his UFC debut.

    “Louis going to be the pick.”
  9. Pick Marc-Andre Barriault · to win

    Result Pending

    All analysts: 44 picks — 5 Barriault · 39 Daukaus

    They favor Barriault’s pressure and power, and question Daukaus’s ability to defend takedowns or recover from his back.

  10. Pick Cristian Perez · to win

    Result Pending

    All analysts: 42 picks — 6 Nelson · 36 Perez

    They rate Perez’s wrestling, experience, and ability to pressure Nelson more highly.

  11. Pick Erin Blanchfield · to win

    Result Pending

    All analysts: 49 picks — 47 Blanchfield · 2 Jasudavicius

    They favor Blanchfield’s wrestling and recent competition; the co-host calls it a favorable stylistic matchup.

  12. Pick Mike Malott · to win

    Result Pending

    All analysts: 52 picks — 24 Buckley · 28 Malott

    They think Malott is better across the board and can build on his recent form, while acknowledging Buckley can hurt him against the fence.