Gamid Khizriev vs Michael Boylan

💪 Khizriev enters this bout boasting a perfect professional record of seven wins from seven fights. The Russian has notched five of those victories by submission, most recently pulling off a spectacular first-round twister against Biaggio Ali Walsh in July. Boylan is also no stranger to early finishes: all six of the American’s wins have come inside the distance, either by knockout or submission. However, in August, Michael suffered his first career setback, dropping a split decision to Landry Ward after three rounds.

Khizriev is expected to hold the advantage in grappling exchanges, especially if he can consistently secure takedowns and establish dominant positions on the mat. With a diverse arsenal of chokes and joint locks, and five stoppage wins to his name, the Russian rarely needs the full distance to showcase his skill set. Boylan is a threat on the feet and can respond quickly with power strikes, so this matchup looks far more likely to deliver high-paced action and multiple finish attempts than a cautious battle on the scorecards. Our pick: under 1.5 rounds.