Among them, Jack Cartwright and Jose Johnson, fighting each other, and Hailey Cowan.

We’re one week removed from the Bo Nickal show. While he didn’t get a UFC deal, he did earn a second fight on the Contender Series later this year. Who will win big this week? Read on for our predictions.

Lightweight: Thomas Paull Vs. Esteban Ribovics

Tale of the tape

Pros and Cons

Who has the advantage?

Striking: Ribovics
Speed: Ribovics
Output/Volume: Ribovics
Kickboxing: Paull
Striking defense: Ribovics
Footwork/movement: Ribovics
Wrestling: Even
Grappling: Ribovics
More likely to finish on the mat: Ribovics
Gas tank: Even

Prediction: This fight is going to be a banger for as long as it lasts.

There is a chance in this fight that we see some ground work, but both fighters are primarily knockout artists. Neither don’t care about taking one to give one. That’s worked out for Ribovics but for Paull, he’s been cracked and knocked out before.

Ribovics could easily crack Paull, especially as I expect them to trade in the pocket. I only see Paull winning this if he gets the knockout early. Ribovics is better on the mat easily and even on the feet is the much better striker. The pick is Ribovics because he has more ways to win. Even where Paull is most dangerous, with his knockout power, I think Ribovics beats him in that area as well.

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Multiple sources have confirmed to Cageside Press that Cowan (6-2) will fight Leite (7-2) on August 16.

Hailey Cowan is coming off a big win back at Invicta FC 45 this past January, beating Monica Franco by submission. Prior to that, she’d had a five-fight win streak snapped. Between the end of her win streak and the victory against Cowan, she took over a year off.

Cowan has an extensive background in gymnastics and was very accomplished at Baylor University. She won a few tumbling national titles and is a two-time All-American. Prior to the Invicta FC win in January, she’d spent the entirety of her pro career fighting for LFA.

Standing across from Cowan on August 16, 2022 will be Brazilian Claudia Leite. Fighting out of Astra Fight Team, Leite won the vacant Nacao Cyborg bantamweight title last October.

Starting off her career at 3-2 Leite hasn’t lost since winning four in a row, a streak that dates back to 2019. After winning that regional title Leite was scheduled for a big fight against the women’s MMA pioneer Sarah Kaufman. That fight was canceled after Leite had visa issues; now Leite finds herself fighting on the Contender Series.

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