Ronald Paradeiser vs Losene Keita Prediction: Ronald Paradeiser to win the Finals

As the year wraps up, the lightweight division in MMA brings an exciting matchup between Ronald Paradeiser and Losene Keita. They’ll face off in the Tipsport Gamechanger Lightweight Tournament, with the OKMMA Lightweight Championship on the line. Ronald Paradeiser, the current champion, has been unstoppable since 2023. On the other side, Losene Keita comes into this fight riding a four-fight winning streak. The bout will take place at the O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic, and promises to deliver plenty of action.

Ronald Paradeiser - hoping to retain his title

Ronald Paradeiser is aiming for his ninth consecutive win. Fighting out of Bratislava, Slovakia, he holds a professional MMA record of 21 wins and 8 losses. His last fight was on September 21, 2024, at OKTAGON 61, where he defeated Acoidan Duque via first-round punches in the main event. Since joining OKMMA in 2017, Paradeiser has secured 15 wins, with nearly 47% of them coming by knockout. His four losses in the promotion include defeats to Vladimír Moravčík, Losene Keita (in the fight for the vacant OKMMA Interim Lightweight Championship), Ivan Buchinger (for the OKMMA Lightweight Championship), and Matouš Kohout (Tournament Championship). In December 2023, he won the vacant OKMMA Lightweight Championship in a rematch against Ivan Buchinger, finishing the fight in the third round. This performance earned him the OKTAGON 50 Performance of the Night. Among his notable victories are wins over Vladimir Šikić, Felipe Maia, Iamik Furtado, Karol Ryšavý (via submission), and Michal Petris.

Losene Keita - seeking to win second meet

The 26-year-old fighter from Kortrijk, Belgium, is currently on a four-fight MMA winning streak. His most recent fight was three months ago at Oktagon 61, where he faced Mateusz Legierski on the main card and secured a unanimous decision victory. Before that, he defeated Predrag Bogdanović with a body-shot TKO. In late 2023, he captured the vacant OKMMA Featherweight Championship by stopping Niko Samsonidse in the second round with a right hook followed by ground punches. This victory was especially satisfying for him after losing the Interim Featherweight title to Mate Sanikidze due to a first-round foot injury. In April last year, he challenged Jakub Tichota for the Interim Featherweight title and won via TKO with punches. He also fought Malik Abdouraguimov in a unique one-round, eight-minute bout that ended in a draw.

Expert Betting Tips

This fight is the main event (fight 10 of 10). For Ronald, it’s about more than just defending his title—it’s about not losing to the same fighter who denied him a shot at the OKMMA Interim Lightweight Championship. Ronald has a track record of avenging early losses, as seen in his win over Ivan Buchinger via doctor stoppage. This fight might follow a similar pattern. Losene Keita also fought Ivan Buchinger in 2022 and delivered a dominant first-round knockout with a hook. Keita has a higher knockout rate in MMA compared to Ronald, making him a dangerous opponent. Their first fight ended in a unanimous decision loss for Ronald. This rematch could follow a similar path, with both fighters pushing each other hard. Betting on this fight to go over 3.5 rounds seems like a safe choice.