Well-rounded finisher. Jimmy Vienot, a former kickboxing standout making his mark in MMA, takes on Italy’s Mario Gagliardi, a rising star with a perfect 3-0 record. This fight promises fireworks as two contrasting styles collide.
Jimmy Vienot
Last 3 bouts
Win. Alessio D’Auria (KO)
Lose. Shadow Singmawynn (decision)
Fighting style
Striker-first fighter with a kickboxing base, relying on timing and power.
Strengths
High-level striking pedigree
Finishing ability on the feet
Height and reach advantage at lightweight
Confidence fighting on home soil
Weaknesses
Limited MMA experience
Grappling still developing
Unproven against strong wrestlers or submission threats
Keys to victory
Keep the fight standing
Use reach and striking to control distance
Avoid grappling exchanges early
Stay composed if the fight gets extended
Mario Gagliardi
Last 3 bouts
Win. Rasberg Gwanzura (submission)
Win. José Mejia (TKO)
Win. Nestor Santana (TKO)
Fighting style
Well-rounded fighter with finishing ability both on the feet and on the ground.
Strengths
100% finishing rate so far
Balanced skill set (TKO + submission wins)
Strong early fight aggression
Comfortable in grappling exchanges
Weaknesses
Limited experience at higher levels
Unproven in later rounds
May struggle against technical strikers
Keys to victory
Mix grappling early to test Vienot
Avoid prolonged striking exchanges at range
Close distance and create scrambles
Maintain pressure and hunt the finish
Odds
Jimmy Vienot -588
Mario Gagliardi +400
