AJ favors Lookboonmee because she is more proven to come back from adversity and push a pace. He notes Amorim's jiu-jitsu is very good but she tends to fall apart as fights go on, with sloppy wrestling and nonexistent striking when fatigued. Lookboonmee has a legitimate Muay Thai skillset and is defensively sound against grappling, though AJ acknowledges she could end up in bad spots. He ultimately leans Lookboonmee to win two out of three rounds via striking and defensive wrestling.

AJ picks Lookboonmee because Amorim has elite grappling but poor cardio and loses decisions when she can't submit. Lookboonmee has good takedown defense (68%), superior striking, and cardio to outwork Amorim in rounds 2 and 3. He expects a decision win for Lookboonmee, noting she is a decision merchant and Amorim fades late.

AJ picks Loma Lookboonmee as an underdog, citing her defensive grappling and proven cardio. He notes that Amorim gasses after round one and has poor striking, while Lookboonmee is a decision merchant with eight decision wins. AJ expects Lookboonmee to survive early grappling threats and take over in rounds two and three, winning a decision.

Angelo leans toward Loma Lookboonmee, noting that Jaqueline Amorim is 'sub or bust' and has poor takedowns. He believes Loma can avoid the ground and use her Muay Thai to win a decision, but he is not confident in either fighter scoring well for DraftKings.

Angelo picks Loma Lookboonmee despite her size disadvantage, trusting her submission defense and overall skill. He notes that Loma is tiny but tough and well-rounded, and if she can defend the first few takedowns, she can frustrate Amorim and win a decision. He acknowledges the risk of being taken down and submitted, but believes Loma is the better fighter skill-for-skill.

Angelo picks Loma because she is busy, has good footwork, and is the much better striker. He notes that Jaqueline is submission or bust and if she doesn't find a finish early, she has nothing else to offer. He also mentions that over 2.5 rounds is the safest bet.

Big Brady picks Jaqueline Amorim by first-round submission, citing her world-class jiu-jitsu and ability to submit black belts. He notes her cardio and striking are poor, but believes she has 5-7 minutes to find a submission before gassing. He thinks Lookboonmee is too small and will be taken down and put in bad spots early.

Cody picks Amorim, citing her wrestling and BJJ advantage. He notes that Lookboonmee is a Thai fighter who may be past her prime and has been taken down frequently. Amorim's path is to get takedowns and control position. Cody admits this is his least confident play on the card, as Lookboonmee could keep it standing and out-strike her.

Connor picks Jaqueline Amorim because Loma's style exposes her to takedowns, and she knows enough grappling to get in trouble but not enough to beat a grappler like Amorim. Amorim got tired against Inoue, but Loma lacks the size and scrambling threat to steal the fight late.

Jacob picks Loma because Jaqueline has shown she cannot maintain her pace beyond the first round against competent fighters. He notes that Loma trains at Bangta with the Hickman brothers and knows jiu-jitsu, so even if taken down, she can stay safe. He also mentions that Loma has offensive wrestling and nasty Muay Thai.

Lucrative James picks Jaqueline Amorim, citing her superior BJJ and grappling, which should exploit Loma Lookboonmee's mistakes on the ground. He notes Loma is a Muay Thai striker but makes too many grappling errors, and Amorim's black belt level should lead to a submission. He acknowledges Amorim's poor last performance but believes she has the style to win.

The host believes in the striker Loma Lookboonmee, expecting her to stop most takedowns and avoid finishing positions from Amorim, then dominate on the feet to win a decision. He notes the fight is near pick'em odds due to the striker vs grappler dynamic.

The host leans with Lookboonmee, believing she can stop Amorim's takedowns and keep the fight in the striking realm. He notes Lookboonmee's improved grappling defense and Muay Thai clinch work, while Amorim's wrestling is still developing. He expects Lookboonmee to land more damage en route to a decision victory.

Paul picks Lookboonmee, noting her speed and striking advantage. He believes she can stay on the back foot and out-land Amorim in a greasy decision. However, he acknowledges that if Amorim gets takedowns, she could win. Paul is not confident and does not plan to bet this fight.

The Guru favors Loma Lookboonmee due to her elite Muay Thai striking and ability to manage distance. He believes Loma's takedown defense will neutralize Jaqueline's grappling, and that Loma's volume and sharp striking will win her a decision. He notes Jaqueline's struggles when she can't get takedowns, as seen in her loss to Sam Hughes.

The MMA Guru is leaning towards Loma Lookboonmee but is not confident. He notes that Lookboonmee hasn't faced many grapplers in the UFC, while Amorim is an elite BJJ world champion. However, he believes Lookboonmee's takedown defense is decent and she can keep the fight standing, where she is the much better technical striker with high volume Muay Thai. He acknowledges Amorim could submit her if she gets the fight to the ground, but he's not sure Amorim can do that.

The Guru sees this as a striker vs grappler matchup. He believes Amorim's path is to close distance with wild power shots and get takedowns, where she has solid grappling and submission threats. He notes Loma's striking and clinch are good but she may struggle to keep range, and Amorim's takedowns could be enough. However, he admits this was the hardest fight to pick and it could go either way.

Angelo picks Alexia Thainara over Loma Lookboonmee, citing Thainara's strength, aggression, and ability to ragdoll opponents. He notes that Loma is tiny and has poor jiu-jitsu when taken down, while Thainara will charge forward with bombs and takedowns. He is more confident in Thainara than in Navajo Stirling, despite Loma being a better fighter than Bellato.

Big Brady picks Alexia Thainara to win by decision. He notes Thainara has significant size and reach advantages, improved striking, and a strong grappling game. He believes she can get takedowns and control the fight, though he admits the line is a bit wide and disrespectful to Loma.

Cody picks Thainara, citing her size, volume, and wrestling. He notes Lookboonmee is low-volume and has struggled against volume strikers, while Thainara is physically strong and can mix in takedowns. He also mentions Lookboonmee's past mental health issues and inactivity.

Connor agrees, noting that Lookboonmee's technical advantages on the feet may not matter if Thainara can get the fight to the ground. He points out that Lookboonmee has a history of being passive and giving up rounds, and that Thainara's strength and grappling could overwhelm her. He also mentions that Lookboonmee doesn't have power to keep Thainara off.

James is confident in Alexia Thainara due to her superior grappling. He believes Thainara will take Lookboonmee down and control the fight, potentially by submission. He notes Lookboonmee's takedown defense has improved but is still vulnerable against a high-level grappler.

The host believes Alexia Thainara is one of the best fighters from the Contender Series last season. He expects her to take the Thai fighter to the ground and find a submission within two rounds, indicating a confident pick with a specific method and round prediction.

The Guru picks Loma Lookboonmee as an underdog, believing she is underrated and has more UFC experience. He notes her strong clinch work and base, making her hard to take down, unlike Molly McCann who was submitted by Thainara. He expects a close decision win, 29-28, and thinks the odds should be closer to even.

Angelo highlights Loma's evolution from a pure striker to a mixed martial artist with improved takedowns and effective grappling. He notes that Loma has out-wrestled opponents like Sam Hughes and has nasty striking and great speed. He believes Loma will out-grapple and out-strike Istela Nunes, who is on a four-fight losing streak and has poor grappling. Angelo calls Loma 'as close to a short thing as you're going to get' in women's MMA.

Big Brady is confident in Loma Lookboonmee, citing Istela Nunes's long layoff, four-fight losing streak, and questionable ground game. He notes Nunes has solid striking early but fades, and her takedown defense is poor. He expects Lookboonmee to mix in takedowns and eventually submit Nunes in the second or third round.

Connor picks Lookboonmee, noting that Nunes has some early success potential due to Lookboonmee's slow pace, but that Lookboonmee will eventually land her shots and take Nunes down. He calls the fight nonsensical and criticizes the matchmaking.

Lookboonmee is coming off a long layoff but her Muay Thai style should wear down Nunes' gas tank issues. She is expected to finish the fight in the second or third round. The pick is based on stylistic advantage and Nunes' known cardio problems.

The Guru is high on Loma Lookboonmee, praising her technique on the feet and Muay Thai skills. He believes she has improved her takedown defense during her hiatus and will dominate Istela Nunes in the clinch and at range. He dismisses Nunes as having a poor record and lacking the skills to compete.

Angelo praises Loma's Muay Thai, volume, and improved takedowns, but notes she is undersized and struggles off her back. Bruna Brasil is a larger striker with power but poor striking defense and struggles backing up. Angelo thinks Loma's forward pressure and Muay Thai should allow her to tee off, but worries about Bruna's size and ability to hold Loma against the cage. He picks Loma but suggests a live bet or over 2.5 rounds prop.

Big Brady picks Loma Lookboonmee to win by decision. He notes that Lookboonmee is a great striker with good kicks and has been emphasizing wrestling, getting takedowns in recent fights. He thinks the striking will be competitive at worst, and Lookboonmee can take the fight down if needed. He is not laying -260 but picks her to win.

Cody picks Lookboonmee, emphasizing her wrestling advantage. He notes she has successfully mixed in takedowns in recent fights, while Brasil has shown poor takedown defense. Lookboonmee's compact frame helps her get to the hips. Cody expects her to grind out a decision, possibly by takedowns and top control.

Brasil has a significant size and strength advantage, with a 5-inch height and 4-inch reach edge. She should be able to use her clinch and grappling to control the fight, potentially finding submissions or reversals. Lookboonmee is a talented striker but may be outmatched in the grappling realm. The line at +230 is too wide for a fighter with Brasil's potential. Brasil by decision or submission.

Paul agrees, noting Lookboonmee has evolved from a Muay Thai fighter to a wrestler. He thinks Brasil's takedown defense is suspect and that Lookboonmee's pressure and grappling will be too much. Paul expects a clear path for Lookboonmee: strike to set up takedowns and control.

Angelo picks Loma Lookboonmee, praising her Muay Thai striking and improved wrestling. He notes that her two UFC losses were to tough veterans, and she should win both striking and takedown exchanges against Elise Reed. He plans to bet on Loma's takedown lines when they drop, expecting her to out-grapple Reed.

Big Brady likes Loma everywhere: at distance, in the clinch, and on the mat. He highlights Loma's Muay Thai in the clinch and her ground-and-pound elbows. He expects Loma to get the fight down and finish Reed by TKO in the second or third round, citing Reed's poor grappling defense.

Cody picks Lookboonmee, noting her Muay Thai clinch and improved wrestling. He thinks she can close the distance and wear on Reed with short elbows and knees. He sees Reed as a live underdog due to her reach and range striking, but ultimately thinks Lookboonmee grinds out a decision.

Connor picks Lookboonmee, stating that Reed's best hope is to overwhelm opponents with speed or power early, but Lookboonmee is calm and has been hurt before without falling apart. He notes that Lookboonmee's striking experience will benefit her, and that Reed's singular dangerous moments are not enough to put Lookboonmee away.

Lookboonmee's leg kicks and clinch elbows will be effective against Reed's Taekwondo blitzes. Reed has shown good defensive grappling and strength, which could stifle Lookboonmee's takedowns. Lookboonmee's grappling improvements allow her to stay calm in bad positions. Reed is a live underdog who has pulled off upsets before. Lookboonmee should outpoint Reed over three rounds, but confidence is not high due to Reed's toughness and strength.

Paul is confident Lookboonmee wins, citing her grappling advantage and ability to take down opponents at will. He notes she has takedowns against Denise Gomes and Sam Hughes. He thinks she can win on the feet with Muay Thai but will likely use wrestling to control the fight. He likes the over on her takedowns on PrizePicks.

The MMA Guru picks Loma Lookboonmee over Elise Reed, calling it a no-brainer. He notes Lookboonmee's close losses to Angela Hill and Lupita Godinez, and her dominant wins over lower-level fighters. He expects a dominant 30-27 decision, as Reed was exposed on the ground by Sam Hughes.

Angelo picks Lookboonmee, citing her technical Muay Thai striking and improved grappling. He notes that her only losses came when she was outgrappled, but he doesn't see that happening here. He believes she will win the striking exchanges and can mix in takedowns. Angelo mentions the line was wide but is tightening, and he considered a takedown prop bet.

Big Brady picks Loma Lookboonmee to win by decision. He states that Loma is the better technical striker by a mile and has improved with each fight. He notes that Denise Gomes is tough and gritty but very chinny, having been dropped and wobbled often. Brady believes Loma can implement her striking and possibly even get takedowns. However, he warns that Gomes throws high volume and has good recovery, so he would not lay the moneyline. He predicts Loma wins a decision, possibly dropping Gomes along the way.

Cody thinks Lookboonmee is a better striker with good clinch work and takedown defense. He notes Gomes is one-dimensional and coming off a short-notice fight where she took damage. He expects Lookboonmee to win a decision.

Daniel Levi leans Loma Lookboonmee due to her UFC experience and better competition, but is not confident. He notes both fighters are small for the weight class and that Gomes is tough with high volume. He expects a close split decision that could go either way, and does not bet.

Jacob is very high on Lookboonmee, praising her Muay Thai experience and her addition of wrestling and trips. He notes that she tossed Lupita Godinez, a great wrestler, to the ground. Jacob believes she is better everywhere and that the odds should be wider. He included her in a parlay at -270 and may add a moneyline bet if the odds drop further.

Loma has a decorated Muay Thai background and has added takedowns to her game, making her a more complete MMA fighter. Gomes is one-dimensional, relying on striking, and has shown vulnerability to grappling. Loma's cardio is better than Gomes's previous opponents, so she can mix in leg kicks and takedowns to keep Gomes guessing. Loma should win a decision or possibly a late finish.

Paul leans Lookboonmee, noting the line has moved but he still thinks she gets it done. He mentions the Lookboonmee decision prop at -105 as a better value.

Angelo is confident in Loopy Godinez, citing her size, strength, and wrestling advantage. He notes Loma Lookboonmee is a good Muay Thai striker but undersized, and Loopy will bully her to the ground with takedowns. He placed a full unit moneyline bet at -150. He expects Loopy to be busy on top and win a decision or possibly get a stoppage.

Big Brady picks Loopy Godinez to win by submission. He argues that Godinez's loss to Luana Carolina was misleading because she moved up a weight class and faced a much larger opponent with great takedown defense. He believes Godinez is the much better grappler than Loma Lookboonmee and that Lookboonmee has been taken down and controlled in previous fights. He predicts Godinez will implement a wrestling-heavy game plan and find a submission.

Cody picks the underdog Lookboonmee. He argues that Godinez is not as good a wrestler as believed, citing her struggles against Jessica Pineda and Luana Carolina. He notes that Godinez has fought multiple times recently and may suffer from burnout. Lookboonmee has improved her wrestling under the Hickman brothers and has a striking advantage. Cody believes Lookboonmee can stuff takedowns and win on the feet, or even take Godinez down herself.

Daniel Levi confidently picks Loma Lookboonmee, citing her superior striking and takedown defense. He notes that Loma has a huge striking edge with her muay thai background and is comfortable defending takedowns against the cage. He criticizes Godinez for being a simple fighter who relies on force rather than technique. Levi believes Loma will win two of three rounds and survive any grappling success from Godinez.

Lock believes Godinez is being underrated. He notes that Godinez is a better wrestler than she showed against Luana Carolina, who is much bigger. At her natural weight class, her size and wrestling will matter. He thinks Godinez will have success with takedowns and top control, and that Lookboonmee is too small for 115. He also mentions Godinez has better striking than people give her credit for.

Paul agrees with Cody and bets Lookboonmee. He notes that Godinez's wrestling is overrated and she looked burnt out in her last fight. He thinks Lookboonmee's striking is superior and her takedown defense has improved. Paul is confident that Lookboonmee can keep the fight standing and win a decision or even get a finish.

Big Brady picks Loma Lookboonmee to win by decision. He highlights Loma's dangerous clinch work with elbows and knees, and notes that Sam Hughes is very hittable and invites the clinch, which plays into Loma's strengths. Brady acknowledges Loma's size disadvantage but believes her striking is levels above Hughes. He mentions that Hughes needs takedowns to win, but Loma's takedown defense and get-up game are improving.

Cody is confident in Loma Lookboonmee, noting her extensive Muay Thai experience and excellent clinch game. He points out that she was competitive against Angela Hill, which counts for something. He thinks Sam Hughes looked amateurish in her debut against Tecia Torres and showed a lack of heart when she quit due to a cut. He believes Loma has the advantage in striking and clinch, and even if Hughes takes her down, she won't do it for 15 minutes. However, he dislikes the -375 price and would normally bet Loma by decision, but worries about a cut stoppage.

Daniel Levi picks Loma Lookboonmee to win, emphasizing her technical Muay Thai and the fact that Sam Hughes does not belong at this level. He notes that Hughes was finished quickly by Tecia Torres and submitted by Vanessa Demopoulos, while Lookboonmee has shown promise against tougher competition. Levi believes Lookboonmee will dominate on the feet.

The host picks Loma Lookboonmee by decision, citing her superior Muay Thai striking and clinch work. He notes that Sam Hughes is still green and that Loma has been working on her takedown defense and strength. He expects Loma to dominate on the feet and win a clear decision.

Paul agrees with Cody, noting that Loma is a Thai fighter with tons of experience and a good clinch. He mentions that Sam Hughes quit in her debut and has a history of blowing leads. He thinks Loma's striking and clinch will be too much, and that Hughes' cardio is suspect. He also notes that Loma has been working on takedown defense. He picks Loma but does not love the price.