UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes · Apr 22, 2023 · Bantamweight · Completed
Prev Fight UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes
Age 27
Height 5' 8"
Reach 71.0"
Weight 135 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Age 36
Height 5' 7"
Reach 70"
Weight 135 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Career Averages - Brady Hiestand
2.7 SLpM
50.0% Str. Acc.
3.75 SApM
51.0% Str. Def.
4.8 TD Avg
46.0% TD Acc.
42.0% TD Def.
1.1 Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Danaa Batgerel
5.38 SLpM
36.0% Str. Acc.
4.21 SApM
47.0% Str. Def.
0.52 TD Avg
50.0% TD Acc.
62.0% TD Def.
0.0 Sub. Avg
Brady Hiestand
Moneyline
FanDuel +134
KO/TKO
BetRivers +800
Submission
FanDuel +500
Decision
FanDuel +420
Danaa Batgerel
Moneyline
BetMGM -140
KO/TKO
BetRivers +150
Submission
BetRivers +1800
Decision
BetRivers +420
Brady Hiestand - Fight History
Submission (rear-naked choke) R3 1:52 · UFC on ESPN: Perez vs. Taira · Jun 15, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Brady Hiestand 0 22 of 50 44% 42 of 76 6 of 13 46% 3 0 5:36
Garrett Armfield 1 49 of 83 59% 59 of 94 0 of 0 --- 1 1 2:57
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Brady Hiestand 0 8 of 17 47% 21 of 33 3 of 7 42% 2 0 2:47
Garrett Armfield 0 6 of 12 50% 9 of 16 0 of 0 --- 1 1 1:05
2 Brady Hiestand 0 10 of 26 38% 17 of 36 1 of 3 33% 0 0 1:32
Garrett Armfield 1 41 of 64 64% 48 of 71 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:52
3 Brady Hiestand 0 4 of 7 57% 4 of 7 2 of 3 66% 1 0 1:17
Garrett Armfield 0 2 of 7 28% 2 of 7 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Brady Hiestand 22 of 50 44% 14 of 39 7 of 10 1 of 1 18 of 44 4 of 6 0 of 0
Garrett Armfield 49 of 83 59% 41 of 73 8 of 10 0 of 0 22 of 43 5 of 6 22 of 34
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Brady Hiestand 8 of 17 47% 4 of 12 3 of 4 1 of 1 6 of 15 2 of 2 0 of 0
Garrett Armfield 6 of 12 50% 3 of 8 3 of 4 0 of 0 6 of 12 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Brady Hiestand 10 of 26 38% 7 of 21 3 of 5 0 of 0 8 of 22 2 of 4 0 of 0
Garrett Armfield 41 of 64 64% 37 of 59 4 of 5 0 of 0 15 of 25 4 of 5 22 of 34
3 Brady Hiestand 4 of 7 57% 3 of 6 1 of 1 0 of 0 4 of 7 0 of 0 0 of 0
Garrett Armfield 2 of 7 28% 1 of 6 1 of 1 0 of 0 1 of 6 1 of 1 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jun 14, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Angelo picks Garrett, citing his busy striking, forward pressure, and good takedown defense. He expects the fight to look like Garrett's win over Brad Katona, where he outworks Brady on the feet and wins a decision. He notes Brady struggles with pressure and has not shown he can dominate wrestling or striking.

"I am going to pick Garrett Armfield for those reasons"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jun 12, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Cody picks Garrett Armfield, comparing him to last week's Ludovit Klein as a bettable favorite. He notes Armfield's improvement under Trey Ogden at Marathon MMA, his striking advantage, and his takedown defense. Cody believes Armfield can keep the fight standing and outbox Hiestand, who is one-dimensional and lacks activity. He expects a clear decision win for Armfield.

"Armfield feels like this week's Ludovit Klein... the line is a reasonable line, it's a betable line."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Jun 12, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Daniel Vreeland has seen big improvements in Garrett Armfield's game, especially his head movement, boxing, and volume. He notes Armfield hurts everyone he fights with his right hand. He acknowledges Brady Hiestand's durability and grinding style but believes if Armfield keeps it standing, he lands the better shots and possibly gets a knockout or wins a decision.

"I'm going go uh with Garrett Armfield to win this fight"
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Lean picked Jun 14, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Jacob picks Garrett but expects a close fight. He notes Garrett's low stance and reaction to faints could be exploited by Brady's overhand right. He thinks Garrett's striking should be enough to win a decision, but Brady's relentless wrestling could make it competitive. He believes Garrett has high fight IQ and knows how to win rounds.

"I'm going Garrett Armfield here"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jun 12, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Paul agrees with Cody, noting that he has backed Hiestand before and got lucky. He points out that Hiestand's takedowns don't lead to damage and judges are not rewarding control time anymore. Paul thinks Armfield can replicate his performance against Katona and win easily.

"Garrett Armfield frankly yeah last time out against Katona have that exact same fight here and you should win this fight against Hiestand even easier."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jun 11, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

The MMA Guru picks Garrett Armfield by second-round TKO. He believes there is a massive boxing composure difference between the two, with Armfield being more composed and able to get back to his feet after takedowns. He notes Armfield's compact frame makes him hard to keep down, and that his win over Brad Katona has aged well. He expects Armfield to push forward and land punches on the feet for a TKO.

second round punches TKO
"I'm going to say second round punches TKO on the feet for Garett Armfield here"
TKO (punches) R3 4:21 · UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes · Apr 22, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Brady Hiestand 0 45 of 81 55% 96 of 143 3 of 7 42% 0 0 4:09
Danaa Batgerel 1 41 of 134 30% 92 of 200 1 of 1 100% 0 1 1:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Brady Hiestand 0 15 of 28 53% 18 of 31 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:34
Danaa Batgerel 0 14 of 52 26% 28 of 66 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Brady Hiestand 0 4 of 8 50% 7 of 12 2 of 3 66% 0 0 2:49
Danaa Batgerel 1 17 of 37 45% 54 of 89 1 of 1 100% 0 1 1:00
3 Brady Hiestand 0 26 of 45 57% 71 of 100 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:46
Danaa Batgerel 0 10 of 45 22% 10 of 45 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Brady Hiestand 45 of 81 55% 29 of 58 11 of 15 5 of 8 41 of 77 0 of 0 4 of 4
Danaa Batgerel 41 of 134 30% 33 of 121 2 of 5 6 of 8 29 of 112 7 of 9 5 of 13
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Brady Hiestand 15 of 28 53% 11 of 21 3 of 4 1 of 3 15 of 28 0 of 0 0 of 0
Danaa Batgerel 14 of 52 26% 8 of 43 2 of 4 4 of 5 14 of 51 0 of 1 0 of 0
2 Brady Hiestand 4 of 8 50% 2 of 6 2 of 2 0 of 0 4 of 8 0 of 0 0 of 0
Danaa Batgerel 17 of 37 45% 17 of 37 0 of 0 0 of 0 5 of 16 7 of 8 5 of 13
3 Brady Hiestand 26 of 45 57% 16 of 31 6 of 9 4 of 5 22 of 41 0 of 0 4 of 4
Danaa Batgerel 10 of 45 22% 8 of 41 0 of 1 2 of 3 10 of 45 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 16, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Angelo picks Danaa Batgerel, noting his striking speed, volume, and power. He thinks Batgerel will dominate the striking and if taken down, he will scramble well to get back up. He expects Batgerel to win but is not betting yet, waiting to see line movement or possibly betting on a prop like over takedowns on Brady.

No bet yet, considering prop bets like over takedowns on Brady.
"Dena's gonna be the pick here... no bet just yet I'm gonna watch that line movement."
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Apr 18, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Big Brady picks Danaa Batgerel to win by first-round knockout. He notes that Batgerel has incredible power and that Hiestand is very hittable with poor striking defense, having been dropped and knocked out before. He believes Batgerel will land a big shot early and put Hiestand's lights out, as Hiestand's path to victory requires a perfect fight. Brady also mentions that Hiestand trains with Marab and is a 100% wrestling style, but his chin is a massive liability against Batgerel's power.

first round knockout
"give me the not back hurry I'm going to take him to win by first round knockout I think his power is going to give a very hittable and green Brady he's stand a lot of problems"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Apr 19, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Cody picks Batgerel, citing his power, volume, and takedown defense. He notes Batgerel has knockout power and good cardio, and has fought at Jackson Wink. He criticizes Hiestand as one-dimensional with wrestling, lacking striking and submission offense. Cody believes Batgerel will stuff takedowns and win on the feet, possibly by knockout.

"I gotta go with uh back Curry I think to get the job done he just seems like he's got a little more in his toolbox"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Apr 20, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Connor picks Danaa Batgerel, noting that Hiestand has terrible striking and gasses quickly due to inefficient wrestling. He highlights that Batgerel is a devastating puncher with a good left hook and will put Hiestand on the back foot. Connor recalls Hiestand's knockout loss to Chad Anheliger as a template for how this fight could go.

"I really instantly favor Dana here because, uh, as much as, I mean, I think he himself has had some issues with gassing out, but he's a lot more directed in what he wants to do."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Hesitant picked Apr 17, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Brady Hiestand

Brady Hiestand is a strong wrestler with good control and a solid grappling base. He should be able to take Danaa Batgerel down and grind out a decision. Batgerel has power in his strikes but poor takedown defense and cardio. However, Batgerel has been training at Fight Ready and may have improved his wrestling defense. Hiestand may get clipped early but should recover and implement his game plan. Prediction: Hiestand by decision.

"I fully expect him to to get clipped early in this matchup but I'm hoping that his reactive response... is quick enough for him to get in on a double leg drag the fight back to the ground... grinding this …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Apr 19, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Paul also picks Batgerel, agreeing with Cody. He notes he will be adding money on Batgerel. He mentions the market is moving in Batgerel's direction, now minus 155. Paul had previously picked Hiestand as a dog in his last fights but sees this as a tough matchup for him.

"beckery Dena is the pick for me as well I'm gonna be adding some money on Bakery Dena"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 18, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

The MMA Guru picks Danaa Batgerel to win by KO in the first round. He acknowledges Brady Hiestand's decent grappling but believes Batgerel's size and power will be too much. He thinks Hiestand's striking is not yet developed and that Batgerel can shut down takedowns for a round and then do damage on the feet. He expects a vicious first-round TKO finish.

KO in the first round
"I'm gonna be leaning towards Dana batcarell here I think he gets this one done by KO in the first round"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Apr 20, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Zane also picks Danaa Batgerel, agreeing that Hiestand is an unfinished product with poor striking and a tendency to gas. He notes that Batgerel is a hard puncher who will pressure Hiestand and put hands on him. Zane mentions that Hiestand's previous fights were against opponents who couldn't hurt him, but Batgerel can.

"I think he's going to, he's going to pressure him. He's going to put hands on him."
WIN vs Fernie Garcia
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cutelaba · Nov 19, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Brady Hiestand 0 19 of 34 55% 56 of 82 3 of 8 37% 1 0 9:14
Fernie Garcia 0 21 of 44 47% 86 of 125 1 of 2 50% 1 1 1:22
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Brady Hiestand 0 3 of 9 33% 13 of 24 1 of 3 33% 0 0 3:25
Fernie Garcia 0 6 of 11 54% 30 of 38 0 of 0 --- 1 1 0:53
2 Brady Hiestand 0 16 of 23 69% 18 of 26 1 of 3 33% 0 0 1:25
Fernie Garcia 0 14 of 30 46% 28 of 46 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:29
3 Brady Hiestand 0 0 of 2 0% 25 of 32 1 of 2 50% 1 0 4:24
Fernie Garcia 0 1 of 3 33% 28 of 41 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Brady Hiestand 19 of 34 55% 10 of 23 4 of 5 5 of 6 16 of 31 2 of 2 1 of 1
Fernie Garcia 21 of 44 47% 13 of 36 1 of 1 7 of 7 20 of 43 0 of 0 1 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Brady Hiestand 3 of 9 33% 2 of 8 1 of 1 0 of 0 3 of 9 0 of 0 0 of 0
Fernie Garcia 6 of 11 54% 4 of 9 0 of 0 2 of 2 5 of 10 0 of 0 1 of 1
2 Brady Hiestand 16 of 23 69% 8 of 14 3 of 4 5 of 5 13 of 20 2 of 2 1 of 1
Fernie Garcia 14 of 30 46% 9 of 25 1 of 1 4 of 4 14 of 30 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Brady Hiestand 0 of 2 0% 0 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 1 0 of 2 0 of 0 0 of 0
Fernie Garcia 1 of 3 33% 0 of 2 0 of 0 1 of 1 1 of 3 0 of 0 0 of 0
LOSS vs Ricky Turcios
Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze · Aug 28, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ricky Turcios 1 100 of 171 58% 201 of 281 2 of 4 50% 0 1 2:32
Brady Hiestand 0 66 of 134 49% 82 of 152 6 of 11 54% 0 1 7:40
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ricky Turcios 0 35 of 55 63% 72 of 98 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:15
Brady Hiestand 0 24 of 43 55% 35 of 56 2 of 4 50% 0 1 3:14
2 Ricky Turcios 0 15 of 33 45% 42 of 60 1 of 2 50% 0 1 0:45
Brady Hiestand 0 15 of 31 48% 16 of 32 2 of 2 100% 0 0 2:43
3 Ricky Turcios 1 50 of 83 60% 87 of 123 0 of 1 0% 0 0 1:32
Brady Hiestand 0 27 of 60 45% 31 of 64 2 of 5 40% 0 0 1:43
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ricky Turcios 100 of 171 58% 83 of 150 14 of 18 3 of 3 67 of 131 22 of 27 11 of 13
Brady Hiestand 66 of 134 49% 59 of 124 6 of 9 1 of 1 52 of 117 8 of 10 6 of 7
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ricky Turcios 35 of 55 63% 26 of 46 6 of 6 3 of 3 25 of 43 6 of 6 4 of 6
Brady Hiestand 24 of 43 55% 20 of 39 3 of 3 1 of 1 19 of 37 1 of 1 4 of 5
2 Ricky Turcios 15 of 33 45% 15 of 32 0 of 1 0 of 0 6 of 23 2 of 3 7 of 7
Brady Hiestand 15 of 31 48% 15 of 28 0 of 3 0 of 0 10 of 25 3 of 4 2 of 2
3 Ricky Turcios 50 of 83 60% 42 of 72 8 of 11 0 of 0 36 of 65 14 of 18 0 of 0
Brady Hiestand 27 of 60 45% 24 of 57 3 of 3 0 of 0 23 of 55 4 of 5 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Aug 25, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Ricky Turcios

Angelo picks Turcios, citing his crazy style, pressure, and variety of strikes. He notes Hiestand is formulaic and will struggle with Turcios' unpredictability. He has Turcios in his DraftKings lineup at 8700 and likes the more more on monkey knife fight.

"ricky's the pick ricky's in my draftkings lineup i love him at 8 700"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Aug 25, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Brady Hiestand

Cody leans toward Hiestand as a live underdog, impressed by his takedowns and knockout of Vince Murdock on TUF. He thinks Hiestand's wrestling could neutralize Turcios, but acknowledges Turcios' experience and scrambling ability. Cody is worried about Turcios' takedown defense and thinks Hiestand could control the fight. He calls Hiestand a prospect and says the plus-140 line is not terrible.

"i'm a little bit worried about this brady kid he could definitely come in and cash and what's he's currently sitting at plus 140 right so not even a terrible line on him"
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Hesitant picked Aug 25, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Ricky Turcios

Jacob picks Turcios but is hesitant, noting Hiestand's good takedowns and Turcios' defensive movement issues. He worries if Hiestand gets a hold of Turcios, it could be one-sided. He relies on Turcios' movement and volume to win.

"i have ricky in my lineup um i'm not quite as confident as i would like to be"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Aug 27, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Brady Hiestand

Lock picks Hiestand as an underdog, citing his wrestling-heavy approach and ability to implement a game plan. He thinks Hiestand's jiu-jitsu is good enough to avoid submissions from Turcios. Lock is concerned about Hiestand's striking and cardio but believes he can secure takedowns and win rounds. He likes Hiestand by decision at +300 and considers him a potential dog of the night.

Hiestand by decision +300
"i do like high stand in this spot he is kind of in the running right now for my dog than i play for for this weekend"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Aug 25, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Brady Hiestand

Paul picks Hiestand as a dog, noting his quick takedown entries and potential. He thinks Turcios' veteran savvy will neutralize Hiestand's striking, but he likes the over 2.5 rounds as a parlay piece. Paul is not fully confident in Hiestand's hands but sees value at plus-140.

parlayed over 2.5 rounds (-175) with something else
"if i was forced to pick a side it would be he stand at plus 140 but i like the over uh two and a half minus 175 as a parlay piece"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 22, 2021 (6 days before fight)
Ricky Turcios

The Guru picks Ricky Turcios by TKO in the later rounds, expecting Hiestand to grapple early but fade due to cardio. He notes Turcios' experience against better competition and Hiestand's lack of finishing ability. The Guru predicts a third-round TKO as Turcios pours on pressure.

Turcios by TKO in round 3
"i'm gonna go over ricky turquoise by tko in the later rounds i'm i'm gonna go third round tko for ricky turquoise"
Danaa Batgerel - Fight History
LOSS vs Brady Hiestand
TKO (punches) R3 4:21 · UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes · Apr 22, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Brady Hiestand 0 45 of 81 55% 96 of 143 3 of 7 42% 0 0 4:09
Danaa Batgerel 1 41 of 134 30% 92 of 200 1 of 1 100% 0 1 1:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Brady Hiestand 0 15 of 28 53% 18 of 31 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:34
Danaa Batgerel 0 14 of 52 26% 28 of 66 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Brady Hiestand 0 4 of 8 50% 7 of 12 2 of 3 66% 0 0 2:49
Danaa Batgerel 1 17 of 37 45% 54 of 89 1 of 1 100% 0 1 1:00
3 Brady Hiestand 0 26 of 45 57% 71 of 100 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:46
Danaa Batgerel 0 10 of 45 22% 10 of 45 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Brady Hiestand 45 of 81 55% 29 of 58 11 of 15 5 of 8 41 of 77 0 of 0 4 of 4
Danaa Batgerel 41 of 134 30% 33 of 121 2 of 5 6 of 8 29 of 112 7 of 9 5 of 13
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Brady Hiestand 15 of 28 53% 11 of 21 3 of 4 1 of 3 15 of 28 0 of 0 0 of 0
Danaa Batgerel 14 of 52 26% 8 of 43 2 of 4 4 of 5 14 of 51 0 of 1 0 of 0
2 Brady Hiestand 4 of 8 50% 2 of 6 2 of 2 0 of 0 4 of 8 0 of 0 0 of 0
Danaa Batgerel 17 of 37 45% 17 of 37 0 of 0 0 of 0 5 of 16 7 of 8 5 of 13
3 Brady Hiestand 26 of 45 57% 16 of 31 6 of 9 4 of 5 22 of 41 0 of 0 4 of 4
Danaa Batgerel 10 of 45 22% 8 of 41 0 of 1 2 of 3 10 of 45 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 16, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Angelo picks Danaa Batgerel, noting his striking speed, volume, and power. He thinks Batgerel will dominate the striking and if taken down, he will scramble well to get back up. He expects Batgerel to win but is not betting yet, waiting to see line movement or possibly betting on a prop like over takedowns on Brady.

No bet yet, considering prop bets like over takedowns on Brady.
"Dena's gonna be the pick here... no bet just yet I'm gonna watch that line movement."
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Apr 18, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Big Brady picks Danaa Batgerel to win by first-round knockout. He notes that Batgerel has incredible power and that Hiestand is very hittable with poor striking defense, having been dropped and knocked out before. He believes Batgerel will land a big shot early and put Hiestand's lights out, as Hiestand's path to victory requires a perfect fight. Brady also mentions that Hiestand trains with Marab and is a 100% wrestling style, but his chin is a massive liability against Batgerel's power.

first round knockout
"give me the not back hurry I'm going to take him to win by first round knockout I think his power is going to give a very hittable and green Brady he's stand a lot of problems"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Apr 19, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Cody picks Batgerel, citing his power, volume, and takedown defense. He notes Batgerel has knockout power and good cardio, and has fought at Jackson Wink. He criticizes Hiestand as one-dimensional with wrestling, lacking striking and submission offense. Cody believes Batgerel will stuff takedowns and win on the feet, possibly by knockout.

"I gotta go with uh back Curry I think to get the job done he just seems like he's got a little more in his toolbox"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Apr 20, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Connor picks Danaa Batgerel, noting that Hiestand has terrible striking and gasses quickly due to inefficient wrestling. He highlights that Batgerel is a devastating puncher with a good left hook and will put Hiestand on the back foot. Connor recalls Hiestand's knockout loss to Chad Anheliger as a template for how this fight could go.

"I really instantly favor Dana here because, uh, as much as, I mean, I think he himself has had some issues with gassing out, but he's a lot more directed in what he wants to do."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Hesitant picked Apr 17, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Brady Hiestand

Brady Hiestand is a strong wrestler with good control and a solid grappling base. He should be able to take Danaa Batgerel down and grind out a decision. Batgerel has power in his strikes but poor takedown defense and cardio. However, Batgerel has been training at Fight Ready and may have improved his wrestling defense. Hiestand may get clipped early but should recover and implement his game plan. Prediction: Hiestand by decision.

"I fully expect him to to get clipped early in this matchup but I'm hoping that his reactive response... is quick enough for him to get in on a double leg drag the fight back to the ground... grinding this …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Apr 19, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Paul also picks Batgerel, agreeing with Cody. He notes he will be adding money on Batgerel. He mentions the market is moving in Batgerel's direction, now minus 155. Paul had previously picked Hiestand as a dog in his last fights but sees this as a tough matchup for him.

"beckery Dena is the pick for me as well I'm gonna be adding some money on Bakery Dena"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 18, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

The MMA Guru picks Danaa Batgerel to win by KO in the first round. He acknowledges Brady Hiestand's decent grappling but believes Batgerel's size and power will be too much. He thinks Hiestand's striking is not yet developed and that Batgerel can shut down takedowns for a round and then do damage on the feet. He expects a vicious first-round TKO finish.

KO in the first round
"I'm gonna be leaning towards Dana batcarell here I think he gets this one done by KO in the first round"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Apr 20, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Zane also picks Danaa Batgerel, agreeing that Hiestand is an unfinished product with poor striking and a tendency to gas. He notes that Batgerel is a hard puncher who will pressure Hiestand and put hands on him. Zane mentions that Hiestand's previous fights were against opponents who couldn't hurt him, but Batgerel can.

"I think he's going to, he's going to pressure him. He's going to put hands on him."
LOSS vs Kyung Ho Kang
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka · Jun 12, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Kyung Ho Kang 0 100 of 155 64% 100 of 155 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:00
Danaa Batgerel 0 109 of 284 38% 110 of 286 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:03
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Kyung Ho Kang 0 28 of 41 68% 28 of 41 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Danaa Batgerel 0 34 of 84 40% 35 of 86 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:01
2 Kyung Ho Kang 0 33 of 52 63% 33 of 52 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:00
Danaa Batgerel 0 43 of 100 43% 43 of 100 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Kyung Ho Kang 0 39 of 62 62% 39 of 62 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Danaa Batgerel 0 32 of 100 32% 32 of 100 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:02
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Kyung Ho Kang 100 of 155 64% 82 of 134 2 of 4 16 of 17 99 of 153 1 of 2 0 of 0
Danaa Batgerel 109 of 284 38% 68 of 223 19 of 36 22 of 25 103 of 276 5 of 7 1 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Kyung Ho Kang 28 of 41 68% 17 of 29 1 of 1 10 of 11 27 of 39 1 of 2 0 of 0
Danaa Batgerel 34 of 84 40% 22 of 67 6 of 11 6 of 6 31 of 81 3 of 3 0 of 0
2 Kyung Ho Kang 33 of 52 63% 30 of 48 0 of 1 3 of 3 33 of 52 0 of 0 0 of 0
Danaa Batgerel 43 of 100 43% 27 of 75 8 of 15 8 of 10 41 of 97 1 of 2 1 of 1
3 Kyung Ho Kang 39 of 62 62% 35 of 57 1 of 2 3 of 3 39 of 62 0 of 0 0 of 0
Danaa Batgerel 32 of 100 32% 19 of 81 5 of 10 8 of 9 31 of 98 1 of 2 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Jun 5, 2022 (7 days before fight)
Kyung Ho Kang

Angelo picks Kang as an underdog, citing his durability and grappling advantage. He worries about Kang's last performance but believes Batgerel may fade if he doesn't get an early stoppage, especially coming off a knockout loss. He notes Batgerel's speed and power are dangerous but thinks Kang can weather the storm and take over.

"i'm going to go kang he is a very very durable guy and i think dana might get frustrated if he doesn't get that stoppage early and then tired after the first round"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jun 6, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Kyung Ho Kang

Big Brady picks Kyung Ho Kang as an underdog, citing his superior grappling and durability. He notes that Danaa Batgerel has poor takedown defense, as seen in his fight against Aletang Haili, and that Kang is a much better grappler. He expects Kang to take Batgerel down, control him, and grind out a decision, though he acknowledges Batgerel's power could lead to a knockout.

"I'm going in with another dog here I'm taking Kyung Ho Kang to win I'm going to take him to win and grind out a decision."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Jun 8, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Kyung Ho Kang

Cody picks Kang as an underdog, citing his wrestling and durability. He notes Batgerel's takedown defense is untested against grapplers and that Kang has a history of close decisions. He thinks Kang can grind out a win in Singapore.

fight goes to decision
"i'm gonna take a flyer on the underdog here the plus money on mr perfect"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert picked Jun 9, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Daniel Levi picks Danaa Batgerel but is not confident. He acknowledges Kang's scrambling and grappling skills but notes Kang's age and questionable fight IQ. He sees Batgerel's power as a game-changer and thinks if Batgerel can hurt Kang early, he can win. He is not betting the fight.

"pure pick I'll just go with the not bad Gary"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Jun 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Batgerel has knockout power and should have the advantage on the feet. Kang is a grappler but has struggled to implement his game recently. If Batgerel keeps it standing, he can knock Kang out. However, I'm wary of picking slight favorites as it's a weak spot for me. I'll lean Batgerel but likely bet the under 2.5 rounds instead.

Under 2.5 rounds (+100)
"I'm more so on the batgerel side here as long as he can keep this fight in the standing position he should be able to really touch up kong on the feet."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Jun 8, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Paul picks Batgerel, believing his power striking will be too much for Kang. He thinks Batgerel's knockout power is real and that Kang's chin may not hold up. He is not fully confident but leans Batgerel.

"backery is my my pick but again they're not matching them up the way i want them to match up"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jun 6, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

The MMA Guru confidently picks Danaa Batgerel to win by first-round KO. He believes Kyung Ho Kang is past his prime, citing a loss to an older Rani Yahya. He praises Batgerel's physical strength and size for bantamweight, and notes that Kang's grinding grappling style won't be effective. He mentions Batgerel's cardio could be a concern in later rounds, but expects a quick finish. He calls it one of the locks of the card.

first round ko
"i'm actually going to call a first round ko for dana batgirl"
LOSS vs Chris Gutierrez
KO/TKO R2 2:34 · UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Daukaus · Mar 26, 2022
WIN vs Brandon Davis
TKO (elbows and punches) R1 2:01 · UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont · Oct 16, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Danaa Batgerel 1 22 of 51 43% 22 of 51 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Brandon Davis 0 7 of 27 25% 7 of 27 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Danaa Batgerel 1 22 of 51 43% 22 of 51 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Brandon Davis 0 7 of 27 25% 7 of 27 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Danaa Batgerel 22 of 51 43% 20 of 45 1 of 3 1 of 3 20 of 43 0 of 2 2 of 6
Brandon Davis 7 of 27 25% 4 of 22 1 of 3 2 of 2 7 of 27 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Danaa Batgerel 22 of 51 43% 20 of 45 1 of 3 1 of 3 20 of 43 0 of 2 2 of 6
Brandon Davis 7 of 27 25% 4 of 22 1 of 3 2 of 2 7 of 27 0 of 0 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Oct 13, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Angelo picks Batgerel but is hesitant because the fight is closer than the odds suggest. He notes Batgerel is a sniper on the feet with speed and power, and his scrambling ability allows him to get back up if taken down. Brandon Davis has a path to victory via wrestling and jiu-jitsu, but his takedown offense is just okay. Angelo believes Batgerel's speed and power on the feet will be the difference, but he sees value in Davis if his wrestling has improved.

plus 3.5 points on Brandon Davis, Brandon Davis wins inside distance/decision no action, less more on monkey knife fight
"I gotta go with dana as the pick but there is some real value with brandon davis if you think he's been working on that wrestling"
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Oct 11, 2021 (5 days before fight)
Brandon Davis

Big Brady picks Brandon Davis as an underdog, citing Davis's size advantage, reach, and takedown ability. He notes Batgerel has power but weaker competition, and Davis can mix in takedowns as seen against Giga Chikadze. He expects a close decision win for Davis.

by decision
"i'm actually gonna side with the dog again in terms of a pick and brandon davis to upset the knob backer"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Oct 13, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Brandon Davis

Cody picks Davis as a live underdog, citing his durability, cardio, and well-rounded skills. He notes that Batgerel is an explosive banger who has not fought past the first round in two years, while Davis has fought high-level competition and has a never-say-die mindset. He believes Davis can weather the early storm and take over as the fight goes on.

"i'm gonna go with brandon davis as another underdog selection"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Oct 14, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Daniel slightly leans with Batgerel because he has been more active in the UFC and handled lower-level opponents decisively. However, he sees Brandon Davis as a live dog due to his size (3 inches taller, 72-inch reach) and durability—Davis has never been knocked out. Daniel expects a competitive stand-up fight and suggests the line may be too wide, making it a dog-or-pass situation.

"i'm gonna slightly lean with the knob back gary just because he's been more active inside the ufc's octagon"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Oct 12, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Brandon Davis

Davis has veteran savvy, a good chin (never KO'd), and a takedown advantage. Batgerel is a muay Thai striker but his overall MMA game is lacking, and Davis can mix in takedowns and submissions. Davis by decision is the main prediction, but a submission prop at plus money is also attractive.

Davis by decision +275, Davis inside distance +365, Davis by submission (hoping for +800 or better)
"i like his veteran ability to come in there and give a guy like tanabat grill some issues... i think that ace in the in his back pocket is that takedown and i do believe he will be successful in …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Oct 13, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Brandon Davis

Paul agrees with Cody, noting that Batgerel has zero takedown accuracy and is primarily a striker, while Davis is a well-rounded generalist who can mix in takedowns. He thinks Davis's durability and experience against tough opponents give him an edge.

"i could definitely see brandon davis pulling off the upset here"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Oct 12, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Brandon Davis

The MMA Guru initially leans toward Danaa Batgerel but switches to Brandon Davis after reconsidering. He notes Davis's cardio, reach advantage, and ability to handle power, while questioning Batgerel's loss to Hiyala Teng. He predicts a third-round submission or decision win for Davis, but admits uncertainty.

third round submission or decision win
"i'm going with brandon davis to beat dang the batgirl because it's staring me in my face and every time i ignore these urges i lose"
TKO (punches) R1 0:50 · UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 · Apr 24, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Danaa Batgerel 1 7 of 15 46% 8 of 16 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:04
Kevin Natividad 0 3 of 8 37% 3 of 8 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Danaa Batgerel 1 7 of 15 46% 8 of 16 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:04
Kevin Natividad 0 3 of 8 37% 3 of 8 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Danaa Batgerel 7 of 15 46% 7 of 15 0 of 0 0 of 0 3 of 8 0 of 0 4 of 7
Kevin Natividad 3 of 8 37% 1 of 5 2 of 3 0 of 0 3 of 8 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Danaa Batgerel 7 of 15 46% 7 of 15 0 of 0 0 of 0 3 of 8 0 of 0 4 of 7
Kevin Natividad 3 of 8 37% 1 of 5 2 of 3 0 of 0 3 of 8 0 of 0 0 of 0
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Apr 20, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Big Brady picks Batgerel to win by second-round knockout. He criticizes Natividad's striking defense, calling it awful, and notes that Batgerel is a powerful striker who can crack. He expects Batgerel to land a knockout, as Natividad has been knocked out in both his losses.

Batgerel by KO in round 2
"i'm gonna take the knob bacarelle to win by second round knockout"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Apr 22, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Cody also leans toward Batgerel but is not confident, noting his raw style and power. He thinks Natividad could have a wrestling advantage but expects Batgerel to win the striking exchanges. He passes on the -180 price.

"way back gorilla it's tough to get behind him at this price 100 minus 180 he's just very raw"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Apr 23, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Daniel leans with Danaa Batgerel due to his volume and recent knockout, but he agrees the line is too high and calls it a dog or pass situation. He notes that Kevin Natividad is a straightforward boxer with power and could catch Batgerel. He would not recommend laying -200 on Batgerel.

dog or pass situation
"i'm going to lean with deny bat gary to to get it done but i would not recommend laying -200 on him at all"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Apr 23, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

I really like Batgerel in this spot. He's a talented Muay Thai striker with power, and Natividad has shown durability issues, getting knocked out by Miles Johns. Batgerel should be able to stuff takedowns and wear on Natividad, eventually getting a TKO. I like Batgerel by KO at +245, and the fight doesn't go the distance at -115 is also a solid play.

Batgerel by KO +245; fight doesn't go the distance -115
"i really like that guerrilla in this spot i think he can light up kevin natividad on the feet"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Apr 22, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Paul leans toward Batgerel, citing his aggression and power. He notes Natividad's poor UFC debut on short notice but expects him to look better. He thinks Batgerel's pressure and willingness to exchange will be key, but the -180 price is a pass. He sees Batgerel winning by KO or decision.

"if this stays standing back girl's got the advantage i think that he's got better cardio slightly better cardio but he's got more of this just like willing to win attitude"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 16, 2021 (8 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

The MMA Guru picks Danaa Batgerel by first-round KO. He notes that Batgerel looks levels above his competition, while Natividad has scraped by cans and is coming off a KO loss. He believes Batgerel will finish him early.

KO in first round
"i'm going to go of dana batgirl"
KO (punches) R1 3:01 · UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero · Mar 07, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Danaa Batgerel 1 17 of 33 51% 17 of 33 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Guido Cannetti 0 11 of 23 47% 11 of 23 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Danaa Batgerel 1 17 of 33 51% 17 of 33 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Guido Cannetti 0 11 of 23 47% 11 of 23 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Danaa Batgerel 17 of 33 51% 16 of 29 0 of 2 1 of 2 12 of 27 0 of 1 5 of 5
Guido Cannetti 11 of 23 47% 0 of 7 3 of 6 8 of 10 9 of 21 2 of 2 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Danaa Batgerel 17 of 33 51% 16 of 29 0 of 2 1 of 2 12 of 27 0 of 1 5 of 5
Guido Cannetti 11 of 23 47% 0 of 7 3 of 6 8 of 10 9 of 21 2 of 2 0 of 0
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Mar 5, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Daniel picks Danaa Batgerel to win, but with caution. He notes that Cannetti is explosive in the first round but tends to fade if he faces adversity. He believes Batgerel can take over in the second and third rounds and win a decision, but it's contingent on him not getting badly hurt in the first.

Daniel says from a betting perspective there's a certain price limit, and he thinks it's accurately lined. He calls it a pass.
"I'll pick Batgerel but I don't want to say I think it's a pass way man."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Mar 5, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Guido Cannetti

Both fighters are aggressive strikers; Batgerel is more technical, Cannetti is a brawler. The fight likely ends inside the distance. The host prefers betting under 2.5 rounds at plus money rather than picking a side. He picks Cannetti by TKO but is not confident enough to bet the moneyline.

Under 2.5 rounds at +102 to +110.
"I'd rather bet the under two and a half which is probably what I'm gonna do as long as I get that plus money on it."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Feb 27, 2020 (9 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

The MMA Guru picks Danaa Batgerel based on his better UFC record (6-2) and youth advantage over the 40-year-old Guido Cannetti. He notes Cannetti is smaller with less reach and questions why he is still fighting at his age. He expects Batgerel to get the job done with his Asian power moves.

"I'm going with Dana Batgirl I think he's gonna get a job done Asian power moves are EV love EV"
LOSS vs Alateng Heili
Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–27, 29–27) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang · Aug 31, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Alateng Heili 0 36 of 89 40% 63 of 133 3 of 7 42% 0 0 2:52
Danaa Batgerel 0 85 of 230 36% 119 of 269 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:06
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Alateng Heili 0 14 of 32 43% 15 of 33 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Danaa Batgerel 0 21 of 74 28% 21 of 74 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Alateng Heili 0 11 of 31 35% 11 of 31 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Danaa Batgerel 0 31 of 88 35% 32 of 89 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:06
3 Alateng Heili 0 11 of 26 42% 37 of 69 3 of 7 42% 0 0 2:52
Danaa Batgerel 0 33 of 68 48% 66 of 106 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Alateng Heili 36 of 89 40% 35 of 88 1 of 1 0 of 0 33 of 86 0 of 0 3 of 3
Danaa Batgerel 85 of 230 36% 74 of 202 6 of 17 5 of 11 68 of 202 5 of 11 12 of 17
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Alateng Heili 14 of 32 43% 14 of 32 0 of 0 0 of 0 14 of 32 0 of 0 0 of 0
Danaa Batgerel 21 of 74 28% 17 of 62 1 of 4 3 of 8 21 of 73 0 of 1 0 of 0
2 Alateng Heili 11 of 31 35% 10 of 30 1 of 1 0 of 0 11 of 31 0 of 0 0 of 0
Danaa Batgerel 31 of 88 35% 25 of 75 4 of 11 2 of 2 30 of 83 1 of 5 0 of 0
3 Alateng Heili 11 of 26 42% 11 of 26 0 of 0 0 of 0 8 of 23 0 of 0 3 of 3
Danaa Batgerel 33 of 68 48% 32 of 65 1 of 2 0 of 1 17 of 46 4 of 5 12 of 17
Expert Picks (8)
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 16, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Angelo picks Danaa Batgerel, noting his striking speed, volume, and power. He thinks Batgerel will dominate the striking and if taken down, he will scramble well to get back up. He expects Batgerel to win but is not betting yet, waiting to see line movement or possibly betting on a prop like over takedowns on Brady.

No bet yet, considering prop bets like over takedowns on Brady.
"Dena's gonna be the pick here... no bet just yet I'm gonna watch that line movement."
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Apr 18, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Big Brady picks Danaa Batgerel to win by first-round knockout. He notes that Batgerel has incredible power and that Hiestand is very hittable with poor striking defense, having been dropped and knocked out before. He believes Batgerel will land a big shot early and put Hiestand's lights out, as Hiestand's path to victory requires a perfect fight. Brady also mentions that Hiestand trains with Marab and is a 100% wrestling style, but his chin is a massive liability against Batgerel's power.

first round knockout
"give me the not back hurry I'm going to take him to win by first round knockout I think his power is going to give a very hittable and green Brady he's stand a lot of problems"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Apr 19, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Cody picks Batgerel, citing his power, volume, and takedown defense. He notes Batgerel has knockout power and good cardio, and has fought at Jackson Wink. He criticizes Hiestand as one-dimensional with wrestling, lacking striking and submission offense. Cody believes Batgerel will stuff takedowns and win on the feet, possibly by knockout.

"I gotta go with uh back Curry I think to get the job done he just seems like he's got a little more in his toolbox"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Apr 20, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Connor picks Danaa Batgerel, noting that Hiestand has terrible striking and gasses quickly due to inefficient wrestling. He highlights that Batgerel is a devastating puncher with a good left hook and will put Hiestand on the back foot. Connor recalls Hiestand's knockout loss to Chad Anheliger as a template for how this fight could go.

"I really instantly favor Dana here because, uh, as much as, I mean, I think he himself has had some issues with gassing out, but he's a lot more directed in what he wants to do."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Hesitant picked Apr 17, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Brady Hiestand

Brady Hiestand is a strong wrestler with good control and a solid grappling base. He should be able to take Danaa Batgerel down and grind out a decision. Batgerel has power in his strikes but poor takedown defense and cardio. However, Batgerel has been training at Fight Ready and may have improved his wrestling defense. Hiestand may get clipped early but should recover and implement his game plan. Prediction: Hiestand by decision.

"I fully expect him to to get clipped early in this matchup but I'm hoping that his reactive response... is quick enough for him to get in on a double leg drag the fight back to the ground... grinding this fight over 15 minutes and winning via decision"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Apr 19, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Paul also picks Batgerel, agreeing with Cody. He notes he will be adding money on Batgerel. He mentions the market is moving in Batgerel's direction, now minus 155. Paul had previously picked Hiestand as a dog in his last fights but sees this as a tough matchup for him.

"beckery Dena is the pick for me as well I'm gonna be adding some money on Bakery Dena"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 18, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

The MMA Guru picks Danaa Batgerel to win by KO in the first round. He acknowledges Brady Hiestand's decent grappling but believes Batgerel's size and power will be too much. He thinks Hiestand's striking is not yet developed and that Batgerel can shut down takedowns for a round and then do damage on the feet. He expects a vicious first-round TKO finish.

KO in the first round
"I'm gonna be leaning towards Dana batcarell here I think he gets this one done by KO in the first round"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Apr 20, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Zane also picks Danaa Batgerel, agreeing that Hiestand is an unfinished product with poor striking and a tendency to gas. He notes that Batgerel is a hard puncher who will pressure Hiestand and put hands on him. Zane mentions that Hiestand's previous fights were against opponents who couldn't hurt him, but Batgerel can.

"I think he's going to, he's going to pressure him. He's going to put hands on him."