Angelo is confident Themba Gorimbo will win, citing his distance management and ability to pick apart Pete Rodriguez. He notes that Rodriguez is a brawler with power but sloppy technique. He mentions the line movement and says he will bet on Gorimbo if the line rebounds.

Big Brady picks Themba Gorimbo to win by second-round submission. He notes that Gorimbo is a grappler who will shoot for takedowns early, while Rodriguez has never seen the second round and has poor ground game based on amateur fights. However, Brady has concerns about Gorimbo's cardio, durability, and tendency to be submission over position. He thinks Rodriguez is live if he can keep it standing, but expects Gorimbo to get the sub.

Cody picks Gorimbo, citing his improved training situation and Rodriguez's limited skills. He notes Rodriguez's only path is a first-round KO, while Gorimbo's grappling and reach should control the fight. He expects a submission or decision win.

Gorimbo should implement his grappling game and grind out a finish, but his reckless striking leaves him open to a knockout. Rodriguez is a power puncher but still green and reliant on power. The host expects Gorimbo to win inside the distance, likely in the second round.

Paul picks Gorimbo, noting Rodriguez's lack of grappling and poor weight cut history. He thinks Gorimbo's grappling advantage should be decisive, but he's not betting the fight due to unappealing props.

Angelo picks Pete Rodriguez to win, noting that Pete is a young, powerful brawler on the upswing. However, he is concerned about the wide odds (7-to-1 favorite) and warns against including him in parlays. He points out that Mike Jackson is a more technical striker with a good jab, and that Pete struggled against a technical striker in his last fight. Angelo believes Pete will win but the odds are too wide to bet.

Big Brady picks Pete Rodriguez to win by first-round knockout. He notes that Rodriguez is young (25) with power, while Mike Jackson is 37 and not UFC caliber, with his only win by DQ. Brady expects Rodriguez to push Jackson against the cage and land a combination to finish him early. He calls this a low-level fight that probably shouldn't be bet on.

Cody is confident in the under 1.5 rounds, having parlayed it with the Todorović/Wright under. He notes Rodriguez is a first-round finisher with all wins coming in the first round, and Jackson is not a legitimate fighter. He thinks Rodriguez will knock Jackson out early.

Rodriguez has power and all his wins are first-round finishes, but he is limited and untested past round one. Jackson is raw but durable and could outlast Rodriguez if he survives the initial onslaught. The host is not comfortable with the -675 moneyline but likes Rodriguez to win in round one via prop. The under 1.5 rounds is too juiced at -240.

Paul is hesitant to bet Rodriguez at -750, noting Rodriguez has never been past the first round and could gas if he doesn't finish early. He compares to Dean Berry, who also gassed against Jackson. He thinks the under is likely but not a lock.

Angelo picks Jack Della Maddalena, citing his significant experience advantage (10-2 vs 4-0) and deceptive power. He notes Jack's forward pressure and step-in jab, and believes his takedown defense will be sufficient. He predicts a KO/TKO win, overwhelming the inexperienced Rodriguez.

Big Brady picks Jack Della Maddalena to win by first-round knockout, citing his impressive combinations, power, body work, and brown belt BJJ. He notes Rodriguez has a puncher's chance but his competition is sketchy, his ground game is questionable, and he's on short notice. Della Maddalena had a full camp and is the much better fighter overall. He expects an early finish.

Cody picks Jack Della Maddalena, praising his pace, cardio, and volume striking. He notes that Della Maddalena overwhelmed his contender series opponent with relentless pressure. Cody believes Rodriguez is too raw, with only four pro fights and all first-round finishes against low-level competition. He expects Della Maddalena to absorb the early storm and take over in the second round.

Daniel Levi confidently picks Jack Della Maddalena to win. He highlights Della Maddalena's experience (10-2, 0-2 start), wrestling background, and ability to overcome adversity. Levi notes that Rodriguez has only four pro fights and has never been out of the first round, while Della Maddalena has shown a well-rounded game with finishes and decisions. He expects Della Maddalena to weather Rodriguez's early storm and win, possibly by finish.

The host is very high on Della Maddalena, citing his wrestling background, power, and finishing ability. He notes that Rodriguez has power but lacks technique and has not faced high-level competition. He expects Della Maddalena to win by submission or ground-and-pound, likely in round 1 or 2. He also likes the under 1.5 rounds at even money, as 21 of their combined 26 fights ended before that mark.

Paul picks Jack Della Maddalena, noting his great mobility and volume striking. He points out that Rodriguez has only four pro fights and all are first-round finishes against low-level opponents. Paul questions Rodriguez's cardio and durability, and believes Della Maddalena's experience and pace will be too much.