Angelo is very confident in Taiyilake Nueraji, calling him a fun striker with a mix of old-school martial arts and raw aggression. He notes that Kiefer Crosbie is an aging brawler with power but no backup plan, and that he keeps getting smoked. He expects Nueraji to win easily and says the UFC will look to promote him.

Big Brady picks Taiyilake Nueraji to win by first-round knockout, describing him as a wild man with a 100% finish rate. He notes that Crosbie has no ground game, no cardio, and no durability, and that Nueraji can knock him out or take him down and submit him. He considers the -470 line a bit wild for a debutant but believes Nueraji will win.

Connor picks Nueraji because Kiefer Crosbie's confidence disintegrates when things go against him. He notes that Crosbie is a meat-headed brawler from SBG Ireland who folds under pressure, while Nueraji, though raw, seems like a fighter who wants to be in a fistfight and will press forward. Connor acknowledges Nueraji's technical flaws but believes his aggression will cause Crosbie to collapse.

The host credits Crosbie for not saying no to opponents, but thinks he faces tough opposition in Nueraji. He notes Nueraji's striking defense leaves a lot to be desired, but expects him to land early and often on Crosbie and get a finish within a round and a half.

The MMA Guru picks Taiyilake Nueraji, criticizing Kiefer Crosbie as being easy to figure out and noting that rangier opponents with kicks give him problems. He describes Nueraji as a tall, lanky fighter who likes to use kicks at range, and believes Crosbie's chin is not great. He also mentions that Crosbie's physique changed after entering the UFC testing pool.

Angelo picks Sam Patterson as the better overall fighter, but warns not to bet on him due to his history of getting knocked out. He notes that Patterson should wrestle early to avoid Crosbie's power. Angelo recalls Patterson's previous loss as a big favorite and advises caution.

Cody picks Sam Patterson, citing his BJJ black belt and submission game. He notes that Kiefer Crosbie is a limited brawler with poor grappling and that Patterson can use his reach and grappling to secure a submission. Cody believes Patterson will navigate the early danger and finish the fight on the ground.

Daniel dismisses Kiefer Crosbie as a YouTube boxer and thinks Sam Patterson can win by submission. He warns about Patterson's tall man's defense and knockout risk but believes he can get the fight to the ground and choke Crosbie out.

Paul also picks Patterson, noting that Crosbie is a short-notice replacement with a poor record. He believes Patterson's grappling and size will be too much, and that he will likely win by submission or TKO. Paul jokes about Patterson's long neck being chokeable but doesn't think Crosbie can capitalize.

Angelo picks Kiefer Crosbie but with very low confidence. He notes that Kiefer sets an insane early pace and could get a quick finish if he comes out hot. However, if the fight lingers, Kevin's boring, plodding style and size advantage will likely win a decision. Angelo acknowledges Kevin is probably the smarter pick but goes with Kiefer's danger.

Big Brady picks Kevin Jousset because he believes Jousset is the better fighter everywhere, with a judo background and technical striking. He notes Jousset's extreme toughness from the Jack Della Maddalena fight. He worries about Jousset's low volume but thinks Crosby leaves openings and Jousset can get takedowns. He predicts a decision win.

Cody picks Jousset but is leaning, noting that neither fighter should be in the UFC. He believes Jousset's wrestling and grappling advantage will be enough, but acknowledges that Crosbie has power and could win by knockout in the first round. Cody suggests a live bet on Jousset after the first round if he survives.

Daniel Levi picks Kevin Jousset, noting his Judo background and physicality. He describes Crosbie as a 'poor man's Mike Perry' who is dangerous early but fades. Levi believes if Jousset can survive the first few minutes, he can take over with trips and top control. He warns that Crosbie throws heat early, so Jousset must be careful.

Jousset has a solid kickboxing background from City Kickboxing, with consistent leg kicks and counter striking. He also showed ability to implement grappling when needed, controlling opponents on the mat. Crosby is an SBG Ireland product on a win streak but was finished in his last two Bellator losses. Jousset should keep Crosby at range with technical striking and possibly finish in the second or third round.

Paul picks Jousset but is leaning, noting that Crosbie is a defensive liability and that Jousset should be able to take him down. He likes the fight doesn't go to decision prop. Paul is not confident in either fighter but sees Jousset as the more likely winner.