Angelo picks Kody Steele despite his last fight stats looking bad, because he believes Steele's pressure and takedowns will be effective against Dom Mar Fan's weak takedown defense. He notes that Steele can hang in striking and then sneak takedowns. Angelo hopes the odds tighten as he expects public perception to favor Dom based on stats.

Big Brady picks Kody Steele to win by decision. He notes that Steele has a strong grappling background but tends to strike, which he believes will be an advantage against Dom Mar Fan's grappling-focused style. Brady thinks Steele is the better striker and grappler, and expects him to stuff takedowns and outwork Mar Fan on the feet over three rounds.

Cody picks Steele, citing his superior grappling and BJJ black belt. He believes Steele's wrestling and submission skills will be too much for Mar Fan, despite Steele's tendency to brawl.

Connor picks Mar Fan, noting that he is calm and composed, while Steele is a hothead who gets mad and fights stupidly when frustrated. He compares Steele to Cody Garbrandt in his worst aspects. He thinks Mar Fan's technical problem-solving and composure will frustrate Steele and lead to a win.

Daniel Vreeland picks Kody Steele to get his first UFC win, believing he is more physical and athletic than Dom Mar Fan. He notes Steele's durability and pace, and thinks Mar Fan is not a significant step up in competition.

Lucrative James picks Kody Steele to win via knockout. He believes Steele's grappling base and physicality will neutralize Dom Mar Fan's wrestling, and that Steele has a striking advantage. He notes Steele's recent loss to Zhu Rong but expects a bounce-back performance. He plans to review more tape on Steele's grappling.

The host believes Kody Steele is the better grappler with superior wrestling and BJJ, and expects him to outscramble Dom Mar Fan. On the feet, Steele's power, aggressiveness, and pace will cause Fan problems, leading to a knockout victory, likely in the third round. The host notes that Steele's striking is more confident than typical BJJ specialists, but his takedown defense needs work. The host also mentions a prop for round three KO at +400.

Paul picks Mar Fan as a dog, citing his resourcefulness and ability to win close fights. He believes Mar Fan's grit and home crowd could lead to a controversial split decision.

The MMA Guru picks Kody Steele, citing his grappling prowess and experience in grappling tournaments. He notes that Dom Mar Fan's Road to UFC wins were against lower-level competition and his last performance wasn't impressive. He believes Steele's grappling will be the deciding factor.

Angelo picks Dom Mar Fan, stating he is the far better striker, faster, more athletic, and overall better fighter. He notes that Kim Sang-wook is strong and determined but not fast or clean. He warns that if Fan gets dragged to the ground, he will be uncomfortable. He calls the fight razor thin.

Big Brady picks the hometown fighter Dom Mar Fan, citing his wrestling and ability to reverse positions. He notes Kim is defensively irresponsible and reckless, and Mar Fan can take advantage. He expects a decision win.

Cody is picking Kim, believing he has more firepower and better cardio than Dom Mar Fan. He notes that Dom Mar Fan's grappling-heavy style may slow the fight but expects Kim to land a knockout in the later rounds.

Connor agrees with Zane, picking Kim. He notes that Kim is a big blanket who will pressure Mar Fan and take him down. Mar Fan's awkward style and susceptibility to pressure should play into Kim's hands.

James picks Fan, believing his tricky grappling will overcome Kim's wrestling. He notes Fan's only losses are to Salkilld, and that Kim will engage in Fan's wheelhouse. James expects a decision win for Fan, possibly with a submission.

Mar Fan is a talented grappler with good submission defense and top control. He has dominated his Road to UFC fights as an underdog. Kim is also a grappler, but Mar Fan has a little extra in the tank and does better in bad positions. The host expects Mar Fan to grind out a decision, possibly with some success for Kim in the third round, but Mar Fan's grappling defense should hold.

Paul does not make a clear pick on the moneyline, instead preferring the over 2.5 rounds. He notes that both are good grapplers and the fight could be close.

The Guru picks Dom Mar Fan, noting his losses are only to Quillan Salkilld, which he considers no shame. He sees Dom as a decent regional prospect with good grappling ability, while Sang-wook Kim has been taken down and held down in fights. He expects a decision win for Dom.