Big Brady picks Marwan Rahiki to win by first-round knockout. He dismisses Ollie Schmid's skills, noting that Schmid was finished by Demsey Gillies, which caps his ceiling. Brady expects Rahiki to be a massive favorite and predicts an early finish.

Cody picks Rahiki, noting his relentless cardio and striking volume. He believes Rahiki will overwhelm Schmid, who is a short-notice replacement with limited experience.

Daniel Vreeland confidently picks Marwan Rahiki to win by exciting finish. He praises Rahiki's exciting style and believes he will overcome Ollie Schmid, who is a late replacement. He notes that Rahiki leaves openings but expects him to extend his win streak.

Paul picks Rahiki, agreeing that he is a massive favorite. He notes Rahiki's cardio and pressure, and believes he will finish Schmid early.

Angelo picks Marwan Rahiki but with low confidence. He likes Marwan's aggression, creativity, and volume, and thinks he will get in Harry's face and land clean. He notes that Harry Hardwick had a poor UFC debut but attributes it to short notice and a bad stylistic matchup. He is not ready to parlay Marwan yet.

Big Brady picks Marwan Rahiki to win by second-round knockout. He acknowledges Rahiki's defensive flaws but believes Hardwick's poor striking defense and tendency to eat punches will be exploited. He notes Hardwick's chin may not hold up against Rahiki's power, and expects Rahiki to land big shots.

Cody picks Hardwick as a dog, citing his experience, heart, and superior ground game. He notes Rahiki's defensive flaws and susceptibility to being hit. He thinks Hardwick can take him down and submit him or win a decision.

Connor picks Rahiki, agreeing that Hardwick is not on the same physical tier. He notes Rahiki's toughness and ability to keep attacking even after getting hurt, while Hardwick lacks the tactical depth to overcome the athletic gap.

James picks Marwan Rahiki to win, predicting a first-round stoppage. He acknowledges Rahiki's poor defense and tendency to get dropped but believes his athleticism, power, and dynamic striking will overwhelm Hardwick, who was finished by calf kicks in his debut. He notes Hardwick's durability and cardio but thinks Rahiki's early firepower will be decisive. He is torn and mentions Hardwick's submission as a possible prop.

The host picks Rahiki to win inside the distance, believing he is the better all-around fighter with slick striking and superior jiu-jitsu. He expects Rahiki to avoid Hardwick's pressure and volume, and potentially replicate Fernandez's leg kick strategy. He notes that Hardwick's durability and cardio could make it competitive, but Rahiki's finishing ability should prevail.

Paul picks Hardwick, noting his experience and ability to make it close. He thinks Hardwick's heart and durability will be key. He expects a competitive fight and Hardwick to cover the spread.

The Guru picks Harry Hardwick as a plus-200 underdog, believing he is better at featherweight and that Rahiki struggled against lesser competition. He notes Hardwick's tough chin, building striking, and nasty back takes. He predicts a submission win, possibly a rear naked choke in the second or third round.