Angelo picks Ramon Taveras because he is more aggressive, has better grappling, and his wrestling is too good for Zhu's takedown defense. He is surprised the odds are so close and considers minus 115 a deal of a lifetime. He trusts the judges in China to be fair.

Angelo is confident that Ramon Taveras will dominate Zhu Kangjie, citing Taveras's ability to overwhelm on the feet and on the ground. He notes that Zhu's takedown defense is not good enough to handle Taveras's wrestling pressure. He is only slightly worried about Zhu's random power but doesn't think it will matter. He loves the current odds and plans to place a bet, waiting for the line to potentially improve.

Angelo picks Ramon Taveras (referred to as Rodrigo Vera), praising his aggression, ability to mix striking and grappling, and high pace. He believes Taveras is a real prospect and that the fight is not as close as some think, with Taveras likely to score well in DraftKings.

Cody picks Taveras (Rodrigo Vera), citing his skill set, durability, and winning streak. He notes that Zhu Kangjie won Road to the UFC via split decisions and questionable judging, and that the UFC has not given him a fight for a year. Taveras is a proven regional fighter with wins over Juan Diaz. Cody believes Taveras' wrestling and experience will be key, though he worries about the judges in China.

Jacob picks Zhu because he has power in his hands and is live for an early knockout. He notes that Zhu has never had a second or third round finish, but his takedown defense is good enough to get back to his feet. He thinks Vera's wrestling is overrated and Zhu can weather the storm.

Lucrative James picks Zhu Kangjie as an underdog, believing he is the better striker with more power and experience against wrestlers. He notes that Ramon Taveras likely lost on The Ultimate Fighter (since he took a short-notice fight), which suggests a recent loss. He thinks Zhu's takedown defense and striking will be enough to win a decision, though he acknowledges Taveras is tough and durable. He feels the line should be closer to pick'em.

The host picks Ramon Taveras (referred to as 'Vera') over Zhu Kangjie, citing Taveras's activity and output as key factors. He expects Taveras to land more volume and survive Zhu's power, winning on the scorecards as the fight goes into deeper waters.

The host leans with Vera, citing his higher output and overall game compared to Kangjie's counter-heavy style. He worries that Kangjie is too reliant on waiting for opponents and may be muzzled by Vera's volume. He predicts Vera wins by decision as long as he avoids getting knocked out.

Paul also picks Taveras, noting his durability, cardio, and wrestling. He mentions that Zhu's wrestling is suspect and that Taveras can employ a takedown-heavy strategy. Paul is concerned about judging but prefers the known quantity in Taveras.

The MMA Guru picks Zhu Kangjie to win by decision. He acknowledges that Zhu struggles with pressure, which is Taveras's game, but believes Zhu's striking is fantastic and he can land early. He notes Zhu's takedown defense is good and that he has been training at City Kickboxing. He also mentions that Taveras is tiny for 145 and that Zhu is not big either, but he loves the fight and is confident in Zhu's ability to outpoint Taveras.

The Guru picks Rodrigo Vera (Ramon Taveras) over Kang Zi Xu, citing Vera's win over Juan Diaz as a key indicator. He believes Vera's technical, high-volume striking and footwork will frustrate the power-punching Zhu, who is a knockout hunter. He expects Vera to use lateral movement and a consistent jab to win a decision.