Ravena Oliveira

Angelo picks Shanelle Dyer despite her recent Contender Series loss where she was dropped three times. He notes she is a dangerous striker, incredibly tough, and never stops moving forward. He believes Ravena Oliveira can be hit and doesn't see her having success. He acknowledges the -400 odds seem crazy but points to Dyer's ability to put a beating on someone.

Big Brady is very confident in Shanelle Dyer, calling her the much better striker and noting that Ravena Oliveira has no power to make Dyer pay for her defensive flaws. He points out that Oliveira hasn't won a fight in five years, is 0-2 in the UFC, and didn't attempt any takedowns in her last fight. Even if Oliveira tries to grapple, Dyer has good takedown defense. He predicts a decision win but wouldn't be shocked by a finish.

Cody agrees, noting Dyer's youth and potential, while Oliveira has been unimpressive. He expects Dyer to win.

Connor picks Shanelle Dyer but with hesitation, agreeing that the Fordo fight showed defensive issues. He notes that Oliveira doesn't have the volume that Fordo had, which could help Dyer. Connor still sees Dyer as a good prospect with excellent kicking and teeps, but acknowledges she needs to improve her defense.

Daniel Vreeland picks Shanelle Dyer to win her UFC debut. He praises her striking superiority and expects her to keep the fight standing, where she will outclass Oliveira. He notes Oliveira's path via grappling but doubts she can implement it.

Daniel picks Dyer (Cheyanne Vlismas) to win, possibly by finish. He notes her striking prowess and thinks Oliveira has nothing for her. He expects Dyer to make a statement in her debut.

Dyer is the better striker and has home advantage, but the odds are aggressive for a UFC debut. The skill gap isn't huge, and Oliveira could nick a round. Dyer should get the job done, but the value isn't great.

James picks Shanelle Dyer, believing she is the better striker and will outgun Oliveira on the feet. He notes that Oliveira's grappling is not strong enough to compensate. He thinks Dyer will win by decision or possibly finish.

The host is confident in Shanelle Dyer winning inside the distance. He notes Dyer's Muay Thai skills and improved grappling, while Oliveira has shown poor takedown defense and mediocre striking. He expects Dyer to dominate on the feet or on the ground, possibly via submission. He mentions a submission prop at +1000 as a potential sprinkle.

Paul thinks Dyer's boxing and speed will overwhelm Oliveira, who lacks wrestling and power. He expects a decision win for Dyer.

The MMA Guru picks Shanelle Dyer over Ravena Oliveira. He notes Dyer looked technical in her Contender Series fight despite a loss, while Oliveira has lost to lower-level UFC fighters. He believes Dyer's technical skills will get the job done.

Angelo is confident Stephanie Luciano wins, estimating she wins 95 out of 100 times. He notes her busy striking, forward pressure, and cardio, but doubts she will get a finish. He highlights Ravena Oliveira's long layoff, knee surgery, and weight class drop as major disadvantages. He expects a dominant decision for Luciano.

Big Brady notes Oliveira is coming down two weight classes and hasn't fought in two years, making her unpredictable. He likes Luciano's volume, cardio, and improving takedown defense. He thinks Luciano is the much better fighter but worries about Oliveira's potential improvements. He picks Luciano by decision.

Cody picks Luciano, citing her volume and striking. He notes Oliveira is moving down two weight classes and has poor striking. Luciano's takedown defense has improved. Cody expects Luciano to win by decision.

Connor picks Ravena Oliveira, believing she will be too big and strong for Luciano. He notes that Oliveira is a flyweight/bantamweight cutting to strawweight, and that she knows how to be a blanket. Connor dislikes the matchup but expects Oliveira to overwhelm Luciano physically.

James sees Luciano as levels above Oliveira in all areas: striking, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and cardio. He believes Luciano should be an even bigger favorite and expects a dominant win, though he is unsure about a finish. He plans to look for prop value closer to fight night.

The host believes Oliveira will struggle in her return after two years away, and Luciano will put it on her with striking and takedowns. He expects a clear win for Luciano on the scorecards.

Paul picks Luciano, citing her volume and striking ability. He notes Oliveira's takedowns are ineffective and she loses striking exchanges. Luciano's improvements in takedown defense are key. Paul expects Luciano to win.

The MMA Guru picks Stephanie Luciano over Taila Santos (Ravena Oliveira). He notes both are not great but Luciano had a close fight with Sam Hughes, who he believes would dominate Santos. He sees Luciano as younger and possibly improving to Hughes' level. He predicts a decision win, 29-28.

Angelo slightly leans Lisboa, thinking she can win with clinch work, but he calls her a 'parlay buster' and expects a sloppy fight. He plans to stay away from betting on this one.

Big Brady picks Tainara Lisboa to win by second-round submission. He was impressed by her performance against Jessica Rose Clark, noting improved striking and grappling. He thinks Oliveira is a step down in competition and expects Lisboa to dominate on the ground.

Cody picks Lisboa, noting her superior striking and grappling. He highlights her win over Jessica-Rose Clark via rear-naked choke and her kickboxing background. Cody believes Oliveira has little to offer and that Lisboa can win anywhere the fight goes. He suggests Lisboa inside the distance as a prop.

The host picks Tainara Lisboa, citing her superior striking technique and grappling improvements. He questions Oliveira's level of competition and believes Lisboa is far more complete. He expects a submission win but notes the minus 315 price is a bit wide for a young UFC fighter.

Paul picks Lisboa, citing her well-rounded skills and the lack of quality opposition for Oliveira. He notes that Lisboa has a 100% finish rate at 135 lbs and that Oliveira's tape shows she is not on the same level. Paul expects Lisboa to dominate and finish the fight.