Manolo Zecchini

Angelo picks Tommy McMillen, viewing it as a showcase fight set up by the UFC. He notes McMillen is exciting and tough but also very hitable. He believes McMillen will win spectacularly but warns he may be a busted prospect in future fights. Angelo does not see Manolo Zecchini winning.

Big Brady is extremely confident McMillen will win, calling Zecchini a 'bum' who hasn't fought in three years. He expects McMillen to take Zecchini down and submit him in the first round, as Zecchini has no ground game.

Cody picks McMillen by TKO, expecting him to overwhelm Zecchini with pressure and striking. He notes McMillen's wrestling and tenacity, and believes Zecchini will fold under pressure.

The host says McMillen is a huge favorite but unplayable due to terrible odds. He notes McMillen is tough and well-rounded, but the odds are too aggressive. He suggests only Zecchini is worth a bet as a dog, but he doesn't take it because McMillen is better everywhere. He will look for live betting opportunities.

James mentions Tommy McMillon as a high prospect but does not give a pick for the fight. He only notes the matchup exists.

James picks Tommy McMillen to win easily, predicting a round one submission via front choke. He notes McMillen's hype but questions his striking defense, though he believes Zecchini is not UFC-level and has been out since 2023. He expects McMillen's grappling to be the difference, possibly setting up a submission after hurting Zecchini on the feet.

The host expects McMillen to win via submission, likely in the first round and a half, given his BJJ skills and Zecchini's layoff and unimpressive striking. He notes the UFC is giving McMillen a favorable matchup to push him. However, he has low confidence due to the heavy chalk and advises against parlaying such a short price.

Paul picks McMillen by submission, noting his guillotine and rear-naked choke wins. However, he acknowledges Zecchini may not shoot takedowns, so McMillen might win by TKO instead.

Angelo picks Morgan Charrière, citing his clinch work, cardio advantage, and ability to beat Manolo to the punch. He notes Manolo has more raw power but loops his punches. However, Angelo warns against betting at -260 on a UFC debut, calling it foolish.

Big Brady is confident in Charrière, citing his well-roundedness, toughness, and experience. He notes Zecchini's lower level of competition and potential cardio/durability concerns. He expects Charrière to win wherever the fight goes, likely by taking Zecchini down and finishing with ground and pound in the second round.

Cody picks Zecchini as an underdog, citing Charrière's inconsistency and low output. He notes Charrière is a veteran with 30 fights but tends to be tentative and conservative. Zecchini comes forward, is willing to engage, and has finishing ability. Cody worries about French judges favoring Charrière but thinks Zecchini can win by pressuring and outworking him.

Daniel Levi picks Morgan Charrière, highlighting his athleticism, calf kicks, and toughness. He recalls a fight where Charrière survived a rear triangle choke and then delivered vicious ground and pound. Levi notes that Charrière has close fights with lower-level opponents but believes the athleticism gap is massive here. He expects Charrière to win but is not interested at the steep price, saying there is no value.

Lucrative James sees Morgan Charrière as a huge favorite and believes the line is warranted. He thinks Charrière can win wherever the fight goes, with advantages in both striking and grappling. He expects a TKO finish rather than a decision, noting that Charrière's opponent is low-level and that Charrière can dominate on the ground. He acknowledges Charrière's past losses but attributes them to good wrestlers, which Zecchini is not.

I like Charrière here. The UFC is giving him a perfect layup opponent in Zecchini, who isn't anything special and has poor takedown defense. Charrière should be able to take the fight to the ground and control it. However, I have concerns about his cardio and he's more hype than talent in my opinion. I think he wins by decision, but I might throw him in a parlay.

Paul joins Cody on Zecchini, noting he doesn't step in front of Cody's dog picks. He mentions a prize picks prop of 44.5 significant strikes for Charrière, which he thinks is a pass because it would require a very low-output fight. Paul is not confident but follows the underdog trend.