Erick Gonzalez

Connor picks Gonzalez, noting that he has a five-inch reach advantage and should be able to stick at range with jabs and kicks. He acknowledges that Gonzalez doesn't maintain range well and gets into the pocket, but he believes Gonzalez is trying to be a good fighter and has better structure than Peek. Connor also points out that Gonzalez's early career losses were not by knockout, which is a good sign for his durability here.

Angelo is confident in Terrance McKinney despite his recent loss to Drew Dober. He emphasizes that McKinney dropped Dober multiple times and looked incredible before gassing, and believes Erick Gonzalez cannot survive that same onslaught. He expects McKinney to be more reserved but still win, and suggests he could be a parlay piece if his price isn't too high.

Big Brady is confident in Terrance McKinney, noting his 100% finish rate and the fact that he is a massive favorite. He highlights McKinney's power and underrated wrestling, and points out that Erick Gonzalez has poor takedown defense and has been submitted twice. He predicts a first-round submission win for McKinney, though he acknowledges that if the fight extends, McKinney has slowed down in the past.

Cody also picks McKinney, highlighting his explosive power and wrestling. He notes that McKinney's reckless style could lead to a counter, but Gonzalez has been knocked out before. Cody thinks the fight won't go past one round, but the odds offer no value. He jokes about McKinney's motivation to finish quickly.

Daniel Levi picks McKinney but refuses to lay -900, citing McKinney's one-round cardio and tendency to fade or get caught if the fight extends. He acknowledges McKinney's athleticism and speed should overwhelm Gonzalez, but the price is too steep for a fighter with cardio issues. He recommends passing on the bet.

Paul picks McKinney but notes the line is unbeatable. He mentions McKinney's all-action style and tendency to finish early. Paul is concerned about McKinney's recklessness but believes he will likely finish Gonzalez in the first round. He suggests the over 1.5 rounds at +195 as a potential play if Gonzalez can survive.

Angelo picks Jim Miller confidently, noting his veteran savvy, toughness, and superior grappling. Gonzalez is a long striker who relies on range, but Miller will close the distance, make it dirty, and take the fight to the ground where he has a huge advantage. Miller's path is clear: get in Gonzalez's face, grind him against the cage, and work for a submission or control. Angelo likes Miller at 8700 in DraftKings and the more more on monkey knife fight.

Big Brady picks Jim Miller by first-round submission, citing Gonzalez's poor takedown defense and Miller's recent first-round submissions. He notes Miller's gas tank is a concern if the fight goes longer, but expects an early finish. Gonzalez has been taken down easily in past fights.

Cody picks Jim Miller to win by submission, noting that Gonzalez has poor grappling and has been wrestle-pounded in the past. He believes Miller's jiu-jitsu will dominate on the ground, and he likes the prop bets of Miller inside the distance, by submission, and a sprinkle on Miller round one. He is less inclined to bet the moneyline at -225 due to Miller's age and recent COVID recovery.

Daniel picks Jim Miller to win by first-round submission, believing this is Miller's retirement fight. He notes Miller's nasty submission game and ability to go balls-to-the-wall in the first round, though his cardio fades after due to Lyme disease. He expects Miller to take Gonzalez down, take his back, and choke him out, leaving his gloves in the octagon.

The host is conflicted; he sees Fiorot as more technical but questions her grappling and durability against Silva's pressure. He leans toward Silva as a live underdog but ultimately wants to watch and learn. No clear pick is made.

Paul picks Jim Miller, emphasizing the massive experience gap and Miller's ability to secure takedowns and control the fight on the ground. He notes that Gonzalez's grappling has let him down repeatedly and that Miller should be able to exploit that. He also mentions that Miller is always in shape despite his age and health issues.