Silvana Gómez Juárez

Angelo acknowledges that Kowalkiewicz is the more technical striker, but he is swayed by Gómez Juárez's raw power and durability. He notes that both are 37 years old and that Kowalkiewicz's five-fight losing streak, even against top competition, is hard to ignore. He picks Gómez Juárez based on a gut feeling but encourages viewers to fade his pick and not bet on this fight because it is evenly matched.

Big Brady picks Silvana Gómez Juárez to win by first-round knockout. He notes Kowalkiewicz has looked awful in recent fights, absorbs many strikes, and has poor striking defense. He highlights Gómez Juárez's power, having dropped Vanessa Demopoulos and knocked out Liang Na. He doubts Kowalkiewicz will wrestle, as she has only two takedowns in her UFC career. He believes if it stays on the feet, Gómez Juárez will land a big shot and finish her.

Cody leans towards Gómez Juárez, noting that Kowalkiewicz has poor takedown accuracy and likely won't grapple, leading to a striking battle. He thinks Gómez Juárez has significant power and that Kowalkiewicz's chin may not hold up. However, he acknowledges that Gómez Juárez is one-dimensional and could be submitted if taken down, so he is not confident.

Connor picks Kowalkiewicz, noting that her win over Felice Herrig showed she still has the tools to win, even if she had to convince herself to absorb damage. He points out that Gómez Juárez is a one-dimensional striker with poor grappling, and Kowalkiewicz is a surprisingly good wrestler. Connor believes that if Kowalkiewicz can survive the early exchanges, she can take the fight to the ground and win.

Daniel Levi picks Karolina Kowalkiewicz, citing her experience, clinch work, and well-roundedness. He notes that Gómez Juárez has one-punch knockout power but is one-dimensional and hasn't faced this level of competition. Levi believes if Kowalkiewicz fights smart—using clinch, knees, and takedowns—she can win. He is concerned about her recent skid and durability but thinks she has a path to victory.

The host believes Kowalkiewicz has the technical striking advantage and superior Jiu-Jitsu, which she can use to drag the fight to the ground and potentially submit Juarez. He dismisses concerns about Kowalkiewicz's chin, noting she took hard shots from Yanan and didn't go down. He sees her as the better overall fighter and expects her to get her hand raised, possibly via submission.

Paul picks Kowalkiewicz, believing she is being disrespected. He notes that she is a more complete fighter and that Gómez Juárez is a one-trick pony with power but no backup plan. Paul thinks Kowalkiewicz's chin and heart have held up against elite competition, and that she can win by volume and experience. He sees the pick'em price as fair.

The MMA Guru picks Silvana Gómez Juárez, citing her nasty hands and quick boxing combos. He notes Kowalkiewicz's history of being KO'd and hurt, and her tendency to close her eyes when punching. He believes Gómez Juárez will land big boxing combos and get a quick win, possibly a first-round KO.

Angelo goes with his brain over his gut, picking Liang Na despite Juarez's power. He acknowledges Juarez's striking is deadly but her takedown defense is nonexistent, and Liang Na is a relentless wrestler. However, he notes Liang's record is padded and she has questionable toughness, making this a risky fight to bet on.

Big Brady picks Liang Na to submit Silvana Gómez Juárez in the first round. He highlights Liang Na's clear path to victory via takedown and submission, as Juárez has 16% takedown defense and has been submitted in both UFC losses. He notes that if the fight goes past the first round, Liang Na's poor cardio could lead to a knockout loss, but he expects an early finish.

Cody picks Liang as an underdog, citing her grappling and armbar threat. He notes Gómez Juárez has been submitted quickly in the past and thinks Liang can take her down and submit her. He is not confident but sees value.

Daniel Levi picks Liang Na but is not confident. He cannot get past the fact that Gómez Juárez has been finished in the first round twice in a row yet is favored. He thinks Liang has the grappling advantage and could get an early submission, but worries about her cardio and striking defense. He is not betting the fight.

Liang Na is a grappler with submission skills, while Gómez Juárez is a 37-year-old boxer who lost her last two by armbar. Liang Na's path to victory is a submission, likely early. The matchup heavily favors the grappler, and the plus money is great value. I'll take Liang Na straight up and also like the submission prop.

Paul also picks Liang, agreeing that her grappling and size advantage could be key. He notes Gómez Juárez's poor grappling defense and thinks Liang can get a takedown and submit her. He is not confident but takes the dog.

Angelo picks Vanessa Demopoulos, noting she has a full camp at her natural weight class. He believes her speed, volume, and grappling edge give her the advantage, though he doesn't expect the fight to go to the ground. He mentions the odds have shifted and he agrees with Vanessa being the slight favorite, but he is not betting on this fight.

Big Brady picks Silvana Gómez Juárez as a dog, citing Demopoulos' inability to get takedowns (0 for 7 in UFC/Contender Series) and poor striking defense. He notes Demopoulos is very hittable and may pull guard, but Juarez can keep the fight standing and outstrike her. He calls it a low-level fight and says he will not bet it.

Cody picks Silvana Gómez Juárez as a dog, noting that Demopoulos has limited wrestling and striking, relying on jiu-jitsu. He believes Juárez will win if the fight stays standing, as she has better boxing. However, Cody acknowledges that Demopoulos could win if she gets the fight to the ground. He calls this a 'dogger pass' and is not confident.

Daniel Levi picks Silvana Gómez Juárez to win by decision. He argues that Demopoulos is a punching bag on the feet with no real threat, and that her only path to victory is a fluke submission. Gómez Juárez is more well-rounded, has better boxing, and can keep the fight at distance with leg kicks. Levi notes that Demopoulos has only beaten Sam Hughes via fluke submission and that Gómez Juárez has beaten better competition. He expects a clear decision win for the underdog.

The host sees this as a 50/50 fight but gives a slight edge to Juarez. He believes Juarez is the better striker and that Demopoulos needs to get the fight to the ground to win, but he doubts Demopoulos's wrestling ability. He notes that Juarez showed good takedown defense against Lupita Godinez. He predicts Juarez by decision, but also thinks Juarez could finish if she lands cleanly.

Paul does not make a clear pick for this fight. He mentions that he had Juarez as an underdog last time but has no strong opinion now. He notes that Demopoulos has good jiu-jitsu but limited wrestling, while Juarez has better striking. Paul suggests passing on this fight.

Angelo is very confident in Loopy Godinez, calling her a former lock of the week. He highlights her wrestling, solid striking with power, and clean boxing. He notes she was robbed in her last fight against Jessica Penne. He has two bets: Loopy inside the distance at plus 315 and Loopy minus 3.5 points at plus 110. He thinks she will dominate and possibly finish.

Big Brady likes Loopy Godinez, noting her strength, striking power, and wrestling. He points out that Sam Hughes is very hittable with 40% striking defense, and Godinez hits hard despite no knockouts. He believes Godinez will dominate on the feet and can also take the fight to the ground if needed. He predicts a dominant decision win, as Hughes is tough but will get pieced up for 15 minutes.

Cody leans toward Godinez but is not confident due to the short notice and lack of tape on Juarez. He notes Godinez has crisper boxing and UFC experience, but her ring IQ was questionable in her debut. He expects a competitive fight and is hesitant to lay -360.

Daniel Levi leans toward Loopy Godinez because she has UFC experience and fought a full 15-minute fight, while Silvana Gómez Juárez is on short notice. He expects an aggressive, entertaining striking battle and believes Godinez's power and forward pressure will be key. He notes both are prideful and expects a brawl.

Jacob is very high on Loopy Godinez, calling her a next-level fighter who will compete for a title soon. He likes her at minus 200 and thinks she will finish the fight early. He notes her value in DraftKings at $8,600. He expects her to dominate Sam Hughes with her wrestling and pressure.

The host picks Silvana Gómez Juárez as an underdog, impressed by her striking combinations and calf kicks. He notes Godinez's fight IQ issues and tendency to put herself in bad positions. He believes Juárez's experience and cleaner striking will lead to a decision victory, though he cautions about her weight cut on short notice.

Paul has no strong opinion on this fight. He notes the line is wide and he hasn't seen enough of Juarez. He is not interested in laying -360 on Godinez given her poor debut and the uncertainty of the matchup.