Sasha Palatnikov

Big Brady picks Brahimaj but with hesitation due to his UFC debut where he attempted zero takedowns despite being a great grappler. He notes Brahimaj has finished all his wins by submission and believes if he implements his wrestling, he can submit Palatnikov. However, he is not confident enough to bet because of the debut performance. He predicts a first-round submission.

Cody picks Brahimaj, having already bet him. He notes Brahimaj's grappling credentials and believes he can get the fight to the ground. He acknowledges Brahimaj's poor striking but thinks his cardio and submission threat will be enough.

Brahimaj is a wizard on the ground with a strong submission game, and Palatnikov's takedown defense is questionable. However, Brahimaj's cardio is a concern; if he doesn't get a submission in the first two rounds, Palatnikov could take over in the third. I'm picking Brahimaj by submission in the first or second round, and I like the under 2.5 rounds as a bet.

Paul picks Palatnikov as a dog, citing his striking, body work, and cardio. He questions Brahimaj's ability to get takedowns and believes Palatnikov can keep the fight standing and outpoint him. He notes Palatnikov's training at Extreme Couture.

Big Brady picks Kasanganay to win by second-round knockout. He notes Kasanganay is moving down to welterweight and has good wrestling and striking, while Palatnikov has poor takedown defense and a questionable chin. Brady believes Kasanganay will take Palatnikov down or land a knockout on the feet, as Palatnikov is very hittable. He is excited to see Kasanganay's return after a devastating knockout loss.

Cody leans Palatnikov as a dog, citing his chin, cardio, and kicking game. He notes Kasanganay's greenness and rigid striking. He thinks Palatnikov can outvolume him and that the price is worth a shot.

Daniel Levi picks Impa Kasanganay, praising his work ethic and ability to grind opponents down. He notes that Kasanganay recovered quickly from the devastating knockout by Joaquin Buckley, which speaks to his conditioning. Levi thinks Kasanganay will out-strength and out-muscle Sasha Palatnikov, possibly winning 30-26 or by finish. He also mentions that Kasanganay is dropping to welterweight and has a good mentality.

The host believes Kasanganay is the sharper fighter with better technique, and that he will put it on Palatnikov. He notes that Kasanganay is moving down to 170, which should make him one of the bigger guys in the division. The only concern is the devastating knockout loss to Joaquin Buckley, but the host thinks that was a once-in-a-lifetime shot and shouldn't be held against him. He picks Kasanganay to win by decision, though he thinks the -290 line is a bit too high.

Paul picks Kasanganay, citing his athleticism and move to Sanford MMA. He notes Palatnikov's lack of notable wins and thinks Kasanganay's physicality and improvements will be key. He acknowledges the price is high but believes in the narrative.

Big Brady picks Louis Cosce to win by first-round knockout. He notes Cosce has finished all his fights in the first round and is an absolute killer, while Palatnikov's competition level is suspect. He believes Cosce will stuff takedowns and dominate on the feet.

Daniel picks Louis Cosce, citing his explosive power and first-round knockout streak. He notes that Palatnikov has been past the first round but Cosce is the harder hitter. He hesitates on the heavy chalk because Cosce hasn't proven he can go past the first round.

The host believes Louis Cosce will continue his trend of first-round finishes, as he has finished all his fights in the first round. He notes that Sasha Palatnikov is hittable and crumbles under pressure, and that Cosce is stronger and quicker. He recommends the under 1.5 rounds as a better bet than the moneyline at -370.