Hunter Azure

Big Brady picks Shore to win by third-round submission, but he is not overly confident and is passing on betting. He notes Azure has good takedown defense early but poor cardio, while Shore has excellent cardio and grappling. Brady expects Shore to wear Azure down and secure a late submission, as Azure has faded in past fights. He would have bet Shore at the opener (-110) but not at the current -160.

Cody picks Shore, praising his wrestling, cardio, and durability. He notes Azure's cardio issues and tendency to fade. He thinks Shore will grind Azure down and get a late submission or decision.

Daniel Levi picks Jack Shore, but expects a closely contested battle. He notes that Shore is a submission specialist from Wales with good fight IQ, but Hunter Azure is a strong wrestler with power. Levi thinks Shore's stand-up will be tested and that Azure's power could change the momentum. He suggests it might be a dog-or-pass situation at the betting window.

The host is high on Shore, citing his great wrestling, top control, and cardio. He expects Shore to pressure Azure, suck his gas tank, and potentially get a third-round finish. He notes that Azure has questionable cardio and has slowed down in past fights. He picks Shore to win by third-round submission, and mentions that -160 is a good price.

Paul picks Shore, noting his grappling advantage and Azure's poor cardio. He thinks Shore will lean on Azure and tire him out. He took Shore by submission and round 3 props.

Big Brady picks Azure, citing his significant striking advantage (4.71 sig strikes/min vs 1.63) and takedown defense. He thinks Smith will try to grind but will gas out, allowing Azure to get a late knockout. He acknowledges Azure's cardio looked poor against Kelleher but gives him the benefit of the doubt.

Daniel Levi picks Cole Smith as an underdog, seeing value at +185. He believes Smith can backpack Hunter Azure for rounds and win a decision, similar to his style. Levi thinks Azure is overrated due to past injuries and being dropped by lesser competition, and that Smith's back-taking ability is a real threat. He acknowledges Smith's sketchy stand-up but trusts his grappling to secure the upset.

The host believes Cole Smith is being undervalued as a +185 underdog. He notes Smith's black belt in jiu-jitsu, gangly frame for the division, and effective leg kicks. He thinks Azure is overrated after his loss to Kelleher and that Smith can grind out a decision.

Big Brady picks Hunter Azure to win by decision, citing Azure's size, reach advantage, and wrestling background. He believes Kelleher will struggle to get the fight to the ground and that Azure is the better striker. He sees a dominant 30-27 decision unless Kelleher lands a fluke submission, which he considers unlikely.

Daniel Levi picks Hunter Azure, citing his physicality, mentality, and consistent game plan. He notes Azure's D1 wrestling background and calf kicks, and believes he will grind out a win. He acknowledges Kelleher's experience and guillotine threat but thinks Azure's improvement and size advantage will prevail.