Khadis Ibragimov

Big Brady picks Ibragimov despite acknowledging his poor UFC record and questionable gas tank. He believes Ibragimov has advantages in striking and takedown defense, while Marquez is underwhelming and older. He expects a sloppy fight with Ibragimov likely getting a finish, but he's not confident and is surprised the line is close.

Daniel Levi picks Khadis Ibragimov because he has faced tougher competition in the UFC despite losing, while Danilo Marques has padded his record against cans. He notes Ibragimov is the heavier puncher but has a wild fighting style and energy management issues. He leans Ibragimov but is not confident enough to lay the slight chalk.

The host believes Khadis Ibragimov will win, likely by first-round KO, due to his aggressive style and power. He notes that Danilo Marques has poor stand-up and a questionable gas tank, and that Ibragimov's takedown defense should be sufficient to keep the fight standing. He also likes the under 2.5 rounds at -135.

Big Brady picks Dolidze but is not overly confident. He criticizes Ibragimov's poor gas tank and high strikes absorbed (6 per minute), expecting Dolidze to weather the early storm and finish him in the third round via knockout. He notes Dolidze has power and a good submission game, and predicts an exciting fight with a likely under on total rounds.

Daniel Levi reluctantly picks Ibragimov, noting that if Ibragimov can pace himself, he can win. He points out that Ibragimov has experience against higher-level competition like Da Un Jung and Ed Herman, while Dolidze is 6-0 but untested. He is skeptical of Dolidze's regional footage, calling it unimpressive. However, he admits he doesn't know if Ibragimov has learned from his past mistakes of gassing out.