Daniil Donchenko

AJ is very confident Donchenko wins by knockout, praising his violent Muay Thai striking and clean elbows. He notes Berggren has never been knocked out but hasn't faced a striker of Donchenko's level. He suggests inside distance at -200 is safer for parlays, but prefers the knockout prop.

AJ expects Donchenko to knock Berggren out, citing his violent Muay Thai, knockout power, and level difference. Berggren is a short-notice replacement with less experience and a questionable chin. AJ predicts a first or second round finish.

AJ expects Donchenko to knock out Berggren, who is taking the fight on short notice. He notes Donchenko's superior hands, power, and ability to switch stances, while Berggren is a kicker who looks vulnerable in exchanges. AJ predicts a first-round KO.

AJ DeVito is confident that Daniil Donchenko will win by knockout against short-notice debutant Theodor Berggren. He praises Donchenko's striking, including elbows, and expects Berggren to get hurt badly. He mentions the KO prop at -160 and includes Donchenko in multiple parlays.

Angelo picks Donchenko, impressed by his striking ability and movement. He notes that Berggren relies on upper body wrestling and clinch entries, but Donchenko's speed and in-and-out movement will prevent him from closing the distance. He sees no path to victory for Berggren.

Angelo is very confident in Danilo, praising his clean striking, power, and ability to mix grappling. He thinks Danilo will be the better striker and grappler, and expects a finish. He is surprised the odds have moved from -1000 to -500, as he believes Danilo is clearly very good.

Big Brady picks Daniil Donchenko to win by second-round knockout. He notes that Donchenko is a wild brawler with dangerous elbows, while Berggren is hittable and has never been knocked out but struggles with grappling. Brady thinks Donchenko's power and aggression will overwhelm Berggren, though he acknowledges Berggren took the fight on short notice and is a Cage Warriors fighter.

Cody picks Donchenko, agreeing with Paul. He highlights Donchenko's power, youth, and cardio, and Berggren's short notice and cardio issues. He expects Donchenko to win via volume and power.

Daniel Levi confidently picks Daniil Donchenko to win by first-round knockout, dismissing Theodor Berggren as not UFC-caliber after being finished by regional gatekeeper Justin Burlington. He defends Donchenko's previous performance against Alex Morono, attributing the lack of finish to gassing out from beating Morono up. Levi expects Donchenko to welcome Berggren to the UFC with a quick finish.

Jacob picks Donchenko by finish in rounds 1 or 2, citing his power and youth. He thinks Berggren is not UFC caliber and that Donchenko will blow him away early. He advises against the moneyline due to poor value and recommends taking Donchenko by finish.

Lucrative James picks Daniil Donchenko but notes he hasn't done full tape study on this late-notice fight. He mentions both fighters are young and it should be a banger, but based on limited knowledge, he predicts Donchenko via decision. He says he will post a full breakdown on his Telegram channel.

The host picks Denys Bondar (likely referring to Daniil Donchenko) as a nasty Muay Thai specialist with a tougher strength of schedule than Theodor Berggren. He believes Bondar will stalk Berggren, walk him down, land big power shots, and find a finish within two rounds.

Donchenko is a Muay Thai specialist with an iron chin and has never been finished. He will walk Berggren down, get into the clinch, and land elbows and combinations for a TKO. Berggren has athleticism but Donchenko's experience and durability should prevail.

Paul picks Donchenko confidently, citing his power, volume, and cardio. He notes Berggren's cardio issues and tendency to fade, and believes Donchenko will overwhelm him. He sees Donchenko as a parlay piece.

Angelo picks Daniil Donchenko despite believing Alex Morono is the better fighter skill-for-skill. He explains that Morono is a 'moron' who will stand and trade instead of using his high-level jiu-jitsu. Donchenko hits hard and Morono is on a three-fight skid. He thinks Morono has the easiest path to victory by grappling but won't do it, so he picks Donchenko.

Big Brady picks Daniil Donchenko, praising his aggressive style and dangerous striking. He questions Alex Morono's commitment to fighting, noting he has other pursuits and has looked poor in recent fights. He expects Donchenko to pressure and finish Morono early, similar to Carlos Liao's win over Morono.

Cody agrees, highlighting Donchenko's power and Morono's chin issues. He notes Donchenko's tendency to gas but expects an early finish. Cody suggests betting Donchenko live after the first round if he doesn't finish, but overall picks Donchenko.

Connor agrees with Zane, emphasizing that Morono is a subpar athlete who has lost his speed and durability. He notes that Donchenko is young and technical, and that Morono's wins were over past-prime fighters. Connor concludes that Donchenko will win purely based on age and physical decline.

Lucrative James picks Daniil Donchenko to win by TKO in round two or three. He trusts Donchenko's youth, physicality, and improvement, while noting that Morono is aging and has a questionable chin. James expects Morono to start well but fade as the fight progresses.

The host picks Donchenko by first-round knockout, calling it a horrible stylistic matchup for Morono. He highlights Donchenko's Muay Thai, especially his elbows and knees, and his aggressive pressure. He notes Morono's chin is fading and he struggles with cardio, making him vulnerable to an early finish.

Paul picks Daniil Donchenko, citing his power and aggression. He notes Morono's recent losses and declining durability. Paul expects Donchenko to finish early but warns about his cardio if it goes past the first round. He suggests betting Donchenko but not at heavy favorite odds.

The host picks Daniil Donchenko over Alex Morono. He is very confident, predicting a first-round TKO. He notes Donchenko's aggressive style, elbows, body work, and low kicks. He thinks Morono can take a beating but Donchenko's cutting shots and pressure will overwhelm him early.

Angelo picks Donchenko because he sees him as the more well-rounded fighter overall. He notes that Donchenko is a nasty striker with power who chops down the tree with leg kicks and fires clean rights, though he can fade. He acknowledges that Sezinando is a gritty grinder with good cardio and jiu-jitsu, but limited skill set. Angelo says 'boring ass control from Sezinando would not surprise me' but ultimately goes with Donchenko.

Connor picks Donchenko, recalling that he picked him previously. He describes Donchenko as the more technical, polished kickboxer, while Sezinando is a wild brawler. He believes Donchenko's technique will be the difference.

Donchenko's aggressive Muay Thai style is expected to shut down Sezinando's grappling. The host predicts Donchenko will secure a finish in the second or third round, indicating confidence in his striking advantage and ability to overwhelm his opponent.

The MMA Guru picks Daniil Donchenko, citing his superior conditioning, toughness, power, and high volume. He notes that Donchenko is devastating on the inside with hooks and combinations, which will be key when Rodrigo tries to push him against the cage. He predicts a round two TKO, as Donchenko will capitalize on Rodrigo's stalling wrestling style.