Iwo Baraniewski

The host picks Baraniewski by armbar, noting that Baraniewski is a very good grappler with judo and powerful takedowns. He expects Baraniewski to exchange a few strikes, then toss Tafa and armbar him as soon as they hit the mat. He mentions that Tafa's takedown defense and submission defense are not there.

AJ picks Baraniewski to finish Tafa, likely by submission in round one, citing Baraniewski's judo background and Tafa's suspect grappling. He notes Baraniewski can also win on the feet but expects the smart strategy to be takedown and submission. AJ is confident Baraniewski will showcase his grappling and get a first-round finish.

Angelo picks Iwo Baraniewski but expresses concern about his lack of experience in later rounds, as he has never been past the first round. He notes that Baraniewski has power and can wrestle if needed, while Tafa's takedown defense is terrible. However, he worries that if Baraniewski doesn't finish early, he might gas.

Big Brady picks Iwo Baraniewski to win by first round submission. He notes that Junior Tafa has the worst grappling in the UFC and that Baraniewski should take him down and submit him easily. However, he worries about Baraniewski's fight IQ and whether he will choose to strike instead of grappling.

Iwo Baraniewski has five straight knockouts and is a brutal finisher. Junior Tafa has a weak chin and was knocked out by Billy Elekana. Baraniewski will knock him out in the first round, possibly with a submission but likely a KO.

Iwo Baraniewski should win because he has a grappling advantage over Junior Tafa, who is susceptible to low kicks and has questionable cardio. However, Baraniewski can be reckless and hittable, so he must grapple to avoid getting clipped. The host expects a finish, possibly by submission, but notes Baraniewski's inconsistency.

Baraniewski is fundamentally better and has power, but Tafa has a puncher's chance. Baraniewski should win by first-round knockout if he doesn't get reckless. Tafa is bigger but lacks technical striking and grappling.

Lucrative James picks Iwo Baraniewski, expecting him to use his grappling to neutralize Junior Tafa's striking. He notes Baraniewski's takedown instincts and ground game, predicting a KO via ground and pound in round 1. He acknowledges Tafa's power but believes Baraniewski's wrestling will be the difference.

Angelo picks Iwo Baraniewski confidently, stating he should run through Austen Lane. He notes Iwo has power, wrestling, and is well-rounded, while Lane's only successful wrestling was against a fighter with no takedown defense. He believes this matchup is designed to give Iwo a win to build the division.

Big Brady is very confident in Iwo Baraniewski (Berenice), calling this another 'sanctioned murder.' He notes that Austen Lane has a terrible chin, has been knocked out seven times (six by KO), and is cutting down to 205 at 38 years old, which he doubts will happen. He highlights Baraniewski's power and skill, predicting a brutal first-round knockout. He also questions whether Lane will even make weight.

Cody also picks Baraniewski, noting Lane's history of getting finished and the difficulty of cutting to 205. He expects a first-round KO.

Connor picks Baraniewski, echoing Zane's assessment. He calls Lane a 'short-armed brawler with a tiny reach' who nearly lost to Ibo Aslan. Connor notes that Lane's size makes him easier to hit and he cannot take a punch. He sarcastically comments on Lane's lack of skills and says the fight has 'disaster written all over it' for Lane.

Daniel Vreeland picks Iwo Baraniewski to win by first-round knockout. He acknowledges questions about Baraniewski's cardio and ground game, but believes Lane is not the one to expose them. He expects Baraniewski's power to be too much.

Daniel picks Iwo to knock out Lane in the first round. He acknowledges Iwo is untested past round one but has no faith in Lane, who is dropping to 205 and older. He thinks Iwo's power and finishing ability will be too much.

Baranowski is explosive and durable but unknown beyond round one. Lane has grappling but is likely to get knocked out. Baranowski is unplayable at -600; Lane is a dog or pass.

James picks Iwo Baraniewski to win via knockout in round one, citing his power and Lane's poor chin. He notes that Lane is moving down from heavyweight and has been knocked out before. He thinks Lane's only chance is to land a big shot, but Baraniewski's low center of gravity and judo make him hard to take down.

The host is confident in Iwo Baraniewski winning in round one by knockout. He highlights Baraniewski's power and finishing ability, while Lane is an aging heavyweight cutting weight with poor durability. He expects Baraniewski to overwhelm Lane quickly, possibly via ground and pound or a big shot.

Paul expects Baraniewski to knock out Lane early, given Lane's poor durability and weight cut. He likes the inside the distance prop.

The MMA Guru picks Iwo Baraniewski to KO Austen Lane in the first round. He notes Lane has a suspect chin and poor striking defense, while Baraniewski has crafty power and good recovery. He expects Baraniewski to land a lead hook or check hook and put Lane out cold, as Lane tends to put his hands away when swung at.

Angelo picks Iwo Baraniewski, a UFC debutant with only six pro fights, but notes he has well-rounded skills including wrestling, striking, and jiu-jitsu. He contrasts him with Ibo Aslan, who relies on power but has poor cardio and was inactive in his last fight. Angelo expects Baraniewski to push the pace, shoot takedowns, and potentially overwhelm Aslan. He mentions he placed a half-unit bet on Baraniewski at -140 earlier.

Big Brady picks Iwo Baraniewski, noting his judo, ground and pound, and submission game. He highlights Aslan's poor ground game and cardio, referencing Aslan's submission loss to Iwan Cudalaba. He expects Baraniewski to take Aslan down and submit him in the first round.

Cody picks Baraniewski, citing his power, aggression, and amateur experience. He notes that Aslan looked terrible in his last fight against Billy Alakana, showing no urgency. He believes Baraniewski will come forward and finish Aslan. He mentions that Aslan is petrified of being taken down and doesn't commit to his punches.

Connor picks Iwo Baraniewski, noting that he is a knockout artist with a long amateur career and seems like a real lifetime fighter. He contrasts Aslan, who he views as a beach muscles guy who doesn't actually do MMA for the right reasons. Connor believes Baraniewski has potential as a grimy clinch mauler.

Daniel is uncertain, noting Aslan's unusual performance in his last fight (gunshy) and Baraniewski's lack of octagon time past round one. He needs more information on both fighters' durability and game plans before making a pick.

Lucrative James believes Iwo Baraniewski's judo base and power will be too much for Ibo Aslan, who has poor grappling and defensive holes. He expects Baraniewski to take the fight to the ground and finish early, possibly via ground and pound or submission. He predicts a first-round stoppage.

The host views this as a fun fight between two raw light heavyweights but gives Baraniewski the edge due to having more tools. Despite a weaker strength of schedule, he expects Baraniewski to get the fight to the ground, land big shots from top position, and find a finish within a round and a half.

Paul agrees, noting that Aslan's last performance was abysmal and he showed no desire to win. He believes Baraniewski is a powerful finisher who will overwhelm Aslan. He thinks Baraniewski wins by TKO.

The Guru picks Iwo Baraniewski over Ibo Aslan, citing Baraniewski's extensive amateur experience (16-3) and his KO of a hyped prospect. He notes that Aslan has been fraud-checked and that Baraniewski has a ground game. The Guru predicts a first-round finish by TKO or submission.