Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani

AJ gives a slight lean to Ko Seok-hyun, noting his rangy karate style and takedown ability. He sees the fight as close, with Ko possibly winning boxing exchanges and controlling from top, while Lebosnoyani has dangerous jiu-jitsu. AJ expects a competitive decision favoring Ko.

AJ picks Ko by decision, noting Ko's superior boxing and wrestling compared to Lebosnoyani's kickboxing. He trusts Ko's UFC experience and dominant win over Phil Rowe, while Lebosnoyani struggled in a split decision. He likes the decision prop at +125 and also considers the over 2.5 rounds.

AJ picks Ko Seok-hyun, citing his versatile MMA game, takedown threat, and positional dominance. He believes Ko's boxing and awkward karate-style striking can match Lebosnoyani's kicks, and that Ko's wrestling will be the difference. He expects a decision win, as Ko is a 'decision merchant' who controls position.

Angelo picks Ko Seok-hyun (Co) because he believes Co's wrestling-heavy approach will score well in DFS, as he has scored over 100 points in both UFC fights. He notes that Jean-Paul's takedowns are not very good, giving Co an advantage.

Angelo picks Ko Seok-hyun (referred to as 'Co'), believing he is the more complete fighter with better takedowns and striking. He expects Ko to wrestle and avoid getting caught by Lebosnoyani's wild power. He doesn't love the minus 200 odds but thinks Ko gets it done.

Big Brady picks Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani for the upset, citing his superior jiu-jitsu, ability to get back up from takedowns, and striking power. He believes Ko Seok-hyun's wrestling will play into Lebosnoyani's game, and Ko's chin is questionable. He predicts a second-round knockout.

Cody picks Ko, citing his suffocating wrestling and takedown game. He notes Ko's durability concerns but believes his game plan of smothering opponents with takedowns will work against Lebosnoyani, who accepts being on his back. He thinks Ko's wrestling and control will win the fight.

Daniel Levi picks Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani as a plus-200 underdog, believing the odds are off. He thinks Lebosnoyani's jiu-jitsu phenom background and confidence on the mat will trouble Ko, who has been knocked out before. He expects Lebosnoyani to compete well and potentially finish Ko, despite Ko's recent impressive wins.

Lucrative James picks Ko Seok-hyun to win by decision, citing Ko's methodical style, in-and-out karate movement, and superior wrestling. He notes that Ko is good everywhere and should be able to implement takedowns and control the fight. He acknowledges Lebosnoyani's toughness and tricky jiu-jitsu but expects Ko to win a decision.

The host expects Ko to utilize power striking and mix in grappling to wear down Lebosnoyani, leading to a second or third round knockout.

Ko has shown improved grappling and ground-and-pound, as seen in his wins over Oban Elliott and Phil Rowe, and has the durability and power to wear down Lebosnoyani. Lebosnoyani is a BJJ black belt but has defensive flaws and may slow down, allowing Ko to land a knockout. Ko's striking and top pressure should be too much.

Paul picks Ko, noting his clean, reliable style and elite takedowns. He mentions Ko's knockout loss but thinks his positional control and wrestling will dominate. He believes Lebosnoyani's submission threats off his back won't work against Ko's top control.

Angelo picks Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani, arguing that despite Phil Rowe's technical striking and experience, Rowe is hesitant and has poor takedown defense. He believes Jean-Paul's forward pressure, wrestling, and ability to get the fight to the ground will secure the win.

Big Brady picks Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani to defeat Philip Rowe, citing Rowe's poor minute-winning and takedown defense. He notes Rowe loses the first round and a half of every fight and has never won a decision. He believes Lebosnoyani is a well-rounded prospect who won't slow down, and predicts a decision win. He acknowledges Lebosnoyani has been knocked out twice but thinks his skill advantage is clear.

Cody thinks Rowe's reach and experience will be key. He notes Lebosnoyani's durability issues and poor cardio. He expects Rowe to win by KO in the later rounds, possibly as a live bet.

Connor picks Rowe, noting that Lebosnoyani's aggressive guard and submission threats are a throwback and not part of a modern MMA game. Rowe is rangier and will win at range. Connor also points out that Lebosnoyani's losses include Spike Carlisle, indicating he's not ready for this level.

The host heavily leans towards Lebosnoyani, citing his legitimate knockout power and dynamic striking against Rowe, who is slow, easy to hit, and has poor takedown defense. He believes Lebosnoyani will likely land the harder shots and knock Rowe out. However, he cannot bet Lebosnoyani at -205 because he is making his UFC debut on short notice, which adds uncertainty.

James leans toward Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani via decision, citing his grappling upside and movement. He notes that Philip Rowe is on a downward trajectory and that Lebosnoyani's in-and-out striking could pose problems. However, James admits he hasn't done full tape study and may change his pick.

Lebosnoyani is a black belt in BJJ with improving striking, and he should be able to crowd Rowe's range and take him down. Rowe struggles with grappling and has poor takedown defense, as seen in recent losses. Lebosnoyani's superior BJJ and cardio should allow him to control the fight and eventually find a submission. The chalk is justified here.

Paul agrees, citing Rowe's BJJ black belt and power. He thinks Lebosnoyani's grappling isn't enough to take Rowe down and that Rowe's reach will be a problem. He expects Rowe to win by decision or late KO.

The MMA Guru picks Philip Rowe as a slight underdog, feeling that the matchup favors Rowe's patience and composure. He notes that Lebosnoyani is a first round TKO merchant who hasn't faced great opponents, and if he doesn't finish Rowe early, he may crumble. Rowe has shown durability and the ability to come back in later rounds.