John Allan

Angelo picks Dustin Jacoby, a high-level kickboxer with good power and volume. He notes Jacoby's leg kicks and technical striking, and believes his composure and technique will overcome John Allan's wrestling. He acknowledges Jacoby's takedown defense is not great but points to his draw against Kudalaba where he was taken down nine times yet still performed well on the feet. He expects a decision win.

Big Brady is very hesitant on this fight, calling it a complete pass for betting. He notes Jacoby has a striking advantage but poor takedown defense, while Allan has a wrestling background but has been submitted multiple times. Brady picks Allan as a dog, expecting him to get takedowns and win a greasy decision, but admits he has very little confidence in the pick.

Cody picks Jacoby but with low confidence due to short notice and cardio concerns. He notes Jacoby's striking edge but worries about Allan's wrestling. He suggests passing or live betting.

Daniel Levi picks Dustin Jacoby, citing his high-level kickboxing and improved MMA game. He notes that Jacoby's jab and low kicks are effective, and that John Allan was dropped by a jiu-jitsu guy (Roman Dolidze) and was hesitant on the feet. Levi expects Jacoby to win by decision or finish, as he has fought many similar opponents in kickboxing. He mentions that Jacoby is always in shape and has a good camp.

Jacob agrees with Angelo, picking Dustin Jacoby. He emphasizes that Jacoby is a 3-to-1 favorite despite taking the fight on short notice, which usually hurts odds. He believes if this were a full camp fight, Jacoby would be a 5-to-1 favorite. He suggests using Jacoby in a parlay to mitigate the high moneyline odds. He also notes John Allan's 'steroid nipples' as a potential factor.

The host is confident Jacoby wins, citing his cardio, striking from the outside, and ability to get back to his feet after takedowns. He expects Jacoby to win a dominant decision, though he notes Allen is durable. He considers Jacoby a good parlay piece despite the high price.

Paul leans Jacoby but is wary of the short notice and Jacoby's inconsistent cardio. He notes Jacoby's striking advantage but worries about takedowns. He wants to see weigh-ins before committing.

Big Brady picks Roman Dolidze, calling him a 'madman' with serious power and a world champion grappling background. He believes Dolidze is the better fighter everywhere and that the line should be wider. He notes John Allan's win over Mike Rodriguez was overrated due to Rodriguez's poor takedown defense, and Allan popped for steroids. He predicts a first-round knockout and has already bet Dolidze at -175, stating he would bet him up to -220.

Daniel picks Roman Dolidze, noting his impressive knockout of Khadis Ibragimov and his ADCC-level grappling, including a heel hook submission on Nikita Krylov. He acknowledges John Allan's power and black belt jiu-jitsu but questions his cardio and the positive drug test after his UFC debut. He is unsure how Dolidze will handle takedown attempts, as he might accept them and play off his back, but overall believes Dolidze is the tougher fighter and will get past this test.

The host picks Roman Dolidze to win by KO or submission, likely in the first or second round. He notes Dolidze's high-level jiu-jitsu and power, and that his low output is less of an issue against an active striker like Allan. He believes Dolidze's counter-striking and willingness to engage on the ground will be key, and that Allan may not want to grapple with him. He likes Dolidze at -160 and sees a high ceiling.