David Zawada

Big Brady picks Alex Morono to win by knockout, favoring Morono's higher volume (5.05 sig strikes/min) and positive strike differential. He notes Zawada is dangerous with power and submissions, but has poor takedown defense and has been controlled on the ground. Brady thinks Morono can take Zawada down if needed and has never been submitted. He expects Morono's volume and striking to be the difference, leading to a knockout win.

Cody picks Morono by decision, citing Morono's higher volume and better striking. He notes Zawada's low volume and reliance on takedowns, but thinks Morono's BJJ is good enough to defend and get back up. He expects a close fight going the distance and likes the over 2.5 rounds.

I think Morono is the better fighter here—he keeps an incredibly high pace, is durable, and has beaten better competition. Zawada is defensively void and easy to hit. However, I have concerns about Morono's wrestling; he got taken down multiple times by Max Griffin. But Zawada's takedowns aren't elite, and Morono has good jiu-jitsu to get back up. I think Morono wins by decision, and the fight goes the distance. I like the over 2.5 rounds and Morono by decision.

Paul sees it as a close to pick'em fight and is staying away. He notes Morono's durability issues and Zawada's low volume, but thinks if you got Zawada at +155 earlier it's a good shot. He doesn't make a firm pick.

Big Brady picks Ramazan Emeev to win by grinding decision. He notes that Emeev has better wrestling and cardio, but Zawada is dangerous off his back and on the feet. He thinks Emeev will get takedowns and control the fight, but warns that Zawada is a finisher and Emeev has been knocked out and submitted before. He says he wouldn't bet on it and would leave Emeev out of parlays.

Daniel Levi picks Ramazan Emeev via decision, citing Emeev's patient clinch-heavy style and Zawada's grappling mistakes and poor cardio. He notes Zawada is exciting but makes too many errors, and Emeev has never been bullied. He expects Emeev to avoid big shots and win a decision.

Emeev is an efficient fighter with a good mix of striking, clinch, and takedowns. He has low output but lands effective shots, especially his right hand. However, his takedowns can leave him vulnerable to submissions, which is a concern against a high-level jiu-jitsu player like Zawada. Zawada has shown he can pull off upsets, but his striking is less technical. Emeev should win a striking battle and has better cardio. The line is too high for a lock, but Emeev is a solid parlay piece.