Isaac Dulgarian

Angelo picks Isaac Dulgarian, highlighting his collegiate wrestling background, aggression, and control. He warns that Dulgarian should not experiment with striking against a dangerous opponent like Del Valle, who has power and good grappling. He trusts Dulgarian's coaching and athleticism to get takedowns and find a finish, hoping for the version that came forward against Christian Rodriguez.

Big Brady is excited about Isaac Dulgarian, calling him a phenomenal wrestler with championship potential. He notes Yadier Del Valle has poor takedown defense and often accepts takedowns, defending with guillotines. He believes Dulgarian's top game is disgusting and he will have no problem taking Del Valle down. He predicts a second-round submission, though he notes Del Valle could win if Dulgarian gasses.

Connor also picks Dulgarian, agreeing with Zane. He notes that Dulgarian's simple, high-pressure wrestling game is likely to overwhelm Del Valle, who hasn't faced such a difficult test. He mentions that if Del Valle can survive, Dulgarian might gas, but he leans toward Dulgarian.

Lucrative James picks Isaac Dulgarian, citing his dominant wrestling and round-one finishing ability. He believes Dulgarian will secure takedowns early and control the fight, while Del Valle's tendency to jump guillotines could leave him on bottom. James predicts a close decision (29-28) but acknowledges a finish is possible. He respects Del Valle's striking but favors Dulgarian's grappling advantage.

Dulgarian's smothering grappling style will cause Del Valle issues, keeping him on the defensive. Dulgarian will land takedowns and damage, winning on the scorecards. The host also likes the over 2.5 at plus money.

The MMA Guru picks Isaac Dulgarian, impressed by his grappling and ability to ragdoll Christian Rodriguez. He doubts Yadier Del Valle's grappling defense and thinks Dulgarian will dominate on the ground. He predicts a decision win or late-round finish, noting Dulgarian's strong American prospect hype.

Angelo is extremely confident Isaac Dulgarian wins due to his nasty wrestling and aggressive style, but he warns there is no betting value at minus 3000 odds. He advises against including Isaac in parlays because the risk is not worth the minimal payout. He notes that Isaac was screwed in his last fight and should have won.

Big Brady picks Isaac Dulgarian to win by first-round knockout. He calls Dulgarian the biggest favorite in UFC history at -3000 and expects a quick finish. Brady predicts Dulgarian will get a takedown within 10-15 seconds, secure a dominant position, and either submit or pound out Marotte before the half-round mark.

Cody is very confident Dulgarian will win, calling Marotte the worst in the division and noting Dulgarian's wrestling and power. He expects a first-round finish and suggests betting under 1.5 rounds or Dulgarian by first-round TKO. He is not betting the moneyline due to the price.

Daniel views this as a massive mismatch. He notes that Marotte's last win was against a journeyman with a losing record, and that Marotte was easily taken down by that fighter. He believes Dulgarian, coming off his first loss, will be more dangerous and will run through Marotte. He expects a finish.

Dulgarian is a massive favorite and expected to win easily, likely in the first round by KO or submission. Marotte is outmatched. The host does not spend time on this fight but suggests betting the round 1 prop if available at -200 or better.

Paul acknowledges Dulgarian's wrestling and power, but is wary of the -3000 price. He notes Marotte is a low-level opponent who has been finished quickly. He picks Dulgarian but will not bet at that price.

Angelo is surprised Rodriguez is an underdog but thinks Dulgarian is a legit prospect with real wrestling and good striking. He compares it to Rodriguez's win over Raul Rosas Jr., noting that Rosas mauled Rodriguez in the first round before gassing. He believes Dulgarian has better cardio and fight IQ, and will get the job done. He sees this as a true test of Dulgarian's potential.

Big Brady picks Isaac Dulgarian to win by first-round TKO. He is impressed by Dulgarian's wrestling and ground-and-pound, and thinks he can take Rodriguez down and finish him early. He notes Rodriguez's takedown defense is not elite and Dulgarian's pace may be too much.

Cody picks Isaac Dulgarian, despite Rodriguez being a legitimate prospect. He highlights Dulgarian's elite wrestling pedigree (D2 champion, three-time state champ in all styles) and his first-round finishing streak. He notes Rodriguez has missed weight twice and is moving up to 145, which could be a disadvantage against a strong wrestler. He believes Dulgarian's pace and wrestling will be too much.

Lucrative James picks Christian Rodriguez despite acknowledging Dulgarian's early-round dominance and wrestling advantage. He believes Rodriguez will lose round one but come back in rounds two and three due to better cardio, scrambling ability, and superior striking. He also thinks Rodriguez has submission opportunities and trusts him to weather the storm, as he has beaten hyped prospects before.

The host considers Rodriguez one of the better prospects but notes he struggled to make 135 lbs and is now fighting at 145 lbs. He expects Rodriguez to give up some takedowns early but provide the most resistance Dulgarian has faced, allowing Rodriguez to work back to his feet and use his superior striking. As Dulgarian slows down, Rodriguez will clamp onto a submission after a poor takedown attempt.

Paul agrees with Cody, adding that Dulgarian trains at altitude in Colorado, which should improve his cardio. He notes that Rodriguez has been taken down and outmuscled early in fights, and Dulgarian is not the kind of opponent you want to face when moving up. He likes the under 2.5 rounds prop.

Angelo picks Marshall with very low confidence due to unknowns about Dulgarian's level of competition. He trusts Marshall's toughness and pressure, noting he almost finished Gomez in the third. He expects the odds to be weird and is hesitant to bet.

Big Brady picks Francis Marshall to win by knockout or submission in the second round. He notes Dulgarian's wrestling and early finishing ability but questions his durability and experience against UFC-level competition. He believes Marshall will weather the initial storm and finish Dulgarian in the later rounds. He criticizes Marshall's last performance but attributes it to a poor game plan.

Cody picks Marshall, citing his experience in the UFC and against better competition. He notes Dulgarian has only fought low-level opponents and has never seen the second round. He thinks Marshall's cardio, durability, and jiu-jitsu will be advantages if the fight goes past the first round. He also mentions Marshall's wrestling is okay and he can work his way back up if taken down.

James has not taped this fight and offers no pick or analysis.

Marshall is a 24-year-old prospect who is dominant when he gets his wrestling going, and his striking is improving. Dulgarian is making his UFC debut with a flawless record but has faced little resistance. Marshall has experience battling back from adversity, which will be a huge shock for Dulgarian. Marshall should put together a better game plan and win by decision.

Paul leans toward Marshall but is not confident. He notes Dulgarian's lack of proven competition and questions what happens if the fight goes past round one. He thinks Marshall's experience in the Octagon gives him an edge, but admits it's not a fight he will bet. He also mentions Dulgarian round 1 prop at +450 as a possible play.