Nathan Fletcher

Connor picks Nakamura because he has a clear wrestling-focused game plan and Fletcher's reactive, counter-heavy style will give him opportunities to get takedowns. He notes Nakamura's striking is poor and he struggled against Muin Gafurov, but Fletcher is gun-shy and lost to Kalinn Loughran, who is similar to Nakamura. Connor expects a blanketing performance from Nakamura.

Angelo picks Nathan Fletcher, expressing strong dislike for Caolán Loughran's fighting style and personality. He criticizes Loughran for being non-committal, low volume, and failing to use his skills. Fletcher is described as a pressure fighter with good cardio and a never-quit attitude. Angelo expects the fight to go to decision due to Loughran's hesitance.

Brady thinks Loughran has a striking advantage and can take down Fletcher, despite Loughran's poor performance against Jake Hadley. He notes Fletcher gets reversed often and was controlled by Conor O'Malley. Brady expects a competitive fight but picks Loughran to win by decision.

Connor picks Fletcher because Loughran is dumb enough to go to the ground, where Fletcher has a chance. He notes Loughran has no striking game and just lurches forward, while Fletcher's wins are via submissions off his back. Connor calls both fighters not UFC level.

The host notes that Loughran has improved tremendously since their amateur fight six years ago, and his strength and physicality will shut down Fletcher's grappling. He expects Loughran to keep Fletcher on the defensive and grind out a win.

The Guru is confident in Nathan Fletcher, praising his fluidity, head movement, and grappling compared to Loughran's stiffness. He describes Loughran as a 'Marvin Vettori of bantamweight'—tough but non-fluid and hittable. He believes Fletcher's better defense, reach advantage, and dynamic scrambles will be decisive. He expects Fletcher to win, possibly by decision or submission.

Angelo picks Nathan Fletcher because he is a well-rounded fighter with solid grappling and striking, and he believes Nathan can land cleaner strikes and take the fight to the ground if needed. He notes that Žygimantas is chinny and hitable, and can be taken down due to his aggressive style. However, he is not betting on this fight due to medical issues and uncertainty.

Big Brady picks Žygimantas Ramaška to win by third-round knockout. He notes that Ramaška is a striker with knockout power, while Fletcher is a grappler who will look for takedowns. Brady believes Ramaška has more paths to victory, including the knockout threat and doing more damage overall, and that Fletcher has been knocked out before. He acknowledges Fletcher's path via takedowns and top control but favors Ramaška's striking and power.

Cody picks Fletcher, citing his wrestling advantage and Ramaška's vulnerability to grapplers. He notes Fletcher's cardio is a concern but believes he can get takedowns and control the fight. He is not highly confident but sees value.

Daniel admits he couldn't watch their Ultimate Fighter fights due to playback errors, so his analysis is limited. He heard Ramaška is exciting but leaves openings, while Fletcher is more cautious. He picks Fletcher again (as he did when the fight was first booked), but warns not to trust his pick.

Fletcher's grappling is expected to be too much for Ramaška, who has questionable takedown defense. Fletcher trains with Paddy Pimblett and has a strong BJJ game, likely securing a submission within a round and a half. However, there is some hesitation due to Fletcher's recent illness, so the bet size is reduced compared to the original play.

Paul picks Fletcher, believing his wrestling and grappling can neutralize Ramaška's striking. He notes Ramaška's losses come against wrestlers, and Fletcher has a path via takedowns and control. He is hesitant due to Fletcher's recent illness and cardio concerns.