Ange Loosa

Angelo leans Ange Loosa because he expects him to be busier and out-volume Rowe. He notes that Rowe can be hesitant and flat, as seen in his last fight. He thinks Loosa can sneak out a close decision.

Big Brady picks Ange Loosa, noting that Philip Rowe tends to start slow and come back late, but Loosa is durable and has never been knocked out. He believes Loosa's toughness and cardio will allow him to win a decision, as Rowe's best wins have aged poorly. He also mentions Loosa can mix in takedowns.

Loosa's power punching, strength, and physicality will keep Rowe against the cage or drag him to the ground, neutralizing Rowe's distance striking. Loosa will grind out a decision win.

Angelo picks Gabriel Bonfim but expresses strong reservations. He notes that Bonfim is the biggest favorite on the card despite gassing out in his last fight at elevation against a durable opponent. He acknowledges Bonfim's superior skills but questions his cardio and the elevation factor. Angelo suggests that the loss to Nicholas Dalby might have prompted adjustments, but he is not confident enough to include Bonfim in a parlay.

Cody picks Bonfim despite his cardio issues, believing Bonfim's power and submission threat will finish Loosa early. He notes Loosa quit in his last fight and that Bonfim has a striking and grappling advantage. He suggests live betting Loosa if Bonfim gasses.

Daniel Vreeland picks Gabriel Bonfim to submit Ange Loosa. He believes Bonfim's front chokes are elite and that Loosa's cardio is also questionable. He notes that Bonfim's loss to Dober was due to Dober's veteran grit and that Bonfim has had time to learn from it. He expects Bonfim to get back to his finishing ways.

Gabriel Bonfim is more aggressive and should deal with Loosa's power, then take the fight to the grappling realm where his submission game is high level. Both have cardio issues, but Bonfim will hurt Loosa and find a submission in the first or second round.

Angelo is a big fan of Battle, noting his incredible improvement every fight. He worries that Battle needs to be the better wrestler and may not be able to take Loosa down, and he doesn't see Battle winning a striking match. However, he has blind faith in Battle's rapid improvement and thinks the latest version of Battle, with added improvements, will win. He is monitoring the line before betting.

Big Brady picks Ange Loosa to win by decision as an upset. He thinks Loosa's wrestling and takedown defense will be key, as Battle has poor takedown defense. He expects a close, competitive fight but favors Loosa's ability to mix in takedowns.

Cody sides with the underdog Ange Loosa, citing Bryan Battle's suspect takedown defense (45% overall) and Loosa's improved wrestling. He notes Battle is a good counter puncher but lacks physical strength and has been taken down by lesser wrestlers. Loosa has shown volume striking and takedowns in recent fights, which should sway rounds. He sees this as close to 50/50 and likes the plus money.

Lucrative James believes Bryan Battle is the much better fighter overall. He notes that Ange Loosa is durable but lacks technique and grappling strength, and that Battle can scramble if taken down. He sees Battle winning via finish, possibly by submission or head kick, and mentions that Loosa's path to victory is limited to a knockout or three rounds of grappling, which he doubts Loosa has the gas tank for.

The host admits this is the fight he is least confident in picking. He sides with Loosa's explosive power striking and notes that Battle hasn't utilized the style that made him successful at 185 lbs, possibly due to the weight cut to 170. He expects Loosa to be on the front foot, using power punches to keep Battle defensive, and even try grappling where he can hold Battle down. He acknowledges Battle's submission threats but believes Loosa wins on the scorecards.

Paul agrees with Cody, noting Battle's low volume and poor takedown defense. He points out that Loosa has durability and the plus 155 line offers value, as he sees the fight closer to 50/50. He mentions Loosa by decision at +275 as an interesting prop.

Angelo picks Ange Loosa confidently, citing his durability, speed, power, and wrestling. He notes Rhys McKee has technical striking but poor wrestling defense, and after seeing Loosa out-wrestle AJ Fletcher, he's confident Loosa can do the same here. He mentions a parlay with Loosa at +135.

Big Brady leans toward Loosa, citing his durability (never finished) and ability to dictate where the fight goes. He notes McKee's poor takedown defense and hittability, but acknowledges McKee's toughness and power. He expects a close fight with Loosa winning a decision, possibly using takedowns.

Cody picks Loosa, citing his well-rounded game, training at Kill Cliff FC, and ability to mix takedowns. He notes McKee's takedown defense is exploitable, as shown by Alex Morono taking him down three times. Loosa has nasty leg kicks and good durability. Cody expects Loosa to win by decision, using leg kicks and takedowns to control the fight.

Daniel Levi picks Ange Loosa, noting that Loosa showed improved volume in his last fight against AJ Fletcher and has power in his hands. He acknowledges that Loosa can slow down and that McKee is durable and could take over late. Levi is concerned about Loosa's cardio but believes he has more paths to victory, including mixing in takedowns. He calls it a well-matched fight and leans Loosa but is not confident enough to bet heavily.

I like McKee at plus money. Loosa is explosive early but fades in the second and third rounds. McKee is a volume striker who gets stronger as fights go on. If McKee can survive the early onslaught, he should pull away late. I also like McKee round three as a prop. Loosa has struggled against technically better strikers, and McKee fits that description.

Paul agrees with Loosa, noting McKee's wrestling is exploitable. He mentions Loosa's win over AJ Fletcher showed his wrestling advantage. Paul trusts Loosa to get the job done, though he notes McKee has a reach advantage. He adds Loosa over 1.5 takedowns to his prize picks card.

Angelo picks Mounir Lazzez (referred to as Zaleski), citing his experience, cardio, power, and unorthodox striking. He notes that Lazzez has a capoeira background with spinning techniques and real power. He acknowledges that Ange Loosa is a very good striker with takedowns and is a live underdog, but believes Lazzez's experience gives him the edge.

Cody leans towards Loosa, citing his recent fight and durability. He thinks Loosa's striking and wrestling are serviceable, and that Lazzez may have ring rust. He sets a hypothetical line of Loosa -135.

Daniel Levi leans Mounir Lazzez, believing he is the more talented fighter with higher upside, but questions his mental state after a crushing loss to Warlley Alves where he cracked under pressure. He notes Lazzez's impressive debut against Razak Alhassan (194 strikes attempted, 4/4 takedowns) but worries if he has recovered mentally. Loosa is a physical wrestler who could grind out a decision if Lazzez is broken. Levi is encouraged that Lazzez moved to Vegas and trains with Sean Strickland and other tough guys, suggesting he is still committed.

Paul does not make a clear pick, noting the fight was just announced and he hasn't done tape on Loosa. He leans towards Loosa but is uncertain.