Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady

Angelo picks Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady because he was winning his UFC debut until getting clipped, while Shaqueme Rock looked clueless in his debut. He believes Abdul's forward pressure and chaos will run through Rock if Rock is tentative again. He notes the odds are slight and plans to monitor the line, expecting better value if money comes in on the local fighter.

Big Brady picks Shaqueme Rock (Shamrock) in a fight he calls a 'greaser' that he won't bet on. He notes that Rock has poor striking, cardio, and takedown defense but has a dog in him and good grappling. He is concerned about Al-Selwady's two-year layoff, spine injury, and history of being knocked out (four losses by KO). He thinks Rock can win a greasy split decision with hometown cooking, but he's not confident.

Cody also leans toward Rock, citing Al-Selwady's long layoff and injury issues. He sees it as a 50/50 fight but takes the plus money.

Connor picks Shaqueme Rock, agreeing that Al-Selwady is not a great counter puncher and gives opponents too much play. He notes that Rock is more active and comfortable taking the lead, and can initiate scrambles where he is tough to handle. Connor is not very certain but leans Rock.

Daniel picks Al-Selwady, calling Rock one of the worst fighters on the roster. He thinks Al-Selwady is better across the board despite concerns about his chin and inactivity. He expects a unanimous decision win.

Daniel Vreeland picks Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady to win by unanimous decision, but with low confidence. He believes Al-Selwady is more skilled across the board, but has concerns about his chin and inactivity. He thinks Rock is one of the worst fighters on the roster.

Al-Selwady is better everywhere than Rock, but inactivity and Rock's home advantage are concerns. On neutral territory, it's a no-brainer, but the crowd could sway close rounds. Still tempting at even money.

James picks Shaqueme Rock but is not confident, calling it a close fight. He thinks Rock's cardio, durability, and jiu-jitsu could be key, but Al-Selwady's jab and wrestling are threats. He wants to do more tape study.

The host picks Shaqueme Rock by decision. He believes Rock's reach advantage and better gas tank will allow him to land damage from distance and mix in grappling. He notes Al-Selwady's long layoff and spine injury as concerns, and expects Rock to control the fight and win on the scorecards.

Paul reluctantly picks Rock as the slight underdog, noting both fighters are flawed but Rock has less ring rust and injury history.

The MMA Guru picks Shaqueme Rock to win by submission in the first or second round. He notes Rock is a rangy lightweight with good back-taking ability and grappling, while Al-Selwady has been inactive for two years due to injuries and tends to let fights happen to him. He expects Rock to pressure and find a rear-naked choke.

Angelo leans Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady because he believes the striking danger matters more than the takedown danger. He notes that every round starts on the feet and Loik Radzhabov, who was just knocked out, will have to worry about Abdul's power. He thinks Abdul likely wins by finish but is unsure about bets.

Big Brady picks Al-Selwady, noting his impressive performance against George Hardwick where he outstruck a hyped fighter. He thinks Al-Selwady will keep the fight standing and out-volume Radzhabov, who has low volume and has been hurt on the feet. He expects a decision win for Al-Selwady, as Radzhabov is durable but may tire.

Cody picks Al-Selwady, noting Radzhabov's reliance on wrestling and poor cardio. He points out that when Radzhabov can't get takedowns, he struggles, as seen in his loss to Mateusz Rębecki. Cody believes Al-Selwady's wrestling and pace will tire Radzhabov, leading to a decision or late TKO. He mentions Radzhabov's durability issues.

Radzhabov has a slight height and striking advantage, being cleaner down the pipe. Al-Selwady usually wings shots and crashes the pocket, but Radzhabov's pure wrestling advantage should allow him to dictate where the fight takes place. Radzhabov has far better experience against legitimate opponents and should outpoint Al-Selwady for a decision win.

Paul picks Al-Selwady, citing his solid cardio, pace, and well-rounded skills. He notes Radzhabov's tendency to overexert and his poor durability, having been knocked out multiple times. Paul believes Al-Selwady will outwork Radzhabov and possibly finish him late. He mentions Al-Selwady's impressive win over George Hardwick on the Contender Series.