Bruno Silva

Picked clearly -- the analyst says he's better on the mat than people give him credit for and that his ability to counter-strike moving forward gives him the edge here.

Good striker who likes pressing forward and is genuinely able to counter-strike while doing it, a real and less common skill. Spins somewhat more than the analyst would like, though he's pretty good at it. Plenty of power, sharp lateral movement, and a sneaky, dangerous uppercut. Rated better on the mat than his reputation suggests -- very opportunistic with takedown timing, provided he avoids getting caught in a front choke as he closes distance, and slick in transitions, working through guard and half-guard into dominant positions like mount or the back. Refuses to accept bottom position, and is quick and very opportunistic attacking submissions.

Leans toward Silva mainly for being the more consistent performer, while openly admitting Johnson is unpredictable enough that he doesn't feel great about the pick.

Silva brings real power and good forward pressure with nasty kicks and sneaky uppercuts, plus good lateral movement. He throws a lot of spinning attacks, which is a mixed bag, since they land sometimes but have also occasionally cost him his back. On the ground he's opportunistic rather than a grinder, with quick, slick transitions and a submission game where he snatches up openings the moment they're given rather than fighting for position. He doesn't like being on the bottom and works hard to reverse or scramble back to his feet.