Cody Garbrandt

Picked against with a genuinely uncertain framing -- the analyst says he isn't confident in either man given each is only 1-3 or 3-1 across their last five and calls this one he'd sit out betting.

A solid striker built mostly around boxing, with good footwork and combinations that stand out for being less traditional than most fighters' -- willing to throw sequences other fighters simply don't use. Good hand speed and power. Good grappler who can mix in takedowns with good scrambles and good takedown defense, though the analyst doesn't expect much shooting from either man here given how the striking matchup shapes up.

Calls it a genuine 50-50 fight and admits he'll likely end up disappointed, but sides with the former champion's superior boxing anyway.

The former champion remains the cleaner, more technical boxer in this matchup if it stays in boxing range, with sharp footwork, fast hands, and pop on his shots that stands out even for the weight class. His signature trait is stringing together longer, unconventional combinations that break from standard MMA boxing patterns and catch opponents off guard. His grappling is capable if underused lately, with the ability to mix in takedowns, scramble well, and defend takedowns adequately, though recent form has been shaky against tougher competition.