Gokhan Saricam

Picked to win despite a real, repeated defensive flaw, with the analyst saying his overall tools should be enough regardless.

Set to make his first UFC appearance. His striking grades out well specifically for the heavyweight division -- solid power, a fairly deep kick arsenal, a fondness for knees, and simple combination work. One recurring flaw shows up on tape repeatedly: he glances away as he unloads a big, committed strike, apparently trying to mask that it's coming, a genuinely dangerous habit against UFC-caliber opponents even though it hasn't burned him outside that level yet. His grappling is a real strength -- he can outwork much of the division there, brings good takedowns headlined by a body-lock drag-down, a fairly powerful double leg, heavy pressure once he's on top, damaging ground and pound, and the ability to pin opponents against the fence. His takedown defense holds up well aside from a single loss to a truly elite wrestler.