Josh Hokit

Picked against in a fight the analyst calls 50/50 overall, with a specific path to victory credited if he can push pace and grappling early before the power differential decides it.

Decent, not clean, striking built around a decent jab, with the takedown threat opening up his hands and a lot of volume overall; durable, able to take a punch. Striking defense is a real weak point -- in his most recent fight he absorbed over 100 significant strikes and was still standing, which the analyst reads as evidence his real power level may sit below true heavyweight (plausibly closer to light heavyweight). Pace is what gets it done for him on the feet. Grappling is fairly good, especially when judged against typical heavyweight standards -- good takedowns, generally efficient rather than wasting time standing, good top pressure, and good work advancing position; should have a real advantage if he gets this fight to the mat.

Picked against, with the analyst favoring the opponent's real experience and wrestling advantage.

Decent enough striker, with the takedown threat really setting up the rest of his striking game since he's fundamentally learning it as an afterthought to his wrestling -- a decent jab and some basic combinations, genuinely coming along, helped by a good supporting pace. Solid grappler -- takedowns are there and he shoots them often, good top pressure once he lands, and works to advance position from there.