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The hosts open by reflecting on the previous UFC event, noting a near-perfect prediction record except for Daniel Selhuber's fight. They discuss the negative comments received for predicting against Brandon Moreno and emphasize their preference for objective predictions over sentimental choices. They express disappointment in Selhuber's performance, highlighting his three consecutive losses against underdogs and his apparent decline since his UFC debut.
The discussion moves to Gaston Bolaños vs. Jung Lee. Jung Lee is favored for his cardio and volume, with a prediction of a finish against Bolaños. For Rafael Tobias vs. Dillar Nurgosay, the fight is deemed difficult. While Tobias has submission wins, Nurgosay has lost via submission. The hosts lean towards Tobias by submission but advise against betting due to the fight's complexity.
The next fight analyzed is Sumudari vs. Jesus Aguilar, where Aguilar is an underdog with a history of winning in that role. One host predicts Aguilar to win by guillotine choke, while the other leans towards Sumudari. For Tumenberel vs. Cody Durden, the value is seen in Durden as an underdog due to his wrestling and jiu-jitsu skills. Despite Durden's vulnerability, Tumenberel is not expected to possess knockout power. A submission victory for Durden is predicted.
Ricky Turcios vs. Alberto Montes is discussed, with Turcios's unorthodox style and experience being key factors. One host chooses Turcios based on experience, while the other backs Montes. For Donte Johnson vs. Cody Brundage, Johnson is heavily favored to win by first-round knockout, given Brundage's recent poor form and inconsistent record.
Cody Garbrandt's return fight against Long Shian is anticipated. Despite Garbrandt's past issues with being finished, his recent performances have shown improvement. Both hosts predict a Garbrandt win, likely by decision. The Gregory Rodrigues vs. Bruno Ferreira fight is predicted to be action-packed. One host favors Ferreira for a knockout win, while the other picks Rodrigues based on favorable odds, despite Ferreira having previously knocked him out.
Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson is analyzed, with Dober being picked due to his superior striking and Johnson's age. A Dober win by finish is expected. For Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Rob Font, Rosas Jr. is seen as a strong grappler. The hosts agree that if Rosas can get the fight to the ground, he has a good chance to win by decision or submission, noting his year of inactivity might have led to improvements.
Caio Borralho vs. Reyer von der Meer is discussed, with one host favoring Reyer as an underdog, impressed by his physical condition and improved cardio. The other host believes Borralho will find a path to victory, aiming to maintain a consistent pace. The main event, Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira, is a highly anticipated rematch. Both hosts express their admiration for both fighters, making it a difficult prediction. One host confidently picks Holloway for a knockout, citing Oliveira's accumulated damage. The other leans towards Holloway by decision, acknowledging Oliveira's dangerous grappling but highlighting Holloway's recent form and standing in a different weight class.
The hosts express excitement for upcoming UFC events in March, including Emet vs. Vallejos and Adesanya vs. Pifer. They discuss rumors about a stacked Fight Island card, possibly featuring multiple title fights. They conclude by thanking listeners for their support and sharing anecdotes about successful betting thanks to their predictions, stressing the importance of objective analysis over emotional attachment to fighters.