UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Brandon Royval defeats Lone’er Kavanagh by Submission
Round 3 · 3:40
Royval vs Kavanagh — Flyweight · UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Predictions summary
What happened
The result, the defining moments, and what the verdict means.
Royval controlled the opening round.
Kavanagh dropped and hurt Royval in round two to swing the fight.
Royval hurt Kavanagh in the third, took the back and locked up a rear-naked choke at 3:40.
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Pre-fight analysis — how we saw it going in
Case for Royval
Royval is the most chaotic action fighter at 125 and a two-time title-adjacent name — high volume, relentless scrambles and finish-heavy grappling (nine submissions). He has shared the cage with Pantoja, Moreno and Taira; the experience gap is large. If he turns this into a frantic, high-pace scramble, few can match him.
Case for Kavanagh
Kavanagh is the surging technician — crisp boxing, elite takedown defence (94%) and a star-making win over Brandon Moreno that vaulted him up the rankings. He is younger, sharper defensively and trending up, where Royval enters on a two-fight skid that includes a first-round knockout. Discipline against chaos is the matchup.
What We Were Watching For
- Royval's all-action chaos against Kavanagh's disciplined, technical boxing.
- Royval's leaky defence (43% striking, 45% takedown) is the opening — can Kavanagh exploit it cleanly?
- Kavanagh's per-minute numbers rest on a small UFC sample — how does he handle Royval's pace over 15 minutes?
- Royval has been finished recently (Kape KO); does Kavanagh have the power to test that chin, or must he out-point him?
Records & career stats
- 17-9-0
- Record
- 10-1-0
- 2-3 last 5
- Recent formRecent formWin–loss record over the fighter’s last five bouts, newest first, as carried in their UFC/FightMetric career stats.
- 4-1 last 5
- United States
- Nationality
- England
- 33
- Age
- 27
- Southpaw
- StanceStanceWhich side a fighter leads from — a striking term, not a religious one. Orthodox: right-handed, left foot and hand forward (the common default). Southpaw: the mirror image, right side forward (usually a left-hander). Switch: changes between the two during a fight.
- Orthodox
- Source pending
- Finish rateFinish %Finish rateThe share of a fighter’s wins that ended inside the distance — by KO/TKO or submission — rather than going to the judges’ scorecards. Higher means more finishes.
- 50%
- —
- Wins by submissionSub wins
- 1
- 11:42
- Avg. fight timeAvg. timeAverage fight timeThe mean length of the fighter’s bouts (minutes:seconds) — a rough read on whether they tend to finish early or go the distance. From UFC/FightMetric.
- 13:27
- Mile High Militia
- Team
- Great Britain Top Team · London
Career stats per UFC.com; recent form is each fighter's last five bouts. Record is as of fight night; career stats, recent form and win totals are the latest on file and may include this fight. Bars compare each stat on a fixed scale; the “Edge” marker flags the leading corner where the gap is meaningful. The snapshot plots five career rates — output, striking defense, durability (strikes absorbed, inverted), takedown defense and finish rate — each normalised on its own scale.
Videos
Outcome footage, post-fight coverage, and the pre-fight lead-up.
Before the fight (2)
Comments
Who Called It?
How the analysts' picks held up once the cage door closed.
Performance filters use calls resolved before this event.
Current pick evidence
Picked: Brandon Royval · Dec
Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission
Chris Schweppe's MMA Fight Picks UFC 329 preview picks Brandon Royval by decision.
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 50.0% 36 36
- Method Accuracy 52.8% 19 17
- Round Accuracy 33.3% 8 16
- Underdog Accuracy 27.8% 5 13
Current pick evidence
Picked: Lone’er Kavanagh · Dec
Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission
Thinks Kavanagh's kickboxing and chin are genuine problems for a Royval who's coming off back-to-back losses. Believes Kavanagh can keep it standing, weather Royval's chaos, and grind out a decision — though acknowledges Royval's submission game makes it competitive.
“I'm probably going to go with Kavanagh by decision.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 70.8% 121 50
- Method Accuracy 62.9% 56 33
- Round Accuracy 38.5% 10 16
- Underdog Accuracy 48.5% 16 17
Current pick evidence
Picked: Lone’er Kavanagh · KO/TKO · Round 3
Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission
Rates Kavanagh as a future champion-level talent and thinks his speed, kicks and punching entries will make Royval miss too often. He expects Kavanagh to pick Royval apart and eventually knock him out in the third round.
“I think Kavanagh is going to knock Royval out in the third round. Too many one-twos connecting throughout this fight for Kavanagh not to knock him out.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 70.6% 115 48
- Method Accuracy 61.8% 47 29
- Round Accuracy 36.5% 19 33
- Underdog Accuracy 52.9% 9 8
Current pick evidence
Picked: Lone’er Kavanagh · KO/TKO · Round 2
Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission
Trusts Kavanagh's boxing and power against Royval's hittable style. He thinks Royval's chin will be there to touch repeatedly, giving Kavanagh enough opportunities to land the finishing shot.
“I'm going Lonnie Kavanagh to win. I'm going to take Lonnie Kavanagh to win this fight by second round knockout.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 64.4% 94 52
- Method Accuracy 58.5% 48 34
- Round Accuracy 35.9% 14 25
- Underdog Accuracy 35.0% 7 13
Current pick evidence
Picked: Lone’er Kavanagh
Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission
They pick Lone'er Kavanagh for his speed, clean technical striking and cardio, while noting Brandon Royval's experience and chaos make it dangerous. The argument is that Kavanagh can keep the pace and avoid being dragged into Royval's weird submission-heavy fight.
“Looney Kavanaaugh is a very fast, clean striker. And Looney Kavanaaugh is very technical, so he should win this fight”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 64.1% 93 52
- Method Accuracy 40.0% 2 3
- Round AccuracyNo qualifying picks
- Underdog Accuracy 34.5% 10 19
Current pick evidence
Picked: Lone’er Kavanagh
Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission
Transcript-verified winner pick from 138 MMA UFC 329 full-card prediction.
“So I'm going to take Kavanaaugh here, but I don't feel good about it.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 64.1% 25 14
- Method Accuracy 0.0% 1
- Round AccuracyNo round picks
- Underdog Accuracy 45.5% 5 6
Current pick evidence
Picked: Lone’er Kavanagh · Dec
Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission
Sides with Lone'er Kavanagh's speed, kicking game and technical striking in a striker-friendly matchup. He respects Brandon Royval's elite experience and volume, but thinks Kavanagh is the smoother fighter over three rounds.
“I'm going to go with Lonnie Kavanaaugh to win this one by decision.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 63.6% 77 44
- Method Accuracy 64.6% 42 23
- Round Accuracy 47.2% 17 19
- Underdog Accuracy 26.3% 5 14
Current pick evidence
Picked: Lone’er Kavanagh
Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission
Transcript-verified winner pick from BetSam UFC 329 full-card prediction.
“Give me Loneer Kavanagh to go out here and knock out Brandon Royval.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 61.5% 16 10
- Method Accuracy 40.0% 4 6
- Round Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
- Underdog Accuracy 25.0% 1 3
Current pick evidence
Picked: Lone’er Kavanagh · Dec
Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission
MMA Mania's UFC 329 preview has Andrew Richardson picking Lone'er Kavanagh by decision over Brandon Royval.
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 58.6% 34 24
- Method Accuracy 70.6% 24 10
- Round AccuracyNo qualifying picks
- Underdog Accuracy 14.3% 1 6
Current pick evidence
Picked: Lone’er Kavanagh · KO/TKO
Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission
Picks Lone’er Kavanagh by KO; the source gives round two or three, so the round is left unset.
“I'm gonna say Loner Kavanaaugh TKO.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 58.6% 17 12
- Method Accuracy 58.3% 7 5
- Round Accuracy 0.0% 1
- Underdog Accuracy 37.5% 3 5
Current pick evidence
Picked: Lone’er Kavanagh
Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission
Aniki MMA picks the stated winner.
“Kavanagh to win by a very clear and comfortable 3027 decision.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 57.9% 11 8
- Method Accuracy 77.8% 7 2
- Round Accuracy 71.4% 5 2
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 3
Current pick evidence
Picked: Lone’er Kavanagh · Dec
Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission
Backs Kavanagh's speed, hand speed and kick entries as special enough to beat an experienced contender. He respects Royval's toughness and warns Kavanagh must keep his hands up, but still sees the promoted prospect winning on points.
“Lone'er Kavanagh gets the job done via decision.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 57.6% 19 14
- Method Accuracy 40.0% 2 3
- Round AccuracyNo qualifying picks
- Underdog Accuracy 20.0% 1 4
Current pick evidence
Picked: Lone’er Kavanagh · Dec
Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission
Trusts Kavanagh's cardio, energy management and cleaner striking after the Moreno fight. He thinks Royval is durable enough to avoid the finish, but not sharp enough to win the minutes.
“Nah, bro. Nah, I got Kavanaaugh decision.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 57.5% 23 17
- Method Accuracy 62.5% 10 6
- Round Accuracy 0.0% 2
- Underdog Accuracy 40.0% 4 6
Current pick evidence
Picked: Lone’er Kavanagh
Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission
Picks Kavanagh after weighing Royval's pressure and scramble chaos. He has trained with Kavanagh, likes the striking movement he saw in the gym, and thinks the young flyweight's rebound from the Charles Johnson loss points toward another step forward.
“I'm going to go with Lone Kavanagh.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 54.5% 6 5
- Method AccuracyNo method picks
- Round AccuracyNo round picks
- Underdog Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
Current pick evidence
Picked: Lone’er Kavanagh · Dec
Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission
MMA Mania's UFC 329 preview has Jesse Holland picking Lone'er Kavanagh by decision.
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 49.1% 27 28
- Method Accuracy 55.6% 15 12
- Round AccuracyNo round picks
- Underdog Accuracy 27.8% 5 13
Analyst picks: Bedtime MMA Miss; TheWeasle Miss; DFS By The Numbers Miss; We Want Picks Miss; 138 MMA Miss; HopperMMA Miss; BetSam Miss; Andrew Richardson Miss; Pure Picks Miss; Aniki MMA Miss; Michael Bisping Miss; Mike Finch Miss; Demetrious Johnson Miss; Chris Schweppe Hit; Jesse Holland Miss.
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Bedtime MMA
Bedtime MMA
Current pick evidencePicked: Lone’er Kavanagh · Dec Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission Thinks Kavanagh's kickboxing and chin are genuine problems for a Royval who's coming off back-to-back losses. Believes Kavanagh can keep it standing, weather Royval's chaos, and grind out a decision — though acknowledges Royval's submission game makes it competitive. “I'm probably going to go with Kavanagh by decision.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 68.5%. Kavanagh · Dec | Royval · Sub R3 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Thinks Kavanagh's kickboxing and chin are genuine problems for a Royval who's coming off back-to-back losses. Believes Kavanagh can keep it standing, weather Royval's chaos, and grind out a decision — though acknowledges Royval's submission game makes it competitive. “I'm probably going to go with Kavanagh by decision.” Track record: winner called in 121 of 171 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
TheWeasle
TheWeasle
Current pick evidencePicked: Lone’er Kavanagh · KO/TKO · Round 3 Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission Rates Kavanagh as a future champion-level talent and thinks his speed, kicks and punching entries will make Royval miss too often. He expects Kavanagh to pick Royval apart and eventually knock him out in the third round. “I think Kavanagh is going to knock Royval out in the third round. Too many one-twos connecting throughout this fight for Kavanagh not to knock him out.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 68.5%. Kavanagh · KO/TKO · R3 | Royval · Sub R3 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Rates Kavanagh as a future champion-level talent and thinks his speed, kicks and punching entries will make Royval miss too often. He expects Kavanagh to pick Royval apart and eventually knock him out in the third round. “I think Kavanagh is going to knock Royval out in the third round. Too many one-twos connecting throughout this fight for Kavanagh not to knock him out.” Track record: winner called in 115 of 163 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
DFS By The Numbers
DFS By The Numbers
Current pick evidencePicked: Lone’er Kavanagh · KO/TKO · Round 2 Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission Trusts Kavanagh's boxing and power against Royval's hittable style. He thinks Royval's chin will be there to touch repeatedly, giving Kavanagh enough opportunities to land the finishing shot. “I'm going Lonnie Kavanagh to win. I'm going to take Lonnie Kavanagh to win this fight by second round knockout.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 68.5%. Kavanagh · KO/TKO · R2 | Royval · Sub R3 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Trusts Kavanagh's boxing and power against Royval's hittable style. He thinks Royval's chin will be there to touch repeatedly, giving Kavanagh enough opportunities to land the finishing shot. “I'm going Lonnie Kavanagh to win. I'm going to take Lonnie Kavanagh to win this fight by second round knockout.” Track record: winner called in 94 of 146 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
We Want Picks
We Want Picks
Current pick evidencePicked: Lone’er Kavanagh Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission They pick Lone'er Kavanagh for his speed, clean technical striking and cardio, while noting Brandon Royval's experience and chaos make it dangerous. The argument is that Kavanagh can keep the pace and avoid being dragged into Royval's weird submission-heavy fight. “Looney Kavanaaugh is a very fast, clean striker. And Looney Kavanaaugh is very technical, so he should win this fight” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 68.5%. Kavanagh · to win | Royval · Sub R3 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| They pick Lone'er Kavanagh for his speed, clean technical striking and cardio, while noting Brandon Royval's experience and chaos make it dangerous. The argument is that Kavanagh can keep the pace and avoid being dragged into Royval's weird submission-heavy fight. “Looney Kavanaaugh is a very fast, clean striker. And Looney Kavanaaugh is very technical, so he should win this fight” Track record: winner called in 93 of 145 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
138 MMA
138 MMA
Current pick evidencePicked: Lone’er Kavanagh Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission Transcript-verified winner pick from 138 MMA UFC 329 full-card prediction. “So I'm going to take Kavanaaugh here, but I don't feel good about it.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 68.5%. Kavanagh · to win | Royval · Sub R3 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Transcript-verified winner pick from 138 MMA UFC 329 full-card prediction. “So I'm going to take Kavanaaugh here, but I don't feel good about it.” Track record: winner called in 25 of 39 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
HopperMMA
HopperMMA
Current pick evidencePicked: Lone’er Kavanagh · Dec Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission Sides with Lone'er Kavanagh's speed, kicking game and technical striking in a striker-friendly matchup. He respects Brandon Royval's elite experience and volume, but thinks Kavanagh is the smoother fighter over three rounds. “I'm going to go with Lonnie Kavanaaugh to win this one by decision.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 68.5%. Kavanagh · Dec | Royval · Sub R3 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Sides with Lone'er Kavanagh's speed, kicking game and technical striking in a striker-friendly matchup. He respects Brandon Royval's elite experience and volume, but thinks Kavanagh is the smoother fighter over three rounds. “I'm going to go with Lonnie Kavanaaugh to win this one by decision.” Track record: winner called in 77 of 121 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
BetSam
BetSam
Current pick evidencePicked: Lone’er Kavanagh Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission Transcript-verified winner pick from BetSam UFC 329 full-card prediction. “Give me Loneer Kavanagh to go out here and knock out Brandon Royval.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 68.5%. Kavanagh · to win | Royval · Sub R3 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Transcript-verified winner pick from BetSam UFC 329 full-card prediction. “Give me Loneer Kavanagh to go out here and knock out Brandon Royval.” Track record: winner called in 16 of 26 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Andrew Richardson
Andrew Richardson
Current pick evidencePicked: Lone’er Kavanagh · Dec Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission MMA Mania's UFC 329 preview has Andrew Richardson picking Lone'er Kavanagh by decision over Brandon Royval. Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 68.5%. Kavanagh · Dec | Royval · Sub R3 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| MMA Mania's UFC 329 preview has Andrew Richardson picking Lone'er Kavanagh by decision over Brandon Royval. Track record: winner called in 34 of 58 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Pure Picks
Pure Picks
Current pick evidencePicked: Lone’er Kavanagh · KO/TKO Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission Picks Lone’er Kavanagh by KO; the source gives round two or three, so the round is left unset. “I'm gonna say Loner Kavanaaugh TKO.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 68.5%. Kavanagh · KO/TKO | Royval · Sub R3 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Picks Lone’er Kavanagh by KO; the source gives round two or three, so the round is left unset. “I'm gonna say Loner Kavanaaugh TKO.” Track record: winner called in 17 of 29 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Aniki MMA
Aniki MMA
Current pick evidencePicked: Lone’er Kavanagh Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission Aniki MMA picks the stated winner. “Kavanagh to win by a very clear and comfortable 3027 decision.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 68.5%. Kavanagh · to win | Royval · Sub R3 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Aniki MMA picks the stated winner. “Kavanagh to win by a very clear and comfortable 3027 decision.” Track record: winner called in 11 of 19 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping
Current pick evidencePicked: Lone’er Kavanagh · Dec Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission Backs Kavanagh's speed, hand speed and kick entries as special enough to beat an experienced contender. He respects Royval's toughness and warns Kavanagh must keep his hands up, but still sees the promoted prospect winning on points. “Lone'er Kavanagh gets the job done via decision.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 68.5%. Kavanagh · Dec | Royval · Sub R3 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Backs Kavanagh's speed, hand speed and kick entries as special enough to beat an experienced contender. He respects Royval's toughness and warns Kavanagh must keep his hands up, but still sees the promoted prospect winning on points. “Lone'er Kavanagh gets the job done via decision.” Track record: winner called in 19 of 33 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Mike Finch
Mike Finch
Current pick evidencePicked: Lone’er Kavanagh · Dec Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission Trusts Kavanagh's cardio, energy management and cleaner striking after the Moreno fight. He thinks Royval is durable enough to avoid the finish, but not sharp enough to win the minutes. “Nah, bro. Nah, I got Kavanaaugh decision.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 68.5%. Kavanagh · Dec | Royval · Sub R3 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Trusts Kavanagh's cardio, energy management and cleaner striking after the Moreno fight. He thinks Royval is durable enough to avoid the finish, but not sharp enough to win the minutes. “Nah, bro. Nah, I got Kavanaaugh decision.” Track record: winner called in 23 of 40 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson
Current pick evidencePicked: Lone’er Kavanagh Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission Picks Kavanagh after weighing Royval's pressure and scramble chaos. He has trained with Kavanagh, likes the striking movement he saw in the gym, and thinks the young flyweight's rebound from the Charles Johnson loss points toward another step forward. “I'm going to go with Lone Kavanagh.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 68.5%. Kavanagh · to win | Royval · Sub R3 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Picks Kavanagh after weighing Royval's pressure and scramble chaos. He has trained with Kavanagh, likes the striking movement he saw in the gym, and thinks the young flyweight's rebound from the Charles Johnson loss points toward another step forward. “I'm going to go with Lone Kavanagh.” Track record: winner called in 6 of 11 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Chris Schweppe
Chris Schweppe
Current pick evidencePicked: Brandon Royval · Dec Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission Chris Schweppe's MMA Fight Picks UFC 329 preview picks Brandon Royval by decision. Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Underdog call, market price 31.5%. Royval · Dec | Royval · Sub R3 | Hit | Miss | Not called | |
| Chris Schweppe's MMA Fight Picks UFC 329 preview picks Brandon Royval by decision. Track record: winner called in 36 of 72 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Jesse Holland
Jesse Holland
Current pick evidencePicked: Lone’er Kavanagh · Dec Fight result: Brandon Royval · Submission MMA Mania's UFC 329 preview has Jesse Holland picking Lone'er Kavanagh by decision. Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 68.5%. Kavanagh · Dec | Royval · Sub R3 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| MMA Mania's UFC 329 preview has Jesse Holland picking Lone'er Kavanagh by decision. Track record: winner called in 27 of 55 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
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