Demetrious Johnson — UFC 329 final predictions
Picks scorecard
2 of 4 decided picks correct
- Demetrious Johnson: Called 6 of 11 resolved picks
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Pick Robert Whittaker · to win
Result Robert Whittaker by KO/TKO, R3 Hit
All analysts: 15 picks — 1 Krylov · 14 Whittaker
Backs Whittaker's light-heavyweight move, expecting the extra weight to preserve his speed and cardio rather than drain him. He notes Krylov's finish-or-be-finished volatility, but still sees Whittaker's cleaner overall game as the better side.
“I'm going to have to go with Robert Whitaker.”
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Pick Lone’er Kavanagh · to win
Result Brandon Royval by Sub, R3 Miss
All analysts: 15 picks — 1 Royval · 14 Kavanagh
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.”
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Pick Cory Sandhagen · to win
Result Mario Bautista by Dec, R3 Miss
All analysts: 17 picks — 10 Sandhagen · 7 Bautista
Calls the rematch close and gives Bautista real credit, but sides with Sandhagen's well-roundedness and elite schedule. He frames it as a near coin flip before choosing Sandhagen as the fighter who has fought and understood the highest-level problems.
“I'm going to have to go with Cory Sanhagen.”
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Pick Max Holloway · to win
Result Max Holloway by KO/TKO, R1 Hit
All analysts: 58 picks — 10 McGregor · 48 Holloway
Picks Holloway because activity and volume outweigh McGregor's early precision and power after the long layoff. He wants Holloway to push into boxing range, make McGregor work, and trust that McGregor's power fades if Max survives the early shots.
“I'm going to have to go with the blessed one, Max Holloway.”