We Want Picks — UFC Freedom 250 predictions

A tiny lean for Diego: once you factor in his grappling and five-round title-fight experience he's the more dangerous overall.

“I'm going to pick Diego because I think he's the more dangerous overall.”

Nickal won't get submitted, should get the takedowns he wants, control where the fight goes and win almost everywhere.

“Bo Nickal is going to be the pick.”

Chandler will fight to entertain rather than wrestle, and Ruffy's big finishing power will smack him; one of the more confident picks on the card.

“Mauricio Ruffi's going to get the win.”

Hokit has no quit and relentless forward pressure, while Lewis has shown he'll quit when a finish isn't coming; his most confident pick on the card.

“Josh Hoquin's going to make Derrick Lewis quit.”

Sean is the far more accurate striker with more power and controls the range against a Zahabi who doesn't threaten takedowns or move forward.

“Sean O'Malley is the pick.”

Despite being a vocal Pereira fan, he thinks Gane is too fast, too clean and too big for Pereira to walk down and knock out at heavyweight.

“I'm about to pick Ciryl Gane.”

Topuria is too fast and hits too hard, and beats Gaethje almost anywhere; only a weather-the-storm grind gives Gaethje a chance. He expects a first-round KO.

“Ilia Topuria probably does knock out Justin Gaethje.”