by We Want Picks | Jun 23, 2026 | Raw Notes
I didn't need to do any research here. One of these guys is very good, the other might be good one day, but still a bit green. Julius best skill is his grappling and he won't be the better grappler here. Yakhyaev is the pick and likely wins by finish. Abdul Rakhman...
by We Want Picks | Jun 23, 2026 | Raw Notes
Andrey was set up to fail in his last fight. He's a striker that they fed to Ateba assuming he would get knocked out immediately and they would have more highlight footage to push Ateba with. But that's not quite how it went down. Sure he lost, but he lost a gritty...
by We Want Picks | Jun 23, 2026 | Raw Notes
This is a little tricky because I don't think either guy is very good. Kaan Ofli has overrated BJJ but can be sneaky with his scrambles and power. Javier Reyes is a gamer, but sloppy and not great at any one thing. I am going to pick Javier though because he is...
by We Want Picks | Jun 23, 2026 | Raw Notes
I was impressed with Daniil in his last fight. His ability to land while moving is impressive and he doesn't force power. He's throwing clean and hard, but not chasing or over extending. I think he does more of the same against Theodor. If Theodor had more traditional...
by We Want Picks | Jun 23, 2026 | Raw Notes
Jean Matsumoto is a well rounded kid with black belts and accolades in multiple martial arts. He can initiate offensive takedowns while staying a busy striker. If he is taken down and ends up on bottom, he stays busy and makes you work. He is a creative striker with a...
