Paul Shaughnessy targeted the +750 "Onama by submission" prop as his favorite greasy play for the co-main. Paul highlighted multiple fights where Onama aggressively hunted chokes—finishing Garrett Armfield with an arm-triangle and threatening guillotines in others—while training at grappling-oriented Factory X. He doubts the game plan will be "just kickbox with Giga," expecting early takedown attempts to avoid Chikadze’s infamous Giga Kick. Given Chikadze’s 50% career takedown defense and habit of being held down (four surrendered to Austin Springer, two to Calvin Kattar), Paul thinks Onama can snatch a neck if the veteran is forced into scrambles. He still picks Onama overall, but sees the submission prop as an overlooked punt with a clear path in a fight where Chikadze’s only real danger is stand-up power.

Cody Saftic begrudgingly sided with David Onama despite wanting to fade him. Cody called Onama "super unimpressive" so far—citing the shaky Roberto Romero split, weight-miss against Jonathan Pearce, and well-documented cardio dumps—but still thinks the 30-year-old edges Giga Chikadze in a low-volume match. He noted Chikadze is 36, has fought only twice in three years, and routinely fades after round one, landing just 1.28 significant strikes per minute in his five-round loss to Calvin Kattar. Chikadze’s historically poor takedown defense (four conceded to Austin Springer on Contender Series, two to Kattar) gives Onama an extra path via clinch control or opportunistic level changes. Cody expects Onama’s slightly higher output and ability to mix wrestling to squeak out a 29-28 decision, making the –160 money line playable and a decision prop worth a look.

Calling him the best bet on the card, Kunath predicted David Onama to finish Giga Chikadze inside the distance. Onama is nine years younger, owns the power edge, the grappling edge, and superior cardio, yet is available below –200. Chikadze thrives in pretty, kick‑heavy range fights, but Onama consistently drags opponents into chaotic brawls, initiates the clinch, and lands takedowns. Kunath expects Onama to pressure from the opening horn, dirty‑box, knee the body, and force Chikadze—36 years old and coming off a long layoff—to wilt midway through the bout. The recommendation is to bet Onama ITD and lock him into DFS lineups for a high‑volume, finish‑heavy scoring profile.

MMA Guru sided with underdog Giga Chikadze, predicting the Georgian finishes David Onama late. He reminded listeners Chikadze just pushed Arnold Allen to a razor‑close 29‑28 while eating spinning elbows from Calvin Kattar without wilting—proof the lanky striker’s chin is far sturdier than fans assume. Guru contrasted that with Onama getting dropped by 8‑4 Roberto Romero and gassing in a brawl against Nate Landwehr, adding ex‑coach James Krause once blasted Onama for skipping hard cardio sessions. Because Onama marches forward with his chin high and throws wide, Guru expects Chikadze’s disciplined body kicks, pull‑counters and improved takedown defence to punish every reckless entry. He forecasted Onama growing desperate after being chewed up at range, walking into a counter that produces a TKO. Recommended bets: Chikadze moneyline plus a sprinkle on KO/TKO props.

Bedtime MMA picked Giga Chikadze by unanimous decision over David Onama, stressing the massive gap in high‑level experience and technical striking. Chikadze already owns a run of ranked fights and was a win away from title contention in 2021, whereas Onama’s UFC resume is a pair of wild brawls with Nate Landwehr and short‑notice Roberto Romero. The tout argued Chikadze’s kickboxing range management, varied body‑head attack, and proven durability will neutralize Onama’s raw power. Even if Onama lands something big early, Chikadze has shown he can eat shots and keep volume high. Bedtime framed the booking as the promotion hoping for an upset knockout, but sees the more polished Georgian simply out‑pointing the dangerous yet unrefined Onama 30‑27 or 29‑28.