Bedtime MMA admitted Aslan’s defensive wrestling is shaky after Ion Kutelaba exposed him, but believes Billy Alicana lacks Kutelaba’s craft and will crumble under Aslan’s trademark marauding pressure. Alicana faded and was nearly finished by Bogdan Guskov, suggesting he struggles with big power at 205 lbs. Aslan is a destructive "hammer" who starts fast; the tout expects him to bull forward, force exchanges, and land fight-ending shots late in the first round.

Monk endorsed Ibo Aslan as a strong $8.9K tournament play, forecasting a knockout of Billy Elacana. Aslan lands 7.84 sig. strikes per minute, connects on 50% of attempts, and carries a 63% striking-defence rate. Elacana, by contrast, showed a porous 33.8% defence and absorbed 5.5 strikes/min in his short-notice debut where he was steamrolled by Gustav Bahadurzada. The fight is –450 to finish and under 1.5 rounds is juiced, giving Aslan clear slate-breaking upside. Monk’s only caution is if Elacana changes levels—Aslan owns zero recorded takedowns—yet he doubts Elacana’s wrestling chops. Monk will be heavy on Aslan in GPPs, treat Elacana as a secondary dog due solely to variance, and avoid the fight in cash builds.

Dan Tom spotlighted Elekana Round 2 finish at roughly +1100 as the perfect long-shot addition to a round-robin. Tom sees Aslan as a pure Round 1-or-bust hitter; if Elekana survives the initial storm, the fight flips. Elekana has shown a granite chin (absorbing heavy fire before a desperation guillotine loss to Bogdan Guskov) and brings a jab-high-kick combination that can blind Aslan to a kill-shot. Tom envisions Elekana stinging Aslan with the jab, disguising a left-high kick that wobbles him, then closing with the cocked right hand once Aslan is on "queer street." He dubbed Round 2 the "hot round"—the moment when Aslan’s cardio dips and Elekana’s athleticism takes over—making the +1100 price far too wide relative to the dynamic. Tom is passing the money-line chaos but will sprinkle this prop in multi-fight round robins looking for one big hit.

Michael Lurato leaned toward taking the +220 shot on Billy Elekana, warning listeners not to waste full units elsewhere on this low-level fight but acknowledging real underdog value. He called Ibo Aslan a plodder who throws low volume until he smells blood, a style that plays poorly in the full-size cage. Elekana, while far from a blue-chip prospect, flashes several bankable skills: a quick, range-dictating jab, a sneaky high kick, and a permanently cocked counter right hand. Lurato expects Elekana to circle, pick at Aslan’s guard, and steal optics by controlling distance—traits he already displayed on the regional scene against Maki Pitolo and LFA veteran Daniel Compton. If Aslan cannot overwhelm early, Lurato believes judges could reward Elekana’s cleaner strikes and footwork. He recommends a small straight bet or leaving the fight alone entirely, emphasizing bankroll discipline on a card with better spots.

Kunath called Billy Elekana a "super sneaky" play at $7,300. Aslan’s game looks one-dimensional—big power early or nothing—while Elekana owns a "crazy chin," throws higher volume, and can mix in takedowns. Kunath expects Elekana to show no fear on the feet, rack up significant strikes, and potentially score 2-3 takedowns en route to either a decision win with control time or an inside-the-distance finish once Aslan fades.

Although he labeled it a low-confidence pick, TheWeasle predicted Ibo Aslan will overwhelm Billy El-Akano for a round-two TKO. Every one of Aslan’s wins has come via knockout, produced by reckless forward pressure and high-volume power combinations. El-Akano is the cleaner technician with superior footwork and counters, but he failed to capitalize on Bogdan Guskov’s defensive gaps and now faces an even more frenetic attacker. The key question is whether El-Akano can survive the early blitz and find a perfect counter before the volume breaks him. TheWeasle doubts it: Aslan’s constant presence should force exchanges, and the heavier hands prevail around the eight-minute mark. Suggested angle: Aslan KO/TKO, round 2 prop.