Billy Ward believes Muhammad Yahya’s +300 money-line is a touch disrespectful given the Abu Dhabi venue and recent judging trends favoring local fighters. Ward referenced Fakhruddinov’s controversial hometown scorecard as proof that underdogs from the UAE can receive "pre-filled" tallies if they survive. While he concedes Yahya is a middling prospect and Nguyen owns greater finishing upside, Ward argued that a second-fight-of-the-night slot plus partisan judges make +300 an over-correction. He suggested nibbling the big dog price or passing entirely, noting that any play on Nguyen should focus on finishing props rather than laying chalk on the ML in case the bout reaches the cards.