Tim Welch — UFC 331 final picks
Picks scorecard
2 of 5 decided picks correct
- Tim Welch: Called 2 of 5 resolved picks
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Pick Robelis Despaigne · KO/TKO
Result Robelis Despaigne by Dec, R3 Hit
All analysts: 116 picks — 7 Tuivasa · 109 Despaigne
Tim Welch picks Robelis Despaigne to beat Tai Tuivasa by TKO, citing Despaigne's size, speed, and recent knockout power despite rooting for Tuivasa.
“Robelis Despaigne gets it done, TKO.”
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Pick Charles Jourdain · Decision
Result Marlon Vera by KO/TKO, R3 Miss
All analysts: 115 picks — 22 Vera · 93 Jourdain
Tim Welch picks Charles Jourdain by decision, while acknowledging that he would like to see Marlon Vera rebound but sees Jourdain's confidence and pace carrying the fight.
“I think Charles Jourdain might get it done by decision.”
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Pick Gable Steveson · KO/TKO
Result Sean Sharaf by KO/TKO, R1 Miss
All analysts: 124 picks — 123 Steveson · 1 Sharaf
Tim Welch picks Gable Stevenson by TKO, citing the Olympic wrestler's explosive athleticism and the matchup with Sean Sharaf's recent knockout losses.
“I'm taking Gable Gable Stevenson gets it done by TKO.”
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Pick Maurício Ruffy · KO/TKO
Result Arman Tsarukyan by KO/TKO, R1 Miss
All analysts: 153 picks — 119 Tsarukyan · 34 Ruffy
Tim Welch picks Mauricio Ruffy by KO, arguing that Ruffy's range, speed, and striking can punish Tsarukyan if the wrestler cannot close distance cleanly.
“I'm taking Moofi gets it done by KO.”
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Pick Joshua Van · KO/TKO · R3
Result Joshua Van by Dec, R5 Hit
All analysts: 165 picks — 113 Van · 52 Pantoja
Tim Welch picks Joshua Van by third-round TKO, pointing to Van's athleticism and momentum against an older Pantoja returning from a long layoff.
“I'm picking Joshua Van gets it done, TKO, round three.”