Michael Aljarouj

Calls it 'a competitive fight' and reaches for the "root beers" idiom right before the pick -- the root-beer idiom alone caps conviction per the confidence-bar rule, even though the pick itself ('I'm gonna take Michael') is repeated twice without further hedging.

He fights behind a high guard, countering opponents who come to him, and the analyst likes his hand speed and his ability to hurt someone when the exchange opens up. Lateral footwork is rated fairly capable. The risk shows up once he settles into pocket exchanges and his guard drops. Takedowns show up occasionally just to break up the rhythm, he's noted for catching kicks, and he's a tough man to control once grounded.