Even though the co-main bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega didn't come to pass, UFC 260 still delivers plenty of compelling matchups, particularly across the main card. You'll find the MMA Empire team's projections, together with those from our guest selector, listed below for all five main-card bouts.
This weekend's guest picker is one of Canada's elite bantamweights, Jesse Arnett (18-6). Following back-to-back losses after an impressive 12-fight win streak spanning 2014 through 2018, Arnett has bounced back strongly with three consecutive victories, capped by a split decision over Elias Boudegzdame at UAE Warriors 15. Fans should expect him back inside the Octagon sooner rather than later.
2021 standings thru UFC on ESPN 21
1. Sofia Bennett (30-20-1) 13-7-1 in 2020
T2. Isabella Harris (28-22-1) 11-9-1 in 2020
T2. Leo Anderson (28-22-1) 11-9-1 in 2020
T4. Olivia Davis (27-23-1) N/A in 2020
T4. Maya Turner (27-23-1) 12-8-1 in 2020
6. Guest picker (25-25-1) 10-10-1 in 2020
7. Ethan Clarke (24-26-1) N/A in 2020
8. Kylan Knowler (23-27-1) N/A in 2020
9. Ava Foster (18-32-1) N/A in 2020
Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou
Sofia Bennett: Stipe Miocic via TKO.
Isabella Harris: Francis Ngannou via knockout.
Leo Anderson: Francis Ngannou via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Francis Ngannou via knockout.
Maya Turner: Stipe Miocic via unanimous decision.
Jesse Arnett: Stipe Miocic via unanimous decision.
Ethan Clarke: Francis Ngannou via knockout.
Kylan Knowler: Francis Ngannou via TKO.
Ava Foster: Francis Ngannou via knockout.
Picks – Stipe Miocic: 3, Francis Ngannou: 6
Tyron Woodley vs. Vicente Luque
Sofia Bennett: Vicente Luque via unanimous decision.
Isabella Harris: Vicente Luque via unanimous decision.
Leo Anderson: Vicente Luque via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Vicente Luque via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Tyron Woodley via unanimous decision.
Jesse Arnett: Vicente Luque via unanimous decision.
Ethan Clarke: Tyron Woodley via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Vicente Luque via TKO.
Ava Foster: Tyron Woodley via unanimous decision.
Picks – Tyron Woodley: 3, Vicente Luque: 6
Sean O'Malley vs. Thomas Almeida
Sofia Bennett: Sean O'Malley via TKO.
Isabella Harris: Thomas Almeida via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Sean O'Malley via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Sean O'Malley via knockout.
Maya Turner: Sean O'Malley via knockout.
Jesse Arnett: Sean O'Malley via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Sean O'Malley via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Sean O'Malley via knockout.
Ava Foster: Sean O'Malley via knockout.
Picks – Sean O'Malley: 8, Thomas Almeida: 1
Gillian Robertson vs. Miranda Maverick
Sofia Bennett: Gillian Robertson via submission.
Isabella Harris: Gillian Robertson via submission.
Leo Anderson: Miranda Maverick via unanimous decision.
Olivia Davis: Miranda Maverick via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Miranda Maverick via submission.
Jesse Arnett: Miranda Maverick via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Miranda Maverick via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Gillian Robertson via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Miranda Maverick via unanimous decision.
Picks – Gillian Robertson: 3, Miranda Maverick: 6
Khama Worthy vs. Jamie Mullarkey
Sofia Bennett: Khama Worthy via unanimous decision.
Isabella Harris: Khama Worthy via knockout.
Leo Anderson: Khama Worthy via unanimous decision.
Olivia Davis: Khama Worthy via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Khama Worthy via TKO.
Jesse Arnett: Khama Worthy via unanimous decision.
Ethan Clarke: Khama Worthy via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Khama Worthy via TKO.
Ava Foster: Khama Worthy via knockout.
