UFC 262 has finally arrived. After a long reign as lightweight champion for Khabib Nurmagomedov, it’s now time to crown a new champion. Will it be Charles Oliveira or Michael Chandler? The predictions from the MMA Empire team, along with our guest picker, can be found below for the five-fight main card.
Our guest picker for this event is Rise FC president Sabah Fadai. Rise FC put on Canada’s first professional MMA event since the COVID-19 pandemic began with Rise FC 6 back in March. In addition to his duties as Rise FC president, Fadai holds an MMA record of 11-6. Keep your eyes peeled for a date announcement for Rise FC 7.
2021 standings thru UFC on ESPN 24
1. Cody Rempel (49-29-2) 11-9-1 in 2020
2. Cooper Riehl (48-30-2) 13-7-1 in 2020
3. Joel Griffith (45-33-2) 12-8-1 in 2020
4. Cole Shelton (44-34-2) N/A in 2020
5. Kylan Knowler (41-37-2) N/A in 2020
6. Dylan Bowker (39-39-2) N/A in 2020
T7. Guest picker (38-40-2) 10-10-1 in 2020
T7. Cody Davis (38-40-2) 11-9-1 in 2020
9. Joe McDonagh (32-45-2) N/A in 2020
Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler
Cody Rempel: Charles Oliveira via submission.
Cooper Riehl: Michael Chandler via TKO.
Joel Griffith: Michael Chandler via knockout.
Cole Shelton: Michael Chandler via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Michael Chandler via TKO.
Dylan Bowker: Michael Chandler via TKO.
Sabah Fadai: Michael Chandler via knockout.
Cody Davis: Charles Oliveira via submission.
Joe McDonagh: Charles Oliveira via submission.
Picks – Charles Oliveira: 3, Michael Chandler: 6
Tony Ferguson vs. Beneil Dariush
Cody Rempel: Tony Ferguson via TKO.
Cooper Riehl: Tony Ferguson via unanimous decision.
Joel Griffith: Tony Ferguson via unanimous decision.
Cole Shelton: Beneil Dariush via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Tony Ferguson via unanimous decision.
Dylan Bowker: Tony Ferguson via unanimous decision.
Sabah Fadai: Beneil Dariush via unanimous decision.
Cody Davis: Tony Ferguson via unanimous decision.
Joe McDonagh: Tony Ferguson via unanimous decision.
Picks – Tony Ferguson: 7, Beneil Dariush: 2
Matt Schnell vs. Rogerio Bontorin
Cody Rempel: Matt Schnell via unanimous decision.
Cooper Riehl: Matt Schnell via unanimous decision.
Joel Griffith: Rogerio Bontorin via submission.
Cole Shelton: Matt Schnell via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Rogerio Bontorin via submission.
Dylan Bowker: Matt Schnell via unanimous decision.
Sabah Fadai: Matt Schnell via unanimous decision.
Cody Davis: Rogerio Bontorin via submission.
Joe McDonagh: Matt Schnell via unanimous decision.
Picks – Matt Schnell: 6, Rogerio Bontorin: 3
Katlyn Chookagian vs. Viviane Araujo
Cody Rempel: Viviane Araujo via unanimous decision.
Cooper Riehl: Katlyn Chookagian via unanimous decision.
Joel Griffith: Viviane Araujo via unanimous decision.
Cole Shelton: Katlyn Chookagian via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Katlyn Chookagian via unanimous decision.
Dylan Bowker: Katlyn Chookagian via unanimous decision.
Sabah Fadai: Katlyn Chookagian via unanimous decision.
Cody Davis: Katlyn Chookagian via unanimous decision.
Joe McDonagh: Katlyn Chookagian via unanimous decision.
Picks – Katlyn Chookagian: 7, Viviane Araujo: 2
Shane Burgos vs. Edson Barboza
Cody Rempel: Shane Burgos via TKO.
Cooper Riehl: Shane Burgos via TKO.
Joel Griffith: Shane Burgos via unanimous decision.
Cole Shelton: Edson Barboza via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Edson Barboza via TKO.
Dylan Bowker: Shane Burgos via unanimous decision.
Sabah Fadai: Edson Barboza via unanimous decision.
Cody Davis: Shane Burgos via TKO.
Joe McDonagh: Shane Burgos via TKO.
