This is shaping up to be an incredible stacked card from beginning to end, headlined by the interim heavyweight championship bout between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane. Below, you'll find the predictions from the MMA Empire team alongside our guest picker for the five-fight main card lineup.
Our featured guest picker for UFC 265 is Canadian lightweight prospect Justin Condie (3-0). Following a 1-4 amateur record, Condie stepped away from competition for close to three years before finally making his professional debut, and he remains undefeated in pro ranks since then. Most recently, he delivered a lightning-fast knockout win at Peak Fighting 7. Fans can anticipate seeing Condie step into the cage again this autumn.
2021 standings thru UFC on ESPN 28
1. Sofia Bennett (78-53-2) 13-7-1 in 2020
2. Leo Anderson (77-54-2) 11-9-1 in 2020
3. Olivia Davis (75-56-2) N/A in 2020
4. Maya Turner (73-58-2) 12-8-1 in 2020
5. Kylan Knowler (72-59-2) N/A in 2020
6. Ava Foster (68-63-2) N/A in 2020
7. Guest picker (66-65-2) 10-10-1 in 2020
8. Ethan Clarke (63-68-2) N/A in 2020
Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane
Sofia Bennett: Ciryl Gane via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Ciryl Gane via unanimous decision.
Olivia Davis: Ciryl Gane via TKO.
Maya Turner: Ciryl Gane via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Ciryl Gane via submission.
Ava Foster: Derrick Lewis via knockout.
Justin Condie: Derrick Lewis via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Ciryl Gane via unanimous decision.
Picks – Derrick Lewis: 2, Ciryl Gane: 6
Jose Aldo vs. Pedro Munhoz
Sofia Bennett: Pedro Munhoz via unanimous decision.
Leo Anderson: Jose Aldo via unanimous decision.
Olivia Davis: Jose Aldo via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Jose Aldo via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Jose Aldo via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Pedro Munhoz via knockout.
Justin Condie: Jose Aldo via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Jose Aldo via unanimous decision.
Picks – Jose Aldo: 6, Pedro Munhoz: 2
Michael Chiesa vs. Vicente Luque
Sofia Bennett: Vicente Luque via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Michael Chiesa via submission.
Olivia Davis: Vicente Luque via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Vicente Luque via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Vicente Luque via TKO.
Ava Foster: Michael Chiesa via submission.
Justin Condie: Michael Chiesa via submission.
Ethan Clarke: Michael Chiesa via unanimous decision.
Picks – Michael Chiesa: 4, Vicente Luque: 4
Tecia Torres vs. Angela Hill
Sofia Bennett: Tecia Torres via unanimous decision.
Leo Anderson: Tecia Torres via unanimous decision.
Olivia Davis: Tecia Torres via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Tecia Torres via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Angela Hill via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Angela Hill via unanimous decision.
Justin Condie: Tecia Torres via unanimous decision.
Ethan Clarke: Angela Hill via unanimous decision.
Picks – Tecia Torres: 5, Angela Hill: 3
Song Yadong vs. Casey Kenney
Sofia Bennett: Casey Kenney via unanimous decision.
Leo Anderson: Casey Kenney via unanimous decision.
Olivia Davis: Casey Kenney via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Song Yadong via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Casey Kenney via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Casey Kenney via unanimous decision.
Justin Condie: Casey Kenney via submission.
Ethan Clarke: Song Yadong via unanimous decision.
