Could this be the fight card of the year? It's certainly in contention. Below you'll find our panel's forecasts for each of the five main card matchups, featuring contributions from the MMA Empire team alongside our special guest contributor.
This event's designated guest picker is Canadian lightweight Ryan Rohovich (4-4), a fighter you can read more about at Canadian lightweight. Known for never backing down from a challenge, Rohovich has faced off against several of Canada's most formidable and skilled prospects within his weight class. He's scheduled to return to action at BFL 70 in December, marking his first fight since 2018.
2021 standings through UFC 267
1. Olivia Davis (119-70-3) N/A in 2020
T2. Leo Anderson (117-72-3) 11-9-1 in 2020
T2. Maya Turner (117-72-3) 12-8-1 in 2020
4. Sofia Bennett (116-73-3) 13-7-1 in 2020
5. Kylan Knowler (109-80-3) N/A in 2020
6. Ava Foster (105-84-3) N/A in 2020
7. Guest picker (100-89-3) 10-10-1 in 2020
8. Ethan Clarke (97-92-3) N/A in 2020
Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington
Olivia Davis: Kamaru Usman via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Kamaru Usman via TKO.
Maya Turner: Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision.
Sofia Bennett: Kamaru Usman via knockout.
Kylan Knowler: Kamaru Usman via TKO.
Ava Foster: Kamaru Usman via knockout.
Ryan Rohovich: Colby Covington via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Kamaru Usman via TKO.
Picks – Kamaru Usman: 7, Colby Covington: 1
Rose Namajunas vs. Weili Zhang
Olivia Davis: Rose Namajunas via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Rose Namajunas via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Weili Zhang via unanimous decision.
Sofia Bennett: Rose Namajunas via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Rose Namajunas via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Rose Namajunas via unanimous decision.
Ryan Rohovich: Rose Namajunas via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Rose Namajunas via submission.
Picks – Rose Namajunas: 7, Weili Zhang: 1
Frankie Edgar vs. Marlon Vera
Olivia Davis: Frankie Edgar via unanimous decision.
Leo Anderson: Frankie Edgar via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Marlon Vera via unanimous decision.
Sofia Bennett: Frankie Edgar via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Marlon Vera via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Marlon Vera via unanimous decision.
Ryan Rohovich: Marlon Vera via submission.
Ethan Clarke: Frankie Edgar via unanimous decision.
Picks – Frankie Edgar: 4, Marlon Vera: 4
Shane Burgos vs. Billy Quarantillo
Olivia Davis: Shane Burgos via unanimous decision.
Leo Anderson: Shane Burgos via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Shane Burgos via unanimous decision.
Sofia Bennett: Shane Burgos via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Billy Quarantillo via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Billy Quarantillo via unanimous decision.
Ryan Rohovich: Shane Burgos via unanimous decision.
Ethan Clarke: Shane Burgos via unanimous decision.
Picks – Shane Burgos: 6, Billy Quarantillo: 2
Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler
Olivia Davis: Justin Gaethje via knockout.
Leo Anderson: Justin Gaethje via TKO.
Maya Turner: Michael Chandler via knockout.
Sofia Bennett: Justin Gaethje via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Justin Gaethje via TKO.
Ava Foster: Justin Gaethje via knockout.
Ryan Rohovich: Michael Chandler via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Michael Chandler via TKO.
