Is Charles Oliveira ready to defend his lightweight championship belt? Can Julianna Pena pull off an upset against Amanda Nunes? Below you'll find predictions from the MMA Empire team alongside our guest analyst, covering all five bouts on the main card.
This event's guest picker is Cole Campbell (3-3), a Canadian welterweight prospect. Campbell hasn't competed in over two years—his most recent bout was a submission victory against Dave Pogson at Unified MMA 38. He steps back into the octagon next weekend at Unified MMA 42, facing Chris Chapman.
2021 standings through UFC on ESPN 31
1. Olivia Davis (131-79-3) N/A in 2020
T2. Sofia Bennett (130-80-3) 13-7-1 in 2020
T2. Maya Turner (130-80-3) 12-8-1 in 2020
4. Leo Anderson (128-82-3) 11-9-1 in 2020
5. Kylan Knowler (123-87-3) N/A in 2020
6. Ava Foster (120-90-3) N/A in 2020
7. Guest picker (112-98-3) 10-10-1 in 2020
8. Ethan Clarke (108-102-3) N/A in 2020
Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier
Olivia Davis: Dustin Poirier via TKO.
Sofia Bennett: Dustin Poirier via TKO.
Maya Turner: Dustin Poirier via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Dustin Poirier via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Dustin Poirier via TKO.
Ava Foster: Dustin Poirier via decision.
Cole Campbell: Dustin Poirier via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Dustin Poirier via TKO.
Picks – Charles Oliveira: 0, Dustin Poirier: 8
Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Pena
Olivia Davis: Amanda Nunes via submission.
Sofia Bennett: Amanda Nunes by TKO.
Maya Turner: Amanda Nunes by TKO.
Leo Anderson: Amanda Nunes by TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Amanda Nunes by TKO.
Ava Foster: Amanda Nunes by knockout.
Cole Campbell: Amanda Nunes by submission.
Ethan Clarke: Julianna Pena by decision.
Picks – Amanda Nunes: 7, Julianna Pena: 1
Geoff Neal vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio
Olivia Davis: Geoff Neal by decision.
Sofia Bennett: Geoff Neal by TKO.
Maya Turner: Santiago Ponzinibbio by decision.
Leo Anderson: Santiago Ponzinibbio by decision.
Kylan Knowler: Santiago Ponzinibbio by decision.
Ava Foster: Santiago Ponzinibbio by decision.
Cole Campbell: Santiago Ponzinibbio by decision.
Ethan Clarke: Santiago Ponzinibbio by TKO.
Picks – Geoff Neal: 2, Santiago Ponzinibbio: 6
Kai Kara-France vs. Cody Garbrandt
Olivia Davis: Kai Kara-France by TKO.
Sofia Bennett: Cody Garbrandt by decision.
Maya Turner: Cody Garbrandt by TKO.
Leo Anderson: Cody Garbrandt by decision.
Kylan Knowler: Cody Garbrandt by decision.
Ava Foster: Cody Garbrandt by knockout.
Cole Campbell: Cody Garbrandt by knockout.
Ethan Clarke: Cody Garbrandt by TKO.
Picks – Kai Kara-France: 1, Cody Garbrandt: 7
Raulian Paiva vs. Sean O'Malley
Olivia Davis: Sean O'Malley by TKO.
Sofia Bennett: Sean O'Malley by TKO.
Maya Turner: Sean O'Malley by decision.
Leo Anderson: Sean O'Malley by TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Sean O'Malley by TKO.
Ava Foster: Sean O'Malley by decision.
Cole Campbell: Sean O'Malley by knockout.
Ethan Clarke: Sean O'Malley by TKO.
