Is Charles Oliveira capable of pulling off the long-shot victory? Could TJ Dillashaw reclaim the bantamweight title? The MMA Empire crew's forecasts—and those from our guest analyst—are laid out below for every bout on the main card.
Our special guest picker for this card is Canadian lightweight veteran Tim Smith (16-12). His latest outing saw him earn a unanimous decision over Curtis Demarce at Unified MMA 44 in a bout that earned fight-of-the-year honors. He gets back in the cage on December 2 for a rematch against Matt Krayco at Unified MMA 47.
2022 rankings through UFC Fight Night 212
1. Kylan Knowler (116-64) 128-93-3 in 2021
2. Noah Edwards (115-65) N/A in 2021
3. Olivia Davis (114-66) 138-83-3 in 2021 *Champion
T4. Maya Turner (113-67) 135-86-3 in 2021
T4. Ava Foster (113-67) 122-99-3 in 2021
6. Sofia Bennett (111-69) 136-85-3 in 2021
7. Leo Anderson (109-71) 134-87-3 in 2021
8. Ethan Clarke (105-75) 113-108-3 in 2021
9. Guest picker (96-84) 115-106-3 in 2021
Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev
Kylan Knowler: Charles Oliveira via submission.
Noah Edwards: Charles Oliveira via submission.
Olivia Davis: Islam Makhachev via TKO.
Maya Turner: Islam Makhachev via submission.
Ava Foster: Charles Oliveira via knockout.
Sofia Bennett: Islam Makhachev via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Islam Makhachev via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Charles Oliveira via TKO.
Tim Smith: Charles Oliveira via knockout.
Final Tally – Charles Oliveira: 5, Islam Makhachev: 4
Aljamain Sterling vs. TJ Dillashaw
Kylan Knowler: Aljamain Sterling via decision.
Noah Edwards: Aljamain Sterling via decision.
Olivia Davis: TJ Dillashaw via decision.
Maya Turner: Aljamain Sterling via decision.
Ava Foster: Aljamain Sterling via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Aljamain Sterling via decision.
Leo Anderson: Aljamain Sterling via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Aljamain Sterling via decision.
Tim Smith: TJ Dillashaw via decision.
Final Tally – Aljamain Sterling: 7, TJ Dillashaw: 2
Petr Yan vs. Sean O'Malley
Kylan Knowler: Petr Yan via TKO.
Noah Edwards: Petr Yan via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Petr Yan via decision.
Maya Turner: Petr Yan via decision.
Ava Foster: Petr Yan via knockout.
Sofia Bennett: Petr Yan via decision.
Leo Anderson: Petr Yan via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Petr Yan via TKO.
Tim Smith: Petr Yan via knockout.
Final Tally – Petr Yan: 9, Sean O'Malley: 0
Beneil Dariush vs. Mateusz Gamrot
Kylan Knowler: Mateusz Gamrot via decision.
Noah Edwards: Beneil Dariush via decision.
Olivia Davis: Mateusz Gamrot via TKO.
Maya Turner: Mateusz Gamrot via decision.
Ava Foster: Beneil Dariush via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Mateusz Gamrot via decision.
Leo Anderson: Mateusz Gamrot via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Beneil Dariush via decision.
Tim Smith: Beneil Dariush via submission.
Final Tally – Beneil Dariush: 5, Mateusz Gamrot: 4
Katlyn Chookagian vs. Manon Fiorot
Kylan Knowler: Manon Fiorot via TKO.
Noah Edwards: Katlyn Chookagian via decision.
Olivia Davis: Manon Fiorot via decision.
Maya Turner: Manon Fiorot via decision.
Ava Foster: Katlyn Chookagian via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Manon Fiorot via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Manon Fiorot via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Katlyn Chookagian via decision.
Tim Smith: Manon Fiorot via TKO.
