It’s a Liverpool invasion this weekend in the UFC with Darren Till making his return, Paddy Pimblett making his much-anticipated debut and much more. 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 Canadian middleweight prospect Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz (8-1). After starting his career a perfect 8-0, Ksiazkiewicz earned a shot on Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) last summer, but was on the wrong side a decision. Ksiazkiewicz will look to work his way back to another DWCS opportunity, or possibly a fast-tracked UFC call, when he returns to action in October.
2021 standings thru UFC on ESPN 30
1. Cody Rempel (89-59-2) 11-9-1 in 2020
2. Cole Shelton (88-60-2) N/A in 2020
3. Cooper Riehl (86-62-2) 13-7-1 in 2020
4. Joel Griffith (85-63-2) 12-8-1 in 2020
5. Kylan Knowler (79-69-2) N/A in 2020
6. Joe McDonagh (77-71-2) N/A in 2020
7. Dylan Bowker (72-76-2) N/A in 2020
8. Guest picker (71-77-2) 10-10-1 in 2020
Derek Brunson vs. Darren Till
Cody Rempel: Darren Till via TKO.
Cole Shelton: Darren Till via TKO.
Cooper Riehl: Darren Till via TKO.
Joel Griffith: Darren Till via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Darren Till via TKO.
Joe McDonagh: Darren Till via unanimous decision.
Dylan Bowker: Darren Till via TKO.
Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz: Darren Till via TKO.
Picks – Derek Brunson: 0, Darren Till: 8
Tom Aspinall vs. Sergey Spivak
Cody Rempel: Tom Aspinall via knockout.
Cole Shelton: Tom Aspinall via knockout.
Cooper Riehl: Tom Aspinall via TKO.
Joel Griffith: Tom Aspinall via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Tom Aspinall via submission.
Joe McDonagh: Tom Aspinall via unanimous decision.
Dylan Bowker: Tom Aspinall via TKO.
Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz: Tom Aspinall via submission.
Picks – Tom Aspinall: 8, Sergey Spivak: 0
Alex Morono vs. David Zawada
Cody Rempel: Alex Morono via unanimous decision.
Cole Shelton: Alex Morono via unanimous decision.
Cooper Riehl: Alex Morono via unanimous decision.
Joel Griffith: David Zawada via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Alex Morono via unanimous decision.
Joe McDonagh: David Zawada via unanimous decision.
Dylan Bowker: Alex Morono via unanimous decision.
Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz: Alex Morono via unanimous decision.
Picks – Alex Morono: 6, David Zawada: 2
Modestas Bukauskas vs. Khalil Rountree
Cody Rempel: Khalil Rountree via TKO.
Cole Shelton: Modestas Bukauskas via unanimous decision.
Cooper Riehl: Modestas Bukauskas via unanimous decision.
Joel Griffith: Khalil Rountree via knockout.
Kylan Knowler: Modestas Bukauskas via TKO.
Joe McDonagh: Khalil Rountree via knockout.
Dylan Bowker: Modestas Bukauskas via unanimous decision.
Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz: Khalil Rountree via unanimous decision.
Picks – Modestas Bukauskas: 4, Khalil Rountree: 4
Paddy Pimblett vs. Luigi Vendramini
Cody Rempel: Paddy Pimblett via unanimous decision.
Cole Shelton: Paddy Pimblett via submission.
Cooper Riehl: Paddy Pimblett via submission.
Joel Griffith: Luigi Vendramini via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Paddy Pimblett via unanimous decision.
Joe McDonagh: Paddy Pimblett via TKO.
Dylan Bowker: Paddy Pimblett via TKO.
Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz: Paddy Pimblett via submission.
