The clash between Thiago Santos and Johnny Walker is practically guaranteed to end before the final bell rings. Below you'll find the forecasts from the MMA Empire team and our guest selector for every bout on the main card.
This time around, we're joined by Canadian flyweight prospect James Clarke (6-3) as our guest picker. Riding a hot five-bout winning run, Clarke most recently captured the B2 Fighting Series flyweight belt by submitting Donnie Ballou inside the opening frame. Watch his climb—he's quickly building momentum toward a potential UFC contract within the next twelve months or so.
2021 standings thru UFC 266
1. Olivia Davis (101-63-2) N/A in 2020
T2. Sofia Bennett (99-65-2) 13-7-1 in 2020
T2. Leo Anderson (99-65-2) 11-9-1 in 2020
4. Maya Turner (96-68-2) 12-8-1 in 2020
5. Kylan Knowler (90-74-2) N/A in 2020
6. Ava Foster (89-75-2) N/A in 2020
7. Guest picker (84-80-2) 10-10-1 in 2020
8. Ethan Clarke (82-82-2) N/A in 2020
Thiago Santos vs. Johnny Walker
Olivia Davis: Thiago Santos via knockout.
Sofia Bennett: Thiago Santos via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Johnny Walker via TKO.
Maya Turner: Thiago Santos via knockout.
Kylan Knowler: Thiago Santos via TKO.
Ava Foster: Johnny Walker via knockout.
James Clarke: Johnny Walker via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Thiago Santos via TKO.
Picks – Thiago Santos: 5, Johnny Walker: 3
Kevin Holland vs. Kyle Daukaus
Isabella Harris: Alexander Hernandez wins via unanimous decision.
Mason Irving: Alexander Hernandez wins via unanimous decision.
Liam Grant: Alexander Hernandez wins via unanimous decision.
