With UFC 268 delivering an incredible lineup just days ago, fans are now looking ahead to UFC Fight Night 197—a card featuring several compelling matchups across its main card. Below you'll find the predictions submitted by the MMA Empire team alongside our featured guest analyst.
This week's guest picker is Canadian featherweight competitor Kyle Nelson (13-4). Nelson opened his UFC tenure with a short-notice bout against Diego Ferreira and has since embraced difficult opponents, most recently fighting Billy Quarantillo. He's expected to transition into the lightweight division sometime in early 2022.
2021 standings through UFC 268
1. Olivia Davis (123-71-3) N/A in 2020
2. Leo Anderson (121-73-3) 11-9-1 in 2020
T3. Sofia Bennett (120-74-3) 13-7-1 in 2020
T3. Maya Turner (120-74-3) 12-8-1 in 2020
5. Kylan Knowler (113-81-3) N/A in 2020
6. Ava Foster (109-85-3) N/A in 2020
7. Guest picker (103-91-3) 10-10-1 in 2020
8. Ethan Clarke (100-94-3) N/A in 2020
Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez
Olivia Davis: Max Holloway via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Max Holloway via TKO.
Sofia Bennett: Max Holloway via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Max Holloway via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Max Holloway via TKO.
Ava Foster: Max Holloway via TKO.
Kyle Nelson: Max Holloway via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Max Holloway via TKO.
Picks – Max Holloway: 8, Yair Rodriguez: 0
Ben Rothwell vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima
Olivia Davis: Ben Rothwell via submission.
Leo Anderson: Ben Rothwell via submission.
Sofia Bennett: Ben Rothwell via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Marcos Rogerio de Lima via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Ben Rothwell via split decision.
Ava Foster: Ben Rothwell via knockout.
Kyle Nelson: Ben Rothwell via knockout.
Ethan Clarke: Ben Rothwell via unanimous decision.
Picks – Ben Rothwell: 7, Marcos Rogerio de Lima: 1
Felicia Spencer vs. Leah Letson
Olivia Davis: Felicia Spencer via submission.
Leo Anderson: Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision.
Sofia Bennett: Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision.
Kyle Nelson: Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision.
Ethan Clarke: Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision.
Picks – Felicia Spencer: 8, Leah Letson: 0
Miguel Baeza vs. Khaos Williams
Olivia Davis: Khaos Williams via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Miguel Baeza via TKO.
Sofia Bennett: Miguel Baeza via TKO.
Maya Turner: Miguel Baeza via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Khaos Williams via TKO.
Ava Foster: Khaos Williams via unanimous decision.
Kyle Nelson: Khaos Williams via unanimous decision.
Ethan Clarke: Miguel Baeza via TKO.
Picks – Miguel Baeza: 4, Khaos Williams: 4
Song Yadong vs. Julio Arce
Olivia Davis: Song Yadong via unanimous decision.
Leo Anderson: Julio Arce via unanimous decision.
Sofia Bennett: Julio Arce via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Song Yadong via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Song Yadong via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Song Yadong via unanimous decision.
Kyle Nelson: Song Yadong via unanimous decision.
Ethan Clarke: Song Yadong via unanimous decision.
