Is Sean Strickland poised to extend his winning streak? Can Punahele Soriano put the brakes on Nick Maximov's momentum? Our panel at MMA Empire, joined by guest analyst Aaron Jeffery, shares their predictions for every bout on the five-fight main card.
This event's guest picker is Aaron Jeffery (11-3), a Canadian middleweight prospect. Jeffery recently captured his first CFFC middleweight championship by outpointing Rex Harris, and he continues to build his resume among Canada's elite unsigned talent. Watch for him to step back inside the Octagon shortly as he makes another run toward the premier stage.
2022 standings thru UFC 270
1. Ethan Clarke (9-2) 113-108-3 in 2021
2. Sofia Bennett (8-3) 136-85-3 in 2021
T3. Maya Turner (7-4) 135-86-3 in 2021
T3. Ava Foster (7-4) 122-99-3 in 2021
T5. Olivia Davis (6-5) 138-83-3 in 2021 *Champion
T5. Isabella Harris (6-5) 128-93-3 in 2021
7. Leo Anderson (5-6) 134-87-3 in 2021
T8. Noah Edwards (4-7) N/A in 2021
T8. Guest picker (4-7) 115-106-3 in 2021
Jack Hermansson vs. Sean Strickland
Ethan Clarke: Sean Strickland via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Sean Strickland via decision.
Maya Turner: Sean Strickland via decision.
Ava Foster: Jack Hermansson via decision.
Olivia Davis: Sean Strickland via decision.
Isabella Harris: Sean Strickland via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Sean Strickland via TKO.
Noah Edwards: Jack Hermansson via submission.
Aaron Jeffery: Sean Strickland via TKO.
Picks – Jack Hermansson: 2, Sean Strickland: 7
Punahele Soriano vs. Nick Maximov
Ethan Clarke: Nick Maximov via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Nick Maximov via decision.
Maya Turner: Punahele Soriano via TKO.
Ava Foster: Punahele Soriano via knockout.
Olivia Davis: Punahele Soriano via knockout.
Isabella Harris: Punahele Soriano via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Punahele Soriano via decision.
Noah Edwards: Nick Maximov via submission.
Aaron Jeffery: Punahele Soriano via decision.
Picks – Punahele Soriano: 6, Nick Maximov: 3
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Carlston Harris
Ethan Clarke: Shavkat Rakhmonov via TKO.
Sofia Bennett: Shavkat Rakhmonov via TKO.
Maya Turner: Rakhmonov wins by TKO.
Ava Foster: Rakhmonov takes it on the scorecards.
Olivia Davis: Rakhmonov by decision.
Kylan Knowler: Rakhmonov wins via decision.
Leo Anderson: Rakhmonov by TKO.
Noah Edwards: Rakhmonov on points.
Aaron Jeffery: Rakhmonov stops him at TKO.
Picks – Shavkat Rakhmonov: 9, Carlston Harris: 0
Sam Alvey vs. Brendan Allen
Ethan Clarke: Allen wins by decision.
Sofia Bennett: Brendan Allen finishes him via submission.
Maya Turner: Allen on the scorecards.
Ava Foster: Brendan Allen via decision.
Olivia Davis: Allen wins by submission.
Kylan Knowler: Alvey by TKO.
Leo Anderson: Allen wins via submission.
Noah Edwards: Brendan Allen by TKO.
Aaron Jeffery: Allen on points.
Picks – Sam Alvey: 1, Brendan Allen: 8
Tresean Gore vs. Bryan Battle
Ethan Clarke: Battle wins by decision.
Sofia Bennett: Bryan Battle on the scorecards.
Maya Turner: Gore via TKO.
Ava Foster: Battle wins by knockout.
Olivia Davis: Gore stops him at TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Battle wins on points.
Leo Anderson: Gore by decision.
Noah Edwards: Gore via TKO.
Aaron Jeffery: Battle wins by decision.
Picks – Tresean Gore: 4, Bryan Battle: 5
Julian Erosa vs. Steven Peterson
Ethan Clarke: Erosa wins by decision.
Sofia Bennett: Julian Erosa via TKO.
Maya Turner: Erosa on the scorecards.
Ava Foster: Erosa wins by knockout.
Olivia Davis: Peterson by TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Steven Peterson via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Erosa wins on points.
Noah Edwards: Erosa by TKO.
Aaron Jeffery: Erosa finishes him via submission.
