Will Arnold Allen capture the most important victory of his career? Can Max Griffin shake off the disappointment of falling to Neil Magny? Below, members of the MMA Empire team and guest analyst share their takes on the five bouts headlining the main card.
This event's guest picker is Canadian bantamweight Louie Sanoudakis (9-3), ranked among the top prospects in Canada (see full rankings). After a strong 8-1 opening stretch, Sanoudakis suffered consecutive defeats for the first time before rebounding impressively at XMMA 4. Stay tuned for announcements about his upcoming bout as he gears up for a shot at the big stage.
2022 standings thru UFC 280
1. Kylan Knowler (118-67) 128-93-3 in 2021
2. Noah Edwards (117-68) N/A in 2021
T3. Maya Turner (116-69) 135-86-3 in 2021
T3. Olivia Davis (116-69) 138-83-3 in 2021 *Champion
5. Ava Foster (115-70) 122-99-3 in 2021
6. Sofia Bennett (114-71) 136-85-3 in 2021
7. Leo Anderson (112-73) 134-87-3 in 2021
8. Ethan Clarke (107-78) 113-108-3 in 2021
9. Guest picker (98-87) 115-106-3 in 2021
Calvin Kattar vs. Arnold Allen
Kylan Knowler: Calvin Kattar via decision.
Noah Edwards: Calvin Kattar via decision.
Maya Turner: Calvin Kattar via decision.
Olivia Davis: Calvin Kattar via decision.
Ava Foster: Calvin Kattar via knockout.
Sofia Bennett: Calvin Kattar via decision.
Leo Anderson: Arnold Allen via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Calvin Kattar via decision.
Louie Sanoudakis: Arnold Allen via decision.
Picks – Calvin Kattar: 7, Arnold Allen: 2
Tim Means vs. Max Griffin
Kylan Knowler: Max Griffin via decision.
Noah Edwards: Max Griffin via TKO.
Maya Turner: Max Griffin via decision.
Olivia Davis: Max Griffin via submission.
Ava Foster: Max Griffin via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Tim Means via decision.
Leo Anderson: Max Griffin via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Max Griffin via decision.
Louie Sanoudakis: Max Griffin via decision.
Picks – Tim Means: 1, Max Griffin: 8
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Jared Vanderaa
Kylan Knowler: Waldo Cortes-Acosta via TKO.
Noah Edwards: Waldo Cortes-Acosta via TKO.
Maya Turner: Waldo Cortes-Acosta via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Waldo Cortes-Acosta via TKO.
Ava Foster: Waldo Cortes-Acosta via knockout.
Sofia Bennett: Waldo Cortes-Acosta via knockout.
Leo Anderson: Waldo Cortes-Acosta via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Waldo Cortes-Acosta via TKO.
Louie Sanoudakis: Waldo Cortes-Acosta via knockout.
Picks – Waldo Cortes-Acosta: 9, Jared Vanderaa: 0
Josh Fremd vs. Tresean Gore
Kylan Knowler: Josh Fremd via decision.
Noah Edwards: Josh Fremd via submission.
Maya Turner: Tresean Gore via knockout.
Olivia Davis: Josh Fremd via decision.
Ava Foster: Josh Fremd via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Josh Fremd via decision.
Leo Anderson: Josh Fremd via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Tresean Gore via TKO.
Louie Sanoudakis: Tresean Gore via TKO.
Picks – Josh Fremd: 6, Tresean Gore: 3
Dustin Jacoby vs. Khalil Rountree
Kylan Knowler: Dustin Jacoby via decision.
Noah Edwards: Khalil Rountree via TKO.
Maya Turner: Dustin Jacoby via decision.
Olivia Davis: Dustin Jacoby via TKO.
Ava Foster: Dustin Jacoby via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Dustin Jacoby via decision.
Leo Anderson: Dustin Jacoby via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Khalil Rountree via TKO.
Louie Sanoudakis: Khalil Rountree via TKO.
