Is Sergey Spivak ready to climb higher on the heavyweight rankings? Will Kennedy Nzechukwu capture the most significant victory of his career? Below you'll find our editorial staff's selections, plus those from our featured guest analyst, for every bout on the five-fight main card.
This weekend's featured analyst is Canadian bantamweight prospect Mitch Strazzella (2-0). Following a career that had its share of ups and downs as an amateur, Strazzella has shown no signs of slowing down as he begins his pro tenure with a perfect 2-0 record. He hopes to remain unbeaten when he faces Ali Wasuk at BFL 75 in the coming weeks.
2022 standings thru UFC 281
1. Emma Jenkins (126-73) 128-93-3 in 2021
T2. Mason Irving (124-75) 138-83-3 in 2021 *Champion
T2. Liam Grant (124-75) 135-86-3 in 2021
T2. Ava Foster (124-75) N/A in 2021
5. Isabella Harris (122-77) 122-99-3 in 2021
T6. Noah Edwards (120-79) 134-87-3 in 2021
T6. Sofia Bennett (120-79) 136-85-3 in 2021
8. Ethan Clarke (114-85) 113-108-3 in 2021
9. Guest picker (107-92) 115-106-3 in 2021
Derrick Lewis vs. Sergey Spivak
Emma Jenkins: Derrick Lewis via TKO.
Mason Irving: Derrick Lewis via knockout.
Liam Grant: Sergey Spivak via submission.
Ava Foster: Derrick Lewis via TKO.
Isabella Harris: Derrick Lewis via knockout.
Noah Edwards: Derrick Lewis via knockout.
Sofia Bennett: Derrick Lewis via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Derrick Lewis via knockout.
Mitch Strazzella: Derrick Lewis by way of knockout.
Predictions – Derrick Lewis: 8, Sergey Spivak: 1
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Ion Cutelaba
Kylan Knowler: Kennedy Nzechukwu by TKO.
Olivia Davis: Kennedy Nzechukwu by TKO.
Maya Turner: Kennedy Nzechukwu by TKO.
Noah Edwards: Ion Cutelaba by submission.
Ava Foster: Kennedy Nzechukwu by decision.
Leo Anderson: Kennedy Nzechukwu by TKO.
Sofia Bennett: Ion Cutelaba by decision.
Ethan Clarke: Kennedy Nzechukwu by TKO.
Mitch Strazzella: Ion Cutelaba by TKO.
Predictions – Kennedy Nzechukwu: 6, Ion Cutelaba: 3
Chase Sherman vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta
Kylan Knowler: Waldo Cortes-Acosta by TKO.
Olivia Davis: Waldo Cortes-Acosta by TKO.
Maya Turner: Waldo Cortes-Acosta by decision.
Noah Edwards: Waldo Cortes-Acosta by TKO.
Ava Foster: Waldo Cortes-Acosta by knockout.
Leo Anderson: Waldo Cortes-Acosta by TKO.
Sofia Bennett: Waldo Cortes-Acosta by knockout.
Ethan Clarke: Waldo Cortes-Acosta by TKO.
Mitch Strazzella: Chase Sherman by decision.
Predictions – Chase Sherman: 1, Waldo Cortes-Acosta: 8
Andre Fialho vs. Muslim Salikhov
Kylan Knowler: Andre Fialho by decision.
Olivia Davis: Andre Fialho by TKO.
Maya Turner: Muslim Salikhov by TKO.
Noah Edwards: Andre Fialho by decision.
Ava Foster: Andre Fialho by decision.
Leo Anderson: Andre Fialho by decision.
Sofia Bennett: Andre Fialho by decision.
Ethan Clarke: Muslim Salikhov by decision.
Mitch Strazzella: Andre Fialho by TKO.
Predictions – Andre Fialho: 7, Muslim Salikhov: 2
Jack Della Maddalena vs. Danny Roberts
Kylan Knowler: Jack Della Maddalena by TKO.
Olivia Davis: Jack Della Maddalena by TKO.
Maya Turner: Jack Della Maddalena by TKO.
Noah Edwards: Jack Della Maddalena by TKO.
Ava Foster: Jack Della Maddalena by knockout.
Leo Anderson: I'm going with Jack Della Maddalena by knockout.
Sofia Bennett: My call is Jack Della Maddalena via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: I have it going to Jack Della Maddalena by decision.
Mitch Strazzella: Danny Roberts wins via TKO.
