After falling to Alex Pereira, can Sean Strickland rediscover his winning ways? And does Damir Ismagulov have what it takes to stay unbeaten in the Octagon? Below you'll find our panel's takes on every bout across the six-fight main card.
This time around, we're joined by Canadian welterweight talent Bobby Poulter (4-1) as our special guest picker. Following a rare setback, Poulter responded in emphatic style, stopping Nelly Thompson inside the opening round at BTC 16. He's one to watch as we move forward into 2023.
2022 standings thru UFC 282
1. Kylan Knowler (137-76) 128-93-3 in 2021
2. Maya Turner (134-79) 135-86-3 in 2021
3. Noah Edwards (133-80) N/A in 2021
4. Olivia Davis (132-81) 138-83-3 in 2021 *Champion
5. Leo Anderson (130-83) 134-87-3 in 2021
T6. Sofia Bennett (128-85) 136-85-3 in 2021
T6. Ava Foster (128-85) 122-99-3 in 2021
8. Ethan Clarke (122-91) 113-108-3 in 2021
9. Guest picker (112-101) 115-106-3 in 2021
Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland
Kylan Knowler: Jared Cannonier via TKO.
Maya Turner: Sean Strickland via decision.
Noah Edwards: Jared Cannonier via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Sean Strickland via decision.
Leo Anderson: Jared Cannonier via knockout.
Sofia Bennett: Jared Cannonier via decision.
Ava Foster: Jared Cannonier via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Sean Strickland via decision.
Bobby Poulter: Jared Cannonier via TKO.
Picks – Jared Cannonier: 6, Sean Strickland: 3
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Damir Ismagulov
Liam Grant: Arman Tsarukyan by submission.
Maya Turner: Arman Tsarukyan on the cards.
Noah Edwards: Damir Ismagulov by decision.
Olivia Davis: Arman Tsarukyan by decision.
Leo Anderson: Arman Tsarukyan on the scorecards.
Sofia Bennett: Arman Tsarukyan by decision.
Ava Foster: Damir Ismagulov by decision.
Ethan Clarke: Arman Tsarukyan by decision.
Bobby Poulter: Arman Tsarukyan on the cards.
Picks – Arman Tsarukyan: 7, Damir Ismagulov: 2
Amir Albazi vs. Alessandro Costa
Liam Grant: Amir Albazi by submission.
Maya Turner: Alessandro Costa by submission.
Noah Edwards: Alessandro Costa by TKO.
Olivia Davis: Amir Albazi by submission.
Leo Anderson: Amir Albazi by decision.
Sofia Bennett: Amir Albazi by TKO.
Ava Foster: Amir Albazi by submission.
Ethan Clarke: Amir Albazi by decision.
Bobby Poulter: Amir Albazi by submission.
Picks – Amir Albazi: 7, Alessandro Costa: 2
Alex Caceres vs. Julian Erosa
Liam Grant: Julian Erosa by submission.
Maya Turner: Julian Erosa by decision.
Noah Edwards: Julian Erosa by decision.
Olivia Davis: Julian Erosa by submission.
Leo Anderson: Julian Erosa by submission.
Sofia Bennett: Julian Erosa by TKO.
Ava Foster: Julian Erosa by decision.
Ethan Clarke: Julian Erosa by decision.
Bobby Poulter: Julian Erosa by decision.
Picks – Alex Caceres: 0, Julian Erosa: 9
Drew Dober vs. Bobby Green
Liam Grant: Bobby Green by decision.
Maya Turner: Drew Dober by decision.
Noah Edwards: Bobby Green by decision.
Olivia Davis: Drew Dober by decision.
Leo Anderson: Bobby Green by decision.
Sofia Bennett: Bobby Green by decision.
