Returning from a one-week hiatus, the UFC delivers a loaded 14-bout card headlined by Kevin Holland taking Darren Till's place on short notice to face Marvin Vettori. Below you'll find forecasts from the MMA Empire team alongside our guest contributor for the five-fight main card.
This time around, our guest picker is Chris Prickett, head coach of Niagara Top Team. The gym boasts a roster featuring Canadian prospects like Aaron Jeffery, Anthony Romero, Zack Powell, and Jasmine Jasudavicius, and Prickett has rapidly elevated Niagara Top Team into one of Canada's elite training facilities.
2021 standings thru UFC 260
T1. Leo Anderson (32-23-1) 11-9-1 in 2020
T1. Sofia Bennett (32-23-1) 13-7-1 in 2020
3. Olivia Davis (31-24-1) N/A in 2020
4. Isabella Harris (30-25-1) 11-9-1 in 2020
5. Maya Turner (29-26-1) 12-8-1 in 2020
6. Guest picker (28-27-1) 10-10-1 in 2020
7. Ethan Clarke (27-28-1) N/A in 2020
8. Kylan Knowler (26-29-1) N/A in 2020
9. Ava Foster (21-34-1) N/A in 2020
Marvin Vettori vs. Kevin Holland
Leo Anderson: Marvin Vettori via TKO.
Sofia Bennett: Kevin Holland via unanimous decision.
Olivia Davis: Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision.
Isabella Harris: Kevin Holland via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision.
Chris Prickett: Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision.
Ethan Clarke: Kevin Holland via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Marvin Vettori via TKO.
Picks – Marvin Vettori: 6, Kevin Holland: 3
Arnold Allen vs. Sodiq Yusuff
Leo Anderson: Arnold Allen via unanimous decision.
Sofia Bennett: Sodiq Yusuff via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Sodiq Yusuff via TKO.
Isabella Harris: Sodiq Yusuff via TKO.
Maya Turner: Arnold Allen via unanimous decision.
Chris Prickett: Sodiq Yusuff via knockout.
Ethan Clarke: Arnold Allen via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Arnold Allen via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Sodiq Yusuff via unanimous decision.
Picks – Arnold Allen: 4, Sodiq Yusuff: 5
Sam Alvey vs. Julian Marquez
Leo Anderson: Julian Marquez via unanimous decision.
Sofia Bennett: Julian Marquez via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Julian Marquez via TKO.
Isabella Harris: Sam Alvey via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Julian Marquez via TKO.
Chris Prickett: Sam Alvey via unanimous decision.
Ethan Clarke: Julian Marquez via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Julian Marquez via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Sam Alvey via unanimous decision.
Picks – Sam Alvey: 3, Julian Marquez: 6
Mackenzie Dern vs. Nina Nunes
Leo Anderson: Mackenzie Dern via submission.
Sofia Bennett: Mackenzie Dern via unanimous decision.
Olivia Davis: Nina Nunes via unanimous decision.
Isabella Harris: Nina Nunes via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Mackenzie Dern via unanimous decision.
Chris Prickett: Mackenzie Dern via submission.
Ethan Clarke: Mackenzie Dern via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Mackenzie Dern via split decision.
Ava Foster: Mackenzie Dern via unanimous decision.
Picks – Mackenzie Dern: 7, Nina Nunes: 2
Mike Perry vs. Daniel Rodriguez
Leo Anderson: Daniel Rodriguez via knockout.
Sofia Bennett: Mike Perry via unanimous decision.
Olivia Davis: Daniel Rodriguez via unanimous decision.
Isabella Harris: Mike Perry via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Daniel Rodriguez via unanimous decision.
Chris Prickett: Mike Perry via knockout.
Ethan Clarke: Mike Perry via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Mike Perry via TKO.
Ava Foster: Mike Perry via TKO.
