Is Yair Rodriguez poised to knock off Brian Ortega and secure his maiden title opportunity? Could Canadian phenom Charles Jourdain upset Shane Burgos to crack the top 15? You'll find our staff's forecasts—and those of our special contributor—below for every bout on the six-fight main card.
This weekend's guest picker is Canadian welterweight prospect Tom Theocharis (5-4). So far, none of his victories have gone to the judges' scorecards. Most recently in April, Theocharis earned a first-round submission win against Jesse Hull, claiming the Alaska Combat Entertainment middleweight championship. He'll be aiming for back-to-back wins when he faces Pietie Coxen on August 11 at an EFC Worldwide card.
2022 standings thru UFC on ESPN 39
1. Noah Edwards (80-41) N/A in 2021
2. Kylan Knowler (79-42) 128-93-3 in 2021
3. Sofia Bennett (78-43) 136-85-3 in 2021
T4. Leo Anderson (77-44) 134-87-3 in 2021
T4. Olivia Davis (77-44) 138-83-3 in 2021 *Champion
T4. Ava Foster (77-44) 122-99-3 in 2021
T7. Maya Turner (75-46) 135-86-3 in 2021
T7. Ethan Clarke (75-46) 113-108-3 in 2021
9. Guest picker (68-53) 115-106-3 in 2021
Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez
Noah Edwards: Brian Ortega via decision.
Kylan Knowler: Yair Rodriguez via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Brian Ortega via submission.
Leo Anderson: Brian Ortega via submission.
Olivia Davis: Brian Ortega via submission.
Ava Foster: Brian Ortega via submission.
Maya Turner: Brian Ortega via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Brian Ortega via decision.
Tom Theocharis: Brian Ortega via submission.
Picks – Brian Ortega: 8, Yair Rodriguez: 1
Michelle Waterson vs. Amanda Lemos
Noah Edwards: Amanda Lemos via decision.
Kylan Knowler: Amanda Lemos via submission.
Sofia Bennett: Michelle Waterson via decision.
Leo Anderson: Amanda Lemos via decision.
Olivia Davis: Amanda Lemos via decision.
Ava Foster: Michelle Waterson via decision.
Maya Turner: Amanda Lemos via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Amanda Lemos via TKO.
Tom Theocharis: Amanda Lemos via decision.
Picks – Michelle Waterson: 2, Amanda Lemos: 7
Li Jingliang vs. Muslim Salikhov
Noah Edwards: Li Jingliang via TKO.
Liam Grant: Muslim Salikhov via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Li Jingliang via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Muslim Salikhov via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Muslim Salikhov via decision.
Ava Foster: Li Jingliang via decision.
Maya Turner: Muslim Salikhov via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Li Jingliang via decision.
Tom Theocharis: Muslim Salikhov via decision.
Picks – Li Jingliang: 4, Muslim Salikhov: 5
Matt Schnell vs. Sumudaerji
Noah Edwards: Sumudaerji via TKO.
Liam Grant: Sumudaerji via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Sumudaerji via decision.
Leo Anderson: Sumudaerji via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Sumudaerji via knockout.
Ava Foster: Matt Schnell via decision.
Maya Turner: Sumudaerji via knockout.
Ethan Clarke: Sumudaerji via decision.
Tom Theocharis: Sumudaerji via knockout.
Picks – Matt Schnell: 1, Sumudaerji: 8
Shane Burgos vs. Charles Jourdain
Noah Edwards: Charles Jourdain via decision.
Liam Grant: Shane Burgos via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Charles Jourdain via decision.
Leo Anderson: Charles Jourdain via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Shane Burgos via decision.
Ava Foster: Shane Burgos via decision.
Maya Turner: Shane Burgos via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Shane Burgos via TKO.
Tom Theocharis: Charles Jourdain via decision.
Picks – Shane Burgos: 5, Charles Jourdain: 4
Lauren Murphy vs. Miesha Tate
Noah Edwards: Lauren Murphy via decision.
Liam Grant: Miesha Tate via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Miesha Tate via decision.
Leo Anderson: Miesha Tate via decision.
Olivia Davis: Lauren Murphy via decision.
Ava Foster: Miesha Tate via decision.
Maya Turner: Miesha Tate via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Miesha Tate via decision.
Tom Theocharis: Miesha Tate via decision.
