While UFC on ESPN 21 might not boast the same caliber of headline talent that fans will see next week at UFC 260, it still offers plenty of intriguing matchups worth watching. Below, you'll find the predictions from the MMA Empire staff alongside those of our special guest analyst for the six-bout main card.
This week's guest analyst is the freshly minted CFFC middleweight champion Aaron Jeffery (10-2). Over the past weekend, Jeffery secured a unanimous decision victory over fellow DWCS participant Collin Huckbody, adding yet another belt to his growing collection. With four consecutive wins under his belt following his DWCS elimination, Jeffery appears ready to make a strong case for a UFC contract once more.
2021 standings thru UFC Fight Night 187
T1. Isabella Harris (26-19-1) 11-9-1 in 2020
T1. Sofia Bennett (26-19-1) 13-7-1 in 2020
T1. Leo Anderson (26-19-1) 11-9-1 in 2020
4. Maya Turner (24-21-1) 12-8-1 in 2020
5. Olivia Davis (23-22-1) N/A in 2020
T6. Ethan Clarke (22-23-1) N/A in 2020
T6. Guest picker (22-23-1) 10-10-1 in 2020
8. Kylan Knowler (21-24-1) N/A in 2020
9. Ava Foster (16-29-1) N/A in 2020
Derek Brunson vs. Kevin Holland
Isabella Harris: Kevin Holland via TKO.
Sofia Bennett: Kevin Holland via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Kevin Holland via TKO.
Maya Turner: Kevin Holland via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Derek Brunson via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Kevin Holland via TKO.
Aaron Jeffery: Kevin Holland via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Kevin Holland via TKO.
Ava Foster: Kevin Holland via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Adrian Yanez by knockout.
Ethan Clarke: Gustavo Lopez by unanimous decision.
Aaron Jeffery: Adrian Yanez by unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Adrian Yanez by TKO.
Ava Foster: Adrian Yanez by unanimous decision.
Staff Picks – Adrian Yanez: 7, Gustavo Lopez: 2
Tai Tuivasa vs. Harry Hunsucker
Isabella Harris: Tai Tuivasa by knockout.
Sofia Bennett: Tai Tuivasa by knockout.
Leo Anderson: Tai Tuivasa by TKO.
Maya Turner: Tai Tuivasa by knockout.
Olivia Davis: Tai Tuivasa by knockout.
Ethan Clarke: Tai Tuivasa by knockout.
Aaron Jeffery: Tai Tuivasa by knockout.
Kylan Knowler: Tai Tuivasa by split decision.
Ava Foster: Harry Hunsucker by TKO.
