When TJ Dillashaw withdrew from his UFC on ESPN 24 matchup against Cory Sandhagen because of injury, the card was left without a main event for a stretch until Marina Rodriguez and Michelle Waterson stepped up to headline. You can find the forecasts from the MMA Empire team, plus our guest analyst, below for the entire six-fight main card.
This event's guest picker is Canadian bantamweight prospect Teshay Gouthro (3-1). After an 8-1 run as an amateur, Gouthro began his pro stint with three consecutive victories before suffering his first defeat at LFA 93. He should be back in the Octagon soon.
2021 standings through UFC on ESPN 23
1. Leo Anderson (46-27-2) 11-9-1 in 2020
2. Sofia Bennett (45-28-2) 13-7-1 in 2020
3. Maya Turner (42-31-2) 12-8-1 in 2020
4. Olivia Davis (41-32-2) N/A in 2020
T5. Liam Grant (38-35-2) N/A in 2020
T5. Ethan Clarke (38-35-2) N/A in 2020
T7. Guest picker (36-37-2) 10-10-1 in 2020
T7. Isabella Harris (36-37-2) 11-9-1 in 2020
9. Ava Foster (30-43-2) N/A in 2020
Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson
Leo Anderson: Marina Rodriguez via unanimous decision.
Sofia Bennett: Marina Rodriguez via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Marina Rodriguez via unanimous decision.
Olivia Davis: Marina Rodriguez via unanimous decision.
Liam Grant: Marina Rodriguez via unanimous decision.
Ethan Clarke: Michelle Waterson via unanimous decision.
Teshay Gouthro: Michelle Waterson via unanimous decision.
Isabella Harris: Marina Rodriguez via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Michelle Waterson via unanimous decision.
Picks – Marina Rodriguez: 7, Michelle Waterson: 2
Donald Cerrone vs. Alex Morono
Leo Anderson: Donald Cerrone via submission.
Sofia Bennett: Donald Cerrone via TKO.
Maya Turner: Donald Cerrone via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Alex Morono via unanimous decision.
Liam Grant: Donald Cerrone via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Donald Cerrone via unanimous decision.
Teshay Gouthro: Donald Cerrone via TKO.
Isabella Harris: Donald Cerrone via TKO.
Ava Foster: Donald Cerrone via unanimous decision.
Picks – Donald Cerrone: 8, Alex Morono: 1
Neil Magny vs. Geoff Neal
Leo Anderson: Geoff Neal via TKO.
Sofia Bennett: Geoff Neal via TKO.
Maya Turner: Geoff Neal via unanimous decision.
Olivia Davis: Geoff Neal via TKO.
Liam Grant: Geoff Neal via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Geoff Neal via TKO.
Teshay Gouthro: Geoff Neal via knockout.
Isabella Harris: Neil Magny via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Geoff Neal via unanimous decision.
Picks – Neil Magny: 1, Geoff Neal: 8
Maurice Greene vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima
Leo Anderson: Marcos Rogerio de Lima via knockout.
Sofia Bennett: Marcos Rogerio de Lima via TKO.
Maya Turner: Marcos Rogerio de Lima via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Maurice Greene via TKO.
Liam Grant: Marcos Rogerio de Lima via split decision.
Ethan Clarke: Maurice Greene via TKO.
Teshay Gouthro: Marcos Rogerio de Lima via knockout.
Isabella Harris: Maurice Greene via TKO.
Ava Foster: Marcos Rogerio de Lima via knockout.
Picks – Maurice Greene: 3, Marcos Rogerio de Lima: 6
Diego Ferreira vs. Gregor Gillespie
Leo Anderson: Gregor Gillespie via unanimous decision.
Sofia Bennett: Gregor Gillespie via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Gregor Gillespie via unanimous decision.
Olivia Davis: Gregor Gillespie via unanimous decision.
Liam Grant: Gregor Gillespie via unanimous decision.
Ethan Clarke: Gregor Gillespie via unanimous decision.
Teshay Gouthro: Gregor Gillespie via TKO.
Isabella Harris: Diego Ferreira via submission.
Ava Foster: Gregor Gillespie via knockout.
