This fight night card is shaping up to be something special! On top of a thrilling main event featuring Cory Sandhagen against TJ Dillashaw, the undercard is stacked with promising fighters. Below you'll find predictions from the MMA Empire team alongside our guest pick for the five-bout main card.
Our featured guest picker for this card is Canadian amateur featherweight Abdel Rebai (4-2). Based out of Montreal's famed Tristar Gym, Rebai has positioned himself well for a strong professional campaign once he makes the transition. He recently secured a first-round knockout victory at MFL 18.
2021 standings through UFC on ESPN 26
T1. Sofia Bennett (73-48-2) 13-7-1 in 2020
T1. Leo Anderson (73-48-2) 11-9-1 in 2020
3. Olivia Davis (72-49-2) N/A in 2020
4. Maya Turner (69-52-2) 12-8-1 in 2020
5. Kylan Knowler (66-55-2) N/A in 2020
T6. Ava Foster (60-61-2) N/A in 2020
T6. Guest picker (60-61-2) 10-10-1 in 2020
8. Ethan Clarke (59-62-2) N/A in 2020
Cory Sandhagen vs. TJ Dillashaw
Sofia Bennett: TJ Dillashaw via unanimous decision.
Leo Anderson: Cory Sandhagen via TKO.
Olivia Davis: TJ Dillashaw via TKO.
Maya Turner: Cory Sandhagen via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: Cory Sandhagen via TKO.
Ava Foster: TJ Dillashaw via knockout.
Abdel Rebai: Cory Sandhagen via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: TJ Dillashaw via unanimous decision.
Picks – Cory Sandhagen: 4, TJ Dillashaw: 4
Kyler Phillips vs. Raulian Paiva
Sofia Bennett: Kyler Phillips via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Kyler Phillips via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Kyler Phillips via TKO.
Maya Turner: Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Raulian Paiva via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision.
Abdel Rebai: Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision.
Ethan Clarke: Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision.
Picks – Kyler Phillips: 7, Raulian Paiva: 1
Darren Elkins vs. Darrick Minner
Sofia Bennett: Darrick Minner via unanimous decision.
Leo Anderson: Darrick Minner via submission.
Olivia Davis: Darrick Minner via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Darren Elkins via submission.
Kylan Knowler: Darren Elkins via submission.
Ava Foster: Darren Elkins via knockout.
Abdel Rebai: Darrick Minner via submission.
Ethan Clarke: Darrick Minner via unanimous decision.
Picks – Darren Elkins: 3, Darrick Minner: 5
Miranda Maverick vs. Maycee Barber
Sofia Bennett: Maycee Barber via unanimous decision.
Leo Anderson: Miranda Maverick via unanimous decision.
Olivia Davis: Maycee Barber via unanimous decision.
Maya Turner: Miranda Maverick via unanimous decision.
Kylan Knowler: Maycee Barber via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Maycee Barber via unanimous decision.
Abdel Rebai: Maycee Barber via unanimous decision.
Ethan Clarke: Miranda Maverick via unanimous decision.
Picks – Miranda Maverick: 3, Maycee Barber: 5
Adrian Yanez vs. Randy Costa
Sofia Bennett: Adrian Yanez via TKO.
Leo Anderson: Adrian Yanez via knockout.
Olivia Davis: Randy Costa via TKO.
Maya Turner: Adrian Yanez via knockout.
Kylan Knowler: Adrian Yanez via unanimous decision.
Ava Foster: Adrian Yanez via knockout.
Abdel Rebai: Adrian Yanez via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Randy Costa via unanimous decision.
