UFC on ESPN 30: Barboza vs. Chikadze main card staff predictions
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UFC on ESPN 30: Barboza vs. Chikadze main card staff predictions

Maya Turner 2 min read

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The main event of this card has been generating serious buzz across the MMA community ever since it was officially announced, and the anticipation is well-deserved. Below you'll find our staff predictions for all six fights on the main card, including selections from the MMA Empire team and our special guest analyst.

This week's guest picker is Canadian bantamweight prospect Adam Sako (5-0 amateur), who comes into his professional debut with a perfect amateur record. After going undefeated through the amateurs and capturing the MFL amateur bantamweight championship, Sako is now preparing to turn pro in his upcoming fight.

2021 standings thru UFC on ESPN 29

T1. Olivia Davis (84-58-2) N/A in 2020

T1. Leo Anderson (84-58-2) 11-9-1 in 2020

T3. Maya Turner (82-60-2) 12-8-1 in 2020

T3. Sofia Bennett (82-60-2) 13-7-1 in 2020

5. Kylan Knowler (77-65-2) N/A in 2020

6. Ava Foster (72-70-2) N/A in 2020

7. Ethan Clarke (70-72-2) N/A in 2020

8. Guest picker (69-73-2) 10-10-1 in 2020

Edson Barboza vs. Giga Chikadze

Olivia Davis: Giga Chikadze via TKO.

Leo Anderson: Giga Chikadze via TKO.

Maya Turner: Edson Barboza via TKO.

Sofia Bennett: Giga Chikadze via TKO.

Kylan Knowler: Edson Barboza via unanimous decision.

Ava Foster: Giga Chikadze via knockout.

Ethan Clarke: Edson Barboza via TKO.

Adam Sako: Giga Chikadze via TKO.

Picks – Edson Barboza: 3, Giga Chikadze: 5

Bryan Battle vs. Gilbert Urbina

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Maya Turner

Covering Canadian MMA, fight news, rankings and events for MMA Empire.