Will Brad Riddell face off against Rafael Fiziev in what we're expecting to be a thrilling matchup? And might Chris Curtis pull off yet another shocking upset? Below, you'll find the forecasts from the MMA Empire team alongside input from our special guest analyst, covering all six bouts on the main card.
This time around, our special guest predictor is UFC competitor and Canadian flyweight Malcolm Gordon (13-5). Following setbacks in each of his initial UFC outings, Gordon secured the most significant victory of his professional career by earning a unanimous decision over Francisco Figueiredo back in July. He'll aim to capture his second UFC triumph when he steps into the cage against Denys Bondar on Feb. 5, 2022.
2021 standings thru UFC Fight Night 198
1. Olivia Davis (130-74-3) N/A in 2020
2. Maya Turner (127-77-3) 12-8-1 in 2020
3. Leo Anderson (126-78-3) 11-9-1 in 2020
4. Sofia Bennett (125-79-3) 13-7-1 in 2020
5. Liam Grant (121-83-3) N/A in 2020
6. Ava Foster (116-88-3) N/A in 2020
7. Guest picker (110-94-3) 10-10-1 in 2020
8. Ethan Clarke (105-99-3) N/A in 2020
Rob Font vs. Jose Aldo
Olivia Davis: Rob Font via TKO.
Maya Turner: Jose Aldo via decision.
Leo Anderson: Rob Font via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Jose Aldo via decision.
Liam Grant: Rob Font via TKO.
Ava Foster: Rob Font via TKO.
Malcolm Gordon: Rob Font via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Jose Aldo via decision.
Picks – Rob Font: 5, Jose Aldo: 3
Brad Riddell vs. Rafael Fiziev
Olivia Davis: Brad Riddell via decision.
Maya Turner: Rafael Fiziev via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Alex Morono via decision.
Kylan Knowler: Alex Morono via decision.
Ava Foster: Alex Morono via decision.
Malcolm Gordon: Mickey Gall via submission.
Ethan Clarke: Mickey Gall via submission.
