Is this the defining victory of Marlon Vera's career? Can David Onama continue his run of highlight-reel knockouts? Below are the predictions from the MMA Empire team and our guest picker for all six bouts on the main card.
This week's guest picker is Canadian bantamweight prospect Louie Sanoudakis (9-3). After suffering just his first two consecutive losses, Sanoudakis got back on track earlier this year at XMMA 4, earning a unanimous decision against Tateki Matsuda. He continues to rank among Canada's most promising fighters likely to earn a UFC contract, so stay tuned for news on his next outing later this year.
2022 standings thru UFC on ESPN 40
T1. Noah Edwards (91-52) N/A in 2021
T1. Kylan Knowler (91-52) 128-93-3 in 2021
T3. Ava Foster (90-53) 122-99-3 in 2021
T3. Olivia Davis (90-53) 138-83-3 in 2021 *Champion
5. Sofia Bennett (89-54) 136-85-3 in 2021
T6. Leo Anderson (88-55) 134-87-3 in 2021
T6. Maya Turner (88-55) 135-86-3 in 2021
8. Ethan Clarke (85-58) 113-108-3 in 2021
9. Guest picker (78-65) 115-106-3 in 2021
Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz
Noah Edwards: Marlon Vera via decision.
Kylan Knowler: Marlon Vera via TKO.
Ava Foster: Marlon Vera via decision.
Olivia Davis: Marlon Vera via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Dominick Cruz via decision.
Leo Anderson: Dominick Cruz via decision.
Maya Turner: Marlon Vera via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Dominick Cruz via decision.
Louie Sanoudakis: Dominick Cruz via decision.
Picks – Marlon Vera: 5, Dominick Cruz: 4
Nate Landwehr vs. David Onama
Noah Edwards: David Onama via TKO.
Kylan Knowler: David Onama via knockout.
Ava Foster: David Onama via knockout.
Olivia Davis: David Onama via TKO.
Sofia Bennett: David Onama via TKO.
Leo Anderson: David Onama via TKO.
Maya Turner: David Onama via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Nate Landwehr via decision.
Louie Sanoudakis: David Onama via TKO.
Picks – Nate Landwehr: 1, David Onama: 8
Yazmin Jauregui vs. Iasmin Lucindo
Noah Edwards: Yazmin Jauregui via decision.
Liam Grant: Yazmin Jauregui by decision.
Ava Foster: Yazmin Jauregui by decision.
Olivia Davis: Yazmin Jauregui by decision.
Sofia Bennett: Yazmin Jauregui by decision.
Leo Anderson: Yazmin Jauregui by decision.
Maya Turner: Yazmin Jauregui by TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Yazmin Jauregui by decision.
Louie Sanoudakis: Yazmin Jauregui by decision.
Picks – Yazmin Jauregui: 9, Iasmin Lucindo: 0
Devin Clark vs. Azamat Murzakanov
Noah Edwards: Azamat Murzakanov by submission.
Liam Grant: Devin Clark by decision.
Ava Foster: Azamat Murzakanov by knockout.
Olivia Davis: Devin Clark by decision.
Sofia Bennett: Azamat Murzakanov by decision.
Leo Anderson: Azamat Murzakanov by TKO.
Maya Turner: Azamat Murzakanov by decision.
Ethan Clarke: Azamat Murzakanov by decision.
Louie Sanoudakis: Azamat Murzakanov by knockout.
Picks – Devin Clark: 2, Azamat Murzakanov: 7
Priscila Cachoeira vs. Ariane Lipski
Noah Edwards: Priscila Cachoeira by decision.
Liam Grant: Priscila Cachoeira by decision.
Ava Foster: Ariane Lipski by decision.
Olivia Davis: Ariane Lipski by decision.
Sofia Bennett: Ariane Lipski by decision.
Leo Anderson: Ariane Lipski by submission.
Maya Turner: Ariane Lipski by TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Ariane Lipski by submission.
Louie Sanoudakis: Ariane Lipski by decision.
Picks – Priscila Cachoeira: 2, Ariane Lipski: 7
Bruno Silva vs. Gerald Meerschaert
Noah Edwards: Bruno Silva by TKO.
Liam Grant: Bruno Silva by TKO.
Ava Foster: Gerald Meerschaert by decision.
Olivia Davis: Bruno Silva by TKO.
Sofia Bennett: Bruno Silva by TKO.
Leo Anderson: Bruno Silva by knockout.
Maya Turner: Bruno Silva by knockout.
Ethan Clarke: Bruno Silva by decision.
Louie Sanoudakis: Gerald Meerschaert by submission.
