Can Kevin Holland bounce back after a rough outing against Khamzat Chimaev? Is Bryan Barberena capable of pulling off a major shocker? Below you'll find the staff selections from the MMA Empire team, joined by our guest analyst, for each of the six fights on the main card.
This week's guest picker is Canadian lightweight contender Adam Assenza (16-7). After riding a six-fight win streak that stood out among Canada's MMA scene, Assenza finally tasted defeat in his most recent outing at LFA 139, ending a stretch without a loss since 2019. He'll get another shot to return to the win column next weekend when he faces Alexander Barahona at BTC 18.
2022 standings through UFC Fight Night 215
1. Kylan Knowler (129-74) 128-93-3 in 2021
2. Maya Turner (128-75) 135-86-3 in 2021
3. Olivia Davis (127-76) 138-83-3 in 2021 *Champion
4. Noah Edwards (126-77) N/A in 2021
5. Ava Foster (125-78) 122-99-3 in 2021
6. Leo Anderson (123-80) 134-87-3 in 2021
7. Sofia Bennett (122-81) 136-85-3 in 2021
8. Ethan Clarke (118-85) 113-108-3 in 2021
9. Guest picker (107-96) 115-106-3 in 2021
Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland
Kylan Knowler: Kevin Holland via submission.
Maya Turner: Kevin Holland via decision.
Olivia Davis: Kevin Holland via decision.
Noah Edwards: Stephen Thompson via decision.
Ava Foster: Kevin Holland via decision.
Leo Anderson: Kevin Holland via submission.
Sofia Bennett: Kevin Holland via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Stephen Thompson via decision.
Adam Assenza: Stephen Thompson via knockout.
Picks – Stephen Thompson: 3, Kevin Holland: 6
Bryan Barberena vs. Rafael Dos Anjos
Kylan Knowler: Rafael Dos Anjos via decision.
Maya Turner: Rafael Dos Anjos via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Rafael Dos Anjos via decision.
Noah Edwards: Rafael Dos Anjos via submission.
Ava Foster: Bryan Barberena via decision.
Leo Anderson: Rafael Dos Anjos via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Rafael Dos Anjos via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Rafael Dos Anjos via decision.
Adam Assenza: Rafael Dos Anjos via decision.
Picks – Bryan Barberena: 1, Rafael Dos Anjos: 8
Matheus Nicolau vs. Matt Schnell
Kylan Knowler: Matheus Nicolau via decision.
Maya Turner: Matheus Nicolau via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Matheus Nicolau via submission.
Noah Edwards: Matheus Nicolau via submission.
Ava Foster: Matt Schnell via decision.
Leo Anderson: Matheus Nicolau via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Matheus Nicolau via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Matt Schnell via TKO.
Adam Assenza: Matheus Nicolau via decision.
Picks – Matheus Nicolau: 7, Matt Schnell: 2
Tai Tuivasa vs. Sergei Pavlovich
Kylan Knowler: Sergei Pavlovich via TKO.
Maya Turner: Sergei Pavlovich via TKO.
Olivia Davis: Tai Tuivasa via knockout.
Noah Edwards: Sergei Pavlovich via knockout.
Ava Foster: Tai Tuivasa via knockout.
Leo Anderson: Sergei Pavlovich via knockout.
Sofia Bennett: Sergei Pavlovich via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Tai Tuivasa via TKO.
Adam Assenza: Tai Tuivasa via knockout.
Picks – Tai Tuivasa: 4, Sergei Pavlovich: 5
Jack Hermansson vs. Roman Dolidze
Kylan Knowler: Roman Dolidze via decision.
Maya Turner: Jack Hermansson via decision.
Olivia Davis: Jack Hermansson via decision.
Noah Edwards: Jack Hermansson via submission.
Ava Foster: Jack Hermansson via decision.
Leo Anderson: Jack Hermansson via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Roman Dolidze via knockout.
Ethan Clarke: Jack Hermansson via decision.
Adam Assenza: Jack Hermansson via submission.
Picks – Jack Hermansson: 7, Roman Dolidze: 2
Eryk Anders vs. Kyle Daukaus
Kylan Knowler: Kyle Daukaus via submission.
Maya Turner: Kyle Daukaus via submission.
Olivia Davis: Kyle Daukaus via submission.
Noah Edwards: Kyle Daukaus via knockout.
Ava Foster: Eryk Anders via decision.
Leo Anderson: Kyle Daukaus via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Kyle Daukaus via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Kyle Daukaus via decision.
Adam Assenza: Kyle Daukaus via knockout.
