Michael Chiesa — UFC 330 full-card predictions
Picks scorecard
5 of 11 decided picks correct
- Michael Chiesa: Called 42 of 62 resolved picks
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Pick Myktybek Orolbai · to win
Result Jeremiah Wells by Sub, R3 Miss
All analysts: 13 picks — 0 Wells · 13 Orolbai
Favors Orolbai's wrestling against Wells's forward pressure and expects him to get his hand raised after a distance fight.
“It's going to be Mechtobec Oral by getting his hand raised.”
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Pick Ramiz Brahimaj · to win
Result Neil Magny by KO/TKO, R2 Miss
All analysts: 14 picks — 6 Magny · 8 Brahimaj
Favors Brahimaj's leg attacks, heavier shots and grappling against Magny.
“I'm going with Ramse Brahimi.”
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Pick Lucas Fernando · to win
Result Lucas Fernando by KO/TKO, R3 Hit
All analysts: 15 picks — 1 Tobias · 14 Fernando
Gives Fernando the edge in the matchup without a method call.
“I got to give the edge to Lucas Fernando in this fight.”
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Pick Vicente Luque · to win
Result Tresean Gore by Dec, R3 Miss
All analysts: 13 picks — 7 Luque · 6 Gore
Sticks with his earlier Luque selection and records no method call.
“I am going with Vicente Luke.”
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Pick Donte Johnson · to win
Result Donte Johnson by KO/TKO, R1 Hit
All analysts: 15 picks — 14 Johnson · 1 McConico
Favors Johnson's power, confidence and reported improvements from camp.
“I'm going with Dante Johnson.”
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Pick Joel Álvarez · to win
Result Chidi Njokuani by Dec, R3 Miss
All analysts: 13 picks — 1 Njokuani · 12 Álvarez
Favors Álvarez because he sees more paths to win and questions Njokuani's confidence after the prior loss.
“I got to go with Joel Alvarez.”
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Pick Esteban Ribovics · to win
Result Esteban Ribovics by KO/TKO, R2 Hit
All analysts: 19 picks — 0 Barboza · 19 Ribovics
Favors Ribovics inside the distance, but does not specify a precise finishing method.
“I'm taking Estabbon Ribeix to win. And I'm taking him to win inside the distance.”
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Pick Mansur Abdul-Malik · to win
Result Dustin Stoltzfus by Sub, R2 Miss
All analysts: 19 picks — 17 Abdul-Malik · 2 Stoltzfus
Takes Abdul-Malik but explicitly does not expect a finish.
“I'm taking Abdul Malik.”
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Pick Gillian Robertson · Decision
Result Mackenzie Dern by Dec, R5 Miss
All analysts: 21 picks — 13 Dern · 8 Robertson
Favors Robertson's matchup and coaching edge, confidently calling a decision.
“I am taking Jillian Robertson by decision. I think Jillian Robertson wins this fight.”
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Pick Islam Makhachev · to win
Result Islam Makhachev by Dec, R5 Hit
All analysts: 32 picks — 25 Makhachev · 7 Machado Garry
Favors Makhachev without turning a possible submission into a method prediction.
“Islam Makachev wins this fight.”
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Pick Jalin Turner · to win
Result Jalin Turner by KO/TKO, R1 Hit
All analysts: 20 picks — 8 Turner · 12 Fernandes
Names Turner as a betting pick without committing to a method.
“My next pick, I am taking Jaylen Turner over Fernandez. I think Jaylen Turner is over Fernandez. I think Jaylen Turner is a great bet at 60% of the bets right a great bet at 60% of the bets right now. I think he's got all the tools to now. I think he's got all the tools to get the job done. I think the reach get the job done. I think the reach advantage and how much how much”