MMA EXPERTS — UFC 331 full-card predictions
Picks scorecard
7 of 12 decided picks correct · 1 not scored (draw, no contest or cancelled)
- AJ Devito: Called 165 of 237 resolved picks
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Pick Joanderson Brito · Sub
Result Joanderson Brito by KO/TKO, R1 Hit
All analysts: 45 picks — 5 Chikadze · 40 Brito
AJ picks Joanderson Brito, expecting pressure and a submission route to neutralize Chikadze's kicking range.
“Breto by sub.”
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Pick Casey O'Neill · Decision
Result Casey O'Neill by Sub, R1 Hit
All analysts: 48 picks — 44 O'Neill · 4 Moura
AJ picks Casey O'Neill, leaning toward her pressure and grappling control to win a decision.
“And I'm going to pick Casey O'Neal probably to win a decision.”
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Pick Brunno Ferreira · to win
Result Edmen Shahbazyan by Dec, R3 Miss
All analysts: 49 picks — 32 Shahbazyan · 17 Ferreira
AJ picks Brunno Ferreira and expects a finish, but leaves the method unset because the discussion includes both knockout and submission routes.
“So, I'm going to say Bruno Ferrer gets the finish here. I think he beats Edmond Shabbazian.”
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Pick Ryan Gandra · KO/TKO · R1
Result Ryan Gandra by KO/TKO, R1 Perfect call
All analysts: 114 picks — 109 Gandra · 5 Diaz
AJ picks Ryan Gandra by first-round knockout, making his early power the defining matchup edge.
“So Gandra by KO the official pick here.”
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Pick JooSang Yoo · to win
Result Michael Aswell Jr. by Dec, R3 Miss
All analysts: 113 picks — 21 Aswell Jr. · 92 Yoo
AJ picks JooSang Yoo based on the more favorable overall matchup, without committing to a finishing method.
“I'm going to pick Juan Yu. I think he's better than Michael Aswell.”
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Pick Robelis Despaigne · KO/TKO
Result Robelis Despaigne by Dec, R3 Hit
All analysts: 116 picks — 7 Tuivasa · 109 Despaigne
AJ picks Robelis Despaigne by knockout, backing the Cuban heavyweight's reach and finishing danger.
“I'm going Rebellis to Spain. I'm going knockout.”
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Pick Marlon Vera · to win
Result Marlon Vera by KO/TKO, R3 Hit
All analysts: 115 picks — 22 Vera · 93 Jourdain
AJ picks Marlon Vera in a competitive matchup and does not assign a method because the analysis does not settle on one.
“I'm going to end up picking Marlon Vera in this spot.”
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Pick Gable Steveson · KO/TKO · R1
Result Sean Sharaf by KO/TKO, R1 Miss
All analysts: 124 picks — 123 Steveson · 1 Sharaf
AJ picks Gable Steveson by first-round knockout, expecting the wrestling crossover and physicality to overwhelm Sharaf early.
“Gable Stefson for the first round knockout finish.”
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Pick Iwo Baraniewski · KO/TKO · R1
Result Alonzo Menifield by Dec, R3 Miss
All analysts: 115 picks — 6 Menifield · 109 Baraniewski
AJ picks Iwo Baraniewski to win by first-round knockout, emphasizing the younger fighter's early power and speed.
“So Io Baronki to get the KO.”
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Pick Renato Moicano · Decision
Result Cancelled — not scored
All analysts: 5 picks — 4 Moicano · 1 Ortega
AJ picks Renato Moicano by decision, expecting his more complete lightweight game to carry a competitive fight to the judges.
“So I'll take Moano by decision as the official pick.”
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Pick Patrício Pitbull · to win
Result Patrício Pitbull by KO/TKO, R1 Hit
All analysts: 145 picks — 22 Pitbull · 123 Choi
AJ picks Patricio Pitbull in a veteran-versus-veteran matchup, while leaving the method open because he discusses both a decision and a late finish.
“So, I will pick Patricio Pitull as an underdog here.”
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Pick Maurício Ruffy · to win
Result Arman Tsarukyan by KO/TKO, R1 Miss
All analysts: 153 picks — 119 Tsarukyan · 34 Ruffy
AJ takes Mauricio Ruffy, trusting his explosive striking and finishing threat to overcome Tsarukyan's wrestling pressure.
“I'm going to go Rufi to put him away and shock everybody. So Mauricio Ruffy the pick in the co-main event. I'm calling him by knockout.”
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Pick Joshua Van · KO/TKO
Result Joshua Van by Dec, R5 Hit
All analysts: 165 picks — 113 Van · 52 Pantoja
AJ picks Joshua Van, expecting the champion's speed and striking to produce the decisive exchanges.
“So, a Van finish a Van KO my official pick.”