MMAPREDICTIONGURU — UFC 328 full-card predictions

MMAPREDICTIONGURU's fight predictions across 5 bouts at UFC 328, with timestamped clips and linked FightCardIQ bout coverage.

Picks scorecard

3 of 5 decided picks correct

  1. 9:33Watch this pick

    Jose Ochoa vs Clayton Carpenter

    Pick Jose Ochoa · Decision

    Result Jose Ochoa by Dec, R3 Perfect call

    All analysts: 7 picks — 5 Ochoa · 2 Carpenter

    Picks Ochoa to keep the fight standing, use his length and dynamic striking, and land the better shots over three rounds.

  2. 16:23Watch this pick

    Baisangur Susurkaev vs Djorden Santos

    Pick Djorden Santos · Decision

    Result Baisangur Susurkaev by Sub, R3 Miss

    All analysts: 3 picks — 2 Susurkaev · 1 Santos

    Takes Santos as a major upset by decision, arguing Susurkaev had underwhelmed as a heavy favorite and Santos could steal the hype if he handled the step up.

  3. 48:54Watch this pick

    Sean Brady vs Joaquin Buckley

    Pick Sean Brady · Decision

    Result Sean Brady by Dec, R3 Perfect call

    All analysts: 24 picks — 16 Brady · 8 Buckley

    Picks Brady by decision after weighing Buckley's power, expecting Brady's grappling and control to be enough over three rounds.

  4. 56:39Watch this pick

    Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira

    Pick Tatsuro Taira · Sub · R3

    Result Joshua Van by KO/TKO, R5 Miss

    All analysts: 26 picks — 8 Van · 18 Taira

    Takes Taira by third-round submission, expecting the grappling and back-take threat to take over if Van cannot keep the fight at boxing range.

  5. Pick Sean Strickland · KO/TKO · R4

    Result Sean Strickland by Dec, R5 Hit

    All analysts: 26 picks — 24 Chimaev · 2 Strickland

    Makes Strickland the value upset pick, arguing he has a clear striking edge, can punish Chimaev if the fight gets extended, and could finish late if Chimaev gets desperate.