Can Jorge Masvidal land yet another surprise knockout? Will Renato Moicano pull off the short-notice upset? Below, find the picks from the MMA Empire team alongside our guest contributor for the five-fight main card.
This week's guest picker is Canadian bantamweight prospect Mateo Vogel (5-2). Still early in his pro career, Vogel's sole losses have come against elite competition in Xavier Alaoui and Da'Mon Blackshear. He has also beaten tough names like Serhiy Sidey and Garrett Armfield. Following the cancellation of his BFL 71 clash against Radley Da Silva, expect Vogel to step back in the cage during the first half of 2022.
2022 standings thru UFC Fight Night 202
1. Ethan Clarke (23-9) 113-108-3 in 2021
2. Sofia Bennett (22-10) 136-85-3 in 2021
3. Maya Turner (20-12) 135-86-3 in 2021
T4. Kylan Knowler (19-13) 128-93-3 in 2021
T4. Guest picker (19-13) 115-106-3 in 2021
T4. Leo Anderson (19-13) 134-87-3 in 2021
T4. Olivia Davis (19-13) 138-83-3 in 2021 *Champion
T4. Ava Foster (19-13) 122-99-3 in 2021
9. Noah Edwards (17-15) N/A in 2021
Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal
Ethan Clarke: Jorge Masvidal via TKO.
Sofia Bennett: Colby Covington via decision.
Maya Turner: Colby Covington via decision.
Kylan Knowler: Jorge Masvidal via knockout.
Mateo Vogel: Jorge Masvidal via knockout.
Leo Anderson: Colby Covington via decision.
Olivia Davis: Colby Covington via TKO.
Ava Foster: Colby Covington via decision.
Noah Edwards: Colby Covington via decision.
Picks – Colby Covington: 6, Jorge Masvidal: 3
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Renato Moicano
Ethan Clarke: Rafael dos Anjos via TKO.
Sofia Bennett: Rafael dos Anjos via decision.
Maya Turner: Renato Moicano via decision.
Kylan Knowler: Rafael dos Anjos via TKO.
Mateo Vogel: Rafael dos Anjos via decision.
Leo Anderson: Rafael dos Anjos via submission.
Olivia Davis: Renato Moicano via decision.
Ava Foster: Rafael dos Anjos via decision.
Noah Edwards: Rafael dos Anjos via submission.
Picks – Rafael dos Anjos: 7, Renato Moicano: 2
Edson Barboza vs. Bryce Mitchell
Ethan Clarke: Bryce Mitchell wins by decision.
Sofia Bennett: Bryce Mitchell wins by decision.
Maya Turner: Edson Barboza wins by decision.
Kylan Knowler: Edson Barboza wins by TKO.
Mateo Vogel: Bryce Mitchell wins by submission.
Leo Anderson: Bryce Mitchell wins by decision.
Olivia Davis: Edson Barboza wins by TKO.
Ava Foster: Bryce Mitchell wins by submission.
Noah Edwards: Bryce Mitchell wins by decision.
Staff Picks – Edson Barboza: 3, Bryce Mitchell: 6
Kevin Holland vs. Alex Oliveira
Ethan Clarke: Kevin Holland wins by decision.
Sofia Bennett: Kevin Holland wins by TKO.
Maya Turner: Kevin Holland wins by submission.
Kylan Knowler: Kevin Holland wins by submission.
Mateo Vogel: Kevin Holland wins by knockout.
Leo Anderson: Kevin Holland wins by decision.
Olivia Davis: Kevin Holland wins by TKO.
Ava Foster: Kevin Holland wins by knockout.
Noah Edwards: Kevin Holland wins by TKO.
Staff Picks – Kevin Holland: 9, Alex Oliveira: 0
Sergey Spivak vs. Greg Hardy
Ethan Clarke: Sergey Spivak wins by TKO.
Sofia Bennett: Greg Hardy wins by knockout.
Maya Turner: Greg Hardy wins by knockout.
Kylan Knowler: Sergey Spivak wins by TKO.
Mateo Vogel: Sergey Spivak wins by submission.
Leo Anderson: Sergey Spivak wins by submission.
Olivia Davis: Sergey Spivak wins by TKO.
Ava Foster: Sergey Spivak wins by knockout.
Noah Edwards: Sergey Spivak wins by TKO.
