Is Marina Rodriguez poised to earn a championship opportunity? Can Daniel Rodriguez capture a career-defining victory? You'll find the picks from our MMA Empire panelists, plus contributions from our guest analyst, laid out below for every bout on the main card.
This event's featured guest selector is Canadian featherweight fighter Blake Sigvaldason (3-3). The last time we saw him step between the ropes was in March 2021 at Rise FC 6, though word just dropped that he's locked into a matchup against Oguzhan Yalcin at BFL 75 on December 1.
2022 leaderboard heading into UFC Fight Night 213
T1. Noah Edwards (120-70) N/A in 2021
T1. Kylan Knowler (120-70) 128-93-3 in 2021
3. Maya Turner (119-71) 135-86-3 in 2021
4. Olivia Davis (118-72) 138-83-3 in 2021 *Champion
5. Ava Foster (117-73) 122-99-3 in 2021
T6. Leo Anderson (115-75) 134-87-3 in 2021
T6. Sofia Bennett (115-75) 136-85-3 in 2021
8. Ethan Clarke (111-79) 113-108-3 in 2021
9. Guest picker (103-87) 115-106-3 in 2021
Marina Rodriguez vs. Amanda Lemos
Noah Edwards: Marina Rodriguez via decision.
Kylan Knowler: Marina Rodriguez via decision.
Maya Turner: Marina Rodriguez via decision.
Olivia Davis: Marina Rodriguez via TKO.
Ava Foster: Marina Rodriguez via decision.
Leo Anderson: Marina Rodriguez via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Marina Rodriguez via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Marina Rodriguez via decision.
Blake Sigvaldason: Amanda Lemos via knockout.
Picks – Marina Rodriguez: 8, Amanada Lemos: 1
Neil Magny vs. Daniel Rodriguez
Noah Edwards: Neil Magny via decision.
Kylan Knowler: Daniel Rodriguez via decision.
Maya Turner: Daniel Rodriguez via decision.
Olivia Davis: Neil Magny via decision.
Ava Foster: Neil Magny via decision.
Leo Anderson: Neil Magny via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Neil Magny via decision.
Ethan Clarke: Neil Magny via decision.
Blake Sigvaldason: Daniel Rodriguez via decision.
Picks – Neil Magny: 6, Daniel Rodriguez: 3
Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Nate Maness
Noah Edwards: Tagir Ulanbekov via decision.
Kylan Knowler: Nate Maness via decision.
Maya Turner: Tagir Ulanbekov via decision.
Olivia Davis: Tagir Ulanbekov via decision.
Ava Foster: Nate Maness via decision.
Leo Anderson: Tagir Ulanbekov via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Nate Maness via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Nate Maness via decision.
Blake Sigvaldason: Tagir Ulanbekov via decision.
Picks – Tagir Ulanbekov: 5, Nate Maness: 4
Grant Dawson vs. Mark Madsen
Noah Edwards: Mark Madsen via decision.
Kylan Knowler: Grant Dawson via decision.
Maya Turner: Grant Dawson via submission.
Olivia Davis: Grant Dawson via decision.
Ava Foster: Grant Dawson via decision.
Leo Anderson: Mark Madsen via decision.
Sofia Bennett: Grant Dawson via TKO.
Ethan Clarke: Mark Madsen via decision.
Blake Sigvaldason: Mark Madsen via decision.
