Marnic Mann

Angelo picks Ketlen Souza but disagrees with her being a 4-to-1 favorite, calling Marnic Mann a 'cannonball' who is tough and will stay in your face. He notes Souza has heavy strikes and solid grappling but relies on strength. He expects a dogfight and thinks over 2.5 rounds is the safest play because Mann is incredibly tough. He is confident Souza will get it done but not at those odds.

Cody picks Souza, citing her size and strength advantage. He notes Mann is undersized and has poor takedown defense. He expects Souza to use her grappling to control and submit Mann, though he warns about the weight cut.

Daniel thinks Souza is more experienced and well-rounded, with better striking and takedown defense. He notes Mann's only path is top control, but Souza can fight off her back. He picks Souza to win but has no interest in betting at -335.

Mann has a wrestling advantage and Souza has sketchy takedown defense. If Mann can get the fight to the ground, she can grind out a decision. However, if she can't, things could get shaky. The odds are wide, and I'd rather take the plus money on Mann. Low confidence, but I lean Mann by decision.

Paul picks Souza, calling her a rightful favorite. He notes Mann's lack of impressive wins and poor performance against Josephine Knutsson. He expects Souza's grappling and physicality to be too much, but admits the line is unappealing.

Angelo picks Marnic Mann as a three-to-one underdog, noting both fighters are on short notice. He acknowledges Knutsson is the better striker but believes Mann's slick grappling and level change for takedowns will be key. He mentions possibly betting Mann at plus 3.5 on the scorecard if props drop, indicating a lean rather than high confidence.

Big Brady is very confident in Knutsson, citing her all-around skills and minute-winning ability. He notes that Knutsson trains at a high-level gym and has looked better each fight, while Mann has shown weaknesses in striking and grappling. He expects Knutsson to win a decision, as she is not a finisher and Mann is tough.

Cody picks Knutsson, detailing her striking credentials and physicality. He notes Mann's lack of striking defense and inability to hold takedowns. He expects Knutsson to win by decision or TKO, but passes on betting due to the price.

Daniel Levi picks Josefine Knutsson, noting that she should be more physical and use her Muay Thai clinch to control the fight. He was not impressed by her Contender Series performance but believes Marnic Mann is a step down in competition. Levi expects Knutsson to win comfortably, though he remains skeptical of her long-term potential until she faces tougher opposition.

Knutsson is a strong striker with a Muay Thai background, fighting aggressively with punches, knees, and elbows. However, she lacks finishing power and has shown vulnerability in grappling, as she struggles to get back to her feet when taken down. Mann is a wrestler and likely the best grappler Knutsson has faced, but Mann may not be strong enough to maintain top position against Knutsson's power and aggression. I lean Knutsson by decision, as she hasn't shown finishing ability yet.

Paul picks Knutsson, noting her well-rounded skill set and kickboxing background. He thinks she wins but is unsure if by decision or finish. He passes on betting due to the high juice.