He has six wins, three losses, and one no-contest during that span.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Thompson is likely a bit more polished in his kickboxing and has more impressive wins on his resume, but he’s almost 40 and has just two victories in the last four years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kevin Holland poses a different challenge than those two because he is much bigger and faster, while Neal and Luque are plodders who slowly circled Thompson while trying to land with their hands as he picked them apart at range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a massive six-inch reach advantage on Wonderboy, Holland is also comfortable throwing kicks and fighting at distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Holland also has more knockout power than Wonderboy, which means he might also be able to catch Thompson when he keeps his hands low (a technique he uses to hide the delivery of his strikes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night \u2013 Rafael dos Anjos vs. Bryan Barberena<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Rafael dos Anjos<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Dos Anjos\u2019 last loss changed everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The former Lightweight kingpin was hoping for a final run at gold, but his back-and-forth battle with Rafael Fiziev ended in a rare knockout loss for the Brazilian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Given that defeat, he\u2019s relocated back to Welterweight, doing away with brutal weight cuts and title aspirations alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Bryan Barberena<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Barberena has taken up a unique role at Welterweight, a consistently fun foil for fellow scrappy veterans and former champions alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Barberena title run isn\u2019t likely either, but \u201cFight of the Night\u201d-type action is promised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Bryan Barberena Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n There is an adage in combat sports: brawl the boxer, box the brawler. In this match-up, dos Anjos is aiming to do the latter. He\u2019s not physically outsized and probably hits about as hard as Barberena, but that doesn\u2019t mean he should be looking to slug it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dos Anjos is the more skilled man, and if he brings all those skills into the Octagon, he should be able to win cleanly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Against the fellow Southpaw, dos Anjos\u2019 calf kicks should be a huge weapon, especially since Barberena likes to plant his feet and trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRDA\u201d also has the option to trade with Barberena just enough to get his feet set and then change levels into a takedown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If dos Anjos makes good use of his kicks, boxing, and takedowns, he should remain a step ahead of Barberena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night \u2013 Matheus Nicolau vs. Matt Schnell<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Matheus Nicolau<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Like so many other Flyweights, Nicolau never should have been released in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Brazilian is extremely technical in all areas, and he is a legitimate finishing threat as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 29-year-old is generally just very good, and he\u2019s built up a 6-1 record inside the Octagon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Matt Schnell<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Schnell is well-rounded also, but he tends to be more extreme in his strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Schnell is likely the heavier hitter and more aggressive submission threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, he\u2019s also getting knocked down and strangled far more often than Nicolau \u2014 his aggression is a double-sided sword to be sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Matheus Nicolau vs. Matt Schnell Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Over the years, Nicolau has always stood out as a theoretical foe to be avoided, an elite level of opposition without the acclaim of more established names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Brazilian is just so polished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His kickboxing is very solid, his takedowns are slick, and his grappling is top-notch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Schnell could theoretically catch him with a big shot or sudden triangle, but barring a quick turn of events, Nicolau simply appears to be the better fighter, destined for the title mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night \u2013 Tai Tuivasa vs. Sergei Pavlovich<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Tai Tuivasa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Tuivasa is a deceptively quick and powerful slugger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s a fair bit of craft to the Aussie\u2019s layered offense: his elbows in the clinch, powerful low kicks, and counter-punching all separate him from the average big banger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Still, Tuivasa\u2019s toughness and massive punching power remain his greatest attributes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Sergei Pavlovich<\/h4>\n\n\n\n It is hard to explain exactly what makes Sergei Pavlovich so dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When he keeps knocking out his UFC opposition in a minute or two, however, it\u2019s tough to make reads beyond recognizing his enormous power!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Russian is a tank, a big man for the division unafraid to put together compact combinations of heavy punches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tai Tuivasa vs. Sergei Pavlovich Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Both men can send the other to the canvas in a senseless heap too easily. Tuivasa\u2019s recent knockout loss is a major question mark as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He took a ton of damage against Gane, and he\u2019s already prepared to throw down with a truly nasty up-and-comer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is hard to be confident placing a bet here, but Tuivasa has knocked out better opponents and been in there with the division\u2019s best, so that gives him a slight edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night \u2013 Jack Hermansson vs. Roman Dolidze<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Jack Hermansson<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Hermansson is a very established contender at 185 pounds. Though a title shot continues to elude him, he\u2019s repeatedly proven himself a remarkably tough out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hermansson is at his best from the top position, where he\u2019s a very effective finisher with submissions and strikes alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Roman Dolidze<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Dolidze has looked wildly dangerous in his last couple of trips to the Octagon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since dropping down to Middleweight, his power has been more consistent, and the accomplished grappler remains a real threat on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everything seems to be clicking for the Georgian, who now rides quite a bit of momentum into this short-notice opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jack Hermansson vs. Roman Dolidze Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n This is a classic case of consistency vs. danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hermansson is the more consistent round winner of the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His jab is effective, and his stand-up style may be a touch awkward, but he does well to control the flow of fights nevertheless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His wrestling is always a threat, and Hermansson never slows down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dolidze isn\u2019t quite as good at winning minute-to-minute exchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He\u2019s prone to dropping his activity or sacrificing position for submission attempts on the canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, he\u2019s also shredding knees and knocking people out quickly, and we cannot say the same for Hermansson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately for the Swede, he\u2019s durable and knows his way around a leglock too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if Dolidze starts strong, the chances of Hermansson jabbing him up or finding a top position and shifting momentum are rather strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night \u2013 Eryk Anders vs. Kyle Daukaus<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Eryk Anders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Most of Anders\u2019 best wins have come against much easier opposition, so the 35-year-old American could struggle against someone like Daukaus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He hasn\u2019t won since beating Darren Stewart last year, which isn\u2019t an excellent form guide and that could be evident when he hits the Octagon on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Kyle Daukaus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Daukaus was considered one of the more promising middleweights, but after two losses in his last three fights, he needs to improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Philadelphia native lost to Dolidze in June, which followed a submission win over Jamie Pickett.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, before that, he was beaten by Phil Hawkes and he needs to improve on those performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eryk Anders vs. Kyle Daukaus Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n We struggle to see how Anders gets close enough to do damage on Daukaus, as he is quite the better striker in this contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is more promise with Daukaus, who wouldn\u2019t have enjoyed being knocked out and he\u2019s out for revenge to get to the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our pick is for Daukaus to get the unanimous decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night \u2013 Niko Price vs. Philip Rowe<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Niko Price<\/h4>\n\n\n\n After obliterating James Vick with an up kick less than two minutes into their fight, Niko Price (15-5) stumbled his way through a three-fight winless streak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He ultimately got back on track in Oct. 2021, defeating fellow finisher, Alex Oliveira, in Orlando.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This marks his first fight in 14 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Philip Rowe<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Phil Rowe (9-3) smashed Leon Shahbazyan to earn a spot in the Octagon, only to drop a decision to Gabe Green in his UFC debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Fresh Prince\u201d has since found his footing with consecutive knockouts of Orion Cosce and Jason Witt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All of his professional wins have come inside the distance, five of them via knockout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Niko Price vs. Philip Rowe Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n I get the feeling we\u2019re in for another round of Niko Price Shenanigans, the sort that saw him stop two people from his back and knock Tim Means into another dimension after getting out-classed for most of the round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if that magic isn\u2019t there, he should be too much for Rowe, whose \u201cget out-classed by a limited fighter for a while before a dramatic comeback\u201d approach bodes ill against a finisher of this caliber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rowe definitely could <\/em>smash Price with a million-punch combination as before, but Price\u2019s toughness and power make Rowe\u2019s usual slow start a death sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn the end, Price smashes Rowe before the latter can get into gear, potentially in dramatic fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night \u2013 Angela Hill vs. Emily Ducote<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Angela Hill<\/h4>\n\n\n\n The UFC career-long, three-fight win streak for Angela Hill (14-12) gave way to a 1-5 skid, three of those defeats coming via split decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With her back against the wall, she survived an early onslaught to upset Lupita Godinez in Aug. 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Emily Ducote<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Emily Ducote (12-6) knocked out Danielle Taylor to earn Invicta FC\u2019s Strawweight title, which she subsequently defended with a (technical) knockout finish of Alesha Zappitella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She then stepped up on short notice to face Jessica Penne in the Octagon, out-striking her fellow former titlist to claim a unanimous decision win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her professional finishes are split 4\/3 between submissions and knockouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Angela Hill vs. Emily Ducote Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Ugly though her recent record may be, Hill proved that she can still be a landmine for aspiring contenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She\u2019s easy to underestimate and still sharp this deep into her UFC career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it’s likely that Ducote\u2019s got too much for her \u2014 her boxing\u2019s more than sharp enough to keep up with Hill on the feet, particularly since she\u2019ll be facing a smaller reach disadvantage than usual, and she\u2019s got some wrestling in her back pocket if that doesn\u2019t work out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With both an appreciable chance to overpower Hill in \u201cOverkill\u2019s\u201d wheelhouse and the means to change gears as needed, Ducote has too many tools for Hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the dust settles, expect Emily to battle her way to a competitive decision win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night \u2013 Clay Guida vs. Scott Holtzman<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Clay Guida<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Now in his 17th year in UFC, Clay Guida (37-19) sits at 2-4 in his last six appearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His last two efforts have seen him tap Leonardo Santos with a bonus-winning, rear-naked choke before succumbing to Claudio Puelles\u2019 signature kneebar four months later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Scott Holtzman<\/h4>\n\n\n\n \u201cHot Sauce\u201d bounced back from a 2-2 UFC start by winning five of his next six, among them a \u201cFight of the Night\u201d decision over Jim Miller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He\u2019s winless since, suffering knockout losses to Beneil Dariush and Mateusz Gamrot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He fights for the first time in nearly 20 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clay Guida vs. Scott Holtzman Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n The argument for Guida is that Holtzman has had issues with persistent wrestlers in the past, most notably against Gamrot and Nik Lentz, and that \u201cThe Carpenter\u201d proved against Santos that he\u2019s still tougher than your metaphor of choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The argument for Holtzman is that his two recent defeats came against Top 10-ranked fighters, he\u2019s the better striker, and Guida\u2019s takedown accuracy often leaves a lot to be desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pick is placed on Holtzman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He\u2019s not likely to submit Guida, but I do expect him to hurt Guida a lot more than Guida hurts him even if he can\u2019t put away \u201cThe Carpenter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night \u2013 Michael Johnson vs. Marc Diakiese<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Michael Johnson<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Michael Johnson (21-18) clawed his way out of a 1-5 slump by winning consecutive decisions over Andre Fili and Artem Lobov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
History would repeat itself, and he enters the cage on Saturday with just one win in his last six fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will be his 27th Octagon appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Marc Diakiese<\/h4>\n\n\n\n The perfect (3-0) UFC start for Marc Diakiese (16-5) gave way to three straight losses to Drakkar Klose, Dan Hooker, and Nasrat Haqparast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBonecrusher\u201d currently sits at 4-2 in his last six, most recently cruising past Viacheslav Borshchev and Damir Hadzovic in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Six of his seven stoppage wins have come by knockout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Michael Johnson vs. Marc Diakiese Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Diakiese\u2019s highlight-reel knockouts earned him some buzz before he stepped foot in the Octagon, but he\u2019s always been willing to lean on his wrestling if it\u2019s the easiest path to victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There should be no reason why he won\u2019t do the same here; Johnson seems physically incapable of fixing his awful bottom game, a weakness that has dogged him throughout his UFC career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though Johnson does have solid takedown defense, the sheer volume of level changes Diakiese sends his way should get him down sooner or later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plus, Diakiese has never been stopped with strikes nor even visibly hurt outside of a wobble against Rafael Alves, so it\u2019s hard to see Johnson sneaking in a kill shot on the rare occasions where he\u2019s allowed to settle on the feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the end, Diakiese caps off the year with a third grind fest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night \u2013 Darren Elkins vs. Jonathan Pearce<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Darren Elkins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n A six-fight win streak from 2015 to 2018 had Darren Elkins (28-10) on the verge of contention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then came a four-fight losing streak, though he\u2019s since picked up wins in three of four appearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Jonathan Pearce<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Pearce ran over Jacob Rosales on the Contender Series but received a rude Octagon welcome from Joe Lauzon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dropping to 145 paid immediate dividends, as he went on to win his next four and score three stoppages along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He\u2019s knocked out nine and submitted another two as a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Darren Elkins vs. Jonathan Pearce Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Attrition is the most powerful weapon in Elkins\u2019 arsenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He\u2019s so exhausting to fight that even if he\u2019s physically or technically overwhelmed early, he claws his way back in with alarming regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a trick that\u2019s worked on a surprising number of very capable fighters but may not work on Pearce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jonathan Pearce has the suffocating grappling and functional standup to take Elkins apart, and more importantly, the man simply does not get tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s just no clear path to victory against a man eight years his junior who thrives in the exact sort of grind that Elkins prefers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In other words, Pearce takes him apart on the ground, potentially scoring a ground-and-pound finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night \u2013 Tracy Cortez vs. Amanda Ribas<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Tracy Cortez<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Tracy Cortez (10-1) \u2014 unbeaten since her professional debut \u2014 handed Mariya Agapova her first pro defeat on Contender Series<\/em> to punch her ticket to the Octagon.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThough plagued with inactivity, she\u2019s nonetheless racked up four wins in the world\u2019s largest mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Amanda Ribas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n After three years on the sidelines because of a United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) violation, Ribas opened her UFC career perfectly (4-0) with two submission wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She\u2019s now 1-2 in her last three, a decision over Virna Jandiroba sandwiched between losses to Marina Rodriguez and Katlyn Chookagian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her seven professional stoppage wins include four by submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tracy Cortez vs. Amanda Ribas Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n The deciding factor here will be which of the two manages to get the other moving backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cortez could be the stronger overall takedown artist, but she has a habit of backing to the fence that the clinch-happy Ribas will be more than happy to exploit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if Ribas is unlikely to finish Cortez, it\u2019s easy to picture her grinding her way into enough dominant positions for the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are still leaning toward Cortez, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ribas is ridiculously easy to hit, even for a middling striker like Cortez, and the latter showed off some excellent defensive grappling against dangerous submission artists like Stephanie Egger and Melissa Gatto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In short, she works her way to another UFC victory with clean right hands, regular takedowns, and enough wherewithal to slip out of Ribas\u2019 moments of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night \u2013 Natan Levy vs. Genaro Vald\u00e9z<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Natan Levy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n An injury kept Natan Levy (7-1) on the sidelines for a year after his Contender Series<\/em> victory, and things didn\u2019t get much better when Rafa Garcia defeated him in his debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHe proved more successful against Mike Breeden, racking up an impressive nine takedowns en route to victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Genaro Vald\u00e9z<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Genaro Valdez (10-1) ended a nearly 15-month layoff by out-warring Patrik White on Contender Series<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHe made his UFC debut three months later, coming up short in a five-round slugfest with Matt Frevola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He\u2019s yet to see the judges as a professional, knocking out seven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Natan Levy vs. Genaro Vald\u00e9z Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n They may both be Contender Series<\/em> graduates, but there\u2019s a massive gulf in class between Levy and Valdez.<\/p>\n\n\n\nValdez is little more than an admirably gutsy brawler, lacking the striking craft to get through Levy\u2019s kick-heavy standup or the wrestling to keep Levy from burying him in takedowns as he did to Breeden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unless that loss to Frevola was a \u201cCome to Jesus\u201d moment that makes Valdez re-evaluate his style and focus more on fundamentals, this will be a rout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the end, Levy overpowers him on the mat for a mid-round finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night \u2013 Francis Marshall vs. Marcelo Rojo<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Francis Marshall<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Marshall racked up five amateur wins and four finishes in his first five professional bouts, earning a spot on Contender Series<\/em> opposite Connor Matthews.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThough he failed to find the finish, his 15 minutes of dominance were enough to earn him a contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All four of those stoppages came via rear naked choke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Marcelo Rojo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n The Ultimate Fighter (TUF): Latin America 3<\/em> semifinalist, Marcelo Rojo (16-9), finally joined UFC in March 2021, falling to Charles Jourdain in an enormously entertaining debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNext came another dangerous contender in Kyler Philips, who caught \u201cPitbull\u201d in a triangle armbar midway through the third round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Francis Marshall vs. Marcelo Rojo Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Marshall\u2019s wrestling is a weapon for which Rojo has few answers, and though \u201cFire\u201d remains overly hittable, his stand-up has developed to the point where he can at the very least match Rojo\u2019s brawling with his effective pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The big test is whether Marshall can get Rojo to retreat and put the fear of the level change in him before Rojo can tenderize his lead leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Between Marshall\u2019s steady improvement and the threat of the takedown preventing Rojo from sitting down on his kicks, that seems doable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So long as the bright lights don\u2019t get to Marshall, he wears down Rojo for a wide decision or late stoppage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night \u2013 Yazmin Jauregui vs. Istela Nunes<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Yazmin Jauregui<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Yazmin Jauregui (9-0) capped off her impressive Combate run with three wins in a single night, two of them via knockout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exactly one year later, she battled her way past late replacement Iasmin Lucindo for her first-ever UFC victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She\u2019s scored six knockouts as a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Istela Nunes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Though she failed to topple Angela Lee in her ONE FC title shot, Istela Nunes capped off her stint in the promotion with a decision over Gina Iniong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She\u2019s still chasing her first win in the Octagon, having lost to Ariane Carnelossi and Sam Hughes in successive efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yazmin Jauregui vs. Istela Nunes Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n The name of the game is \u201cpace.\u201d Nunes\u2019 powerful counters \u2014 particularly the step-back right hand she used to great effect against Hughes \u2014 are going to give Jauregui fits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The young slugger can still put too much behind her punches and leave herself open to return fire, and it wouldn\u2019t be surprising at all to see Nunes put the hurt on her in the opening round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Problem is, the Hughes fight showed quite clearly that Nunes can\u2019t fight that way for 15 minutes, while Jauregui is ready, willing, and able to throw heat until the final bell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jauregui\u2019s superior cardio and the wrestling in her back pocket give her the means to claw her way back into the fight once Nunes starts to slow down, so as long as she can survive the early slugfest, she\u2019ll take over down the stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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