UFC Vegas 77: Holly Holm vs Mayra Bueno Silva will be this weekend’s UFC main event. After an incredible UFC 290 event last weekend, action resumes thick and fast with another event this weekend. And Holly Holm vs Mayra Bueno Silva will be the main attraction. So here’s our preview and prediction for UFC Fight Night 229 main event. Follow UFC Fight Night 229: Holm vs Bueno Silva LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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The card does not have the same firepower as last weekend’s UFC 290 card. However, there are some intriguing contests between exciting fighters. Despite this, Holm vs Bueno Silva will be the main focus heading into this weekend. So here’s what we think will happen.
UFC Vegas 77 Holly Holm vs Mayra Bueno Silva: Preview, Prediction, and Odds
UFC Vegas 77: Holly Holm vs Mayra Bueno Silva Preview and Prediction
Both fighters come into the context on the back of wins. Holm is the number three fighter in the world while Bueno Silva is number ten. Therefore, there could be a lot riding on this contest for both fighters. Holm has the opportunity to push for a title while Bueno Silva could break into the top five.
If we compare their physical attributes, Holm stands at 5’8”, has a 69” punching reach, and a 38” leg reach. Bueno Silva stands at 5’6”, has a 66.5” punching reach, and a 39” leg reach. Thus, Holm has a slight upper hand in terms of physical attributes. She also competes in a southpaw stance, which could be difficult for Bueno Silva.
When we look at the numbers, Holm lands 3.17 significant strikes at a 49% accuracy. She gets over 0.92 takedowns per fifteen minutes at a 31% accuracy. Mayra Bueno Silva lands 4.2 significant strikes at 62% accuracy. He gets 0.38 takedowns at 50% accuracy. Therefore, Bueno Silva has better striking while Holm has better grappling numbers.
Our prediction: Holly Holm beats Mayra Bueno Silva by a decision.
UFC Vegas 77: Holm vs Bueno Silva latest betting odds
According to the UFC’s official betting odds, Holly Holm is unsurprisingly the favorite going into this weekend’s contest. Holm is a -170 favorite while Bueno Silva is a +145 underdog. Therefore, fans looking to bet on the event have their work cut out for them.
However, we encourage you to bet responsibly, since anything can happen in the fight.
What do you make of the Holly Holm vs Mayra Bueno Silva event? Who do you think will come out on top?
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