The UFC is taking a trip to Miami, Florida, with the Kaseya Center as the hosting venue, for an interesting fight with a Vacant belt in the UFC. Now, the former Featherweight Champion of the division is fighting things out with a rising contender and quite an anomaly of a fighter.
The main event sees Alexander Volkanovski trying to reclaim the championship title as he faces off with Diego Lopes, a fighter who has been quickly getting up to the top and is looking to make a statement in this event.
On the co-main event, we get quite a fun clash, as we are getting a Lightweight clash between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett, who could bring some fun into the mix at the top of the division, especially with the former featherweight champ moving up as he tries to challenge for the belt soon.
Besides that, not only do we have some incredible matches for the rest of the three main card fights, but we also have quite a bunch of bangers on the eight prelim fights that we will get to see as the event gains some track.
We can hardly wait to see how things will unfold once the event begins this Saturday afternoon, especially with many talented names on the event’s fight card on the way to our main card.
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UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes Fight Card Odds and Info
Alexander Volkanovski 1.88 | Diego Lopes 1.92 |
Michael Chandler 2.179 | Paddy Pimblett 1.7 |
Bryce Mitchell 3.14 | Jean Silva 1.373 |
Yair Rodriguez 1.53 | Patricio Pitbull 2.537 |
Nikita Krylov 1.57 | Dominick Reyes 2.43 |
Dan Ige 2.305 | Sean Woodson 1.62 |
Virna Jandiroba1 2.217 | Xiaonan Yan 1.65 |
Chase Hooper 1.119 | Jim Miller 5.95 |
Darren Elkins 3.785 | Julian Erosa 1.27 |
Sedriques Dumas 2.579 | Michal Oleksiejczuk 1.5 |
Sumudaerji 1.57 | Mitch Raposo 2.372 |
Tresean Gore 3.85 | Marco Tulio 1.26 |
Nora Cornolle 1.553 | Hailey Cowan 2.411 |
Quando? | Saturday, April 12th, at 6:00 pm ET, 5:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm MT, and 3:00 pm PT |
Onde? | The Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida |
Onde posso assistir? | Passe de Luta do UFC |
UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes
Por que apostar em Alexander Volkanovski?
Volkanovski is coming into this fight after a year and a bit of a hiatus, a well-deserved break from taking monsters after monsters of both the Lightweight and the Featherweight divisions, often leaving us a bit concerned. However, provided that he wrestles and is highly active on the ground, he can probably come away with a win.
The primary concern is that he has been knocked out twice now and is coming up against someone who isn’t afraid to use their hands and have nice boxing.
Alexander has been knocked out twice now, and he sure doesn’t want to get knocked out again. We think he will be a bit more defensive with his actions on the feet, not throwing anything with nasty intent and only using his boxing to mask the takedown.
Por que apostar em Diego Lopes?
Lopes is an anomaly as he came out of nowhere as Grasso’s grappling coach, and now he’s fighting for the belt.
Lopes is exceptionally well-rounded. He has boxing fundamentals, not precisely to stand face to face against Volkanovski, but to keep Volk guessing and perhaps even threaten with power.
However, throwing power against Volk without intelligently setting up the attack is just asking for a harsh retaliation or even a counter with a takedown.
We believe momentum is a powerful thing in this sport, and so is age or at least youthfulness, and that’s something Lopes has in spades. While we don’t think this will be an easy fight for Lopes, he has the tools to make this a tricky one for Volkanovski to figure out, as he’s a submission specialist who has fallen in love with his hands.
Análise Final das Apostas: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes
We think that Volkanovski can put together some clean combinations on the feet. However, it won’t be his primary way to win. It’ll be a tool to help get the win, but ultimately, his wrestling will be his cleanest way to win, or at least most likely.
Lopes can be countered, given his high chin and lack of head movement, but when he’s throwing volume at his opponent, they land at a relatively accurate rate, and that’s something that Volk will have to figure out how to handle.
Lopes has the right tools to deal with Volkanovski, and we think it’s Lopes’ time to shine.
UFC 314: Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett
Why Bet on Michael Chandler?
Chandler has yet to impress us. However, he survived against Oliveira over those five rounds of insanity. He is certainly someone who is still in their athletic prime, as he can go at an insane pace for five rounds.
That’s great news for Chandler, as his cardio is incredible, and his output can be just as insane as long as he doesn’t overdo it because he can become really, really sloppy.
Our concern for Chandler is falling into the wrestling trap that Pimblett is so good at countering against, but what we mean is that his defense against a takedown is typically a guillotine or some sort of neck attack.
Chandler tends to fight in a linear way, and there is a possibility of Pimblett finding an opening upon one of the many takedown attempts this fight will have.
Por que apostar em Paddy Pimblett?
All of Pimblett’s wins on his record have come in with a bit of an asterisk, from his odd decision win over Jared Gordon to his submission win against King Green, in which Green kind of just fell into the takedown and was really sloppy.
We don’t think Chandler is going to be that sloppy, perhaps a little bit chaotic and messy, but he’s got the knowledge on the ground to avoid a lot of the setups from Pimblett. However, Paddy is still going to want to hunt for submissions whenever they are available, so ideally, he wants the fight to be engaged on the ground where he can use his long limbs and submission ability to find that choke.
Final Betting Analysis: Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett
It’s hard to trust Chandler when a lot of his fights look so underwhelming for him, whereas his opponents typically look great.
Chandler’s only chance to win this fight is to find the chin of Pimblett and put him away. Otherwise, he might be forced to wrestle, and that’s perhaps where Pimblett will pull ahead or even find that submission.
UFC 314: Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva
Por que apostar em Bryce Mitchell?
Mitchell is, in many ways, a one-trick pony—but when that trick works, he looks completely incredible. That trick is, of course, his grappling. He is superb on the ground, and it has undoubtedly been a major talking point leading into this fight, especially considering Silva is mostly a kickboxer who will likely struggle if the fight hits the mat.
That said, we believe that Mitchell will have a hard time taking Silva down, and there are two key reasons for that. First, Mitchell’s height advantage makes his takedown options a bit more strict. He will likely have to rely on body lock takedowns or trips, as shooting deep on the legs or the hip will be difficult against someone like Silva, who has quick and well-trained hip movement.
Second, Jean Silva has shown excellent takedown defense—Most notably in his fight against Dober. He’s proven capable of staying on his feet, which could be a major factor during this fight.
Por que apostar em Jean Silva?
Silva has been a monster in the UFC, and following his KO win over Melsik Baghdasaryan, it’s clear he has potential thanks to his striking.
He has a massive advantage on the feet, and Mitchell doesn’t exactly have any striking defense—his best defense is getting the fight to the ground to avoid exchanges. As long as the fight stays standing, Silva should be in control.
We also don’t see Mitchell lasting too long on the feet. His chin was badly rattled by Josh Emmett, and while it was some time ago, once a fighter gets rocked like that, the chin rarely fully recovers.
Final Betting Analysis: Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva
Mitchell has no choice but to get the fight to the ground—It is an absolute must if he hopes to win. There is simply no way he can outstrike Silva. However, if the fight is as chaotic as the buildup has been, we may see some insane exchanges before Mitchell goes for the level change, and that chaos might be Mitchell’s best chance to find an opening for a takedown.
Silva will be Mitchell’s toughest striking test since the Emmett fight, and we believe it won’t take much for Silva to put Mitchell to sleep.
UFC 314: Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull
Por que apostar em Yair Rodriguez?
Rodriguez is known for his incredibly effective striking and unorthodox attacks and has been a household name for quite a while. He’s going to have a relatively “easy” time against someone 5 inches shorter in length and reach than himself—it’s a striker’s dream matchup.
The real concern for Rodriguez lies in Pitbull’s grappling and submission offense. If we were in Pitbull’s corner, we wouldn’t waste any time trying to strike against Rodriguez—especially not at 37 years old.
Rodriguez will likely want to keep the fight at range, using teeps or long boxing attacks to prevent Pitbull from closing the distance and getting into the pocket, where he can unleash his power. Pitbull is strong, explosive, and can land with authority if he gets close.
Pitbull’s most dangerous window will be the first round. With the adrenaline of his UFC debut and the energy of the crowd behind him, he’s not likely to waste his first fight playing the safe game in the first rounds. But Rodriguez is no stranger to fast starters—he’s faced some nightmarish first-round fighters before and often comes out on top by staying composed, landing well-timed shots, and avoiding brawls.
Why Bet on Patricio Pitbull?
Pitbull is a name that arguably should have entered the UFC five years ago. While we do think he can be a threat in the division, there are some clear concerns—he is undersized compared to Yair, may be outmatched in terms of striking variety, and could face a speed disadvantage.
That said, Pitbull’s power is a legitimate equalizer. He is one of the hardest-hitting in the Featherweight division, and that knockout power is something that can quickly erase any technical gap, at least on paper.
The most reliable path to victory for Pitbull, however, is likely through his wrestling and grappling. While Rodriguez does have solid submission defense and is competent on the ground, it is still the least risky route for Pitbull, especially given the striking mismatch.
Final Betting Analysis: Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull
We do think that Rodriguez has the tools to handle Pitbull, especially if he uses knees up the middle or other strikes that work well against a shorter fighter—something that Rodriguez is known for, thanks to the variety in his arsenal.
That said, his takedown defense remains a concern. If Pitbull gets the fight to the mat, Rodriguez could be in trouble and potentially even succumb to a submission.
Still, we believe Rodriguez will come out on top in this matchup. His range, timing, and striking diversity should be enough to weather the early storm and secure the win.
UFC 314: Nikita Krylov vs. Dominick Reyes
Por que apostar em Nikita Krylov?
Krylov has one clear advantage in this fight, or at least a path to victory that he must take to be victorious, and that is taking the fight to the mat and finding those submissions.
His striking is relatively good and highly accurate, but even facing someone like Reyes, who has found their stride once again, that’s a tall and dangerous task, especially after two years of inactivity.
Now, since Krylov’s main pathway to winning this fight is to take it to the ground, we think he’s going to have to mix in the striking to at least make Reyes feel like it’s going to be a stand-up bout, maybe force Reyes to engage so Krylov can counter with a level change.
Por que apostar em Dominick Reyes?
Reyes should not be underestimated as an underdog. He is a former title challenger who gave Jon Jones, in his late prime, his largest and most arduous battle.
Now, Reyes has fantastic boxing, and he is pretty accurate. While he does have issues with leaving his chin high and there to be hit, his speed and his power will be the biggest problems for Krylov.
We expect the straight punches as well as the uppercuts to be cocked and loaded for Reyes, and we say uppercut because Krylov likes to duck his head a lot when he’s within the pocket. There’s no better excuse to throw up an uppercut than when your opponent’s face is parallel to the ground in close range.
Análise Final das Apostas: Nikita Krylov vs. Dominick Reyes
Judging by how ineffective Krylov’s striking defense is, with his chin held high and being too much of an easy-to-hit target, we believe that during the most chaotic moments of exchange, Krylov will likely clinch up and try to drag the fight to the ground. But with every fight starting standing, we do think he has an uphill climb to achieve success, and he is going to be dealing with a whole lot of well-timed punches from a very confident Reyes.
We suspect that Krylov will have great difficulty getting those takedowns. Krylov isn’t a typical high school American-style wrestler like Jones. He still has Judo throws and typical MMA-style takedowns in his acumen, and we think that’s the only way he’ll get those takedowns within the clinch or body lock position and range.
UFC 314: Dan Ige vs. Sean Woodson
Por que apostar em Dan Ige?
Ige is a fantastic fighter who has fought the who’s who of the division, albeit to mixed results. The main threat that Ige will immediately show during this fight is the power difference.We believe Ige has incredible power for a Featherweight, and that’s going to be on the mind of Woodson during the fight.
We do think that Ige can blitz himself into the pocket and land those big shots. However, Woodson’s length and ability to throw jabs both on the retreat and as an aggressor will give Ige a bit of trouble in knowing when to engage. Ige will have to implement some wrestling in this fight early to keep Woodson guessing and to give him a chance to set something up in the pocket.
Given his height disadvantage, we will see a shovel uppercut within the pocket or an overhand right covered by a takedown feint.
Por que apostar em Sean Woodson?
Woodson is a bit of a physical anomaly in this division, and that creates many challenges for his opponents.
We would think that Julian Erosa would be the primary training partner of Ige if he were to prepare for a long and rangy fighter with length and such, but still, it’s hard to replicate Woodson’s style as well. He’s so clean and crisp with his boxing, and while he leaves his head open for attacks, he makes it look easy to slide out of the way.
Woodsons’ main way to win this fight is to make it slow, with straight attacks, no overextension of combinations, and a lot of footwork and movement.
Final Betting Analysis: Dan Ige vs. Sean Woodson
Ige will have to figure out how to get past jabs and teeps coming from Woodson to land his attacks. We do think the teeps are at the right range and height to land on the chin.
Any moment that Ige is within hook or uppercut range is a moment in which Woodson may end up with a KO loss on his record because Ige is that guy.
We expect Woodson is going to be playing this smart, and maybe if it gets too heated, someone will go for a takedown. We think there’s going to be a bit of canceling each other out, as Woodson has great takedown defense, and Ige is typically going to have an easier time defending takedowns as Woodson has to get down to a very low level to get to those hips.
Either way, it’s up to Ige to get into the pocket, and we think that’s going to be pretty difficult since Woodson’s entire game plan is to keep his opponent at arm’s reach, and we think he’ll be pretty successful at it.
UFC 314: Virna Jandiroba vs. Xiaonan Yan
Por que apostar em Virna Jandiroba?
Jandiroba has all the tools to win against Yan, especially with her massive advantage in grappling. While Yan’s takedown defense is relatively solid, we believe that although Jandiroba might not land clean, direct takedowns early on, she’s more than well-rounded enough to mix in her striking to create openings for transitions to the ground.
The key for Jandiroba is not to spend too much time standing with Yan. Yan is clearly the superior striker, and that’s not where Jandiroba wants the majority of the fight to take place. To succeed, she’ll need to close the distance, work in the clinch, and look for trips or level changes at the right moment.
Por que apostar em Xiaonan Yan?
Yan has earned a great deal of respect lately thanks to her impressive wins over fighters like Jessica Andrade and Mackenzie Dern. Her striking is sharp, clean, and consistent—especially her piston-like straight right, which she uses to control range and pace exceptionally well.
Given that many of Jandiroba’s stand-up exchanges are just setups for her takedown attempts, we believe that Yan will be able to outstrike her in those moments. If she can maintain distance and keep the fight standing, she’ll be on the right track for the win.
Virna Jandiroba vs. Xiaonan Yan Final Betting Analysis:
The threat of a knockout from Yan is definitely present in this fight. However, if Jandiroba can be the one dictating the pace and initiating the action, she has a real chance of pulling ahead on the scorecards.
Jandiroba is likely to shine in the clinch and along the cage, where she can use her Muay Thai knees and judo trips to drag the fight to the mat. She’s also been in some high-paced battles before and proven her toughness. We expect her to press forward, apply pressure, and mix things up enough to keep Yan uncomfortable.
UFC 314: Chase Hooper vs. Jim Miller
Por que apostar em Chase Hooper?
Hooper is undoubtedly a top-tier grappler, and that’s where he’s most likely to overwhelm Miller—through his speed in transitions and positional control. His length also gives him an edge on the ground, and he’s built his career on his excellent submission skills, which he’ll look to use here.
What’s truly exciting about Hooper now is his evolution as a striker. His boxing showed improvement against Borshchev, a seasoned kickboxer, and Hooper dominated the fight.
If this fight hits the ground, all eyes will be on Hooper. If he submits Jim Miller—one of the most impressive submission specialists in the UFC—it would be a massive statement.
Por que apostar em Jim Miller?
Time isn’t on Miller’s side, but his recent win over Damon Jackson was impressive. Still, Jackson seemed overwhelmed, and we expect Hooper to be a lot quicker to move around that threat and reverse position, or at least keep out of danger.
Striking-wise, Hooper is cleaner and more refined. Despite being young, he’s technical and smart with his boxing fundamentals, which give him a clear edge on the feet.
Final Betting Analysis: Chase Hooper vs. Jim Miller
Now, the threat of the guillotine is there. It was there all day for Miller when he fought Jackson, and we think that position of getting caught into a guillotine is unavoidable unless there is a body lock takedown instead of a double leg.
We will assume heavily that the main problem Miller will have against Hooper won’t be on the mat, but in stand-up exchanges where Hooper continues to evolve. Expect a strong showing from Hooper across all areas
UFC 314: Darren Elkins vs. Julian Erosa
Por que apostar em Darren Elkins?
Elkins is well known for two things: relentless wrestling and an insane tolerance for punishment. He bleeds in just about every fight, but that’s part of what makes him so beloved—pure heart, grit, and determination.
His wrestling output could be more than enough to win against someone like Erosa. We’ve seen time and time again that solid wrestling is more than enough to win these kinds of fights. The concern here, though, is how violent and unpredictable Erosa can be. If the fight stays on the feet, Elkins could be in trouble, as Erosa is more than capable of landing damaging shots and opening cuts.
Por que apostar em Julian Erosa?
Erosa will need to fight smart to win this one. While he might have a chance at locking in a guillotine—Especially if Elkins shoots recklessly—if that submission doesn’t land, he’ll find himself underneath Elkins, eating ground and pound.
Erosa’s chin is still somewhat iffy to us despite his recent submission wins recently. He did get his chin rattled a few times by Rodriguez during his last fight, and we think Elkins can deal some significant damage on the feet, but the easiest route for Elkins would be on the ground where he absolutely thrives, as it is his comfort zone.
Final Betting Analysis: Darren Elkins vs. Julian Erosa
If Elkins can employ his grappling, we have little doubt that he can control Erosa and even land ground and pound of his own, but our concern is Elkins getting caught in a guillotine choke, as Erosa has been very, very successful with landing those recently, and who better to lock in a submission than on Elkins, someone who will obviously go for takedowns and perhaps leave his neck exposed for that guillotine.
Elkins has shown the ability to escape tight guillotines before—his escapes against Pineda were textbook—but every submission is different. If Erosa locks it in deep, it could be a problem.
Still, we are leaning toward Elkins here. His control, pace, and ground-and-pound should be enough to secure the win.
UFC 314: Sedriques Dumas vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
Por que apostar em Sedriques Dumas?
Dumas, in our eyes, is near the bottom of the UFC talent pool.Despite his recent decision win, he still fights like a backyard brawler—sloppy striking, poor reactions to punches, mediocre wrestling at best, and overall, one of the least polished fighters we have seen in a while.
His win over Tiuliulin was decent, but it came through wrestling to survive the early storm, which says more about necessity than dominance. Being forced to grapple against a wild striker like Tiuliulin doesn’t exactly boost our confidence in Dumas when facing a far more composed and powerful striker like Oleksiejczuk.
Now, Dumas has one standout tool: his kicking game. He throws quick and tricky high kicks, and his hip flexibility is impressive. He is a better kicker than a puncher, and that could give him some solid results during this fight against Oleksiejczuk.
Por que apostar em Michal Oleksiejczuk?
Oleksiejczuk has had a tumultuous time in the UFC recently, with three straight losses on his record. It’s probably clear that if he can’t get past someone like Dumas, his UFC career is down the drain.
He is likely to be a bit violent and uncaring in the first round. The longer it takes for him to get moving and throw that power he’s known for, the more Dumas can settle in and feel the groove of things, but with that said, often he has fallen into a trap of doing too much and getting taken down for it, leading to the submission that caught him in that Pereira fight, where whilst he was great as an aggressor, it was sloppy aggression and easy to counter.
The biggest tool in the arsenal for Oleksiejczuk is his crashing aggression. His right hand is phenomenal, and he throws it with such disrespect that it is a fair equalizer to the length and lack of striking defense of Dumas.
Final Betting Analysis: Sedriques Dumas vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
The chance of a submission from Dumas is somewhat high, but only because Oleksiejczuk’s submission defense leaves a lot to the imagination, and Dumas obviously wants to wrestle quite a bit when he fights, so that could lead to an inevitable submission attempt.
Also to be noted, Dumas with a 5-inch reach advantage and with his outstanding utilization of the jab that we saw in his Tiuliulin fight, we can see that giving Oleksiejczuk a whole heap of issues so that could be a major component to Dumas’s success in this fight.
UFC 314: Sumudaerji vs. Mitch Raposo
Por que apostar no Sumudaerji?
Sumudaerji has quite a noticeable size advantage over Raposo, and that will be fairly prevalent the moment the fight starts. Sumudaerji prefers to use straight attacks like jabs and teeps, as well as other common long-range attacks like calf kicks. All of these things are what make Sumudaerji a rather difficult opponent to fight during the first round.
For Sumudaerji, the biggest threat coming his way from Raposo will be his wrestling and submission ability. Sumudaerji had some trouble previously when he fought Schnell and Elliott, which shouldn’t be a surprise because both fighters’ entire skillset is heavy-pressure wrestling.
Por que apostar em Mitch Raposo?
Raposo is only one fight into his UFC career, and we don’t know if we’re impressed yet. His debut was pretty good, but for the most part, it was Andre Lima who was leading the dance.
We think Raposo can be quite aggressive at times, and if he pushes forward with some insane combinations and volume, pushing Sumudaerji back toward the cage, we think he can land something significant as Sumudaerji does tend to crumble a little bit when his back against the cage.
Raposo will need to attack using left-side attacks primarily to cut off the mobility of Sumudaerji due to Sumudaerji mostly using footwork to circle in that general direction, so a well-timed hook or solid calf kicks could stop that movement of Sumudaerji.
Análise Final das Apostas: Sumudaerji vs. Mitch Raposo
Where Sumudaerji sometimes falls apart is against the cage. He needs distance, which is not a recommendation but a prerequisite to his success as a striker, and the moment Raposo can push Sumudaerji toward the cage, he will fall apart a little bit.
We are also a bit concerned about Sumudaerji’s tendency to have his hands low despite it makes seeing the punches a bit more difficult for his opponent. However, we believe his Jab will come sharply and cause enough damage to take the lead.
UFC 314: Tresean Gore vs. Marco Tulio
Por que apostar em Tresean Gore?
Gore is an interesting one to talk about. He has had some success in his last two fights, but they were against Josh Fremd and Trocoli, two of the lesser middleweights on the roster.
Now, Gore is a relatively decent fighter. He’s got solid wrestling, and when he strikes it can cause some damage. His last two wins were by submission, and one might think that’s the only way he can get a win this week, considering that Tulio is excellent on the feet, and we believe Gore is going to want to tie up Tulio in the clinch or get the fight to the ground to completely avoid any thundering shots that come his way.
Gore’s chance of success is entirely reliant on how quickly he tries to get the submission, but we mean, with Tulio training out of Chute Boxe, you have to believe that he knows how to grapple to an extent, furthermore, defend takedowns or know at least some way to delay or reverse position.
Now, in terms of striking, Gore could let his hands go and make it a chaotic fight, and that would work if he landed, but we do not have enough trust in his striking to pull it off on the feet.
Why Bet on Marco Tulio?
Marco Tulio has fantastic striking. He’s long and explosive and doesn’t throw anything too wildly, typically starting with jabs, then letting his power side hand go, and when he lands, he finds that off button on his opponents.
Now, our concern with Tulio is mostly his target selection. He’s a bit of a headhunter, and against someone whose likely game plan is to wrestle, we think Tulio could be in danger of over-extending his shots, unbalancing himself, and getting taken down, but that’s dependant on how Gore reacts to those attacks because if Gore is too much on the retreat, he’ll find difficulty in getting those takedowns.
Final Betting Analysis: Tresean Gore vs. Marco Tulio
From what we’ve seen from Tulio, he has no fear when pressing forward, throwing short and sharp combinations, always ending those combinations with a right hand, and it’s likely that the right hand is what will lead to Gore getting knocked out, or seriously hurting him during the fight.
We are expecting Tulio to take the victory in this clash, as he will likely be able to handle the takedowns and make enough damage during the fight.
UFC 314: Nora Cornolle vs. Hailey Cowan
Por que apostar em Nora Cornolle?
Cornolle has a background in Muay Thai. She’s a decorated fighter, and while she came into the UFC at 33, she has stuck to her guns as a fighter and stayed true to her style.
She’s sharp in the clinch and willing to bite down on the mouthpiece and let her hands go, and that alone is a dangerous thing for Cowan to deal with as she is barely battle-tested.
Por que apostar em Hailey Cowan?
Cowan has never really left a good impression. She is not a fighter that will stand out. Her wrestling is active, but overall, she’s on a huge uphill climb.
Cowan has no combat sports background before her MMA career, and her fighting style is more on the grappling side, and that undoubtedly will be the biggest threat for Cornolle.We believe she can maybe get one or two takedowns before Cornolle gets “hip” to it, both literally and figuratively.
Cowan’s main rounds of success will be in the first two simply due to Cornolle having to gauge her striking distance and set up attacks. Cowan is more than free to march forward and look for those takedowns, albeit with the risk of staying in the clinch for too long and eating all those knees that Cornolle throws in the clinch.
Final Betting Analysis: Nora Cornolle vs. Hailey Cowan
We expect Cornolle to look like the much more determined striker, one that looks to land both at a distance and principally in the clinch, where she can use her Muay Thai skills effectively. Now, the more that she digs into the body of Cowan, the easier this fight will be because of how it saps the cardio, and since Cowans’ entire background is primarily athletics-based, taking away that cardio will balance out the fight a tiny bit more to Cornolle’s favor.
Either way, Cowans’ main way to win is to get the fight to the ground. That’s practically the only way to win against someone like Cornolle, who does really well on the feet, but we don’t think Hailey will get the victory here.