Stephanie Luciano ML UFC
To kick things off, Stephanie Luciano will take on Talita Alencar. This contest serves as a rematch from their previous encounter in the contender series, which concluded in a remarkable draw, with all three judges scoring the bout 28-28—a noteworthy statistic. Luciano enters this fight with a clear advantage in striking, attributed to her height and reach, which are likely to make her the more effective striker, as demonstrated in their initial meeting nearly a year ago during DWCS. Her strategy for this fight is straightforward: she must maintain a standing position. In their previous bout, she successfully kept the fight upright for the majority of the time, despite Alencar's attempts at an impressive 24 takedowns, of which only four were successful. Alencar poses a significant threat on the ground, as any engagement there could favor her, given her credentials as a multiple-time BJJ champion and gold medalist. If she has refined her wrestling skills, she could find greater success against Luciano on the mat. This matchup presents an intriguing contrast of styles, with Alencar being an elite BJJ practitioner and Luciano showcasing her versatility as a striker. It is possible that Luciano has made improvements since their last encounter. Additionally, Alencar's tendency to become fatigued after numerous unsuccessful takedown attempts raises concerns. I'm going to lean Luciano to keep this fight on the feet more so than on the ground, leading her way to get her hand raised. Give me Luciano ML.
PICK-Stephanie Luciano ML -150
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