Karen Silva It is Arianne da Silva face each other on Saturday on the main card of UFC on ESPN 55, at the UFC Apex, in Las Vegas. Check out this quick recap of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.
Karine Silva x Ariane da Silva UFC in the ESPN 55 preview
Silva (17-4 MMA, 3-0 UFC) vs. da Silva (17-8 MMA, 6-5 UFC) is the last of three women’s UFC fights on ESPN 55, and the only one on the main card. The two women will compete for the first time in 2024.… Silva has not suffered defeat since 2019, looking to extend her streak of eight consecutive victories. The stretch featured seven finishes, six of which came in the first round. … Da Silva has emerged as a winner of three consecutive games. She caught Casey O’Neill with an armbar in her last fight, earning her second UFC submission victory.
Karine Silva x Ariane da Silva, expert’s choice, prediction
Results of the last event: 4-1
Overall picks for 2024 UFC main cards: 28-29-2
Filling out the main card is the women’s flyweight fight between Silva and Lula.
Silva, who has been on a roll since leaving Dana White’s Contender Series, is showing great promise and potential at 125 pounds. That said, I wouldn’t be so quick to dismiss Lula in this position.
Not only is Lula (formerly Lipski) the UFC’s most experienced product, but “The Queen” (formerly “The Queen of Violence”) has really come into her own since changing her training situation in the United States.
Even though a Lula decision wouldn’t surprise me, I was also very impressed with Silva’s diverse game and can see why the hype is so high.
Submissions may be how Silva has made his money in the Octagon so far, but I see his left hook and leg kicks being particularly effective against Silva on the feet.
The choice is Silva by knockout in the first round.
Karine Silva x Ariane da Silva odds
Despite oddsmakers opening the former KSW champion as the favorite, public money poured into the Contender Series graduate, listing Silva (-158) and da Silva (+128) via FanDuel.
Karine Silva x Ariane da Silva, start time, how to watch
As the fourth fight on the main card, Silva and da Silva are expected to walk to the Octagon at around 9pm (Las Vegas local time). The fight will air on ESPN and broadcast on ESPN+.
For more information on the card, visit the MMA Junkie events hub to UFC on ESPN 55.
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