Amanda Ribas vs Virna Jandiroba Odds, Preview and Prediction, October 30 (10/30): UFC

Amanda Ribas vs Virna Jandiroba Odds, Preview and Prediction, October 30 (10/30): UFC

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  • Oct 28, 2021, 2:24:56 PM
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Odds
Time (Preliminary Card) 1:30 a.m. EST
Amanda Ribas money line -160
Virna Jandiroba money line +135

 

Key stats
  Amanda Ribas Virna Jandiroba
Height 5'3 5'3
Weight 115 115
Reach 66' 64'
Record 10-2 17-2
Streak L1 W1
Last 5 4-1 3-2

 

Preview

 

The preliminary card headliner comes in the Women’s Strawweight division, as Amanda Ribas takes on Virna ‘Carcara’ Jandiroba. After five consecutive wins, four of which came in the UFC, Ribas suffered her first defeat since 2015. A brutal defeat at that, as Ribas was finished practically twice by Marina Rodriguez due to Herb Dean failing to halt the bout when Ribas was clearly out of it. Regardless, given Rodriguez is nearing a title shot, Ribas remains in the division's top ten. Meanwhile, Jandiroba is one of the more underrated fighters in the division. With evolving striking and excellent grappling, the former Invicta FC Champion is starting to develop the skills necessary to defeat the upper echelon of the division. Wins in three of the last four would suggest Jandiroba is on the right track.

 
Prediction

 

This is a toss-up, as I expect this fight to be back-and-forth regardless of whether one has an advantage over the other. Amanda Ribas is a well rounded fighter, who is exceptionally strong and has taken down her opponent at least once in each of her five UFC fights. While Ribas may have faltered in her last go around, it was mostly due to a failed gameplan that saw the Brazilian stand with a dangerous striker in Marina Rodriguez. The good news however for Ribas, is that Virna Jandiroba has only one knockout victory to her name. The bad news is, Jandiroba’s striking is coming along and her grappling may give Ribas fits.

As for a prediction, I’m going Jandiroba. I know that Ribas has fought and defeated a better grappler in Mackenzie Dern. However, Dern doesn’t do a great job at setting up takedowns, which is backed up by a mere 10% takedown accuracy. On the other hand, Jandiroba is much more effective, taking down her opponents at a 53% accuracy. Given Ribas has yet to face anyone who’s willing to constantly work for a takedown and grind on you, I’d say I’m willing to bet she might struggle. So with all that said, give me Jandiroba to mix in her striking and takedowns in a decision victory.

 

PICK: Virna Jandiroba (+135)

 

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