Pannie Kianzad vs Raquel Pennington Odds, Preview and Prediction, September 18 (9/18): UFC
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- Sep 16, 2021, 2:39:14 AM
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Odds
Time (Preliminary Card) | 4:00 p.m. EST |
Pannie Kianzad money line | -130 |
Raquel Pennington money line | +110 |
Key stats
Pannie Kianzad | Raquel Pennington | |
Height | 5'7 | 5'7 |
Weight | 135 | 135 |
Reach | 66' | 67' |
Record | 15-5 | 11-8 |
Streak | W4 | W1 |
Last 5 | 4-1 | 2-3 |
Preview
The Women’s Bantamweight division takes center stage, as Pannie Kianzad takes on former title challenger Raquel Pennington. Kianzad comes into this fight with excellent momentum, having won four consecutive fights. The former TUF 28 competitor has gone from losing the TUF finale and not receiving a UFC contract, to earning said contract following a regional victory and subsequently becoming a top fifteen Bantamweight. Meanwhile, Pennington fights for the time in over a year. The former title challenger's last fight saw her defeat the recently retired Marion Reneau. At 33 years old, Pennington remains a contender and a tough out regardless of opponent.
Prediction
This is excellent matchmaking, as it pits a rising and fresh contender in Pannie Kianzad against a former title challenger in Raquel Pennington. Kianzad has come a long ways from her struggles in Invicta, as she’s evolved into a solid striker. Pumping a jab and a straight right, Kianzad throws each with volume, often doubling up opponents on strikes. The same can’t be said about Pennington, who normally doesn’t offer high output. Instead, Pennington uses her strength to bully opponents against the cage, work in dirty boxing and potentially mix in takedowns. Pennington also is defensively sound, often evading strikes.
As for a prediction, I’m going with Kianzad. While I expect this fight to be close, and I could see Pennington bully Kianzad with her strength, I liken the volume of the Swede to edge out the close rounds. In my opinion, I believe the judges will favor the activity of Kianzad over the stalling cage control and low output of Pennington. Well, it’s what I’m banking on. So with that said, I have Kianzad winning her fifth straight fight via decision.
PICK: Pannie Kianzad (+110)
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