UFC 277: Expert Betting Guide for Pena vs. Nunes Title Rematch
The highly anticipated UFC 277 main event features a women's bantamweight title rematch between champion Julianna Pena (12-4) and former champion Amanda Nunes (21-5).
In their first meeting, Pena pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, submitting Nunes in the second round as a +700 underdog to claim the title.
Key Betting Odds:
- Champion Pena: +240 underdog
- Challenger Nunes: -280 favorite
- Pena by submission: +750
- Pena inside distance: +450
First Fight Analysis:
- Nunes dominated round 1 with effective leg kicks
- Pena showed dangerous submission threats from bottom position
- In round 2, Pena's pressure broke Nunes mentally and physically
- Pena secured a shocking submission victory
Keys to Victory:
- Nunes needs to maintain distance and utilize her kicking game
- Must avoid getting drawn into Pena's brawling style
- Pena will likely pressure early to recreate their first fight
- Wrestling exchanges could be crucial
Fight Prediction: Expect an aggressive start as Pena tries to break Nunes again. The fight may turn into a brawl, but Nunes has the tools to keep it technical if she stays disciplined. Her success depends on fighting her fight, not Pena's.
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