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TABATHA RICCI VS MARIA DE OLIVEIRA NETA FACTS

When is UFC Fight Night 196? Saturday 23^rd October, 2021 -19:00 start (UK)

Where is UFC Fight Night 196? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)

Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 196? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events

What channel is UFC Fight Night 196 on? BT Sport 2

Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 196? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website

For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!

TABATHA RICCI VS MARIA DE OLIVEIRA NETA PREDICTION

Two Brazilians face off in the women’s strawweight division as Tabatha Ricci meets Maria de Oliveira Neta. While Ricci made her UFC debut last time out albeit in defeat to Manon Fiorot, that experience should serve her well as her opponent here makes her own debut in the promotion.

Maria de Oliveira Neta has the greater experience however having won 12 of her 16 fights – Ricci has had just six professional MMA bouts in comparison. Neta has demonstrated good power in the seven wins by KO/TKO under her belt and that gives her and advantage but Ricci may well be the better all-round fighter.

A marginal preference goes to Ricci but with a small sample size at the highest level, this fight is best level alone.

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