MMA Preview – Zarah Fairn Dos Santos vs Josiane Nunes at UFC Vegas 24
ZARAH FAIRN DOS SANTOS VS JOSIANE NUNES FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 24? Saturday 17th April, 2021 - 23:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 24? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 24? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 24 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 24? 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!
ZARAH FAIRN DOS SANTOS VS JOSIANE NUNES LOWDOWN
Zarah Fairn dos Santos (6-4) has had two fights in the UFC but they were miserable outings as she was just making up the numbers in the featherweight division. She took on the former title contenders - Megan Anderson for her debut getting submitted in the first round and then got finished via TKO on the ground by Felicia Spencer, again in the first round. She now steps down to bantamweight hoping to give a better account of herself.
Josiane Nunes (7-1) makes her debut riding a six-fight win streak. Her only loss was to Taila Santos who has the makings of a future flyweight title contender and she has only improved since. She has not fought anyone of note, but she has knocked out her last five opponents and is bang in form.
ZARAH FAIRN DOS SANTOS VS JOSIANE NUNES PREDICTION
The glaring stat is the difference in range. Dos Santos will boast a significant five-inch reach and height advantage which will only become more prominent in the striking battle.
Nunes can crack with proven knockout power, but she will need more than just heavy hands to land on Dos Santos. Her footwork and speed will need to be on point to close the distance and get in the pocket to offload.
However, we expect Dos Santos to control the range and put her extra weight to use by clinching up and unleashing elbows and knees. Nunes is a decent aggressive fighter like Dos Santos but the size discrepancy should make all the difference here.
Prediction: Dos Santos via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
