Holly Holm is a solid favorite over Megan Anderson at UFC 225 on Saturday in Chicago, Illinois. This event is one of five on the main pay-per-view card. Holm is 11-4 in her career, while Anderson is 8-2 in her career. There are a total of five fights on the main pay-per-view card, with the headliner a bout between Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero. There are also a total of eight fights on the preliminary card with four on FS1 and four on UFC Fight Pass. Let’s look at the bout between Holm and Anderson and UFC picks.
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Holly Holm (11-4, 4-4 UFC)
Holm came into the UFC with a record of 7-0 and has four wins and four losses in the UFC. She defeated Raquel Pennington by split decision, Marion Reneau by unanimous decision, Ronda Rousey by KO, and Bethe Correia by KO; while losing to Miesha Tate by technical submission, Valentina Shevchenko by unanimous decision, Germaine de Randamie by unanimous decision, and Cris Cyborg by unanimous decision. Holm has been a pro since 2011 and has eight wins by TKO/KO and three by decision and she is 1-4 in her last five fights.
Holly Holm said this to the latimes.com about her upcoming fight against Anderson, “I just need to believe in my ability and let it go. I know I’m capable of great things. I just need to let it flow. She’s a taller fighter and I’ve only fought one girl who’s been that height, so I’m excited for that different challenge. I’ve trained for it. I’m ready for it.”
Megan Anderson (8-2, UFC debut)
Anderson is making her UFC debut and she has eight wins and two losses in her career. Her two losses were against Zoie Shreiweis by majority decision and Cindy Dandois by submission. Her last fight was a win against Charmaine Tweet by TKO in January of 2017. Anderson has been a pro since 2013 and has four wins by TKO/KO and two by submission. She has three first round finishes.
Megan Anderson said this to ESPN about her UFC debut against Holm, "I see it as, I'm just getting started, and I’ve had 10 fights. I just turned 28. Holly is 36. I have another eight years before I'm where she's at. I'm not even in my physical prime yet. I'm sure down the line, I'll look back on these amazing opportunities, and say I was able to fight Holly and Cris -- whoever. I'm always grateful for the experience. But I don't put it on a pedestal. I'm just happy to be here, and this is another day in the office."
Striking Stats
Strikes landed per minute: Holm 2.79 / Anderson 0.00
Accuracy: Holm 32% / Anderson 0%
Strikes absorbed per minute: Holm 2.90/ Anderson 0.00
Defense: Holm 57% / Anderson 0%
Grappling Stats
Takedown average: Holm 0.21 / Anderson 0.00
Accuracy: Holm 18% / Anderson 0%
Takedowns defended: Holm 78% / Anderson 0%
Submission average: Holm 0.0 / Anderson 0.0
UFC Picks
Holm is a -230 favorite in this fight which is a little surprising considering she has lost four of her last five fights. It is hard to know how good Anderson will be in the UFC, while people are wondering if Holm has anything left. I will avoid picking a side and instead just take the rounds to go over the total.UFC 225 takes place on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The main pay-per-view card has five fights, featuring Robert Whittaker taking on Yoel Romero. There are eight fights on the preliminary card, with four on FS1 and four on UFC Fight Pass.
Main Card (Pay-per-view)
Middleweight - Robert Whittaker -245 vs. Yoel Romero
Welterweight - Rafael dos Anjos -120 vs. Colby Covington
Women’s Featherweight - Holly Holm -230 vs. Megan Anderson
Heavyweight - Tai Tuivasa -285 vs. Andrei Arlovski
Welterweight - Mike Jackson -230 vs. CM Punk
Preliminary Card (FS1)
Heavyweight - Curtis Blaydes -170 vs. Alistair Overeem
Women’s Strawweight - Claudia Gadelha -515 vs. Carla Esparza
Featherweight - Mirsad Bektic -235 vs. Ricardo Lamas
Heavyweight - Rashad Coulter -175 vs. Chris de la Rocha
Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Light Heavyweight - Anthony Smith -315 vs. Rashad Evans
Flyweight - Joseph Benavidez -245 vs. Sergio Pettis
Lightweight - Charles Oliveira -160 vs. Clay Guida
Featherweight - Dan Ige -135 vs. Mike Santiago
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