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Vanessa Demopoulos-Kanako Murata Pick, Prediction and Odds
Vanessa Demopoulos: +280 | Kanako Murata: -375
Taking place in the women’s strawweight division, Vanessa Demopoulos takes on Kanako Murata as a +280 underdog. After three straight wins, Demopoulos most recently lost to Karolina Kowalkiewicz via decision back in May. Murata had an eight-fight winning streak halted by Virna Jandiroba in June of this year.
Demopoulos has a 9-5 professional record featuring one knockout and four submissions, and she has never been finished. Demopoulos was a late starter in MMA, but she attempts to implement a well-rounded game plan. She lands 0.58 takedowns per bout behind 13% accuracy. On the feet, she lands 3.71 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 5.61. Her poor defense has been a major issue in the Octagon, as she defends opposing strikes at 43% and takedowns at 50%.
Murata has a 12-2 record with two knockouts and four submissions. In defeat, she has been knocked out and submitted once each. Murata has a wrestling base, and she lands 2.40 takedowns per bout while never having to defend one in the UFC. On the feet, Murata lands 2.08 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 2.60. Despite coming in with less UFC experience, Murata has some notable wins outside the promotion, including Emily Ducote in her third-most recent fight.
Neither fighter has elite striking skills. However, Murata has developed an elite wrestling game, starting from a young age. She should find success on the ground against Demopoulos and take home a victory. Murata via decision could also be interesting.
Best Demopoulos-Kanako Murata Pick: Kanako Murata -375
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