Holm vs Santos Fight Info, Date & Time
UFC on ESPN 43 – Co-Main Event Women's Bantamweight Bout
Holl y Holm (14-6, 8 KOs) vs. Yana Santos (14-6, 7 KOs)
Date:'Saturday, March 25, 2023
Fight Time:'This will be on the main card, which begins at 7 p.m. ET.
Venue:'AT&T Center – San Antonio, Texas
Coverage:'ESPN+, ESPN
Holm vs Santos Odds & Prop Bets
Moneyline:
– Holly Holm: (-220)
– Yana Santos: (+168)
Method of Victory:
– Holm by KO/TKO: (TBD)
– Holm by Points: (TBD)
– Holm by Submission: (TBD)
– Santos by KO/TKO: (TBD)
– Santos by Points: (TBD)
– Santos by Submission: (TBD)
Holm vs Santos Prediction
This is a matchup between two bantamweight fighters that could use the win. After a two-year hiatus, Holly Holm made her return at UFC Vegas 55 with a split-decision loss to Ketlen Vieira. Meanwhile, Yana Santos was knocked out by Irene Aldana in the first round of their fight at UFC 264.
With veteran experience on her side, I see Holm getting the win here. On top of having the height and reach advantages, she also has better strike defense than Santos. Furthermore, Holm's 78% takedown defense should help her stay on her feet against an opponent who averages 1.53 takedowns with 53 % accuracy.
Considering how Santos has been knocked out in three times in her last seven fights, I see her being in trouble this weekend. Holm has eight career KO/TKO wins to her name and has a great opportunity to pick up a ninth.
Holm vs Santos Best Bet
The moneyline is the only betting option at the moment, making a'Holm outright win at -220 odds'the best bet for now. Make sure to check back on FanDuel Sportsbook leading up to UFC on ESPN 43 for more playable options.