Amanda Nunes' retirement vacated the women's bantamweight strap. Now a new 135-pound champ will be crowned at UFC 297, when Raquel Pennington takes on Mayra Bueno Silva on Jan. 20.
Bueno Silva is a -170 favorite over Pennington, who comes in at a +140 underdog.
The Bueno Silva vs Pennington bout will serve as the co-main before a main event between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis.
Mayra Bueno Silva vs Raquel Pennington Betting Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Mayra Bueno Silva | -170 |
| Raquel Pennington | +140 |
Odds as of Jan. 19
Our odds calculator suggests Bueno Silva's -170 status awards her a 62.96% implied chance of victory, with a $100 bet paying out $158.82. At +140, Pennington gets a 41.67% chance and a $100 bet cashes $240.
How To Bet Bueno Silva vs Pennington
Bueno Silva has more steam at the moment. While a bit short on technique, the Brazilian is big, powerful, and owns a quality grappling arsenal. Bueno Silva has finished four of her five wins via submission (she also had a submission win vs Holly Holm overturned due to suspension).
Pennington has never knocked out an opponent. All three of her stoppage wins have come via submission, but in this fight, I prefer Bueno Silva's chances on the ground. At the same time, all five of Pennington's losses have come inside the distance.
MMA fans don't have high hopes for this bout, but I see plenty of potential for some lucrative bets.
Bueno Silva vs Pennington Pick
Depending on the odds, I'll toss some cash on the UNDER 4.5 rounds. On top of that, I'll take Bueno Silva straight up.
