Tomás Yelmini
One of the first preliminary fights of UFC 279 will pit Melissa Martinez vs Elise Reed in the strawweight division.
It will be the Mexican’s debut in the company, while the American already has a track record in the octagon.
At JefeBet, we tell you how each of the fighters arrives to one of the first preliminary bouts on Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Las Vegas and the prediction of who will be the winner.
Betting Preview for UFC 279 Featuring Melissa Martinez vs Elise Reed on September 10 2022
- Where: T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas, NV
- When: Saturday, September 10, 2022, 05.00 PM ET
- Odds: Melisa Martinez (-175) vs Elise Reed (+138).
Melissa Martinez
- Odds: -175
- Record: 7-0-0
- Age: 25 years old
- Height: 1.57 m
- Weight: 52 kg
- Reach: 1.63 m
With a background in karate and a fruitful kickboxing career, Melissa Martinez, known as “Super Mely”, will make her UFC debut in one of next Saturday’s preliminary fights.
Trained by her brother, David Martinez, the young Mexican has a record of 7 wins (5 by KO) and no losses in the discipline. The Las Vegas show will undoubtedly be her big chance to showcase herself in the MMA spotlight and make a place for herself among the UFC‘s top Latina fighters.
Elise Reed
- Odds: +138
- Record: 5-2-0
- Age: 29 years old
- Height: 1.60 m
- Weight: 52 kg
- Reach: 1.60 m
Of the 5 victories the American Elise Reed got, 2 were by KO. Her last fight was against Sam Hughes on May 21, 2022, when she was defeated by KO. In her past the fight of May 29, 2021, stands out, when she defeated American Hilarie Rose by TKO and won the strawweight title.
Her numbers indicate that she has 51% in punching effectiveness, with 94 connected on average, and 185 attempted.
JefeBet Prediction
Despite having more experience and having fought for the title, the favorite is Melissa Martinez. Her youth and good record, which has allowed her to remain undefeated in MMA, are the most solid arguments in favor of the contender.
In any case, it is a fight that is expected to be evenly matched, and the same debut that may give the Mexican fighter a hunger for glory, may work against her when she enters the UFC octagon.
Prediction: Melissa Martinez wins.
