Alexa Grasso vs. Natalia Silva prediction, pick, start time for UFC 315
Alexa Grasso vs. Natalia Silva prediction, pick, start time for UFC 315 Former champ Alexa Grasso looks to get back on track against a red-hot contender Natalia Silva. Who puts their name in the flyweight title mix?
Alexa Grasso and Natalia Silva meet Saturday on the main card of UFC 315 at Bell Center in Montreal. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.
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Alexa Grasso vs. Natalia Silva UFC 315 preview
Grasso (16-4-1 MMA, 8-4-1 UFC) enters her first fight of the year aiming to rebound from a title loss in a trilogy bout against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 306. The former champion won the title by submitting Shevchenko at UFC 285, and then fought her to a split draw in a rematch in the first Noche UFC. Grasso, 31, won four straight to earn her first title opportunity, and has a chance to get right back in the title mix with a win here. ... Silva (18-5-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) has been on a hot streak entering a fight against a second straight former UFC champ. In her prior outing, the Brazilian flyweight won a unanimous decsiion over Jessica Andrade in September. Now on a 12-fight winning streak, Silva, 28, is undefeated in the UFC and knocking on the door of a title opportunity.
Alexa Grasso vs. Natalia Silva UFC 315 expert pick, prediction
Filling out the main card is a women's flyweight fight between Grasso and Silva. Grasso is fresh off her title loss at UFC Noche last year, while Silva has been nothing short of on fire during this 6-fight run inside the octagon.
I'm a fan of Grasso, but the UFC isn't doing her any favors with this booking from a stylistic perspective.
Although Grasso has an underrated submission game and an ability to hang with most women on the feet, I suspect that Silva's kick-heavy game will tax the boxing-centric stylings of her Mexican counterpart.
Silva also appears to have some solid counter-wrestling tools and a smart use of collar ties to boot, so don't be shocked if the Brazilian is able to frustrate the former champ.
The pick is Silva by unanimous decision.
Alexa Grasso vs. Natalia Silva UFC 315 odds
The oddsmakers and the public favor the Brazilian fighter, listing Silva -265 and Grasso +210 via FanDuel.
Alexa Grasso vs. Natalia Silva UFC 315 start time, how to watch
Grasso and Silva are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 10:40 p.m. ET. The fight broadcasts on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
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