Check out Adam Catterall's prediction and best bet for the UFC 334 women’s bantamweight title showdown between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes.
Adam Catterall's Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes Best Bet
Kayla Harrison by Decision or Technical Decision - 13/4
In the relatively short history of women’s mixed martial arts in the west few fighters have enjoyed such sustained dominance as both Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes.
After capturing the women’s bantamweight title Nunes would defend the belt a record six times, whilst also becoming the first and only woman to become a two-weight world champion in the UFC.
Nunes retired after beating Irene Aldana and the two-time Olympic gold medallist judoka Harrison has been anointed the consensus pound-for-pound best female fighter in her absence.
While Nunes’ achievements inside the Octagon speak for themselves MMA expert Adam Catterall insists that the extended lay-off will work in Harrison’s favour and that she will walk out of Madison Square Garden with her unbeaten UFC record intact.
"For the first time these women are fighting someone who is actually their size. They've always been bigger person in this particular weight division." Catterall said on bet365 Cageside. "Now, it's size on size, skill on skill."
"Can Kayla Harrison dictate the fight? She's used to dictating the fight. 65% of the rounds she's had in MMA she's been in control, will she be able to do that against Amanda Nunes?
"It's absolutely fascinating. The very best against the very best. Whose got what left?
"If they're both still what we believe them to be we could have an absolute classic on our hands.
"Can Kayla Harrison take the power of Amanda Nunes? Can Amanda Nunes take the clinching prowess of Kayla Harrison? What happens if it does hit the floor? Can Kayla Harrison keep her there?
"Let's be honest, the takedown defence of Amanda Nunes is off the charts at 95%.
"This is a fight and a half. I am edging towards Kayla Harrison to come on points. Reason being, 1,253 days out of competition is a lot to ask of a 38-year-old former champion."
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