Ketlen Vieira vs. Sijara Eubanks is on the main card for UFC 253 betting on Saturday, September 26. This should be an intriguing bout between a pair of ranked fighters in the women's bantamweight division. UFC odds have Vieira installed as the -184 favorite, while Eubanks is the underdog at +148.
We break down the UFC betting odds for this bantamweight battle and give our best picks and predictions for Viera vs. Eubanks at UFC 253.
Vieira vs. Eubanks odds
| Method of Victory | Ketlen Vieira | Sijara Eubanks |
|---|---|---|
| Win outright | -184 | +148 |
| Win by KO/TKO | +950 | +950 |
| Win by points | +105 | +240 |
| Win by submission | +650 | +1,400 |
| Draw | +5,000 | +5,000 |
Odds courtesy of FanDuel
Vieira vs. Eubanks betting preview
Vieira is ranked No. 7 in the women's bantamweight division and is coming off her first career loss, getting starched in round 1 against Irene Aldana last December. Prior to that, she had reeled off ten consecutive wins including a pair of impressive victories over Cat Zingano and Sarah McMann.
Vieira has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and combines high-level clinch-work with excellent wrestling and solid boxing technique.
Sijara "Sarj" Eubanks is coming off a unanimous decision victory against Julia Avila on September 12. That is not a typo, she went the distance two weeks ago and is now turning around to take this fight, so she's clearly hungry. Sarj has now won back-to-back victories helping her bounce back from a pair of losses against Bethe Correira and Aspen Ladd.
Although the fight against Correira was underwhelming, Eubanks had a spectacular performance against Ladd who is currently ranked No. 3 in the bantamweight division. The 35-year-old is also a black belt in BJJ and is a well-rounded fighter with power and impressive wrestling ability.
Vieira vs. Eubanks tale of the tape
| Ketlen Vieira | Sijara Eubanks | |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Age | 35 |
| 5-foot-8 | Height | 5-foot-3 |
| 136 lbs | Weight | 135 lbs |
| 68 inches | Reach | 67 inches |
| 10-1-0 (2 KO) | Record | 6-4-0 (2 KO) |
Vieira vs. Eubanks predictions and betting picks
PREDICTIONS: Eubanks to win +148 - While fighting on just two weeks' turnaround is tough, Eubanks didn't take much damage against Avila and could actually be sharper with two fights in the last five months, compared to Vieira who hasn't entered the octagon since December.
Vieira is one of the best grapplers in the 135-pound division, but Eubanks is a former World Jiu-Jitsu champion so she won't be a pushover on the ground, and often when two strong wrestlers match up, they prefer to stay on their feet.
Vieira got knocked out by Aldana because she kept the fight standing up, and considering that she has been outstruck in her career - landing 2.62 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 3.69 - that could be a losing recipe against Sarj. This fight should be close, which has us siding with the underdog with momentum on her side.
