Former Champ Namajunas Headlines UFC Fight Night
The Ribas vs Namajunas UFC Odds Favor the Former Champion
There is plenty of hype for the main event this Saturday, and the Ribas vs Namajunas UFC odds expect a good fight.
Former champion Rose Namajunas is one of the more popular fighters in the UFC and she’s the -250 favorite to beat Amanda Ribas.
Of all the UFC fights this weekend, we can’t wait for this one.
Ribas Back to Her Best
The 30-year-old suffered a career setback when losing to Maycee Barber in June last year. But she got back to her best in November. She scored a third-round TKO against Luana Pinheiro and earned a chance against Namajunas, likely a title elimination fight.
Losing to Barber wasn’t ideal but Barber has looked good in her most recent fight. We don’t think Ribas is up to that level. But she could get the better of Namajunas, who is arguably past her best.
Ribas vs Namajunas UFC odds have her at +190 to win, which is a fair price for the underdog. She doesn’t often fight as the significant underdog, so loyal bettors will enjoy the odds.
She has shown in her UFC fights that she’s capable of headlining a UFC Fight Night. With a 13-4 record, she could give Namajunas a run for her money.
Is Thug a Good Wager?
Rose “Thug” Namajunas hasn’t won in the UFC since 2021 but that was an impressive win over current champion Weili Zhang.
The 31-year-old American hasn’t looked good since, which is a big concern. She lost to Carla Esparza and Manon Fiorot, which are bad losses.
We were surprised by the loss to Esparza. She’s far too good to be losing to someone like Esparza, but we’re confident she can get back to her best form on Saturday.
“Originally, when I was making a bunch of goals when I was younger, ‘two-division champ’ was down on the list… but it was on there,” Namajunas said. “I think I’m known for surprising people, so it’s kind of my style.”
It’s good to see her still wanting to win, especially after saying that she is looking to transitioning into modeling and acting. That isn’t ideal as bettors want her focused on her fighting career.
However, the best Namajunas would roll through Amanda Ribas. We’re hoping to see her back to her best. Another title shot isn’t far away and she will always pull in numbers for the pay-per-view.
Taking the Shorts
It’s not easy to take -250 for a fighter but there is solid value with the Ribas vs Namajunas UFC odds.
We’re backing the favorite to get the job done and prolong her career inside the octagon. She’s too good to overlook and based on the current form of Ribas, we’re not convinced the underdog odds are worth entertaining.
It’s a five-round fight, so Namajunas has time to wear down her opponent. We don’t see it ending with a knockout, so we’re also including over 4.5 rounds at +115.
Bettors get value odds for the over, and it could end up being a slugfest with two tired fighters, which often ends in a five-round decision victory.
It’s D-Day for Namajunas. Her UFC career is likely in the balance, and another loss could send her spiraling into a different profession.
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