UFC 307 Betting Prediction: Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Peña 10/5/2024 – With the approach of UFC 307, fans can expect no less than an intense Women’s Bantamweight Title Bout: Raquel “Rocky” Pennington versus Julianna “The Venezuelan Vixen” Peña. Set it in the calendar for Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Delta Center, Salt Lake City Utah, this fight is promising an exciting duel between two highly experienced fighters with astonishing stats and diverse fighting skills. The event, which is aired on ESPN+, is one that both fans and bettors looking for UFC 307 winning picks cannot afford to miss.
Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Peña Game Info
| When: | Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Raquel Pennington Analysis
Raquel Pennington has a record of 16 wins, 9 losses, and no draws. Also, she has enjoyed a reputation for being tough and resilient. Pennington’s average time in the cage is more than 14 minutes, which suggests that she has no issues fighting on prolonged occasions, and this could be crucial in this fight. When she strikes, she lands 52% of her strikes and takes in 3.29 significant strikes per minute with a 40% defense. On the other hand, Pennington attempts to take down her opponent a little less than once every 15 minutes, estimated to be 0.90 per fight but with a 27% efficiency, suggesting that DIY fighting requires understanding both punching and grappling. Her recent fight ended with a win over Bueno Silva, proof that she can return after a loss and win when backed to the wall.
Julianna Peña Analysis
Julianna Peña, also called “The Venezuelan Vixen,” gets into the ring with a record of 12 victories, 5 defeats, and no draws. Peña applies so much activity and brain power that her average fighting time of 12 minutes and 24 seconds is complimented by a little less than one and a half rounds shortened. The fighter lands 3.16 significant strikes every minute, with a 47% pommel accuracy, and she also possesses solid grappling skills, scoring 1.94 takedowns of 55% efficiency every 15 minutes. Even though this battle will be against Pennington, who has been engaged in effective striking against Peña with deadly determination, she was taken down the last time she fought Nunes. This might play to her advantage. One weakness is Peña’s takedown defense of 23% which could be the potential target for Pennington to attack.
Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Peña Stats
| Pennington | Peña | |
| Wins/Losses/Draws | 16-9-0 | 12-5-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 14:46 | 12:24 |
| Height | 5′ 7″ | 5′ 6″ |
| Weight | 135 lbs. | 135 lbs. |
| Reach | 67″ | 69″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Strikes Landed per Min. | 4.14 | 3.16 |
| Striking Accuracy | 52% | 47% |
| Strikes Absorbed per Min. | 3.29 | 2.30 |
| Defense | 60% | 50% |
| Takedowns Average/15 min. | 0.90 | 1.94 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 27% | 55% |
| Takedown Defense | 63% | 23% |
| Submission Average/15 min. | 0.7 | 0.8 |
Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Peña Betting Picks
Furthermore, according to recent statistics, Raquel Pennington has the upper hand over Julianna Peña. The experience of Pennington in going the distance in a fight as well as her excellent striking defense gives her a tactical advantage going into the championship rounds where conditioning is of utmost importance. Peña is a good wrestler with better grappling stats than Pennington, but she will have to focus more on defending herself from strikes and rotating her energy throughout the fight, which Pennington will have to beat.
Based on the latest betting lines, picking Raquel Pennington, the favorite at -155, is a sensible decision for bettors. Her all round skills and her latest victory, however, make it easy to believe this will be the case. Punters will be able to get a return on investment by backing Pennington to win the fight and implementing her striking and defensive prowess to help her do so.
Free Pick: Raquel Pennington -155
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