Cheyanne Vlismas vs Cory McKenna Pick, 12/17/2022 Predictions UFC Vegas 66 Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 12/14/2022

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Cheyanne Vlismas vs Cory McKenna

UFC Vegas 66

UFC Apex in Las Vegas

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Cheyanne Vlismas will take on Cory McKenna at UFC Vegas 66 on Saturday, December 17, 2022. The opening odds have Vlismas priced at -190 while McKenna is coming in at +160.

Cheyanne "The Warrior Princess" Vlismas has a record of 7-2-0. The 27-year-old records a weight of 115 lbs and comes in at 5'3". The switch fighter reaches 63". Cory "Poppins" McKenna measures in at 5'3" and weighs 115 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the cage with a record of 7-2-0. The 23-year-old extends her reach 58". Regarding significant strikes, Cheyanne Vlismas lands 5.83 per minute and Cory McKenna is connecting on 3.47 significant strikes per min. Vlismas lands 51% of the significant strikes she attempts and McKenna is connecting on 42%. Regarding defense, "The Warrior Princess" allows 2.93 significant strikes per min and "Poppins" absorbs 3.53. Vlismas also defends 62% of the significant strikes her opponents throw at her while McKenna is able to deflect 47% of the strikes thrown her way.

UFC Vegas 66	Cheyanne Vlismas	Cory McKenna
Opening Odds	-190	+160
Record	7-2-0	7-2-0
Average Fight Time	11:30	12:46
Height	5'3"	5'3"
Weight	115 lbs	115 lbs
Reach	63"	58"
Strikes Landed Per Minute	5.83	3.47
Striking Accuracy	51%	42%

Regarding grappling, Cheyanne Vlismas is the not as competent as a grappler as she is able to score a takedown 0.33 times per 3 rounds. Vlismas is finishing her takedown attempts on 33% of her tries and stuffing 73% of all takedowns attempted by her opposition. McKenna is getting her opponent to the mat on 53% of the takedowns she tries and stopping 71% of all takedowns attempted on her. In terms of subbing opponents, Vlismas is not as skilled of a technician by going for 0.4 finishes per 15 min while McKenna goes for 0.6 finishes per 3 rds.

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In her last bout, Cheyanne Vlismas fought Mallory Martin and ended up winning this fight via unanimous decision in round 3. Martin landed 106 of 236 total strikes that she let go. Vlismas ended the night having landed 146 of 283 total strikes. In the significant strikes category, Martin landed 80 of 210, which means her percentage was 38%. She landed 65 of 189 significant strikes aimed at the head. Statistically, Vlismas landed 49% of her significant strikes by landing 134 of 271. Out of those significant strikes, she connected on 102 of 223 to the head. 82% of the significant strikes landed by Martin and 91% of them connected on by Vlismas were done at a distance.

In the last fight for Cory McKenna, she fought Miranda Granger and ended up getting the victory via a von flue choke hold in round 2. Granger ended up connecting on 84% of the significant strikes she took from distance and McKenna connected on 92% of the significant strikes she took from distance. McKenna connected on 59% of the significant strikes she attempted by landing 13 of 22. She landed 11 of 19 significant strikes aimed at the head. Granger ended up landing 13 of 34 significant strikes in that fight. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, she ended up connecting on 5 of 26 aimed at the head. In relation to the total strikes thrown in this fight, Granger ended up landing 14 of 35 and McKenna was 43 of 53 total strikes.

Other bouts on the card to keep an eye on

One more match to look forward to is when Jared Cannonier squares up with Sean Strickland. Cannonier walks into the Octagon holding a record of 15-6-0. The 38-year-old steps on the scale at 185 lbs and measures 5'11". The switch fighter has a reach of 77". Strickland stands in at 6'1" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. The orthodox fighter holds a career record of 25-4-0. The 31-year-old has an arm span of 76". Regarding grappling, Jared Cannonier is averaging a takedown 0.19 times per 3 rds and Sean Strickland is averaging a takedown 1.14 times per 3 rounds. In the striking category, Cannonier is connecting on 3.73 strikes per minute and connects on 51% out of all the strikes he attempts. Joining him in the Octagon is Sean Strickland, who tags his opponent on 40% of the strikes he has attempted and is landing 5.54 per minute.

Another must see fight on the night is when Damir Ismagulov is set to battle Arman Tsarukyan. Tsarukyan steps into the cage holding a mark of 18-3-0. The 26-year-old tips the scales at 155 lbs and measures in at 5'7". The orthodox fighter reaches 72". Ismagulov measures 5'10" and records a weight of 155 lbs. The orthodox fighter holds a record of 24-1-0. The 31-year-old stretches 74". Regarding wrestling, Arman Tsarukyan is able to curb 75% of his opponents' takedown tries and is finishing his takedown attempts on 33% of the times he tries. Ismagulov is finishing his takedowns on 28% of the tries he takes and is able to deflect 90% of the takedowns his opponents try. Concerning striking, Tsarukyan absorbs 1.86 strikes/min while he dishes out 3.76 per min. Ismagulov, in contrast, absorbs 2.56 strikes per minute and is dishing out 4.05 per minute.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take Cheyanne Vlismas (-190)

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