Tabatha Ricci vs. Gillian Robertson: UFC Fight Night Odds & Picks (6/24)
The UFC is finally out of the Apex and will be live at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. Josh Emmett will put his top-five ranking on the line as he takes on undefeated prospect Ilia Topuria. Amanda Ribas and Maycee Barber will fight in the co-main event, and many other veterans will fight on the undercard. The prelims start at 11:30 a.m. ET on ESPN, and the main card begins at 3 p.m. on ABC.
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UFC Fight Night Emmett vs. Topuria: Tabatha Ricci vs. Gillian Robertson Picks
2023 total: Down 10.44 units | Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook
Tabatha Ricci (-135) vs Gillian Robertson (+115)
Tabatha Ricci
- Dist Acc Off: 34.75%
- Dist Att/Min: 11.92
- Dist Def: 67%
- KD%: 0% (0 KDs out of 65 distance strikes)
- Control % Off: 56.1%
- Control % Def: .4%
Gillian Robertson
- Dist Acc Off: 36.3%
- Dist Att/Min: 10.65
- Dist Def: 58%
- KD%: 0% (0 KDs out of 61 distance strikes)
- Control % Off: 36.5%
- Control % Def: 14.2%
We have two very similar fighters here regarding pace, accuracy and power. Neither contains one-punch power. They are both looking to take the fight into a control position. Tabatha Ricci has incredible distance defense and, paired with an elite control % offense of 56.1%, makes her a formidable foe. Gillian Robertson, on the other hand, has a similar profile when it comes to control. She will look to use her elite BJJ skills to secure either a submission or enforce her will via ground and pound. I will go with Robertson simply because this seems to be a huge step up in class for Ricci.
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