Holly Holm vs Yana Santos Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for UFC on ESPN 43 (Holm's Experience Gets Her Back on Track)

Holm vs Santos Fight Info, Date & Time

UFC on ESPN 43 — Co-Main Event Women's Bantamweight Bout
Holly Holm (14-6, 8 KOs) vs. Yana Santos (14-6, 7 KOs)
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023
Fight Time: This will be on the main card, which begins at 7 p.m. ET.
Venue: AT&T Center — San Antonio, Texas
Coverage: ESPN+, ESPN

Holm vs Santos Odds & Prop Bets

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Moneyline:
- Holly Holm: (-220)
- Yana Santos: (+168)

Method of Victory:
- Holm by KO/TKO: (TBD)
- Holm by Points: (TBD)
- Holm by Submission: (TBD)
- Santos by KO/TKO: (TBD)
- Santos by Points: (TBD)
- Santos by Submission: (TBD)

Holm vs Santos Prediction

This is a matchup between two bantamweight fighters that could use the win. After a two-year hiatus, Holly Holm made her return at UFC Vegas 55 with a split-decision loss to Ketlen Vieira. Meanwhile, Yana Santos was knocked out by Irene Aldana in the first round of their fight at UFC 264.

With veteran experience on her side, I see Holm getting the win here. On top of having the height and reach advantages, she also has better strike defense than Santos. Furthermore, Holm's 78% takedown defense should help her stay on her feet against an opponent who averages 1.53 takedowns with 53% accuracy.

Considering how Santos has been knocked out in three times in her last seven fights, I see her being in trouble this weekend. Holm has eight career KO/TKO wins to her name and has a great opportunity to pick up a ninth.

Winner: Holly Holm

Holm vs Santos Best Bet

The moneyline is the only betting option at the moment, making a Holm outright win at -220 odds the best bet for now. Make sure to check back on FanDuel Sportsbook leading up to UFC on ESPN 43 for more playable options.

Bet: Holly Holm ML (-220)

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