Irina Alekseeva will square up against Melissa Dixon in the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night 230. The “Russian Ronda” has made enough impression in her budding career to raise comparisons with Ronda Rousey. Still, against undefeated English fighter Melissa Dixon, she may finally have a true test. UFC Fight Night is held at the UFC Apex this Saturday. Melissa Dixon is a huge favorite in the early odds.
MMA: UFC Women’s Bantamweight
Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 15.10.2023. 01.00
Irina Alekseeva
Turning pro four years ago, the Russian debuted in the UFC earlier this year, announcing herself with a sensational knee bar to stop Stephanie Egger last April. However, she missed weight considerably in the bout. “Russian Ronda” had previously competed at RCC and other regional promotions before getting to the UFC via a one-fight stint in Bellator.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 33
- Height: 5’ 8”
- Reach: 66”
- Record: 5-1
Melissa Dixon
Fighting out of Coventry, England, undefeated Melissa Dixon will debut in this bout with UFC. The English woman turned pro two years ago after fighting in the amateur ranks for a couple of years. Highly regarded in her home country, 32-year-old Dixon is ranked by Tapology as the number two women’s fighter pound-for-pound in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Having dominated the regional scene in the UK, it will be interesting to see if Dixon can continue her undefeated status in the UFC. Melissa Dixon’s last fight was a first-round TKO (ground and pound) of Dariya Zheleznyakova last November.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 32
- Height: 5’ 7”
- Reach: N/A
- Record: 5-0
Betting Odds
Melissa Dixon is a 1.66 favorite on Bet365, with Irina Alekseeva a 2.25 underdog. Round three to start is priced at 1.5 odds on 1XBET. Betting against the start of round three is 2.5 odds on Betwinner.
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