Polyana Viana vs Iasmin Lucindo Prediction: Experience is a Key in a Brazilian Derby

UFC Vegas 78 will take place on the night of August 13 in the United States, headlined by a bout between Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos. We present you a prediction for the fight of the main card Polyana Viana vs Iasmin Lucindo.

Viana is an authentic Brazilian predator. She doesn't have the most decent record in the UFC (4-4), but Polyana always tries to fight smart, looking for a way to finish her opponent quickly. Surprisingly, all 13 of her professional wins have come via early decision, which is highly atypical in women's MMA.

Polyana has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and looks fearsome on the ground. In particular, she likes to catch opponents on the elbow leverage. Thanks to this painful technique, the Brazilian has won six times.

In the last bout, which took place last November, Viana scored her most impressive victory in the UFC when she knocked out Jinh Yu Frey in the 47th second of the fight.

Viana's opponent will be 21-year-old Iasmin Lucindo. Despite her age, the Brazilian has 19 professional fights and 14 wins.

Lucindo has had two bouts in the UFC, losing by a decision to Yazmin Jauregui and beating Brogan Walker on all judges' scorecards.

Iasmin has a heavy punch with eight knockout wins to her credit. Many experts talk about Lucindo's great potential, but she has yet to prove her worth inside the octagon.

The odds of the bookmakers are weird, as Viana is an underdog in this confrontation. It's hard to agree with that.

Polyana is much more experienced than her opponent and has had serious competition in the cage. Lucindo has a pleasing record, but we should remember that almost all of her wins have come in smaller regional promotions. She hasn't faced anyone of Viana's caliber and will be tested, but we believe she will fail that test of strength.