UFC 288: While fans will watch this weekend’s UFC Fight Night event, all eyes will soon be on the UFC 288 card next weekend. After three weeks of UFC Fight Nights, the UFC will have its next big PPV Card. And Jessica Andrade vs Yan Xionan will feature on the Aljamain Sterling vs Henry Cejudo card. So ahead of UFC 288, here’s our prediction for Andrade vs Xionan. Follow UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
UFC 288 will go ahead on May 6, at the Prudential Center, in Newark. The card will feature big names like former UFC Double champion Henry Cejudo, current UFC champion Aljamain Sterling, Gilbert Burns, Belal Muhammad, and others. However, we will take a closer look at the Andrade vs Xionan fight.
UFC 288: Jessica Andrade vs Yan Xionan- Preview, Prediction, and Odds
Jessica Andrade vs Yan Xionan Preview and Prediction for UFC 288
Andrade comes into the fight as the more experienced with a 24-10 record. However, she will enter the octagon on the back of a loss. Xionan has a 16-3 record but comes into the fight on the back of an impressive win against Mackenzie Dern in his last fight.
If we look at their physical attributes, Andrade stands at 5’1”, has a 62” punching reach, and a 35” leg reach. Xionan stands at 5’5”, has a 63” punching reach, and a 37” leg reach. Therefore, the Chinese fighter has a slight upper hand in the physical attributes.
However, the numbers tell a different story. Andrade lands more strikes per round than Xionan, at better accuracy. The Brazilian also has more takedowns per 15 minutes. However, Xionan is more accurate with her takedowns. Thus, all these points toward a close contest.
Our prediction: Jessica Andrade beats Yan Xionan by submission.
Jessica Andrade vs Yan Xionan latest betting odds
Unsurprisingly, Andrade comes into UFC 288 as the betting favorite. Andrade is a -190 favorite while Yan Xionan is a +160 underdog. However, as we have seen in the past, the odds never tell the complete story. Therefore, for anyone looking to bet on the Andrade vs Xionan bout, we encourage you to bet responsibly.
What do you make of the Andrade vs Xionan bout? Who do you think will come out on top at UFC 288?
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