Shauna Bannon vs Nicolle Caliari Prediction

FIGHT WINNER

Shauna Bannon

⚡67%

Shauna Bannon, fighting at home in Las Vegas, holds a slight height and reach advantage over Nicolle Caliari. Bannon has shown good striking volume, averaging 4.3 significant strikes per minute, and has demonstrated resilience after recovering from knee surgery, securing a submission win in March 2025. While Caliari possesses more professional experience and a higher number of KO/TKO finishes, her recent UFC outings have resulted in two consecutive losses, including a TKO stoppage in July 2025 and a unanimous decision loss in January 2025. Caliari's takedown accuracy is noted, but Bannon's 40% sprawl defense suggests she can defend against grappling attempts. Given Bannon's recent momentum, her striking output, and the fact that Caliari has struggled to secure a win in her recent UFC appearances, Bannon is likely to control the pace and secure a decision victory. Caliari's power and submission threat mean Bannon will need to be cautious, but Bannon's ability to dictate the striking exchanges and defend takedowns should see her through to the final bell. The fight is expected to be competitive, going the distance due to both fighters' toughness, with Bannon edging out the rounds.

METHOD OF VICTORY

Decision

Round: Round 3

67%

Shauna Bannon, fighting at home in Las Vegas, holds a slight height and reach advantage over Nicolle Caliari. Bannon has shown good striking volume, averaging 4.3 significant strikes per minute, and has demonstrated resilience after recovering from knee surgery, securing a submission win in March 2025. While Caliari possesses more professional experience and a higher number of KO/TKO finishes, her recent UFC outings have resulted in two consecutive losses, including a TKO stoppage in July 2025 and a unanimous decision loss in January 2025. Caliari's takedown accuracy is noted, but Bannon's 40% sprawl defense suggests she can defend against grappling attempts. Given Bannon's recent momentum, her striking output, and the fact that Caliari has struggled to secure a win in her recent UFC appearances, Bannon is likely to control the pace and secure a decision victory. Caliari's power and submission threat mean Bannon will need to be cautious, but Bannon's ability to dictate the striking exchanges and defend takedowns should see her through to the final bell. The fight is expected to be competitive, going the distance due to both fighters' toughness, with Bannon edging out the rounds.

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