UFC Seattle: Predictions & Odds for Alexia Thainara vs. Bruna Brasil 2
The rematch between Alexia Thainara and Bruna Brasil takes place Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena. The fight is on the UFC Seattle card and arrives nearly seven years after their first meeting.
Fight odds and context
Bookmakers opened a lopsided line for this bout. Alexia Thainara is installed as the heavy favorite at -800. Bruna Brasil enters as the clear underdog at +550.
These UFC Seattle predictions and odds reflect perceived stylistic edges. Thainara’s grappling is a major factor in betting markets.
Tale of the tape
| Stat | Alexia Thainara | Bruna Brasil |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 30 | 32 |
| Height | 5’4″ | 5’6″ |
| Reach | 67″ | 65.5″ |
| Leg Reach | 35.5″ | 38″ |
| Record | 13-1 | 11-6 |
| Finishing Rate | 62% | 45% |
| Fighting Style | MMA | MMA |
How the fight is likely to play out
The smart money favors Thainara’s wrestling and clinch work. Her takedowns can nullify Brasil’s striking arsenal.
Brasil tends to wait for counters instead of pressing forward. That pattern hurt her in the bout with Ketlen Souza.
Key tactical points
- Thainara can use the fence to generate takedowns and control position.
- On the mat she has options for ground-and-pound or submission attempts.
- Brasil’s counter-focused approach may leave her on the back foot.
Given those factors, a unanimous decision for Thainara is the projected outcome. Expect Brasil to survive rounds, but likely lose on the scorecards.
Recent form
Thainara arrived via Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024. She beat Rose Conceição to secure a UFC contract.
She had previously held Arena Global and XForce MMA titles. Since joining the promotion, she recorded wins over Molly McCann and Loma Lookboonmee.
Brasil also came through Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022. She has managed two wins in her last five outings.
Her recent victories came against McCann and Shi Ming. She suffered defeats to Lookboonmee, Wang Cong, and Souza.
Betting note and disclaimer
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