Match Analysis: Irina Alekseeva vs Klaudia Syguła – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-06-21
- Time: 5:00 PM UTC
- Location: Baku Crystal Hall, Baku, Azerbaijan
Game Overview
The bantamweight bout between Irina Alekseeva and Klaudia Sygula at UFC on ABC 8 in Baku features two athletes closely matched in physical attributes but with differing fight styles and experience. Alekseeva, the 34-year-old Russian known as 'Russian Ronda', holds a 5-2 record with a notable striking accuracy and defense, while the 26-year-old Polish fighter Sygula has a 6-2 record with a longer reach but lower striking defense and output. Both fighters share a recent loss to Melissa Mullins, suggesting a competitive parity entering this fight.
Key Factors to Consider
- Irina Alekseeva connects on 3.84 significant strikes per minute at 43% accuracy while defending 48% of strikes; Klaudia Sygula lands fewer strikes at 1.89 per minute with 37% accuracy and defends only 36% of incoming strikes, indicating Alekseeva’s superior striking and defense.
- No prior head-to-head matches between Alekseeva and Sygula have been recorded, however, both share a recent loss to a common opponent, Melissa Mullins, with Alekseeva losing by unanimous decision and Sygula by TKO.
- No publicly reported injuries affecting either fighter ahead of this match.
- The fight takes place at Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan, a neutral venue for both fighters, minimizing home advantage and external environmental factors.
- Alekseeva, being the more experienced and older fighter, may be motivated to assert dominance after a recent decision loss, while Sygula looks to capitalize on her youth and reach advantage to rebound from a TKO defeat.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Irina Alekseeva: -275, Klaudia Sygula: 235 | Irina Alekseeva to win | ★★★★☆ 75% |
| Spread | Irina Alekseeva -1.5 rounds: -120, Klaudia Sygula +1.5 rounds: +100 | Irina Alekseeva to win by more than 1.5 rounds | ★★★★☆ 70% |
| Over/under | Over 2.5 rounds: -135, Under 2.5 rounds: 105 | Over 2.5 rounds | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Irina Alekseeva -0% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 2.5 4% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 2.5 at 4% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 6% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given Alekseeva’s higher striking output, better accuracy, and superior defensive stats, she is favored to win the fight by decision or late stoppage, although Sygula’s physical tools and youth provide upset potential.
Predicted Score: Irina Alekseeva wins by unanimous decision over 3 rounds