Polyana Viana

Picked against, with the analyst noting a real downward career trajectory heading into this fight.

On a real downward trajectory. Decent striking -- comes forward with pressure and decent power, and doesn't fear being taken down, which lets her commit fully to punches without hesitation and makes her somewhat more dangerous than her output alone suggests. Good grappler specifically from her back -- very active there, aggressively chases submissions, and has a pretty good submission arsenal. Content to work from her back as her primary path to victory at this stage of her career -- not ideal in modern MMA, but a real, live threat.

The analyst leans toward Viana mainly on size and finishing upside but frames the whole fight as close to a true toss-up.

Viana carries a real size and reach edge into this one and is considered the more physically imposing fighter. Her biggest weapon is a fast, precise armbar that she can lock up with little warning, giving her a clear finishing path that her opponent lacks. The concern raised is her striking defense, which is described as porous — she tends to absorb clean shots without doing much to avoid them, which could matter if the fight stays standing.