The opening match of the UFC Belgrade card on Saturday inside Belgrade Arena in Serbia will feature the women’s strawweight scrap between Marina Spasić and Stephanie Luciano.
Due to her experience competing under the Las Vegas-based promotion, Luciano is going to be the considerable betting favorite with -325 UFC odds, while Spasić, who’s making her UFC debut, will be the +260 betting underdog.
UFC Belgrade: Marina Spasić vs. Stephanie Luciano Fight Odds
- Marina Spasić: +260
- Stephanie Luciano: -325
UFC Belgrade: Marina Spasić vs. Stephanie Luciano: Tale of the Tape
| Marina Spasić | Stephanie Luciano | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 32 | 26 |
| Height | 5’4” | 5’6” |
| Reach | N/A | 65.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | N/A | 37.5 inches |
| Record | 7-1 | 7-2 |
| Fighting Style | Striker | Muay Thai |
| Finishing Rate | 86% | 43% |
UFC Belgrade: Marina Spasić vs. Stephanie Luciano: Prediction
Spasić’s quickness and accuracy are the reasons why I predict a TKO/KO win for her over Luciano. Luciano blitzes her opponents with fast punches and kicks, which catch them off guard most of the time.
Spasić’s timing is impeccable, all thanks to her kickboxing background. One of her best weapons is calf kicks, which she uses to spam opponents and take out their legs. Once she lands several calf kicks, her opponents’ movement and power will be compromised.
I believe that Spasić’s fight plan against Luciano is to beat up her legs first with calf kicks, then she’ll fire her combinations from close range and look for a potential TKO/KO finish. Luciano’s fighting style will be perfect for Spasić, as her background is Muay Thai.
Marina Spasić’s Recent Fight Results
Spasić is a Serbian MMA prospect who became a standout in the European MMA circuit. She has only dropped one fight in seven pro bouts, with wins over Jovana Dukic, Elina Tauber, Samin Kamal Beik, Marina Nica, Maristela Alves do Nascimento, and Samara Santos. Her lone career defeat so far has been against Marina Merchuk.
Stephanie Luciano’s Recent Fight Results
Luciano is a former Jungle Fight champion who joined Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023. She drew with Talita Alencar in the competition, but they both earned a roster spot in the promotion. Since then, Luciano has recorded two wins (Alencar in their rematch and Ravena Oliveira) and one loss (Sam Hughes).
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