The opening bout of the UFC on Fox 15 main card has big implications in the strawweight division.
The slot opposing Joanna Jedrzejczyk for her first title defense is more open than ever following Joanne Calderwood’s recent loss. No. 8-ranked contender Felice Herrig and No. 12-ranked Paige VanZant each have a chance to make a big impression on a huge platform this Saturday.
Who can take advantage?
This is a compelling and interesting matchup between a longtime vet and a rising prospect. VanZant is getting a majority of the press leading up to the bout, but the boisterous Herrig will try to play the role of spoiler. VanZant enters as a slight favorite, according to the betting odds courtesy of Odds Shark.
This is your complete breakdown of Saturday’s strawweight attraction.