PFL 2025 World Tournament: First Round 2 Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction

In the final bout of the night, two of Brazil’s finest flyweights meet in a stylistic clash that could shape the narrative of the entire tournament going forward. Once a UFC title challenger, Santos has made a strong transition into the PFL. She is as dangerous as they come, with 10 career knockouts under her belt, and her underrated grappling that she often peppers here and there to keep opponents on their toes will be on full display.

Standing across from her is a former Bellator Champion, Juliana Velasquez, known for her durability. However, the now 38-year-old is not considered a raw athlete like her opponent, yet Velasquez has a knack for staying calm under fire and picking opponents apart. Seven of her 13 wins have come by decision, she knows how to slow things down and win on the scorecards. She won’t rush anything, and if she can drag this into a methodical striking battle, she’s got a real shot.

The key to this fight could be tempo: if Santos can impose her rhythm early and mix in takedowns to stifle Velasquez’s striking, she should be able to bank rounds or even force a late finish. Velasquez, however, will look to frustrate Santos with movement and volume, trying to turn the fight into a patient chess match over three rounds.

Odds courtesy of 1Win, subject to change.

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