MMA Preview – Felicia Spencer vs Leah Letson at UFC Fight Night 197
FELICIA SPENCER VS LEAH LETSON FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 197? Saturday 13th November, 2021 - 19:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 197? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 197? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Fight Night 197 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 197? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
FELICIA SPENCER VS LEAH LETSON LOWDOWN
Felicia Spencer (8-3) has had five UFC fights in the featherweight division so has now fought everyone in the division. She submitted Megan Anderson (2019) on her debut, lost a valiant unanimous decision to Cris Cyborg (2019) and bounced back with a dominant mauling and TKO over Zarah Fairn Dos Santos. She was then awarded a title fight with the female ‘GOAT’ losing another unanimous decision but going to decisions with Amanda Nunes (2020) and Cris Cyborg is practically a win for any other featherweight. However, Spencer is coming off a more disappointing loss for her standards losing a split decision to Norma Dumont back in May.
We first saw Leah Letson (5-1) on The Ultimate Fighter Heavy Hitters season back in 2018 where she earnt a unanimous decision over Bea Malecki to advance to the semi’s only to get knocked out by the eventual winner Macy Chiasson in the first round. She took on fellow contestant Julija Stoliarenko in the finale and squeaked out a split decision. However, she has not laced up the gloves since. She had a couple fights fall through in 2019 suffering some serious health issues including digestive and thyroid problems but now she is finally able to step in the cage.
FELICIA SPENCER VS LEAH LETSON PREDICTION
Letson has been through a lot and we are not sure she is even 100% still but we are just happy to see her perform again. The Air Force veteran showed a lot of promise on The Ultimate Fighter, she is well-rounded, very tough and will have the size advantage over Spencer.
Letson is a decent fighter, but this is a harsh welcome back to the UFC especially after a three-year layoff. Spencer is good everywhere and has shared 40 minutes with two of the best female fighters of all time.
Spencer’s speed and taekwondo background should give her the edge on the feet and her black belt in jiu-jitsu will give her all the confidence on the ground. Considering the unknowns of how much Letson has improved and the huge odds, Letson grinding out a decision with her wrestling is the value bet, but on paper, everything points to a Spencer win.
Prediction: Spencer via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Letson via Decision
