Shauna Bannon vs Puja Tomar

Shauna Bannon vs Puja Tomar

Prediction: Puja Tomar via Decision The betting value is clearly on Tomar at +160, given her aggressive striking style and ability to sustain a high pace for a full 15 minutes. Tomar throws everything with intent, and unlike most high-output strikers, she doesn’t fade as the fight goes on. That kind of pressure can be a real problem for Bannon, who has some decent tools but also leaves a lot of openings that Tomar can exploit. Bannon’s biggest advantage in this fight is her size. She’s the taller fighter and has solid kicks and footwork that will force Tomar to approach carefully. If she maintains distance effectively, she could make this a tricky fight. However, Bannon doesn’t set up her kicks well and often enters the pocket on a straight line with her chin up, which is a major issue against someone as aggressive and willing to throw counters as Tomar. The more Bannon keeps that habit, the more opportunities Tomar will have to land clean shots. Another key factor in Tomar’s favor is her relentless leg kicks. Bannon’s movement is one of her better weapons, but Tomar’s low kicks can take that away quickly. If she consistently targets the legs, Bannon’s footwork will slow down, making her even easier to counter when she steps into the pocket recklessly. The path to victory for Bannon would be to stay at range, use her kicks to maintain distance, and avoid extended exchanges where Tomar can land big shots. But given her defensive flaws and the fact that she doesn’t disguise her entries, it’s hard to trust her to execute that game plan perfectly for 15 minutes. Tomar’s aggression, durability, and ability to sustain her power make her the right side, especially at +160. The value is there, and unless Bannon fights a much cleaner and more disciplined fight than she has in the past, Tomar should be able to land the bigger shots and win the fight.