Selection between Luana Pinheiro and Gillian Robertson, start time: UFC Vegas 100

Luana Pinheiro and Gillian Robertson meet on the main card of UFC Fight Night 247 on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.

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Luana Pinheiro vs. Gillian Robertson UFC Fight Night 247 preview

Pinheiro (11-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) is looking to bounce back from two straight losses, currently the worst stretch of her career. Before being defeated by Amanda Ribas and Angela Hill, the Brazilian won nine times in a row, landing in the first round seven times. … Conversely, Robertson (14-8 MMA, 11-6 UFC) is on a two-fight winning streak. Her 2024 campaign has been perfect so far, resulting in a loss to Polyana Viana and a unanimous decision win over Michelle Waterson-Gomez.

Luana Pinheiro vs. Gillian Robertson UFC Fight Night 247 Expert Pick, Prediction

Filling out the main card in Las Vegas is a tough affair between Pinheiro and Robertson.

Both women are grapplers by profession, but come from different backgrounds.

Although Pinheiro holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, she grew up practicing judo from a young age. While Robertson, who has more MMA experience, is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt who has really honed her skills outside of the gi.

Robertson has hit some tough physical and mental blocks in previous fights, but I believe she has a good handle on her game and skills now.

Pinheiro, on the other hand, had a pretty strange and suspicious run in the octagon, and I'm still not sold on her. Add to that the fact that Robertson will likely be the more dangerous submission fighter operating in the smaller cage, and I can't help but side with the Canadian here.

Robertson was chosen by submission in the second round.

Luana Pinheiro vs Gillian Robertson UFC Fight Night 247 odds

The oddsmakers and the public favor the Canadian fighter, calling Robertson -420 and Pinheiro +310 via FanDuel.

Luana Pinheiro vs. Gillian Robertson UFC Fight Night 247 start time, how to watch

Pinheiro and Robertson are expected to head to the cage around 7:35 p.m. ET (4:35 p.m. PT). The fight will be streamed on ESPN+.