Julia Polastri will fight Cory McKenna at UFC Fight Night 244 in Las Vegas. The strawweight bout features as part of the undercard to the Royval versus Taira main event at the UFC Apex.
Polastri, born in Brazil and training with CWB Fighter, is coming off a decision loss against Josefine Lindgren Knutsson in June 2024. Her record now stands at 12 wins and four losses. McKenna, hailing from Wales and part of Team Alpha Male, recently faced defeat via an armbar submission from Jaqueline Amorim in March 2024, making her record eight wins to three losses. Both fighters look to rebound at this event.
Julia Polastri vs Cory McKenna Betting Odds
- Favorite: Julia Polastri : 1.8 (-130)
- Underdog: Cory McKenna : 2.1 (+110)
Method of victory | Julia Polastri | Cory McKenna |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 12.0 (+1100) | 29.0 (+2800) |
By decision or technical decision | 2.5 (+150) | 2.2 (+125) |
Julia Polastri is the favorite entering this match with odds of 1.8, signifying a stronger likelihood of her victory. Betting $130 on her promises a $100 gain if she wins. Conversely, Cory McKenna holds underdog status at 2.1, meaning a $100 bet could net a $110 return if she surprises spectators with a win.
Notably, a knockout by Polastri is least expected by oddsmakers, reflected in high odds of 12.0 (+1100), implying an explosive payout of $1100 for every $100 wagered. Meanwhile, McKenna's odds to achieve the same result surge to 29.0 (+2800), showcasing immense potential earnings.
Bettors backing either fighter to win by points have slightly narrower margins with Polastri favored slightly in decision victories at odds of 2.5 (+150) compared to McKenna’s 2.2 (+125).
What time is Julia Polastri vs Cory McKenna fight
Live coverage for the Julia Polastri vs Cory McKenna main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Julia Polastri vs Cory McKenna Ring Walks (approx.) |
USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 | 04:00 PM | 06:40 PM |
USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 | 01:00 PM | 03:40 PM |
UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 | 08:00 PM | 10:40 PM |
Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 | 07:00 AM | 09:40 AM |
How and where to watch the Julia Polastri vs Cory McKenna Fight
You can watch Julia Polastri vs Cory McKenna via ESPN+.
Region | Live-streaming |
USA | ESPN |
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