The stage is set for a women’s bantamweight bout on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Baku, Azerbaijan, as Irina Alekseeva and Klaudia Sygula lock horns. With Alekseeva installed as the favorite across major sportsbooks and Sygula positioned to challenge, both fighters will look for a much-needed win as part of the UFC roster. Continue reading to get my Irina Alekseeva vs Klaudia Sygula prediction for Saturday.
Our Irina Alekseeva vs Klaudia Sygula Pick
- Pick: Irina Alekseeva by decision
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Tale of the Tape
| Irina Alekseeva | Klaudia Sygula | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 34 | 26 |
| Height | 5′8″ | 5′8″ |
| Reach | 66″ | 59″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Record | 5–2–0 | 6–2–0 |
Irina Alekseeva vs Klaudia Sygula Preview
Alekseeva enters the Octagon with a 5–2 record and a proven pedigree in Sambo, supplemented by MMA submission and wrestling credentials. Her UFC resume includes a submission win over Stephanie Egger and a display of stifling takedown control and grappling dominance. She will likely be the busier of the two fighters in this matchup, with her activity levels giving her the ideal tools to neutralize Sygula’s more controlled aggression.
Sygula, at 26, carries a 6–2 mark with two knockouts and one submission. She is coming off of a knockout loss to Melissa Mullins, who is also fighting on this card, and also won over Alekseeva in her last fight. Sygula is 0-1 since joining UFC and a win here would be huge for her confidence as well as her position in the women’s bantamweight division as she looks to make a name for herself in the fight game.
Betting Insights
- Moneyline: Alekseeva sits at –275 at BetMGM, Sygula at +225.
- Over/Under: This fight is expected to go the distance, with the over 2.5 rounds line sitting at -145, while the under at that number is set at +114.
- Line movement: Early action has leaned toward the favorite to get these fighters to their current prices.
Irina Alekseeva vs Klaudia Sygula Prediction
Expect Alekseeva to employ a strategic formula to win this fight. She will maintain distance, pick her spots, and drag the fight to the mat where Sygula has no offense. Over three rounds, that will tilt the judges’ scorecards decisively in her favor.
Sygula’s chances hinge on landing early power shots and possibly scoring a quick finish. But Alekseeva’s grappling acumen, combined with her fight IQ and durability, suggests a slower, calculated pace, which will favor the favorite.
With betting lines favoring Alekseeva and her skill set perfectly tailored to counter Sygula’s strengths, the smart money lands on the favorite here. This isn’t a knockout, blowout pick, but a firm decision victory for Alekseeva is my expectation for Saturday in Azerbaijan.
