The UFC has added a women's bout between Shanelle Dyer and Elise Reed to the UFC Sacramento card scheduled for August 22. The matchup is the latest addition to a growing lineup for the summer event.
The UFC has added a women's bout between Shanelle "Nightmare" Dyer and Elise Reed to the Sacramento card slated for August 22, further filling out what is shaping up to be a busy summer show.
Dyer enters the fight as one of the more exciting young strikers in the women's ranks. The 25-year-old holds a record of 7-1-0 and stands five-foot-six with a 65-inch reach. Her output is her calling card — she lands 7.71 significant strikes per minute, an exceptionally high volume for the division. She also averages 0.7 takedowns per 15 minutes, suggesting she is capable of mixing levels when needed. She fights out of an orthodox stance.
Reed is the more experienced fighter heading in, carrying an 8-5-0 record at 33 years old. The American trains out of Kickside Martial Arts and stands five-foot-three with a 63-inch reach. She lands 3.41 significant strikes per minute at a 53 percent accuracy rate, making her the more precise if less prolific striker between the two. She is also an orthodox fighter, and like Dyer, she has not registered submission attempts in her UFC appearances.
Why it matters
- Dyer's elite striking volume against Reed's superior accuracy sets up a compelling standup contrast between two orthodox fighters.
- At 7-1-0, Dyer is building a case for a ranked position, and a win over the veteran Reed would strengthen that argument.
- Reed, with eight career wins, brings experience that could be a significant factor against a 25-year-old still ascending the division.
- The addition gives the Sacramento card another women's division fight as the event's lineup continues to take shape ahead of August 22.
