Lupita Godinez vs Luana Carolina Odds, Preview and Prediction, October 16 (10/16): UFC

Lupita Godinez vs Luana Carolina Odds, Preview and Prediction, October 16 (10/16): UFC

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  • Oct 14, 2021, 2:41:36 PM
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Odds
Time (Preliminary Card) 4:00 p.m. EST
Lupita Godinez money line -205
Luana Carolina money line +175

 

Key stats
  Lupita Godinez Luana Carolina
Height 5'2 5'6
Weight 125 125
Reach 61' 69'
Record 6-1 7-2
Streak W1 W1
Last 5 4-1 4-1

 

Preview

 

The Women’s Flyweight division features a pair of rising fighters in Lupita “Loopy’ Godinez and Luana ‘Dread’ Carolina. History is afoot, as Godinez can achieve two UFC records when she steps inside the octagon. One, the quickest turnaround ever. Two, achieving two victories in the least amount of days. It will be a challenge though, as Godinez moves up to Flyweight to attempt this feat. Meanwhile, Carolina heads into this fight off a split decision victory over Poliana Botelho. It was the Brazilian’s second UFC win since debuting in 2019.

 

Prediction

This is a bold move by Lupita Godinez, as she will have to overcome a weight and size disadvantage among fighting a skilled fighter in Luana Carolina. However, Godinez is well rounded and physically strong. Two attributes that I do believe aided Godinez in making the decision to take this fight. Carolina is a striker, who is accurate and throws with volume. With good takedown defense, she can be a handful for anyone who dares to strike with her. Throw in a four inch height and eight inch reach advantage in this fight, and it’s hard not to think Carolina won’t find success on the feet with Godinez. 

As for a prediction, I have Godinez. By the smallest of margins, I do believe that Godinez will get it done. While Carolina has the edge on the feet, Godinez’s wrestling and strength advantage is going to be the factor that turns this fight in her favor. Even though I stated Carolina has good takedown defense, she has yet to fight someone who is as physically strong as Godinez. I expect Godinez to close the distance and bully the Brazilian against the cage. Perhaps, even accumulating cage control time in the clinch. Regardless, I believe Godinez will make history and win her second fight in a seven day span via decision.

PICK: Lupita Godinez (-205)

 

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