Aug 13, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; Priscila Cachoeira (red gloves) reacts after defeating Ariane Lipski (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Pechanga Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Joselyne Edwards vs Priscila Cachoeira Preview, Predictions And MMA Betting Odds

Joselyne Edwards has been grinding through the UFC ranks since 2021, collecting wins and losses while trying to crack the top of one of MMA’s most competitive divisions. At 29, she sits at #14 in the rankings after bouncing back from consecutive losses with impressive finishes over Tamires Vidal and Chelsea Chandler. Those victories showed a new side of Edwards, one that can end fights instead of just winning them.

Standing across from her is Priscila Cachoeira, a 37-year-old Brazilian veteran who has seen it all in her seven years with the UFC. Cachoeira’s career has been a rollercoaster of spectacular knockouts and tough losses, but her recent first round destruction of Josiane Nunes reminded everyone why she is still in the UFC. This women’s bantamweight clash at UFC Vegas 109 promises the kind of excitement fans yearn for!

Joselyne Edwards vs Priscila Cachoeira Preview

Edwards stands 5’8″ with a significant 70 inch reach, giving her physical advantages that she’s learned to use effectively. She lands 4.62 significant strikes per minute with excellent 53% accuracy while absorbing just 3.20 strikes per minute. Edwards also brings solid grappling credentials with 1.31 takedowns per fight at 41% accuracy and respectable 61% takedown defense.

Cachoeira. at 5’7″ with just a 65 inch reach, she gives up significant size to Edwards but makes up for it with aggression. She lands 4.03 strikes per minute with 44% accuracy, but the concerning number is the 7.15 strikes she absorbs per minute. That defensive liability explains both her exciting fights and her inconsistent results. Cachoeira relies almost entirely on her striking, attempting just 0.15 takedowns per fight with minimal grappling involvement.

Joselyne Edwards vs Priscila Cachoeira MMA Betting Odds

The oddsmakers have made up their mind on this contest. According to Fanduel, they have installed Joselyne Edwards as a solid favorite at -390. Meanwhile Priscila Cachoeira sits as the underdog at +310. These odds reflect the market’s belief that Edwards’ size and recent form should prevail.

The odds for the fight going the distance have also come out. The probability of the fight ending before the final bell is lower and the odds (+128) reflect that. The odds for the fight seeing the judges scorecards stand at -164.

Joselyne Edwards vs Priscila Cachoeira Predictions And Picks

This matchup comes down to whether Joselyn Edwards can implement her game plan before Cachoeira lands something devastating. Edwards’ best path to victory involves using her reach advantage to keep Priscila Cachoeira at distance while mixing in takedown attempts to disrupt the Brazilian’s rhythm. Her recent improvements in finishing fights suggest she will look for opportunities to end things definitively.

Cachoeira needs to make this a war from the opening bell. Her aggressive style works best when she can force exchanges in close quarters where her power becomes the deciding factor. The Brazilian’s knockout of Nunes came from exactly this type of scenario. However, her defensive liabilities mean she can’t afford to absorb the kind of damage that Edwards has been delivering lately.

If we bet on the fight, we are going with Joselyne Edwards to win the fight via KO/TKO.

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