LFA 157: Croden vs. Cavalcanti Odds, Betting Analysis

Another big weekend of MMA action is almost upon us, and we have a lot of ground to cover. Let’s get the ball rolling by taking a look at LFA 157, which is set to go on Friday night at 9 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. This is a pretty big main card, with 7 bouts scheduled and a title fight headliner sitting at the top. The main event is for the Women’s Vacant Bantamweight Championship. We will get to that one in a moment, but let’s quickly break down all the main card bouts, with MMA betting predictions for each.

LFA 157: Croden vs. Cavalcanti | MMA Lines

When: Friday 04.21.2023 at 09:00 PM ET
Where: Lake Casino Hotel
TV / Streaming: UFC Fight Pass

Amari Sengsavanh Vs Kibedy Gordon

The main card opens with a Featherweight bout between a pair of unbeaten fighters who are still early in their pro careers. Sengsavanh is sitting at 2-0, with both of those fights going the distance. Gordon has a couple more fights under his belt, sitting at 4-0 right now, with the majority of those wins coming inside the distance. Gordon might need to go all the way in this one, but I think he gets the win.

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Quang Le Vs Ira Lukowsky

Next up is a Bantamweight bout and another fighter looking to maintain a perfect record. That would be Le, who comes into this one at 5-0, with 3 of those wins coming inside the distance. Lubosky is just 3-2 overall and has taken the loss in each of his last 2 fights, so he really needs this one to get back on track. I don’t think he gets it, though, as I like Le by submission.

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Marnic Mann Vs Amber Brown

The women are up next for a Strawweight bout, with both fighters in need of a win. Mann started pro life with 5 straight wins, but she will be looking to bounce back after losing last time out. Her needs are not as bad as those of Brown, who has lost 4 of her last 5 fights to fall to 7-6 overall. I like Mann to take this one by decision.

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Alden Coria Vs Jesse Martinelli

We have a pair of Flyweights stepping into the octagon for the next bout. Coria saw life as a pro get off to a fast start, winning 5 in a row, but he has since lost each of his last 2 fights and needs a bounce back win. Martinelli is still very early in his career, but he has won both of his bouts to this point. This is a close one, but I am taking Martinelli by decision.

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Kegan Gennrich Vs Richie Miranda

As we near the top of the main card, we get a Lightweight bout that looks to be a good one. Gennrich comes in with a 5-2 record, winning 3 in a row and 4 of his last 5 fights. He will have his hands full here, though, as Miranda is still unbeaten as a pro with a 6-0 record. I like Miranda to stay perfect with the KO win.

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Bobby Lee Vs Arthur Estrazulas

We have a couple of experienced Lightweights in for the co-main event, but both have been a bit up and down of late. Lee is 13-7 overall, and while he is coming off a win, that victory snapped a 3-fight losing streak. Estrazulas is a respectable 13-5, but 2 of his losses have come in his last 5 fights. I like Estrazulas to get the win via submission.

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Melissa Croden Vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti

By the time this fight is over, one of these women will step out of the octagon with the Bantamweight Championship belt. Croden is 4-1 and is in the habit of winning quickly, with her lone loss coming via split decision. Cavalcanti has the same 4-1 record as her opponent, with her lone loss coming in the PFL. I think it will be Cavalcanti who gets the win.

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