UFC women’s bantamweight contender Luana Santos defends her No. 15 spot in the women’s bantamweight rankings against Melissa Croden on Dec. 13 as part of the UFC Vegas 112 card inside the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
Although she’s the ranked contender heading into the match, Santos will still be the betting underdog with +105 UFC odds. Meanwhile, Croden is going to be the slight betting favorite with -125 odds.
UFC Vegas 112: Melissa Croden vs. Luana Santos Odds
- Melissa Croden: -125
- Luana Santos: +105
UFC Vegas 112: Melissa Croden vs. Luana Santos: Tale of the Tape
Melissa CrodenLuana SantosAge3425Height5’9”5’6”Reach68.5 inches67 inchesLeg Reach42 inches39 inchesRecord7-29-2Fighting StyleMMAJudoFinishing Rate100%67%
UFC Vegas 112: Melissa Croden vs. Luana Santos: Prediction
My prediction is a unanimous decision win for Croden over Santos since she has significant physical advantages heading into the match. The size difference will be very evident on fight night, especially after they rehydrate.
It’s going to be a classic battle of a striker and a grappler, with Croden as the striker and Santos as the grappler. This time, I’ll lean into the striker to win because Croden has decent takedown defense and better striking skills.
I think the story of the fight is going to be a striking masterclass for Croden as she successfully stops the takedown attempts of Santos, which eventually frustrates her and forces her to fight on her feet.
Melissa Croden’s Recent Fight Results
Croden was a former LFA title challenger and had a 6-2 MMA pro record before the UFC signed her. She impressed in her octagon debut with a third-round stoppage victory over Tainara Lisboa last October.
Luana Santos’ Recent Fight Results
Santos was also an LFA contender before she earned a roster spot under the Las Vegas-based promotion. Since her UFC debut, she has racked up four wins and one loss. Her victories were against Juliana Miller, Stephanie Egger, Mariya Agapova, and most recently, Lisboa.
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