Jasudavicius vs. Cachoeira Prediction: UFC 297 Betting Odds

The native of St. Catharines, Ontario is coming off a three-round unanimous decision loss to Tracy Cortez last fall at Noche UFC, but maintains a 4-2 record since making her debut on Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 5 in September 2021. Cachoeira also returns to action on the rebound after suffering a third-round submission loss to Miranda Maverick last time out at UFC 291. However, the Brazilian veteran has shown steady improvement since joining the UFC almost six years ago while winning four of her past six fights.

Bet on Jasudavicius vs. Cachoeira

Buoyed by what is expected to be widespread support from the hometown crowd, Jasudavicius has vaulted to a heavy -400 favourite on the UFC 297 odds, while Cachoeira is listed as a +310 underdog.

Jasmine Jasudavicius Odds

Jasudavicius once again demonstrated her ability to go the distance in her recent loss to Cortez, which marked here eighth straight fight to get decided by the judges. However, that doesn’t mean that the 34-year-old is incapable of finishing opponents. Indeed, Jasudavicius demonstrated impressive striking ability early in her career with first-round KO wins inside 100 seconds in two of his first four career fights. The Niagara Top Team member has also proven her ability to absorb plenty of punishment while getting outstruck in three of her past four octagon appearances. But she has made up for that with an impressive ability to quickly change levels and dominate on the mat while recording 13 takedowns in her six UFC fights.

Priscila Cachoeira Odds

Cachoeira was dominated by Maverick in their date at UFC 291. In addition to getting outstruck by a massive 132-26 margin, “Zombie Girl” spent most of the fight on the mat under Maverick’s control on her way to her second loss by submission in four fights. Indeed, Cachoeira does not represent much of threat on the mat, particularly against Jasudavicius. However, her striking power should not be underestimated, with three of her four victories coming by KO/TKO including a pair of first-round finishes, earning her a pair of performance bonuses.

UFC 297 Prediction: Jasudavicius vs. Cachoeira

In addition to hometown support, Jasudavicius will also enjoy a big advantage in this contest if she can quickly change up levels and asset her dominance on the mat, and hand Cachoeira here third submission loss in five fights. But while Jasudavicius can clearly take a punch, she must show respect for Cachoeira’s striking ability, and the Brazilian’s efforts to end things early. However, with the Canadian holding the clear advantage in both grappling and absorbing punishment, it is tough to see a path to victory for Zombie Girl.

Prediction: Jasudavicius by submission (+450)