Lupita Godinez vs Ketlen Souza

👊 The women’s strawweight main card features a classic clash of experience versus explosive, if sometimes chaotic, style. Lupita Godinez, firmly entrenched in the division’s top ten, enters this bout as the favorite. The Mexican standout has long proven herself at the sport’s highest level, sharing the Octagon with elite competition—including Tatiana Suarez—and notching wins over some of the toughest opponents in the weight class. Meanwhile, Brazil’s Ketlen Souza is a dangerous striker who thrives on aggression, but her defense leaves plenty to be desired. Souza often gets caught up in wild exchanges, loses focus, and absorbs far too many unnecessary shots—an issue that could prove costly against a tactically savvy opponent like Godinez. 

Godinez holds clear advantages in movement, timing, and overall versatility. She can outpoint the Brazilian from range thanks to her superior footwork, or take the fight to the mat whenever she senses danger. Expect Lupita to calmly manage distance, neutralize Souza’s early aggression, and systematically claim round after round. Our prediction: Godinez to win.