Elise Reed is set to face Denise Gomes at UFC Fight Night 256, taking place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both fighters are aiming for a crucial victory to advance their careers in the competitive strawweight division.
Elise Reed, fighting out of New Jersey, holds a professional record of 8 wins and 4 losses. She recently secured a unanimous decision win against Jessica Penne. Denise Gomes brings more experience to the cage with a record of 10 wins and 6 losses, notably finishing 6 of her victories by knockout. Gomes recently earned a convincing unanimous decision victory over Karolina Kowalkiewicz, showcasing potent striking abilities despite being relatively new to the UFC.
Betting Odds
- Underdog: Elise Reed : 5.6 (+460)
- Favorite: Denise Gomes : 1.2 (-590)
| Method of victory | Elise Reed | Denise Gomes |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 17.0 (+1600) | 4.4 (+340) |
| By decision or technical decision | 9.0 (+800) | 1.9 (-115) |
According to the betting odds, Denise Gomes is a significant favorite heading into this matchup, listed at 1.2 (-590). Her odds for winning by knockout or technical knockout are set at 4.4 (+340), while winning by decision is at 1.9 (-115). Elise Reed is the clear underdog with odds of 5.6 (+460). Her potential win via knockout has high odds of 17.0 (+1600), and winning by decision is at 9.0 (+800). The betting lines strongly favor Gomes across different victory methods, indicating her predicted dominance in the fight.
