Loma Lookboonmee vs. Elise Reed 2/11/2023 Odds, Tips And Predictions
Records: Loma Lookboonmee (7-3 MMA, 4-2 UFC), Elise Reed (6-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC)
Past five: Lookboonmee 3-2, Reed 3-2
Division: Women’s strawweight
Odds (as of 02.05.23): Lookboonmee -290, Reed +230
Loma Lookboonmee and Elise Reed are set to clash in the Octagon, with both fighters eager to add a win to their record. Standing at 5’1″, Lookboonmee weighs 115 lbs and boasts a 7-3-0 record as an orthodox fighter with a reach of 61″. On the other side, Reed stands at 5’3″ and weighs 115 lbs with a 6-2-0 record as an orthodox fighter and a reach of 63″.
When it comes to striking, Lookboonmee holds an advantage, connecting on 4.21 significant strikes per minute compared to Reed’s 2.77. Lookboonmee also lands a higher percentage of her significant strikes at 58%, while Reed lands 51%. In terms of defense, Lookboonmee absorbs 2.56 significant strikes per minute while Reed takes in 3.57. Lookboonmee also proves to be a better defender, stopping 53% of significant strikes thrown her way compared to Reed’s 50%.
In the grappling department, Lookboonmee proves to be the more productive wrestler, taking her opponents to the canvas 1.83 times per 15 minutes with a 47% success rate in scoring a takedown and a 74% defense rate. Reed, on the other hand, is successful in scoring a takedown 85% of the time and is able to defend 50% of takedown attempts against her. Additionally, Lookboonmee has a slight edge in submissions, attempting 0.7 per three rounds, compared to Reed’s 0.5 attempts.
Loma Lookboonmee vs. Elise Reed 2/11/2023 Odds, Tips And Predictions
At her last outing, Loma Lookboonmee faced off against Denise Gomes and emerged victorious via a unanimous decision in the third round. Despite Gomes landing 45 out of 66 total strikes, Lookboonmee delivered a more impactful performance, connecting on 87 of 115 total strikes. In terms of significant strikes, Gomes landed 19 of 34, a 55% success rate, with 13 of 25 aimed at the head. Meanwhile, Lookboonmee landed 48 of 67 significant strikes, a 71% rate, with 31 of 49 aimed at the head. The majority of Gomes’ significant strikes, 68%, and a third of Lookboonmee’s, 29%, were thrown from a distance.
In her previous bout, Elise Reed went up against Melissa Martinez and secured a unanimous decision victory in the third round. Of the significant strikes thrown, Martinez connected on 82% of those attempted from a distance, while Reed landed 52% of her attempts at a distance. Reed connected on 38 of 70 significant strikes, a 54% success rate, with 15 of 44 aimed at the head. Martinez threw 96 total strikes, connecting on 63, while Reed connected on 65 of 99 total strikes thrown.
Loma Lookboonmee vs. Elise Reed. Predicted to win this bout is Loma Lookboonmee -265. If Loma Lookboonmee decides to fight the way she did in her last bout, we very well could see her cruise to a decision here. While she still has an advantage on the feet, striking with Reed could become dangerous if Lookboonmee moves inside too quickly. Still, look for Loma Lookboonmee to have the wider array of damage done in this one.
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET/ 3:00 p.m. PT (Early Prelims)
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023 ET
TV: ESPN+
