- Edwards' 5-inch reach advantage controls striking exchanges
- Cachoeira absorbed 7.03 strikes per minute with only 43% defense
- Edwards' recent submission wins show evolved ground game vs Cachoeira's submission losses
- Both beat Ji Yeon Kim but Edwards more convincingly (split vs unanimous)
Write-up
Edwards holds significant advantages in striking defense (49% vs 43%), reach (5" advantage), and recent form with 2 submission wins. Cachoeira's poor striking differential (-3.27) and vulnerability to submissions (3 sub losses in last 5) plays into Edwards' improving ground game. Edwards' superior cardio from consistent 3-round fights should dominate late.
- Edwards' superior strike differential (+1.29 vs. -3.27)
- Higher striking accuracy (52% vs. 44%) and volume (4.48 SLpM vs. 3.76)
- Cachoeira's significant strikes absorbed per minute (7.03 SApM) leaves her open to being outpointed
Write-up
Edwards holds clear statistical advantages in striking accuracy, strike differential, and grappling activity. Cachoeira's high absorption rate and negative strike differential suggest she is vulnerable to volume strikers, while Edwards' moderate takedown ability offers additional paths to control. Cachoeira's finishing power is not reflected in recent results, and Edwards' defensive metrics should allow her to avoid major damage en route to a decision win.