Luana Carolina vs. Julija Stoliarenko: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Veterans Luana Carolina of Brazil and Lithuanian Julija Stoliarenko clash in a women’s flyweight bout in the prelims of UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov. The fighters enter the Octagon after victories in their last matches. Julija Stoliarenko dropped to the 125 pounds division last year in a bid to end a dismal run of results at bantamweight. A BJJ exponent, Julija Stoliarenko, is the favorite in the early odds.

MMA: UFC Women’s Flyweight

Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada

Where to watch: ESPN+

Date: 04.02.2024. 00.40

The São Paulo native debuted in the UFC in 2019 with a victory over fellow countrywoman Priscilla Cachoeira. She won her UFC contract by participating in the Dana White Contender Series Brazil 3. The 30-year-old has amassed a 4-3 record in the UFC. Before scoring a decision over Ivan Petrovich last July, “Dread” was on a two-fight skid.

• Age: 30
• Height: 5’ 6”
• Reach: 69”
• Weight: 125 lbs (57kg)
• Record: 9-4

Julija Stoliarenko is a former women’s Invicta bantamweight champion, kickboxer, two-time women’s Lethwei featherweight champion, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and submission grappling competitor. She won the Invicta championship in 2020 and debuted in the UFC later that year. Fighting at bantamweight, Julija Stoliarenko earned a miserly 1-4 record in the Octagon, leading to a move to flyweight last year. The Lithuanian won her divisional debut with another submission, bringing her record to two submission victories in the UFC.

• Age: 30
• Height: 5’ 8”
• Reach: 66”
• Weight: 125 lbs (57kg)
• Record: 11-7-2 (Draw)

Julija Stoliarenko is a 1.761 favorite on 1XBET, with the underdog available at 2.044 odds. Bet365 prices total rounds over 2.5 at 1.68 and the under at 2.05. BEtwinner lists 1.5 odds for Yes to the start of round three and the NO at 2.5.