UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg continues on with the Prelims as we're set for our next betting prediction and pick for this upcoming fight in the Women's Strawweight (115) Division. No. 13-ranked Karolina Kowalkiewicz of Poland will take on rising prospect and Brazil's own Iasmin Lucindo. Check out our UFC odds series for our Kowalkiewicz-Lucindo prediction and pick.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz (16-7) has gone 9-7 during her UFC career dating back to 2015. She's been a mainstay in the division and has recently seen a career resurgence, winning her last four consecutive bouts. Her last three wins have all come by unanimous decision and she'll be looking to protect her ranking against a relative newcomer. Kowalkiewicz stands 5'3″ with a 64-inch reach.

Iasmin Lucindo (15-5) comes into her fourth UFC appearance with a 2-1 record thus far. She was the UFC's youngest fighter upon her entry and at just 22 years old, she's looking to make her mark over a veteran of the sport. She's coming in off an injury and cancelled bout previously, so look for Lucindo to be eager in making her return. She stands 5'3″ with a 66-inch reach.

Here are the UFC 301 Odds, courtesy of BetOnline. 

UFC 301 Odds: Karolina Kowalkiewicz-Iasmin Lucindo Odds

Karolina Kowalkiewicz: +330

Iasmin Lucindo: -400

Over 2.5 rounds: -205

Under 2.5 rounds: +165

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Why Karolina Kowalkiewicz Will Win

Karolina Kowalkiewicz was once down-and-out riding a five-fight losing streak against some of the division's best, but it's clear she's making another push at a title shot with her recent performances and rebirth in the octagon. Following a rear-naked choke win over Felice Herrig, she rattled off three consecutive unanimous decision victories with dominant showings. She's improved her striking by leaps and her grappling has become much more aggressive with her top pressure. She'll be riding a ton of momentum heading into this fight and she'll have all the advantages from an experience standpoint over the much younger Lucindo.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz won't want to test her chin during this fight, but we've seen her limit damage and hold up fairly well over her last few fights. Her ability to negate the striking from an opponent like Diana Belbita was very impressive and she'll look to employ some of those same tactics here. Lucindo has been known to be spotty on the ground, so expect Kowalkiewicz to take chances and shoot for a few takedowns during this one.

Why Iasmin Lucindo Will Win

Iasmin Lucindo has had a fast rise through the UFC and even though she lost her debut fight to Yazmin Jauregui, the “Fight of the Night” performance immediately made her a name to watch in this division. She's still just 22 years old and has a ton to learn from at the UFC level. This fight should prove to be a good litmus test of her skills against an established veteran in the sport. Lucindo is very aggressive in blitzing forward and throwing strikes. She'll have a slightly longer reach here and as the much more imposing fighter, she'll be pressuring Kowalkiewcz heavily throughout the opening minutes.

Iasmin Lucindo is billed as the heavy favorite here due to her knockout power and chin she's displayed through her first three fights. She's gotten caught in three submission losses before, so she'll have to be on the lookout for any sneaky attempts from her opponent. Look for Lucindo to pressure forward with her striking and if she's able to hurt Kowalkiewicz just once, she'll be able to finish this fight with a barrage of follow-up strikes.

Final Karolina Kowalkiewicz-Iasmin Lucindo Prediction & Pick

This will be an exciting fight between fresh prospect and longtime veteran as Karolina Kowalkiewicz looks to protect her ranking against Iasmin Lucindo. Lucindo will be a whole 16 years younger than Kowalkiewicz, marking one of the highest age gaps we've seen in some time. Typically, the senior fighter doesn't do well in these spots, but Kowalkiewicz is on a four-fight tear and has looked as good as ever.

Still, Iasmin Lucindo is the much more explosive striker and she really has a knack for hurting opponents and finishing the job. Kowalkiewicz is a tough fighter but she doesn't have the toughest of chins at this stage of her career, so she'll want to avoid any clean shots from the powerful Lucindo.

This seems a little like a trap bet and there's a huge discrepancy in experience here. I fully expect Iasmin Lucindo to be motivated by her home fans, but it's worth taking an underdog shot at Karolina Kowalkiewicz with this recent run she's been on. If she was coming in off a few losses, the story may be different, but her newfound confidence could be enough to grab her the upset win here. Let's take a small shot on Kowalkiewicz to win this fight.

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Final Karolina Kowalkiewicz-Iasmin Lucindo Prediction & Pick: Karolina Kowalkiewicz (+330)