Ezayah Gomez Oropeza is favored to win with odds of 1.65 compared to Braden Peterson at 2.25, thanks to his undefeated 5-0 pro record, superior striking accuracy of 62% in his last three fights, and recent first-round knockout over a top LFA prospect last month. DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 1:00 AM ET on January 17, 2026, which is 6:00 AM UTC, at the LFA event in Broomfield, Colorado.

The fight takes place at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado, a 6,500-capacity arena known for hosting high-energy LFA events with excellent sightlines and a history of packed MMA crowds.

Ezayah Gomez Oropeza is predicted to win by submission in round 2, with moneyline odds of 1.65 reflecting his grappling edge—averaging 3.2 takedowns per fight—and Peterson's vulnerability shown in his last loss via choke. On DexWin, these odds provide strong value given Oropeza's 80% finish rate in recent bouts.

This is the first head-to-head meeting between Ezayah Gomez Oropeza and Braden Peterson, with no prior fights; however, Oropeza's 4-0 record against similar welterweight opponents contrasts Peterson's 2-2 skid in his last four LFA appearances.