UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka · Jun 12, 2022 · Women's Strawweight · Completed
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Age 41
Height 5' 3"
Reach 65"
Weight 115 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Age 29
Height 5' 5"
Reach 67.0"
Weight 125 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Career Averages - Silvana Gómez Juárez
4.26 SLpM
32.0% Str. Acc.
4.04 SApM
61.0% Str. Def.
0.0 TD Avg
0.0% TD Acc.
30.0% TD Def.
0.0 Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Liang Na
1.99 SLpM
42.0% Str. Acc.
3.95 SApM
36.0% Str. Def.
3.6 TD Avg
58.0% TD Acc.
25.0% TD Def.
0.5 Sub. Avg
Silvana Gómez Juárez - Fight History
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira · Nov 12, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 0 74 of 202 36% 90 of 230 2 of 2 100% 0 0 4:03
Silvana Gómez Juárez 0 77 of 263 29% 79 of 267 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:10
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Karolina Kowalkiewicz 0 5 of 15 33% 20 of 41 2 of 2 100% 0 0 3:45
Silvana Gómez Juárez 0 6 of 31 19% 7 of 32 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Karolina Kowalkiewicz 0 31 of 86 36% 31 of 86 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Silvana Gómez Juárez 0 27 of 105 25% 27 of 105 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Karolina Kowalkiewicz 0 38 of 101 37% 39 of 103 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:15
Silvana Gómez Juárez 0 44 of 127 34% 45 of 130 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:10
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 74 of 202 36% 55 of 170 13 of 25 6 of 7 71 of 198 3 of 4 0 of 0
Silvana Gómez Juárez 77 of 263 29% 46 of 224 24 of 30 7 of 9 75 of 259 2 of 4 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Karolina Kowalkiewicz 5 of 15 33% 4 of 12 1 of 3 0 of 0 5 of 15 0 of 0 0 of 0
Silvana Gómez Juárez 6 of 31 19% 3 of 27 2 of 2 1 of 2 6 of 31 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Karolina Kowalkiewicz 31 of 86 36% 21 of 71 8 of 13 2 of 2 30 of 85 1 of 1 0 of 0
Silvana Gómez Juárez 27 of 105 25% 18 of 95 7 of 8 2 of 2 27 of 105 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Karolina Kowalkiewicz 38 of 101 37% 30 of 87 4 of 9 4 of 5 36 of 98 2 of 3 0 of 0
Silvana Gómez Juárez 44 of 127 34% 25 of 102 15 of 20 4 of 5 42 of 123 2 of 4 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Nov 6, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Silvana Gómez Juárez

Angelo acknowledges that Kowalkiewicz is the more technical striker, but he is swayed by Gómez Juárez's raw power and durability. He notes that both are 37 years old and that Kowalkiewicz's five-fight losing streak, even against top competition, is hard to ignore. He picks Gómez Juárez based on a gut feeling but encourages viewers to fade his pick and not bet on this fight because it is evenly matched.

"the pick here is going to be Gomez Juarez I encourage you to fade this pick don't bet on this fight"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Nov 7, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Silvana Gómez Juárez

Big Brady picks Silvana Gómez Juárez to win by first-round knockout. He notes Kowalkiewicz has looked awful in recent fights, absorbs many strikes, and has poor striking defense. He highlights Gómez Juárez's power, having dropped Vanessa Demopoulos and knocked out Liang Na. He doubts Kowalkiewicz will wrestle, as she has only two takedowns in her UFC career. He believes if it stays on the feet, Gómez Juárez will land a big shot and finish her.

Gómez Juárez by KO in round 1
"give me Juarez to win or as to win by first round KO"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Nov 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Silvana Gómez Juárez

Cody leans towards Gómez Juárez, noting that Kowalkiewicz has poor takedown accuracy and likely won't grapple, leading to a striking battle. He thinks Gómez Juárez has significant power and that Kowalkiewicz's chin may not hold up. However, he acknowledges that Gómez Juárez is one-dimensional and could be submitted if taken down, so he is not confident.

"I'm gonna go with a slight lean towards uh Silvana Juarez actually the other way."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Nov 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Connor picks Kowalkiewicz, noting that her win over Felice Herrig showed she still has the tools to win, even if she had to convince herself to absorb damage. He points out that Gómez Juárez is a one-dimensional striker with poor grappling, and Kowalkiewicz is a surprisingly good wrestler. Connor believes that if Kowalkiewicz can survive the early exchanges, she can take the fight to the ground and win.

"I got to take Cola Cabbage to get the win here."
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Nov 7, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Daniel Levi picks Karolina Kowalkiewicz, citing her experience, clinch work, and well-roundedness. He notes that Gómez Juárez has one-punch knockout power but is one-dimensional and hasn't faced this level of competition. Levi believes if Kowalkiewicz fights smart—using clinch, knees, and takedowns—she can win. He is concerned about her recent skid and durability but thinks she has a path to victory.

"I think Carolina's the more well uh more well-rounded fighter and I'll pick her for that reason"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Nov 8, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Karolina Kowalkiewicz

The host believes Kowalkiewicz has the technical striking advantage and superior Jiu-Jitsu, which she can use to drag the fight to the ground and potentially submit Juarez. He dismisses concerns about Kowalkiewicz's chin, noting she took hard shots from Yanan and didn't go down. He sees her as the better overall fighter and expects her to get her hand raised, possibly via submission.

"I do like Carolina here I don't mind the line that she's currently at around that pick him spot"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Nov 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Paul picks Kowalkiewicz, believing she is being disrespected. He notes that she is a more complete fighter and that Gómez Juárez is a one-trick pony with power but no backup plan. Paul thinks Kowalkiewicz's chin and heart have held up against elite competition, and that she can win by volume and experience. He sees the pick'em price as fair.

"Carolina kovalkovich... I think she's kind of getting disrespected I think she's a much more complete fighter... Carolina for me."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Nov 7, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Silvana Gómez Juárez

The MMA Guru picks Silvana Gómez Juárez, citing her nasty hands and quick boxing combos. He notes Kowalkiewicz's history of being KO'd and hurt, and her tendency to close her eyes when punching. He believes Gómez Juárez will land big boxing combos and get a quick win, possibly a first-round KO.

"I'm going with silver Silvana Gomez Suarez she's got nasty hands"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Nov 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Zane picks Kowalkiewicz, emphasizing that Gómez Juárez is a clean puncher but has no grappling game and can be taken down easily. He notes that Kowalkiewicz's style relies on absorbing damage, but she has only been knocked out once. Zane also points out that Gómez Juárez's submission attempts are based on poor positional understanding, making her a liability on the ground.

"I think that's a very fortunate out for Cola Cabbage if things do start to get messy."
WIN vs Liang Na
KO (punches) R1 1:22 · UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka · Jun 12, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Silvana Gómez Juárez 0 4 of 17 23% 4 of 17 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:09
Liang Na 1 8 of 12 66% 10 of 14 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Silvana Gómez Juárez 0 4 of 17 23% 4 of 17 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:09
Liang Na 1 8 of 12 66% 10 of 14 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Silvana Gómez Juárez 4 of 17 23% 4 of 17 0 of 0 0 of 0 4 of 17 0 of 0 0 of 0
Liang Na 8 of 12 66% 8 of 12 0 of 0 0 of 0 6 of 9 2 of 3 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Silvana Gómez Juárez 4 of 17 23% 4 of 17 0 of 0 0 of 0 4 of 17 0 of 0 0 of 0
Liang Na 8 of 12 66% 8 of 12 0 of 0 0 of 0 6 of 9 2 of 3 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Jun 5, 2022 (7 days before fight)
Liang Na

Angelo goes with his brain over his gut, picking Liang Na despite Juarez's power. He acknowledges Juarez's striking is deadly but her takedown defense is nonexistent, and Liang Na is a relentless wrestler. However, he notes Liang's record is padded and she has questionable toughness, making this a risky fight to bet on.

"i'm gonna go with the brain on this pick i i think nalian can probably get those takedowns and then win from there but don't bet on this fight"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jun 6, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Liang Na

Big Brady picks Liang Na to submit Silvana Gómez Juárez in the first round. He highlights Liang Na's clear path to victory via takedown and submission, as Juárez has 16% takedown defense and has been submitted in both UFC losses. He notes that if the fight goes past the first round, Liang Na's poor cardio could lead to a knockout loss, but he expects an early finish.

submission in round 1, fight doesn't go to decision
"I think Liang Na goes out here and submits her early... I'm gonna take another dog here two in a row give me Liang Na to come out here and submit Juarez in that very first round."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Jun 8, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Liang Na

Cody picks Liang as an underdog, citing her grappling and armbar threat. He notes Gómez Juárez has been submitted quickly in the past and thinks Liang can take her down and submit her. He is not confident but sees value.

Liang by submission (armbar); over 1.5 rounds considered
"i'll take naliang as a pick... maybe maybe it gets to a decision"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert picked Jun 9, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Liang Na

Daniel Levi picks Liang Na but is not confident. He cannot get past the fact that Gómez Juárez has been finished in the first round twice in a row yet is favored. He thinks Liang has the grappling advantage and could get an early submission, but worries about her cardio and striking defense. He is not betting the fight.

"if I don't [ __ ] know I'll go with the dog Liang butts"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jun 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Liang Na

Liang Na is a grappler with submission skills, while Gómez Juárez is a 37-year-old boxer who lost her last two by armbar. Liang Na's path to victory is a submission, likely early. The matchup heavily favors the grappler, and the plus money is great value. I'll take Liang Na straight up and also like the submission prop.

Liang Na by submission (+215), Liang Na round 1 (+200)
"I'm on the liang side here I usually favor the grappler more often than not and I think that we're going to see it here."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Jun 8, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Liang Na

Paul also picks Liang, agreeing that her grappling and size advantage could be key. He notes Gómez Juárez's poor grappling defense and thinks Liang can get a takedown and submit her. He is not confident but takes the dog.

Liang by submission (armbar)
"dogger pass naliang... plus 130"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Lean picked Jun 6, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Liang Na

The MMA Guru picks Liang Na over Silvana Gómez Juárez, citing that Gómez Juárez is 37 and likely near the end of her career, with losses to Lupita Godinez and Vanessa Demopoulos. He notes that Liang Na is younger (25) and has a streak of armbar submissions, though against lower-level competition. He predicts Liang Na will win by armbar submission, as Gómez Juárez has lost by armbar twice in a row. He admits it's a difficult fight to pick due to limited information.

armbar submission
"i'm going to trust that she's going to get an arm bar here against sylvana gomez juarez in all honesty"
Submission (armbar) R1 2:25 · UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane · Jan 22, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Vanessa Demopoulos 1 10 of 18 55% 10 of 18 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:11
Silvana Gómez Juárez 0 4 of 12 33% 4 of 12 0 of 0 --- 2 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Vanessa Demopoulos 1 10 of 18 55% 10 of 18 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:11
Silvana Gómez Juárez 0 4 of 12 33% 4 of 12 0 of 0 --- 2 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Vanessa Demopoulos 10 of 18 55% 9 of 16 0 of 0 1 of 2 3 of 6 0 of 0 7 of 12
Silvana Gómez Juárez 4 of 12 33% 0 of 4 2 of 4 2 of 4 4 of 12 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Vanessa Demopoulos 10 of 18 55% 9 of 16 0 of 0 1 of 2 3 of 6 0 of 0 7 of 12
Silvana Gómez Juárez 4 of 12 33% 0 of 4 2 of 4 2 of 4 4 of 12 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Jan 17, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Vanessa Demopoulos

Angelo picks Vanessa Demopoulos, noting she has a full camp at her natural weight class. He believes her speed, volume, and grappling edge give her the advantage, though he doesn't expect the fight to go to the ground. He mentions the odds have shifted and he agrees with Vanessa being the slight favorite, but he is not betting on this fight.

no bet
"so i'm going vanessa here but it is the you know it's it's early in the year a lot of these people getting back at it after long layoffs so i'm just going to watch the fight i'm just going …"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Jan 18, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Silvana Gómez Juárez

Big Brady picks Silvana Gómez Juárez as a dog, citing Demopoulos' inability to get takedowns (0 for 7 in UFC/Contender Series) and poor striking defense. He notes Demopoulos is very hittable and may pull guard, but Juarez can keep the fight standing and outstrike her. He calls it a low-level fight and says he will not bet it.

Juarez by decision; mentions +120 odds; says he won't bet this fight
"i will take the dog in gomez wars but i will not be betting this fight whatsoever"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Jan 19, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Silvana Gómez Juárez

Cody picks Silvana Gómez Juárez as a dog, noting that Demopoulos has limited wrestling and striking, relying on jiu-jitsu. He believes Juárez will win if the fight stays standing, as she has better boxing. However, Cody acknowledges that Demopoulos could win if she gets the fight to the ground. He calls this a 'dogger pass' and is not confident.

"Dog selection is Juarez... it is the fight that puts the pass in fight pass."
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Jan 20, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Silvana Gómez Juárez

Daniel Levi picks Silvana Gómez Juárez to win by decision. He argues that Demopoulos is a punching bag on the feet with no real threat, and that her only path to victory is a fluke submission. Gómez Juárez is more well-rounded, has better boxing, and can keep the fight at distance with leg kicks. Levi notes that Demopoulos has only beaten Sam Hughes via fluke submission and that Gómez Juárez has beaten better competition. He expects a clear decision win for the underdog.

Gómez Juárez by decision; underdog +120
"i'm gonna go with sylvana the underdog i just think she's the well a little more well-rounded fighter"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Jan 18, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Silvana Gómez Juárez

The host sees this as a 50/50 fight but gives a slight edge to Juarez. He believes Juarez is the better striker and that Demopoulos needs to get the fight to the ground to win, but he doubts Demopoulos's wrestling ability. He notes that Juarez showed good takedown defense against Lupita Godinez. He predicts Juarez by decision, but also thinks Juarez could finish if she lands cleanly.

Juarez by decision, Juarez inside the distance (small play)
"i'm going to be going with the juarez side here uh no big confidence though uh you know i i think the line is accurate where it is roughly around a pick em"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert picked Jan 19, 2022 (3 days before fight)

Paul does not make a clear pick for this fight. He mentions that he had Juarez as an underdog last time but has no strong opinion now. He notes that Demopoulos has good jiu-jitsu but limited wrestling, while Juarez has better striking. Paul suggests passing on this fight.

"It's a pass... but as we like to say on the show, it's a dogger pass."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jan 17, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Vanessa Demopoulos

The MMA Guru picks Vanessa Demopoulos, noting her better competition and close decision loss to Lupita Godinez, whereas Gómez Juárez was submitted by Godinez. He trusts Demopoulos' experience and activity, and mentions she is a slight underdog, which he is taking advantage of.

slight underdog
"i'm taking the slight underdog of vanessa d'amophilus here"
LOSS vs Loopy Godinez
Submission (armbar) R1 4:14 · UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez · Oct 09, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Loopy Godinez 0 11 of 13 84% 18 of 20 5 of 6 83% 1 0 3:27
Silvana Gómez Juárez 0 3 of 13 23% 3 of 13 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Loopy Godinez 0 11 of 13 84% 18 of 20 5 of 6 83% 1 0 3:27
Silvana Gómez Juárez 0 3 of 13 23% 3 of 13 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Loopy Godinez 11 of 13 84% 8 of 10 2 of 2 1 of 1 8 of 10 3 of 3 0 of 0
Silvana Gómez Juárez 3 of 13 23% 3 of 13 0 of 0 0 of 0 3 of 13 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Loopy Godinez 11 of 13 84% 8 of 10 2 of 2 1 of 1 8 of 10 3 of 3 0 of 0
Silvana Gómez Juárez 3 of 13 23% 3 of 13 0 of 0 0 of 0 3 of 13 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Oct 6, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Loopy Godinez

Angelo is very confident in Loopy Godinez, calling her a former lock of the week. He highlights her wrestling, solid striking with power, and clean boxing. He notes she was robbed in her last fight against Jessica Penne. He has two bets: Loopy inside the distance at plus 315 and Loopy minus 3.5 points at plus 110. He thinks she will dominate and possibly finish.

Loopy Godinez inside the distance at +315 (1 unit); Loopy Godinez -3.5 points at +110 (1 unit)
"I have Lupita inside the distance at plus 315. So, I can triple my money there. And I have Lupita minus three and a half points at plus 110."
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Oct 5, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Loopy Godinez

Big Brady likes Loopy Godinez, noting her strength, striking power, and wrestling. He points out that Sam Hughes is very hittable with 40% striking defense, and Godinez hits hard despite no knockouts. He believes Godinez will dominate on the feet and can also take the fight to the ground if needed. He predicts a dominant decision win, as Hughes is tough but will get pieced up for 15 minutes.

win by decision
"give me loopy goodiness to win by decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Oct 6, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Loopy Godinez

Cody leans toward Godinez but is not confident due to the short notice and lack of tape on Juarez. He notes Godinez has crisper boxing and UFC experience, but her ring IQ was questionable in her debut. He expects a competitive fight and is hesitant to lay -360.

"my pick would be lupita godinez"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Oct 7, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Loopy Godinez

Daniel Levi leans toward Loopy Godinez because she has UFC experience and fought a full 15-minute fight, while Silvana Gómez Juárez is on short notice. He expects an aggressive, entertaining striking battle and believes Godinez's power and forward pressure will be key. He notes both are prideful and expects a brawl.

"i'm going to lean godinius because she's had that ufc fight under her belt and it's short notice for juarez"
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Confident picked Oct 6, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Loopy Godinez

Jacob is very high on Loopy Godinez, calling her a next-level fighter who will compete for a title soon. He likes her at minus 200 and thinks she will finish the fight early. He notes her value in DraftKings at $8,600. He expects her to dominate Sam Hughes with her wrestling and pressure.

Loopy Godinez to finish the fight (early stoppage)
"I love that I even at minus 200, I like those odds. I would put her in my DraftKings for sure. $8,600 is crazy value for the stuff that she can pull off."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Oct 7, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Silvana Gómez Juárez

The host picks Silvana Gómez Juárez as an underdog, impressed by her striking combinations and calf kicks. He notes Godinez's fight IQ issues and tendency to put herself in bad positions. He believes Juárez's experience and cleaner striking will lead to a decision victory, though he cautions about her weight cut on short notice.

"I'm actually gonna be predicting wires to win this fight i think she could be the the cleaner christmas striker"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert picked Oct 6, 2021 (3 days before fight)

Paul has no strong opinion on this fight. He notes the line is wide and he hasn't seen enough of Juarez. He is not interested in laying -360 on Godinez given her poor debut and the uncertainty of the matchup.

"i just have no interest in laying the wood at minus 360 on on loopy godness"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Oct 5, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Loopy Godinez

The MMA Guru picks Loopy Godinez to win by unanimous decision, citing her previous win over Juárez and her youth. He criticizes Juárez for quitting in her last fight against Tecia Torres and believes Godinez's grappling and cardio will be decisive.

Godinez by unanimous decision
"i'm going to go with lupita godinez again... i'll pick her again to win by unanimous decision"
Liang Na - Fight History
LOSS vs Ivana Petrović
Submission (arm-triangle choke) R3 1:29 · UFC on ESPN: Nicolau vs. Perez · Apr 27, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ivana Petrović 0 36 of 73 49% 101 of 150 3 of 4 75% 1 1 5:37
Liang Na 0 24 of 52 46% 49 of 89 1 of 2 50% 0 1 2:51
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ivana Petrović 0 4 of 10 40% 29 of 38 1 of 1 100% 0 1 0:58
Liang Na 0 11 of 21 52% 28 of 49 1 of 2 50% 0 1 2:15
2 Ivana Petrović 0 31 of 60 51% 67 of 105 1 of 2 50% 0 0 3:25
Liang Na 0 12 of 28 42% 18 of 35 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:36
3 Ivana Petrović 0 1 of 3 33% 5 of 7 1 of 1 100% 1 0 1:14
Liang Na 0 1 of 3 33% 3 of 5 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ivana Petrović 36 of 73 49% 28 of 63 8 of 10 0 of 0 8 of 33 2 of 4 26 of 36
Liang Na 24 of 52 46% 8 of 34 10 of 11 6 of 7 23 of 48 1 of 4 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ivana Petrović 4 of 10 40% 3 of 9 1 of 1 0 of 0 2 of 8 1 of 1 1 of 1
Liang Na 11 of 21 52% 4 of 13 5 of 6 2 of 2 10 of 18 1 of 3 0 of 0
2 Ivana Petrović 31 of 60 51% 24 of 51 7 of 9 0 of 0 5 of 22 1 of 3 25 of 35
Liang Na 12 of 28 42% 4 of 19 5 of 5 3 of 4 12 of 27 0 of 1 0 of 0
3 Ivana Petrović 1 of 3 33% 1 of 3 0 of 0 0 of 0 1 of 3 0 of 0 0 of 0
Liang Na 1 of 3 33% 0 of 2 0 of 0 1 of 1 1 of 3 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 21, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Ivana Petrović

Angelo is confident in Ivana Petrović because she is more durable and well-rounded than Liang Na. He notes Liang Na is a good wrestler who gets takedowns but then stops fighting, often getting finished shortly after. He expects Liang Na to look good early with takedowns but then fade and get swept or finished. He also mentions potential prop bets on the under if the round line is 2.5, and suggests PrizePicks plays on Liang Na's takedown numbers.

Under 2.5 rounds (if available); PrizePicks: Liang Na takedowns over/under
"the pick is going to have to be Ivana Petrovic pretty confident in that pick because she's more durable and she's more well-rounded and she doesn't just stop after getting a takedown"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Apr 24, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Ivana Petrović

Cody picks Petrović, citing her superior grappling and wrestling. He notes Na gasses quickly and has poor durability. He expects Petrović to win by submission or ground and pound, though he warns about her own cardio issues.

"I'm gonna go with my fellow countrywoman Ivana pedik"
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Lean picked Apr 24, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Ivana Petrović

Daniel thinks Na has poor cardio and fades after the first round, while Petrović has good cardio and decent grappling. He leans with the favorite, hoping Vegas is right, but has little interest in the fight.

"I'll lean with the favorite hopefully Vegas is right"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Apr 26, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Liang Na

Liang Na is aggressive and does her best work when she can get opponents to the ground, where she can assert dominant position and open up finishing opportunities. Petrović has shown takedown defense issues, especially against a striker like Lana Carolina. I expect Liang Na to get the fight to the mat early and find a finish, possibly in the first round. The 'fight doesn't go to decision' prop is also a good look.

Liang Na inside the distance +500; fight doesn't go to decision
"I'm going to take Leong I think she wins this fight inside the distance I think maybe going Leong round one or petravic round two SL round three not a bad way of approaching this fight but I'm just taking …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Apr 24, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Ivana Petrović

Paul picks Petrović, noting Na's three-fight losing streak and tendency to gas. He thinks Petrović is the better all-around fighter and should win, but suggests live betting Na if she has early success.

"Petrovic is the pick"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Apr 23, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Ivana Petrović

The MMA Guru picks Ivana Petrović, though he admits his reasoning is not very logical. He notes that Petrović is bigger, has more reach, and has a striking background. He criticizes Liang Na for being shorter, less physical, and consistently getting finished in women's MMA, which he sees as a sign of mistakes. He trusts Petrović's composure and ground game, predicting a submission in the later rounds.

submission in the later rounds
"I'm going to go with Lanna uh Ivana Petrovic and I like her ground game she's got reun naked choke she's got uh reversals on the ground so I'll go over her to win this fight by submission in the …"
LOSS vs JJ Aldrich
TKO (punches and elbows) R2 4:49 · UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie · Aug 26, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
JJ Aldrich 0 11 of 41 26% 27 of 61 3 of 4 75% 0 0 1:38
Liang Na 0 47 of 65 72% 68 of 89 0 of 0 --- 0 1 5:11
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 JJ Aldrich 0 7 of 28 25% 21 of 45 2 of 3 66% 0 0 0:56
Liang Na 0 11 of 20 55% 18 of 29 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:41
2 JJ Aldrich 0 4 of 13 30% 6 of 16 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:42
Liang Na 0 36 of 45 80% 50 of 60 0 of 0 --- 0 1 3:30
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
JJ Aldrich 11 of 41 26% 7 of 30 3 of 8 1 of 3 9 of 36 2 of 5 0 of 0
Liang Na 47 of 65 72% 46 of 63 1 of 2 0 of 0 9 of 18 1 of 2 37 of 45
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 JJ Aldrich 7 of 28 25% 6 of 21 1 of 5 0 of 2 5 of 23 2 of 5 0 of 0
Liang Na 11 of 20 55% 10 of 18 1 of 2 0 of 0 7 of 13 1 of 2 3 of 5
2 JJ Aldrich 4 of 13 30% 1 of 9 2 of 3 1 of 1 4 of 13 0 of 0 0 of 0
Liang Na 36 of 45 80% 36 of 45 0 of 0 0 of 0 2 of 5 0 of 0 34 of 40
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Aug 20, 2023 (6 days before fight)
JJ Aldrich

Angelo states that JJ Aldrich is better everywhere but expresses frustration with her last performance against Ariane Lipski, which cost him a bet. He sarcastically considers betting on Liang out of spite but ultimately acknowledges Aldrich should win. He does not recommend betting on Aldrich due to the poor value and his personal distrust.

"JJ's gonna win this fight she's literally better everywhere but she's dead to me"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 21, 2023 (5 days before fight)
JJ Aldrich

Big Brady is a fan of Liang Na but acknowledges her flaws: she gasses out quickly, has poor durability, and quits when tired. He expects JJ Aldrich to weather an early storm and then take over as Liang fades. He predicts Aldrich will win by second-round knockout due to exhaustion, as Liang will be unable to continue.

second round knockout due to exhaustion
"I think JJ Aldrich wins by by second round knockout due to exhaustion"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Aug 24, 2023 (2 days before fight)
JJ Aldrich

Cody picks Aldrich, noting her experience and level of competition. He expects Liang to gas out after an early flurry, leading to a finish. Cody likes Aldrich inside the distance at minus 145.

Aldrich inside the distance -145
"this is a a good TKO spot for JJ Aldridge so I think she finishes inside the distance"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Aug 24, 2023 (2 days before fight)
JJ Aldrich

Daniel picks JJ Aldrich, stating that she should win easily against a lower-level opponent. He notes that Liang Na is not UFC caliber, with poor striking and chin. However, he refuses to lay the heavy price, calling it a pass. He is confident Aldrich wins but sees no betting value.

"I think JJ should should win this fight as the line in the case but you will not catch me dead laying no chalk on JJ Aldrich in a UFC fight period"
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Aug 26, 2023 (fight day)
JJ Aldrich

James is confident JJ Aldrich wins, citing her superior striking and Liang Na's lack of UFC-level success. He notes Liang Na has been finished by strikes in both UFC fights and has only one round of cardio. He predicts Aldrich will piece her up on the feet and likely get a finish, possibly in round three. However, he does not bet on the fight due to the short odds and Aldrich's lack of finishing history.

JJ Aldrich in round 3 mentioned as a sneaky prop; over 2.5 rounds at +160 mentioned but not bet
"I do think JJ Aldridge gets to finish"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Aug 22, 2023 (4 days before fight)
JJ Aldrich

The host describes Liang Na as a 'die or get carried out' fighter who leaves herself open with wide looping shots and has poor takedown defense. JJ Aldrich is the far more technical striker and the host expects her to anticipate takedowns, counter effectively, and find a knockout. The host notes Aldrich hasn't finished in 7-8 years but believes this matchup is perfect for her to get a finish. He also likes the under 2.5 rounds prop.

under 2.5 rounds
"I expect her to stop the takedowns utilize her full work and her combinations to open up the Striking and eventually find that knockout over Liang."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Aug 24, 2023 (2 days before fight)
JJ Aldrich

Paul picks Aldrich, noting Liang's poor UFC performances and one-dimensional style. He expects Aldrich to survive the early storm and win by decision or late finish. Paul is not interested in the price but sees Aldrich as a safe pick.

Aldrich by KO/TKO
"Aldrich though she's not an early finisher typically it's like this is the stylistic matchup for you to get the job done early"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 22, 2023 (4 days before fight)
JJ Aldrich

The MMA Guru picks JJ Aldrich over Liang Na, calling it a no-brainer. He notes Aldrich's high-level experience in the UFC since 2016 with wins over known fighters like Julian Robertson and Courtney Casey. He dismisses Liang Na as simply not good, having lost to lower-level opponents. He emphasizes Aldrich's superior level of competition.

"I'm gonna go with JJ Aldridge over naliang ... she's just a different level of women's fighter than Nal Yang is"
KO (punches) R1 1:22 · UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka · Jun 12, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Silvana Gómez Juárez 0 4 of 17 23% 4 of 17 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:09
Liang Na 1 8 of 12 66% 10 of 14 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Silvana Gómez Juárez 0 4 of 17 23% 4 of 17 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:09
Liang Na 1 8 of 12 66% 10 of 14 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Silvana Gómez Juárez 4 of 17 23% 4 of 17 0 of 0 0 of 0 4 of 17 0 of 0 0 of 0
Liang Na 8 of 12 66% 8 of 12 0 of 0 0 of 0 6 of 9 2 of 3 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Silvana Gómez Juárez 4 of 17 23% 4 of 17 0 of 0 0 of 0 4 of 17 0 of 0 0 of 0
Liang Na 8 of 12 66% 8 of 12 0 of 0 0 of 0 6 of 9 2 of 3 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Jun 5, 2022 (7 days before fight)
Liang Na

Angelo goes with his brain over his gut, picking Liang Na despite Juarez's power. He acknowledges Juarez's striking is deadly but her takedown defense is nonexistent, and Liang Na is a relentless wrestler. However, he notes Liang's record is padded and she has questionable toughness, making this a risky fight to bet on.

"i'm gonna go with the brain on this pick i i think nalian can probably get those takedowns and then win from there but don't bet on this fight"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jun 6, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Liang Na

Big Brady picks Liang Na to submit Silvana Gómez Juárez in the first round. He highlights Liang Na's clear path to victory via takedown and submission, as Juárez has 16% takedown defense and has been submitted in both UFC losses. He notes that if the fight goes past the first round, Liang Na's poor cardio could lead to a knockout loss, but he expects an early finish.

submission in round 1, fight doesn't go to decision
"I think Liang Na goes out here and submits her early... I'm gonna take another dog here two in a row give me Liang Na to come out here and submit Juarez in that very first round."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Jun 8, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Liang Na

Cody picks Liang as an underdog, citing her grappling and armbar threat. He notes Gómez Juárez has been submitted quickly in the past and thinks Liang can take her down and submit her. He is not confident but sees value.

Liang by submission (armbar); over 1.5 rounds considered
"i'll take naliang as a pick... maybe maybe it gets to a decision"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert picked Jun 9, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Liang Na

Daniel Levi picks Liang Na but is not confident. He cannot get past the fact that Gómez Juárez has been finished in the first round twice in a row yet is favored. He thinks Liang has the grappling advantage and could get an early submission, but worries about her cardio and striking defense. He is not betting the fight.

"if I don't [ __ ] know I'll go with the dog Liang butts"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jun 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Liang Na

Liang Na is a grappler with submission skills, while Gómez Juárez is a 37-year-old boxer who lost her last two by armbar. Liang Na's path to victory is a submission, likely early. The matchup heavily favors the grappler, and the plus money is great value. I'll take Liang Na straight up and also like the submission prop.

Liang Na by submission (+215), Liang Na round 1 (+200)
"I'm on the liang side here I usually favor the grappler more often than not and I think that we're going to see it here."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Jun 8, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Liang Na

Paul also picks Liang, agreeing that her grappling and size advantage could be key. He notes Gómez Juárez's poor grappling defense and thinks Liang can get a takedown and submit her. He is not confident but takes the dog.

Liang by submission (armbar)
"dogger pass naliang... plus 130"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Lean picked Jun 6, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Liang Na

The MMA Guru picks Liang Na over Silvana Gómez Juárez, citing that Gómez Juárez is 37 and likely near the end of her career, with losses to Lupita Godinez and Vanessa Demopoulos. He notes that Liang Na is younger (25) and has a streak of armbar submissions, though against lower-level competition. He predicts Liang Na will win by armbar submission, as Gómez Juárez has lost by armbar twice in a row. He admits it's a difficult fight to pick due to limited information.

armbar submission
"i'm going to trust that she's going to get an arm bar here against sylvana gomez juarez in all honesty"
TKO (punches) R2 1:28 · UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 · Apr 24, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ariane Carnelossi 0 19 of 27 70% 36 of 47 3 of 4 75% 1 2 2:48
Liang Na 0 24 of 32 75% 91 of 113 0 of 0 --- 0 3 2:36
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ariane Carnelossi 0 13 of 19 68% 26 of 34 2 of 3 66% 1 2 2:25
Liang Na 0 16 of 20 80% 65 of 81 0 of 0 --- 0 2 1:55
2 Ariane Carnelossi 0 6 of 8 75% 10 of 13 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:23
Liang Na 0 8 of 12 66% 26 of 32 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:41
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ariane Carnelossi 19 of 27 70% 13 of 21 6 of 6 0 of 0 10 of 17 7 of 7 2 of 3
Liang Na 24 of 32 75% 23 of 31 0 of 0 1 of 1 6 of 11 5 of 5 13 of 16
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ariane Carnelossi 13 of 19 68% 9 of 15 4 of 4 0 of 0 6 of 11 5 of 5 2 of 3
Liang Na 16 of 20 80% 16 of 20 0 of 0 0 of 0 4 of 6 4 of 4 8 of 10
2 Ariane Carnelossi 6 of 8 75% 4 of 6 2 of 2 0 of 0 4 of 6 2 of 2 0 of 0
Liang Na 8 of 12 66% 7 of 11 0 of 0 1 of 1 2 of 5 1 of 1 5 of 6
Play-by-Play
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Ariane Carnelossi vs. Na Liang

Round 1
This historic night topped off by a title tripleheader will begin in the lightest division in the company, as Carnelossi (12-2, 0-1 UFC) aims for her first UFC win against the debuting “Dragon Girl” Liang (15-4, 0-0 UFC). Whether Liang holds 13 wins or 15 on her ledger may be of some dispute, but she does bring a 100 percent finish rate into this contest, and referee James Folsom may have his work cut out for him early. There is no touch of gloves as the two fighters would prefer introduce one another with their fists, and with a huge pop from the crowd – remember, we are in Jacksonville, Fla., with a packed house -- we are now underway! The two women come out like a house on fire, going berserk with a wild striking flurry. Both women tag the other, and Liang is the one who gets the advantage of the position as she powers through and bullies the Brazilian to her canvas. Liang steps over to secure an arm-triangle choke as she sits in half guard, and Carnelossi kicks off and reverses the position. Liang drags her back down, but “Sorriso” powers up to her feet and tags Liang with a right hand. “Dragon Girl” does not let her off the hook, charging into a takedown attempt as she furiously throws hands. The strikes do enough to keep Carnelossi busy defending, so that Liang can hit a body lock takedown and throw the Brazilian on the canvas again. Carnelossi keeps her guard closed tight, and Liang lifts her up and slams her down hard. Carnelossi opens up and throws her legs up for an armbar, and although she cannot land it, she is able to sweep Liang and put her on her back. Liang threatens with an armbar of her own, and Carnelossi shrugs it off to start raining down strikes from on top. Liang catches an arm when Carnelossi is hammering her with shots, and she locks up an armbar. Carnelossi muscles her way through to break the grip, and Liang is able to turn her over and put the Brazilian on her back. Carnelossi rolls to her knees as she grabs a leg on Liang, and through sheer force of will, she lifts Liang in the air and slams her down. Liang rolls to her knees and gets clubbed in the side of the head, and Carnelossi circles around to take her back. Carnelossi attempts a rear-naked choke, but Liang wildly scrambles and bursts to her feet. Liang does not stay upright for long, as she nails Carnelossi with punches from on top. Carnelossi snags a triangle choke from her back, and she uses it to mount and put Liang on her back. Carnelossi lands serious strikes from above, and she clubs Liang repeatedly until the bell sounds. Liang survives, but she is extremely fatigued just five minutes in.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Carnelossi
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Carnelossi
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Carnelossi

Round 2
The pace is nowhere near as insane to start off the second frame, as Liang lands a few strikes from a distance. When Carnelossi counters, Liang flips her foot up and slaps Carnelossi in the face. Carnelossi grabs hold of her foe and looks to take the fight down, but Liang is able to put her down. Carnelossi keeps a hook in and is able to retain back control, and she takes the back and hunts for a choke. Liang twists and turns to break the grip, but she falls to her back as Carnelossi climbs into guard and starts with hammerfists.
Carnelossi keeps smashing her growingly exhausted adversary with a barrage of hammerfists, and before long, Folsom intervenes as Liang is no longer able to intelligently defend herself.
Although the stoppage might seem premature to some, the defeated Liang is gasping for air and completely thrashed after that torrid affair. If this performance is any indication, we will be in for quite a night.

The Official Result
Ariane Carnelossi def. Na Liang R2 1:28 via TKO (Punches)
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Big Brady Expert Confident picked Apr 20, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Ariane Carnelossi

Big Brady picks Carnelossi to win by second-round KO. He notes Carnelossi's takedown defense is strong and she is aggressive, while Liang Na is one-dimensional, always going for takedowns and gassing out if she doesn't get a quick submission. He expects Carnelossi to stuff takedowns and eventually land a knockout after Liang Na tires.

Carnelossi by KO in round 2
"i'm going to take carnal lossy to stuff the takedowns... i see a carne lucy i'm going to say second round uh ko win for carlos"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Apr 22, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Ariane Carnelossi

Cody picks Carnelossi, noting her strength and experience against tougher competition. He thinks Liang's grappling attempts will be neutralized by Carnelossi's physicality. He expects Carnelossi to win by decision or TKO.

"i like her in this spot again i know what they're trying to do and i think zoo wrong does come through and i think that whaley zhang does retain but as far as nalian goes"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Apr 23, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Ariane Carnelossi

Daniel picks Ariane Carnelossi because she is a powerful striker who can bully Liang Na on the feet. He notes that Liang Na is a one-dimensional grappler who sells out for submissions, and Carnelossi's brown belt should help her avoid getting caught. He expects Carnelossi to keep the fight standing and possibly get a finish.

"i'm going to go with arianne carnolosi to win this fight"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Apr 23, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Liang Na

I'm picking Liang Na with very little confidence. I think she'll get her grappling game going and possibly pull off a submission in the second or third round. Carnelossi is a brawler like John Lineker, swinging bombs, but Liang has never been knocked out and has been improving at the UFC Performance Institute. Carnelossi's takedown defense and submission game are questionable, so Liang's grappling could be the difference.

Liang by submission +450
"i got liang with very little confidence i think she'll get her grappling game going and possibly pull off a submission in the second or third round here"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Apr 22, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Ariane Carnelossi

Paul picks Carnelossi, citing her physical strength and power. He notes Liang's weak competition and struggles against stronger opponents. He thinks Carnelossi will keep the fight standing and use her strength to overpower Liang. He expects Carnelossi to win by KO or decision.

"i think ariana crossing is too physically strong she'll be able to keep the fight standing when the fight is start to stay standing she'll be able to just muscle her up and beat her up a little bit"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 16, 2021 (8 days before fight)
Ariane Carnelossi

The MMA Guru picks Ariane Carnelossi over Liang Na. He notes that Carnelossi has known about the matchup longer and is more proven, having kept up with Angela Hill before a cut stoppage. He thinks Liang Na is young and has potential but is taking the fight on short notice and has losses to lesser competition. He predicts a unanimous decision win for Carnelossi.

"i'm going to go with ariana canelosi here"
Expert Picks (7)
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Jun 5, 2022 (7 days before fight)
Liang Na

Angelo goes with his brain over his gut, picking Liang Na despite Juarez's power. He acknowledges Juarez's striking is deadly but her takedown defense is nonexistent, and Liang Na is a relentless wrestler. However, he notes Liang's record is padded and she has questionable toughness, making this a risky fight to bet on.

"i'm gonna go with the brain on this pick i i think nalian can probably get those takedowns and then win from there but don't bet on this fight"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jun 6, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Liang Na

Big Brady picks Liang Na to submit Silvana Gómez Juárez in the first round. He highlights Liang Na's clear path to victory via takedown and submission, as Juárez has 16% takedown defense and has been submitted in both UFC losses. He notes that if the fight goes past the first round, Liang Na's poor cardio could lead to a knockout loss, but he expects an early finish.

submission in round 1, fight doesn't go to decision
"I think Liang Na goes out here and submits her early... I'm gonna take another dog here two in a row give me Liang Na to come out here and submit Juarez in that very first round."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Jun 8, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Liang Na

Cody picks Liang as an underdog, citing her grappling and armbar threat. He notes Gómez Juárez has been submitted quickly in the past and thinks Liang can take her down and submit her. He is not confident but sees value.

Liang by submission (armbar); over 1.5 rounds considered
"i'll take naliang as a pick... maybe maybe it gets to a decision"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert picked Jun 9, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Liang Na

Daniel Levi picks Liang Na but is not confident. He cannot get past the fact that Gómez Juárez has been finished in the first round twice in a row yet is favored. He thinks Liang has the grappling advantage and could get an early submission, but worries about her cardio and striking defense. He is not betting the fight.

"if I don't [ __ ] know I'll go with the dog Liang butts"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jun 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Liang Na

Liang Na is a grappler with submission skills, while Gómez Juárez is a 37-year-old boxer who lost her last two by armbar. Liang Na's path to victory is a submission, likely early. The matchup heavily favors the grappler, and the plus money is great value. I'll take Liang Na straight up and also like the submission prop.

Liang Na by submission (+215), Liang Na round 1 (+200)
"I'm on the liang side here I usually favor the grappler more often than not and I think that we're going to see it here."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Jun 8, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Liang Na

Paul also picks Liang, agreeing that her grappling and size advantage could be key. He notes Gómez Juárez's poor grappling defense and thinks Liang can get a takedown and submit her. He is not confident but takes the dog.

Liang by submission (armbar)
"dogger pass naliang... plus 130"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Lean picked Jun 6, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Liang Na

The MMA Guru picks Liang Na over Silvana Gómez Juárez, citing that Gómez Juárez is 37 and likely near the end of her career, with losses to Lupita Godinez and Vanessa Demopoulos. He notes that Liang Na is younger (25) and has a streak of armbar submissions, though against lower-level competition. He predicts Liang Na will win by armbar submission, as Gómez Juárez has lost by armbar twice in a row. He admits it's a difficult fight to pick due to limited information.

armbar submission
"i'm going to trust that she's going to get an arm bar here against sylvana gomez juarez in all honesty"