Career Averages - Liana Jojua
Career Averages - Diana Belbiţă
Liana Jojua - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortney Casey | 0 | 89 of 218 | 40% | 124 of 257 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Liana Jojua | 0 | 34 of 154 | 22% | 57 of 184 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 1:33 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortney Casey | 0 | 29 of 67 | 43% | 53 of 91 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Liana Jojua | 0 | 9 of 47 | 19% | 13 of 54 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:31 | |
| 2 | Cortney Casey | 0 | 23 of 61 | 37% | 30 of 72 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Liana Jojua | 0 | 8 of 45 | 17% | 26 of 67 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:44 | |
| 3 | Cortney Casey | 0 | 37 of 90 | 41% | 41 of 94 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Liana Jojua | 0 | 17 of 62 | 27% | 18 of 63 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0:18 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortney Casey | 89 of 218 | 40% | 61 of 173 | 12 of 25 | 16 of 20 | 86 of 213 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Liana Jojua | 34 of 154 | 22% | 29 of 143 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 2 | 30 of 145 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 7 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortney Casey | 29 of 67 | 43% | 19 of 53 | 4 of 6 | 6 of 8 | 29 of 67 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Liana Jojua | 9 of 47 | 19% | 8 of 45 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 43 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 | |
| 2 | Cortney Casey | 23 of 61 | 37% | 14 of 46 | 3 of 8 | 6 of 7 | 22 of 58 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 |
| Liana Jojua | 8 of 45 | 17% | 7 of 41 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 7 of 42 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 | |
| 3 | Cortney Casey | 37 of 90 | 41% | 28 of 74 | 5 of 11 | 4 of 5 | 35 of 88 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Liana Jojua | 17 of 62 | 27% | 14 of 57 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 16 of 60 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo leans toward Cortney Casey due to her higher level of competition and more technical striking. He acknowledges that Jojua has a path to victory through grappling but notes her poor takedown ability. Angelo thinks the odds are a bit wide and considers this a close fight, but picks experience.
Big Brady is confident in Cortney Casey, criticizing Liana Jojua's poor striking defense, wrestling, and cardio. He notes Jojua was dominated by Sarah Morris and Miranda Maverick, and while Casey has a mediocre record, she has faced tougher competition. Brady expects Casey to have a striking advantage and predicts a TKO in the second round as Jojua fades.
Cody is betting against Jojua, not for Casey. He notes Jojua's poor performances and long layoff. He thinks Casey's volume and experience should win, but he's not confident because Casey is 9-9 and hasn't won in two years. He advises caution and checking weigh-ins.
Daniel Levi picks Cortney Casey, noting that Jojua's takedowns are not strong and most of her wins come by armbar off her back, which Casey has not been submitted by. He acknowledges Casey's poor takedown defense but believes she is the tougher fighter and has beaten higher-level competition. Levi says he would never bet Casey at -240 but still picks her to win.
Jacob picks Liana Jojua as his lock of the week, believing she will use offensive wrestling to take Casey down and control her. He notes that Casey has been taken down in recent fights and thinks Jojua's grappling is superior. Jacob is very confident in this pick.
Paul thinks Casey is far more skilled than Jojua, who has poor stand-up and is hittable. He expects Casey to win by volume and experience. He notes Casey's grappling is adequate and Jojua's only path is a submission, which is unlikely.
The Guru picks Cortney Casey by submission (rear-naked choke) in the second round. He expects Casey to out-strike Jojua on the feet, then reverse a takedown attempt and secure the choke. Jojua's nose and eye will be bloodied from Casey's pressure and clinch work.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miranda Maverick | 0 | 30 of 80 | 37% | 30 of 80 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Liana Jojua | 0 | 49 of 95 | 51% | 49 of 95 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miranda Maverick | 0 | 30 of 80 | 37% | 30 of 80 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Liana Jojua | 0 | 49 of 95 | 51% | 49 of 95 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miranda Maverick | 30 of 80 | 37% | 26 of 71 | 4 of 8 | 0 of 1 | 30 of 80 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Liana Jojua | 49 of 95 | 51% | 25 of 65 | 15 of 21 | 9 of 9 | 49 of 95 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miranda Maverick | 30 of 80 | 37% | 26 of 71 | 4 of 8 | 0 of 1 | 30 of 80 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Liana Jojua | 49 of 95 | 51% | 25 of 65 | 15 of 21 | 9 of 9 | 49 of 95 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady is confident in Miranda Maverick, citing her superior grappling and wrestling compared to Jojua's previous opponent. He notes Maverick's active guard and ability to sweep, and expects her to dominate on the ground. He predicts a third-round submission, as Jojua has been finished before.
Daniel Levi picks Miranda Maverick, stating she is better across the board and a hyped prospect. He notes that Jojua is an armbar specialist, but as long as Maverick avoids the armbar, she will win. He mentions that the line opened at -140 and has moved significantly, indicating Vegas may be on to something.
The host picks Miranda Maverick, citing her youth, fight-to-fight improvements, and strong grappling. He notes that Jojua has poor takedown defense and was outmuscled at higher weight classes, but acknowledges that Jojua has value as a dog due to experience on Fight Island and underrated jiu-jitsu.
The MMA Guru picks Miranda Maverick to win by unanimous decision (30-27). He notes that Maverick is bigger, stronger, more athletic, and has KO power and grappling skills. He criticizes Jojua for losing to Sarah Moras (5-5) and believes Maverick's preparation (knowing her debut for a long time) gives her an edge.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liana Jojua | 0 | 5 of 9 | 55% | 6 of 11 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:34 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | --- | 3 | 0 | 0:52 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liana Jojua | 0 | 5 of 9 | 55% | 6 of 11 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:34 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | --- | 3 | 0 | 0:52 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liana Jojua | 5 of 9 | 55% | 3 of 6 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 2 of 3 | 66% | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liana Jojua | 5 of 9 | 55% | 3 of 6 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 2 of 3 | 66% | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Liana Jojua as an underdog, noting Belbiţă is the better striker but has poor takedown defense. He thinks Jojua can take the fight to the ground where she is dangerous with submissions. He predicts an ugly decision or submission win for Jojua, calling it likely the worst fight on the card.
Daniel Levi picks Diana Belbiţă, calling her the tougher fighter and noting that Liana Jojua has not impressed, pulling stunts in her last fight. He acknowledges Belbiţă has been submitted multiple times but believes she showed toughness against Molly McCann and can keep the fight standing to outpoint Jojua.
The Guru dismisses both fighters as terrible, but gives the edge to Diana Belbiţă due to her experience, size, and reach advantage. He criticizes Belbiţă's padded record but notes that Liana Jojua has not beaten anyone of note and lost to Sarah Moras. He ultimately picks Belbiţă because experience and physical attributes tend to matter in low-level matchups.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Moras | 0 | 19 of 45 | 42% | 45 of 77 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 2:20 |
| Liana Jojua | 0 | 44 of 88 | 50% | 130 of 191 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 1 | 6:37 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarah Moras | 0 | 9 of 26 | 34% | 20 of 37 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Liana Jojua | 0 | 12 of 35 | 34% | 51 of 79 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 2:57 | |
| 2 | Sarah Moras | 0 | 9 of 18 | 50% | 21 of 35 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:02 |
| Liana Jojua | 0 | 9 of 22 | 40% | 41 of 60 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 1 | 3:01 | |
| 3 | Sarah Moras | 0 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 4 of 5 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:18 |
| Liana Jojua | 0 | 23 of 31 | 74% | 38 of 52 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:39 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Moras | 19 of 45 | 42% | 12 of 38 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 16 of 41 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 3 |
| Liana Jojua | 44 of 88 | 50% | 35 of 78 | 6 of 7 | 3 of 3 | 16 of 51 | 1 of 2 | 27 of 35 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarah Moras | 9 of 26 | 34% | 6 of 23 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 8 of 25 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Liana Jojua | 12 of 35 | 34% | 8 of 31 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 11 of 34 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Sarah Moras | 9 of 18 | 50% | 5 of 14 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 3 |
| Liana Jojua | 9 of 22 | 40% | 6 of 18 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 13 | 0 of 1 | 6 of 8 | |
| 3 | Sarah Moras | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Liana Jojua | 23 of 31 | 74% | 21 of 29 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 21 of 27 |
Diana Belbiţă - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 20 of 69 | 28% | 23 of 72 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Dione Barbosa | 0 | 27 of 50 | 54% | 35 of 58 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 0:58 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 20 of 69 | 28% | 23 of 72 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Dione Barbosa | 0 | 27 of 50 | 54% | 35 of 58 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 0:58 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Belbiţă | 20 of 69 | 28% | 6 of 43 | 6 of 17 | 8 of 9 | 20 of 69 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Dione Barbosa | 27 of 50 | 54% | 23 of 46 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 25 of 48 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diana Belbiţă | 20 of 69 | 28% | 6 of 43 | 6 of 17 | 8 of 9 | 20 of 69 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Dione Barbosa | 27 of 50 | 54% | 23 of 46 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 25 of 48 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Barbosa (-500), Belbita (+340)
Round 1
Of all the fights tonight, this one will see the widest betting line between favorite and underdog. Having won just twice in seven UFC offerings, it makes some sense that Belbita (15-9, 2-5 UFC) should serve with plus money, but +625 is where she stands. About to close as one of the most heavily favored UFC fighters this year, Barbosa (7-3, 1-1 UFC) is expected to power through while accompanied by -1000 odds. Never tell “Warrior Princess” the odds. Referee Keith Peterson will be the overseer for this flyweight contest, one that opens up with a respectful clap of hands and no nonsense in sight. They both lob low kicks at one another and pull them back. Barbosa strikes first with a jab, and she skirts away from the counter. The Brazilian scores an overhand right, and Belbita is there to pay her back this time with a long left and a ripping left to the body. She goes for the body shot a few more times, ignoring what Barbosa puts on her to connect cleanly. The face of “Warrior Princess” ducks into punches and throws back in hopes of clipping Barbosa with a counter. Barbosa parries a head kick, and she races back to avoid several punches chained into a head kick. Barbosa flashes her jab, and she stays in the pocket too long and gets popped with an overhand right. Belbita attacks the body again, making sure to fighting in flurries, and she times another big right hand up top. Belbita ends a combo with a low kick, and she absorbs anything the Brazilian hurls at her without batting an eye. Belbita goes to the body, opening up an overhand right to the head. She jams the ball of her foot on Barbosa’s stomach, and dings her with a few right hands. Barbosa pressures her against the fencing and spins with an elbow that clips her. When Belbita leans over to try to shake it off, Barbosa hits the level change she suddenly wants and lands practically in full mount.
Barbosa leans her weight down, and she locks up an arm-triangle choke before long. Belbita pumps her hips back and forth, but she cannot buck the Brazilian off of her. As Barbosa presses down with all she has, Belbita has no choice but to surrender.
Just like that, Barbosa lifts her submission rate as a pro to 50%, while landing the first arm-triangle of her career.
The Official Result
Dione Barbosa def. Diana Belbita R1 4:13 via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Angelo is very confident that Dione Barbosa will dominate Diana Belbiţă. He highlights Dione's Judo background and grappling, while noting Diana has zero power, low fight IQ, and has been vocal about not caring about her career. He believes Diana is just showing up for a paycheck and will get bullied in all exchanges. Angelo calls it a 'mly whopping' and says Dione runs through her.
Big Brady is very confident in Dione Barbosa, citing her judo and BJJ black belts against Diana Belbiţă, who has been submitted five times. He believes Barbosa will take the fight to the ground and submit Belbiţă, likely via rear-naked choke or armbar in the first round.
Barbosa's BJJ prowess and Belbiţă's poor takedown defense will lead to Barbosa finding a submission. The pick is a lean based on grappling advantage.
The Guru picks Dione Barbosa based on physicality, strength, and power, contrasting her muscular build with Diana Belbiţă's lack of snap or pop. He believes Belbiţă cannot impose damage on anyone and that Barbosa will be too strong and powerful, likely getting takedowns and finishing inside the distance.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly McCann | 0 | 42 of 91 | 46% | 43 of 92 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 1:08 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 29 of 77 | 37% | 29 of 77 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molly McCann | 0 | 42 of 91 | 46% | 43 of 92 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 1:08 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 29 of 77 | 37% | 29 of 77 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly McCann | 42 of 91 | 46% | 27 of 71 | 14 of 19 | 1 of 1 | 34 of 76 | 2 of 4 | 6 of 11 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 29 of 77 | 37% | 9 of 46 | 13 of 23 | 7 of 8 | 24 of 72 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molly McCann | 42 of 91 | 46% | 27 of 71 | 14 of 19 | 1 of 1 | 34 of 76 | 2 of 4 | 6 of 11 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 29 of 77 | 37% | 9 of 46 | 13 of 23 | 7 of 8 | 24 of 72 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Molly McCann, expecting her to dominate in a dirty slugfest. He notes that Diana Belbiţă is more well-rounded but McCann's pressure and brawling style should prevail. He warns that McCann has poor submission defense but Belbiţă is not a good grappler. He does not bet on this fight.
Big Brady picks Molly McCann to win by second-round submission. He notes that this is a rematch from 2019 where McCann dominated Belbiţă, nearly finishing her multiple times. He believes McCann will come in with a chip on her shoulder after two embarrassing losses. However, he cautions that Belbiţă has improved and McCann is moving down to strawweight for the first time at age 33, so the weight cut is a concern. If she makes weight, he expects a finish.
Cody picks Belbiţă, arguing she has improved significantly since their first fight while McCann has stagnated. He notes Belbiţă's better kickboxing, improved takedown defense, and youth. He thinks McCann's chin and cardio are declining, and Belbiţă can outwork her.
McCann should use her takedowns and top control to grind out Belbiţă, who lacks takedown defense. However, the host is hesitant to trust McCann as a -305 favorite given her history of losing as a big favorite. The pick is McCann by decision.
Paul picks Belbiţă, calling the plus-220 price a mistake. He notes her improvements under coach Krzysztof Alin, especially in wrestling, and her youth advantage. He thinks she can outpoint McCann or even finish her.
The MMA Guru picks Molly McCann over Diana Belbiţă, despite acknowledging McCann's recent struggles. He argues Belbiţă is not capable of inflicting damage, having no TKO wins on her record (though he later finds one early in her career). He believes McCann's aggression and power advantage will be the difference in a scrappy fight, predicting a 30-27 decision.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karolina Kowalkiewicz | 0 | 141 of 267 | 52% | 155 of 283 | 1 of 6 | 16% | 0 | 1 | 2:15 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 99 of 261 | 37% | 108 of 270 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 1 | 0:53 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karolina Kowalkiewicz | 0 | 39 of 74 | 52% | 41 of 78 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 1 | 1:12 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 35 of 83 | 42% | 41 of 89 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 1 | 0:13 | |
| 2 | Karolina Kowalkiewicz | 0 | 41 of 76 | 53% | 52 of 87 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:46 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 30 of 66 | 45% | 33 of 69 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:40 | |
| 3 | Karolina Kowalkiewicz | 0 | 61 of 117 | 52% | 62 of 118 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:17 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 34 of 112 | 30% | 34 of 112 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karolina Kowalkiewicz | 141 of 267 | 52% | 94 of 203 | 42 of 58 | 5 of 6 | 123 of 244 | 17 of 21 | 1 of 2 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 99 of 261 | 37% | 57 of 199 | 33 of 50 | 9 of 12 | 85 of 241 | 13 of 18 | 1 of 2 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karolina Kowalkiewicz | 39 of 74 | 52% | 29 of 60 | 10 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 29 of 62 | 10 of 12 | 0 of 0 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 35 of 83 | 42% | 21 of 64 | 11 of 14 | 3 of 5 | 25 of 70 | 10 of 13 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Karolina Kowalkiewicz | 41 of 76 | 53% | 31 of 62 | 7 of 11 | 3 of 3 | 34 of 66 | 6 of 8 | 1 of 2 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 30 of 66 | 45% | 18 of 49 | 10 of 15 | 2 of 2 | 26 of 60 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 2 | |
| 3 | Karolina Kowalkiewicz | 61 of 117 | 52% | 34 of 81 | 25 of 33 | 2 of 3 | 60 of 116 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 34 of 112 | 30% | 18 of 86 | 12 of 21 | 4 of 5 | 34 of 111 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Karolina Kowalkiewicz, noting her recent three-fight winning streak and that her previous losses came against elite competition. He believes Diana Belbiţă is a step down in competition and criticizes Belbiţă's losses to lower-tier fighters. He thinks Kowalkiewicz can have success with grappling, as Belbiţă has been taken down frequently. He predicts a decision win but is not in love with the price tag.
Cody picks Kowalkiewicz, citing her experience, resurgence, and superior grappling. He notes that Belbiţă has only fought low-level opponents and has poor takedown defense. Kowalkiewicz should be able to mix in takedowns and control the fight, likely winning a decision.
Daniel Levi leans Karolina Kowalkiewicz, citing her historical level and recent confidence boost from a three-fight win streak. He notes her improved grappling and high output in her last fight. However, he acknowledges she is 37 and has had inconsistent performances, and that Diana Belbiţă has good striking volume. He is not fully confident but picks Kowalkiewicz based on her overall career.
Lucrative James is confident in Belbiţă, having bet her at +160. He argues that the market overvalues skill-for-skill while ignoring intangibles: Belbiţă hits harder, is younger (37 vs prime), and has a reach and height advantage. He believes Kowalkiewicz has a magnet for 4-ounce gloves and will get knocked down or finished. He thinks the line should be a pick'em or Belbiţă favored.
Belbiţă is younger and has been improving, using volume striking and forward pressure. Kowalkiewicz is the more technical striker but has been inconsistent. If Belbiţă can keep the fight standing and avoid being controlled on the ground, her volume could sway the judges. She is worth a shot as an underdog, though Kowalkiewicz has more experience. Expect a decision win for Belbiţă.
Paul picks Kowalkiewicz, noting her ability to win via volume or grappling. He mentions Belbiţă's reach advantage but believes Kowalkiewicz's experience and takedown ability will be decisive. He likes the moneyline and also considers the decision prop.
The MMA Guru picks Karolina Kowalkiewicz over Diana Belbiţă, though not very confident. He notes Kowalkiewicz looked good in her last fight against Vanessa Demopoulos and is on a three-fight win streak after a long losing streak, building confidence. He dismisses Belbiţă's wins over Maria Oliveira and Molly McCann as unimpressive, and points out that Belbiţă was finished by an Instagram model. He believes Kowalkiewicz's momentum and better competition give her the edge.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 106 of 208 | 50% | 154 of 258 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:04 |
| Maria Oliveira | 0 | 64 of 168 | 38% | 85 of 200 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 0 | 0 | 4:06 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 41 of 84 | 48% | 60 of 104 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:22 |
| Maria Oliveira | 0 | 28 of 66 | 42% | 36 of 79 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:20 | |
| 2 | Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 22 of 37 | 59% | 49 of 65 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:29 |
| Maria Oliveira | 0 | 7 of 17 | 41% | 19 of 35 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:37 | |
| 3 | Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 43 of 87 | 49% | 45 of 89 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:13 |
| Maria Oliveira | 0 | 29 of 85 | 34% | 30 of 86 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:09 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Belbiţă | 106 of 208 | 50% | 71 of 165 | 20 of 25 | 15 of 18 | 76 of 176 | 22 of 24 | 8 of 8 |
| Maria Oliveira | 64 of 168 | 38% | 45 of 142 | 11 of 18 | 8 of 8 | 62 of 166 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diana Belbiţă | 41 of 84 | 48% | 30 of 68 | 4 of 7 | 7 of 9 | 33 of 76 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Maria Oliveira | 28 of 66 | 42% | 19 of 55 | 6 of 8 | 3 of 3 | 28 of 66 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Diana Belbiţă | 22 of 37 | 59% | 9 of 24 | 11 of 11 | 2 of 2 | 6 of 20 | 12 of 13 | 4 of 4 |
| Maria Oliveira | 7 of 17 | 41% | 5 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 6 of 16 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | |
| 3 | Diana Belbiţă | 43 of 87 | 49% | 32 of 73 | 5 of 7 | 6 of 7 | 37 of 80 | 6 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Maria Oliveira | 29 of 85 | 34% | 21 of 72 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 4 | 28 of 84 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Maria Oliveira as an underdog. He notes that Diana Belbiţă has been out for over a year due to injuries, while Maria has fought three times in that span. He believes Maria's durability and forward pressure will be key, and that Diana may struggle with takedowns or slow down. He sees Maria winning a close fight.
Big Brady picks Diana Belbiţă because she can exploit Maria Oliveira's poor takedown defense with her judo and throws. Oliveira is the better technical striker, but Belbiţă throws high volume and can mix in takedowns to win close rounds. He also notes the Canadian factor may help in a close decision. He is not confident and has little interest in the fight.
Cody picks Diana Belbiţă, noting that Oliveira is willing to stand and trade, which plays into Belbiţă's hands. He believes Belbiţă has improved her cardio and counter-wrestling under Kruelion. He thinks Oliveira's lack of wrestling will allow Belbiţă to keep the fight standing and win a striking battle. He expects a decision win for Belbiţă.
Connor also picks Maria Oliveira, agreeing that Belbiţă lacks core strength and can be pushed around. He notes that Oliveira's losses are to very good athletes like Vanessa Demopoulos, Tabitha Ricci, and Kana Asakura, while Belbiţă is not at that level. Connor thinks the odds could be more skewed toward Oliveira, as Belbiţă has struggled against anyone who takes her out of her game.
Daniel Levi picks Diana Belbiţă, citing her higher volume and better cardio compared to Maria Oliveira, who he considers one of the worst fighters in the UFC. He notes that Oliveira pushes her punches and has poor fundamentals, while Belbiţă puts out a ton of volume and has shown grit. He believes Belbiţă will outwork Oliveira and win a decision, especially with the Canadian crowd behind her.
James picks Diana Belbiţă to win by decision. He notes that Belbiţă has better striking fundamentals with her hands up and sharp punches, while Maria Oliveira is wild with her chin up. He believes Belbiţă can also take Oliveira down if she wants, as Oliveira has a terrible ground game. He predicts the fight goes to decision but suggests betting on the fight ending inside distance at plus money due to the volatility of low-level women's MMA.
Belbiţă has an aggressive striking style with good body work and forward pressure. She's been improving her defensive grappling and should land more effective strikes than Oliveira, who was dropped multiple times in her last fight. The home crowd advantage in Vancouver may help her in a close decision. However, this is a low-confidence lean given both women are similar strikers.
Paul leans toward Maria Oliveira, citing her slight grappling advantage and reach. He notes that Belbiţă's big win over Hannah Goldie came with a significant reach advantage, and Oliveira is similarly sized. He thinks Oliveira's takedowns and submission threat could be the difference. He acknowledges it's a close fight and expects a decision.
The MMA Guru leans towards Maria Oliveira because she is faster and more talented on the feet, with a range advantage despite being shorter. He notes that Diana Belbiţă has poor grappling, having been submitted when attempting a takedown and out-grappled by Molly McCann. He expects a stand-up fight and predicts a close decision win for Oliveira.
Zane picks Maria Oliveira, citing Belbiţă's lack of core strength, which makes her easy to push around. He notes that Oliveira is a more comfortable, athletic striker who is faster and more confident. Belbiţă's striking has improved, but she lacks the athleticism to impose her will. Zane thinks Oliveira's losses have come against strong grapplers or athletes, and Belbiţă does not fit that mold, so Oliveira should win.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloria de Paula | 0 | 87 of 252 | 34% | 124 of 295 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:44 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 88 of 175 | 50% | 113 of 201 | 1 of 5 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 5:24 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gloria de Paula | 0 | 28 of 96 | 29% | 35 of 105 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 27 of 61 | 44% | 32 of 66 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:19 | |
| 2 | Gloria de Paula | 0 | 33 of 88 | 37% | 47 of 103 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:08 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 31 of 61 | 50% | 39 of 69 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:59 | |
| 3 | Gloria de Paula | 0 | 26 of 68 | 38% | 42 of 87 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:33 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 30 of 53 | 56% | 42 of 66 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 2:06 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloria de Paula | 87 of 252 | 34% | 43 of 200 | 28 of 35 | 16 of 17 | 79 of 244 | 8 of 8 | 0 of 0 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 88 of 175 | 50% | 70 of 156 | 17 of 18 | 1 of 1 | 71 of 156 | 17 of 19 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gloria de Paula | 28 of 96 | 29% | 12 of 76 | 10 of 14 | 6 of 6 | 27 of 95 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 27 of 61 | 44% | 21 of 54 | 5 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 21 of 53 | 6 of 8 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Gloria de Paula | 33 of 88 | 37% | 16 of 69 | 12 of 14 | 5 of 5 | 29 of 84 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 31 of 61 | 50% | 25 of 55 | 6 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 25 of 55 | 6 of 6 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Gloria de Paula | 26 of 68 | 38% | 15 of 55 | 6 of 7 | 5 of 6 | 23 of 65 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 30 of 53 | 56% | 24 of 47 | 6 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 25 of 48 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Diana Belbiţă, citing her pressure, experience, and takedowns as the difference. He acknowledges Gloria de Paula is the better striker, but believes Belbiţă's well-roundedness and forward pressure will win out. He notes if de Paula keeps it standing, she could win.
Big Brady hates this fight and refuses to bet on it. He reluctantly picks Diana Belbiţă because she throws more volume and might take de Paula down, but he has no confidence. He notes de Paula has poor fight IQ and doesn't try to get up from takedowns. He predicts Belbiţă wins by decision.
Cody picks Belbiţă, noting her improvements under coach Kru Allen at Iron Tiger. He highlights her better volume and power, and believes she can out-strike de Paula. Cody acknowledges that both fighters have poor wrestling, but thinks Belbiţă's striking is superior and that she should win a stand-up fight.
Levi leans toward Belbiţă, citing her confidence from a recent win and de Paula's struggles in the UFC. He notes de Paula looked like a deer in headlights and has been knocked out. Levi believes Belbiţă will be more aggressive and break away in the later rounds, though he acknowledges both have liabilities on the ground.
De Paula is the cleaner striker with better discipline and leg kicks. She should counter Belbiţă's wild forward pressure. The concern is Belbiţă's volume could sway judges, but de Paula's crisp striking should earn a decision. A KO at +500 is also intriguing but less likely.
Paul picks Belbiţă, citing de Paula's recent knockout loss and Belbiţă's longer combinations. He expects Belbiţă to be a slight favorite by fight time and likes the value at -110.
The MMA Guru picks Diana Belbiţă to win by decision, citing her experience and reach advantage. He notes that Gloria de Paula has been KO'd early in her career and is inconsistent. While both fighters are low-level, Belbiţă's 14-6 record compared to de Paula's 5-4 gives him confidence in the more experienced fighter.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Belbiţă | 1 | 117 of 211 | 55% | 126 of 222 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:06 |
| Hannah Goldy | 0 | 92 of 182 | 50% | 107 of 198 | 2 of 6 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 5:19 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diana Belbiţă | 1 | 48 of 76 | 63% | 55 of 83 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:06 |
| Hannah Goldy | 0 | 26 of 44 | 59% | 30 of 49 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:14 | |
| 2 | Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 29 of 57 | 50% | 30 of 58 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Hannah Goldy | 0 | 29 of 56 | 51% | 31 of 58 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:12 | |
| 3 | Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 40 of 78 | 51% | 41 of 81 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Hannah Goldy | 0 | 37 of 82 | 45% | 46 of 91 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:53 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Belbiţă | 117 of 211 | 55% | 68 of 152 | 22 of 29 | 27 of 30 | 101 of 185 | 14 of 22 | 2 of 4 |
| Hannah Goldy | 92 of 182 | 50% | 56 of 137 | 25 of 32 | 11 of 13 | 58 of 140 | 18 of 23 | 16 of 19 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diana Belbiţă | 48 of 76 | 63% | 23 of 47 | 14 of 18 | 11 of 11 | 34 of 58 | 12 of 14 | 2 of 4 |
| Hannah Goldy | 26 of 44 | 59% | 12 of 26 | 10 of 13 | 4 of 5 | 18 of 33 | 6 of 9 | 2 of 2 | |
| 2 | Diana Belbiţă | 29 of 57 | 50% | 16 of 40 | 4 of 6 | 9 of 11 | 27 of 53 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Hannah Goldy | 29 of 56 | 51% | 14 of 40 | 11 of 12 | 4 of 4 | 21 of 46 | 8 of 10 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Diana Belbiţă | 40 of 78 | 51% | 29 of 65 | 4 of 5 | 7 of 8 | 40 of 74 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Hannah Goldy | 37 of 82 | 45% | 30 of 71 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 4 | 19 of 61 | 4 of 4 | 14 of 17 |
Angelo picks Diana Belbiţă because she has solid takedown defense, is just as busy as Hannah Goldy, and is much taller. He notes that Hannah is strong but doesn't have knockout power or use her physicality to ragdoll opponents. He calls this a 'pick 'em fight' and advises not to bet on it, as the odds at +155 aren't enough to justify a bet. He also likes the over on the monkey knife fight line, expecting a high-volume decision.
Big Brady picks Diana Belbiţă as the dog, citing her significant reach advantage (7.5 inches) and ability to keep the fight standing. He notes Hannah Goldie struggled against Miranda Granger's reach and expects Belbiţă to use her length to win a decision. He acknowledges Belbiţă's poor fight IQ in her last bout but believes she won't make the same mistake here.
Cody does not make a clear pick, calling it a stay away fight. He notes both fighters have question marks and the line has moved to a pick'em. He says if he had to force a dog, he would take the dog, but he doesn't have a firm stance.
Daniel Levi picks Hannah Goldy, expecting her to tip and run from the outside and win a close decision. He notes that Belbiţă is aggressive but redlines and makes mistakes, while Goldy is the polar opposite, playing it safe. Levi acknowledges the layoff for Goldy but expects improvements, and sees value in Goldy at the pick'em price.
Jacob picks Diana Belbiţă based on her walkout with a fox draped over her shoulders, calling it 'enough for me.' He acknowledges that neither fighter is very good and that the fight is tough to pick. He notes that Hannah Goldy looked green on the ground in a grappling match he watched. He does not express strong confidence and sees the fight as a toss-up.
The host picks Diana Belbiţă, noting her striking advantage and reach (68 inches vs Goldy's 61). He acknowledges her poor fight IQ in the past but believes the year off and training with Adrian Wooley and Kyle Nelson will help. He expects Belbiţă to keep the fight at distance and win by decision, as Goldy is durable but has struggled against longer opponents. He also mentions a potential TKO finish but leans decision.
Paul also does not make a clear pick, calling it a 50/50 fight. He notes Belbiţă has a reach advantage and Goldy has output but is coming off a long layoff. He says if you got plus money on Belbiţă earlier, that was the move, but now it's even money and he doesn't have a firm stance.
The Guru picks Belbiţă as an underdog, citing her experience, youth, and activity advantage over Goldy. He criticizes Goldy's inactivity and questions her commitment due to her OnlyFans account. He notes Belbiţă's reach advantage and believes she will win by decision.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liana Jojua | 0 | 5 of 9 | 55% | 6 of 11 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:34 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | --- | 3 | 0 | 0:52 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liana Jojua | 0 | 5 of 9 | 55% | 6 of 11 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:34 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | --- | 3 | 0 | 0:52 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liana Jojua | 5 of 9 | 55% | 3 of 6 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 2 of 3 | 66% | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liana Jojua | 5 of 9 | 55% | 3 of 6 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 2 of 3 | 66% | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Liana Jojua as an underdog, noting Belbiţă is the better striker but has poor takedown defense. He thinks Jojua can take the fight to the ground where she is dangerous with submissions. He predicts an ugly decision or submission win for Jojua, calling it likely the worst fight on the card.
Daniel Levi picks Diana Belbiţă, calling her the tougher fighter and noting that Liana Jojua has not impressed, pulling stunts in her last fight. He acknowledges Belbiţă has been submitted multiple times but believes she showed toughness against Molly McCann and can keep the fight standing to outpoint Jojua.
The Guru dismisses both fighters as terrible, but gives the edge to Diana Belbiţă due to her experience, size, and reach advantage. He criticizes Belbiţă's padded record but notes that Liana Jojua has not beaten anyone of note and lost to Sarah Moras. He ultimately picks Belbiţă because experience and physical attributes tend to matter in low-level matchups.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly McCann | 0 | 113 of 238 | 47% | 126 of 252 | 5 of 14 | 35% | 1 | 0 | 3:39 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 98 of 252 | 38% | 104 of 260 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:26 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molly McCann | 0 | 36 of 83 | 43% | 36 of 83 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0:41 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 46 of 112 | 41% | 47 of 114 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:31 | |
| 2 | Molly McCann | 0 | 38 of 60 | 63% | 50 of 73 | 3 of 9 | 33% | 1 | 0 | 2:52 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 18 of 31 | 58% | 23 of 37 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:55 | |
| 3 | Molly McCann | 0 | 39 of 95 | 41% | 40 of 96 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:06 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 0 | 34 of 109 | 31% | 34 of 109 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly McCann | 113 of 238 | 47% | 86 of 199 | 17 of 24 | 10 of 15 | 73 of 177 | 8 of 14 | 32 of 47 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 98 of 252 | 38% | 58 of 201 | 23 of 31 | 17 of 20 | 76 of 219 | 18 of 29 | 4 of 4 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molly McCann | 36 of 83 | 43% | 22 of 64 | 9 of 11 | 5 of 8 | 27 of 72 | 4 of 4 | 5 of 7 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 46 of 112 | 41% | 23 of 86 | 14 of 17 | 9 of 9 | 36 of 95 | 10 of 17 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Molly McCann | 38 of 60 | 63% | 35 of 57 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 9 of 17 | 2 of 3 | 27 of 40 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 18 of 31 | 58% | 10 of 22 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 4 | 8 of 19 | 6 of 8 | 4 of 4 | |
| 3 | Molly McCann | 39 of 95 | 41% | 29 of 78 | 7 of 12 | 3 of 5 | 37 of 88 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Diana Belbiţă | 34 of 109 | 31% | 25 of 93 | 5 of 9 | 4 of 7 | 32 of 105 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
Expert Picks (3)
Big Brady picks Liana Jojua as an underdog, noting Belbiţă is the better striker but has poor takedown defense. He thinks Jojua can take the fight to the ground where she is dangerous with submissions. He predicts an ugly decision or submission win for Jojua, calling it likely the worst fight on the card.
Daniel Levi picks Diana Belbiţă, calling her the tougher fighter and noting that Liana Jojua has not impressed, pulling stunts in her last fight. He acknowledges Belbiţă has been submitted multiple times but believes she showed toughness against Molly McCann and can keep the fight standing to outpoint Jojua.
The Guru dismisses both fighters as terrible, but gives the edge to Diana Belbiţă due to her experience, size, and reach advantage. He criticizes Belbiţă's padded record but notes that Liana Jojua has not beaten anyone of note and lost to Sarah Moras. He ultimately picks Belbiţă because experience and physical attributes tend to matter in low-level matchups.
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