Emily Whitmire

Angelo picks Hannah Goldy due to her insane volume, forward pressure, and raw strength. He notes that Emily Whitmire has good kickboxing and wrestling but has been submitted in her last two losses. He believes Goldy's strength and clinch work will stifle Whitmire and that the fight goes to decision. He placed a bet at +105 but warns not to touch the current line.

Big Brady picks Hannah Goldy as an underdog, believing she can stuff Whitmire's takedowns and outpoint her on the feet. He notes Goldy's reach disadvantage is less severe than in past fights against longer opponents. He also mentions an armbar from guard is live, as Goldy recently got her purple belt. He predicts a decision win for Goldy.

Cody does not make a pick, calling it a 'cranberry sauce' fight that he is not interested in betting. He notes that both fighters have flaws and that Whitmire has been submitted multiple times, while Goldie has poor fight IQ. He decides to pass.

Daniel Levi picks Hannah Goldy over Emily Whitmire. He notes that Whitmire has mental issues and that Goldy is tougher, citing her fight against Belbita where she showed heart by getting on top in the third round. He believes the striking is more even here, and while Whitmire is a submission specialist, Goldy has faced better grapplers and holds a win over Jillian Robertson. He thinks if Whitmire doesn't get a first-round sub, Goldy can outpoint her and win a decision.

Preet favors Goldy because he believes Whitmire has not been active enough and that Goldy's distance striking will out-touch Whitmire over 15 minutes. He notes Goldy's recent training with Marina Shafir and Julian Robertson suggests she may try to grapple, but even in a striking fight he expects Goldy to win. He is not confident in a finish, preferring Goldy by decision at +205.

Paul tentatively picks Whitmire by decision, noting that Goldie has been figured out and backs straight up to the cage. He believes Whitmire's aggression and takedowns could be the key, but he is not confident and calls it a 'cranberry sauce' fight.

Big Brady favors Whitmire slightly in striking and wrestling, expecting her to get takedowns and control the fight. However, he is hesitant because Whitmire has been submitted in all three losses, and Viana has good BJJ. He notes that Viana was unable to submit Hannah Cifers, which gives him some confidence, but he cannot bet this fight at the current line.

Daniel Levi picks Polyana Viana, arguing that her ceiling is higher than Whitmire's. He points out that Viana has beaten Amanda Ribas (who Whitmire lost to) and that Whitmire's ground game is questionable. He believes Viana can finish with an armbar or triangle, but acknowledges she is inconsistent.

Viana has better overall jiu-jitsu and both women are finishers, so the fight likely ends via submission. Whitmire is overrated due to recency bias; Viana's submission skills should be the difference. I see a first-round rear-naked choke.