Belbita vs Goldy Analysis and Prediction
Want to view analysis and predictions for all the match-ups on UFC on ESPN 27?
Diana Belbita (13-6) vs Hannah Goldy (5-1)
Women’s Strawweight (115)
Diana Belbita
A risk-taking brawler, Belbita is enjoyable to watch but horrendously out of her depth in the UFC. Even when considering the state of Strawweight, Belbita really is one of the bottom of the barrel fighters. Belbita’s awful risk-taking and game planning (willingly grappling with Liana Jojua? A fighter who solely wins with armbar?) cannot be resolved by her decent power.
Hannah Goldy
Despite her Instagram following, Hannah Goldy fights almost solely on the back foot. It is a strange strategy for a fighter with a 61″ reach, often leaving Goldy struggling to find any range on her counters. The obvious solution for Goldy would be to power ball her 5’4″ frame into the pocket and drag fights into an ugly, tangle of limbs. Unfortunately, Goldy is exceptionally averse to risks.
Predicted Result: Balbita Decision
Between two truly awful fighters, you sort of have to pick the fighter with the 7″ reach advantage and willingness to strike. Belbita is a risk-taking brawler with awful risk-taking and game planning (i.e. willingly grappling with Liana Jojua, aka Miss Armbar). Goldy, on the other hand, refuses to engage. A back-foot gameplan for a fighter with a 61″ reach and 5’4″ frame? Gonna be a no from me, Boss.
Want to view analysis and predictions for all the match-ups on UFC on ESPN 27?
Tipping Jar
Pintsized Interests is just a baby finding its first steps in the big, bad world of sports journalism. If you enjoy the content that is regularly uploaded then please consider donating via the link below. Any amount is greatly appreciated, and will go towards ensuring the survival of Pintsized Interests in the long-term.
