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Karolina Kowalkiewicz-Diana Belbita Pick, Prediction and Odds
Karolina Kowalkiewicz: -160 | Diana Belbita: +130
In another women’s strawweight bout, Karolina Kowalkiewicz fights Diana Belbita as a -160 favorite. After five straight losses against the top of the division, Kowalkiewicz has now strung together three straight victories, including a decision win over Vanessa Demopoulos in May. On the other side, Belbita also enters this bout fresh off a win over Maria Oliveira back in June.
Kowalkiewicz has experienced a late-career resurgence. Her latest three wins put her overall record at 15-7 with one knockout and three submission victories. In defeat, she has been knocked out once and submitted twice. However, all of those came against the best fighters in the division.
Most recently, she dropped bouts to Alexa Grasso, Xiaonan Yan, and Jessica Penne prior to her victories. Kowalkiewicz has a striking background, landing 5.65 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 5.47 behind 58% striking defense. She only lands 0.31 takedowns per bout, but she also defends them at 76%.
Belbita has a 15-7 professional record at age 27. She has six knockouts and four submissions, but she has also been submitted four times. Belbita has a diverse mixed martial arts background, but she also does her best work striking. In the UFC, she lands 6.59 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 5.72. On the mat, she lands 0.72 takedowns per bout and has 66% takedown defense. Notably, she has a four-inch height and reach advantage in this bout.
Despite her advanced age, Kowalkiewicz hasn’t shown many signs of slowing down. She has also faced significantly more difficult competition. A bet on Kowalkiewicz is a bet on Belbita not making significant improvements since she last fought in June.
Best Karolina Kowalkiewicz-Diana Belbita Pick: Karolina Kowalkiewicz -160
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