Molly McCann vs. Diana Belbita – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Molly “Meatball” McCann will take on Diana “The Warrior Princess” Belbita in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

McCann brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 62″ reach. In contrast, Belbita, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 68″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 49% striking accuracy, McCann has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.68 per minute. On the other hand, Belbita boasts a 42% striking accuracy, landing approximately 6.59 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Molly McCann vs. Diana Belbita matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 34-year-old, Molly McCann is coming in with a 13-6-0 record. McCann will be fighting for the first time since a loss via submission against Julija Stoliarenko at UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura in July.

Belbita, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Molly McCann on July 22, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green and holds a 15-8-0 record.

Molly McCann has a orthodox fighting stance with an 62″ reach. The 28-year-old Diana Belbita is an orthodox fighter with a 68″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Molly McCann stats

→ McCann’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ McCann lands 5.68 significant strikes per minute.
→ McCann’s takedown accuracy is 35%.
→ McCann’s takedown average is 1.65 per 15 minutes.
→ McCann’s takedown defense is 43%.

McCann comes in with 49% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.68 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Belbita fires at 42% accuracy, landing about 6.59 significant strikes per minute. Molly McCann also has a 35% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.65 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Belbita’s 0.97 takedowns and 69% takedown accuracy.

Diana Belbita stats

→ Belbita’s striking accuracy is 42%.
→ Belbita lands 6.59 significant strikes per minute.
→ Belbita’s takedown accuracy is 62%.
→ Belbita’s takedown average is 0.97 per 15 minutes.
→ Belbita’s takedown defense is 69%.

Diana spent, on average, 12:57 minutes in the Octagon, and Molly has an average fight time of 10:46 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Molly or Diana? Sound off in the comments.

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