Craig vs Hill Analysis and Prediction

Paul Craig (14-4-1) vs Jamahal Hill (8-0)

Light Heavyweight (205)

Paul Craig

In the rarest of circumstances, a big lump of a Scotsman possesses the most incredible off the back submissions arsenal. Scarier yet for fellow 205-ers, Craig has tightened his striking over the past couple of years. Obviously, Craig’s striking is nowhere near a level that he can simply ride on it against the fringe ranked competitors at LHW, but it is certainly a weapon in his arsenal.

An aggressive, fast-paced striker who threatens with wrestling from the get-go, Craig is a surprisingly entertaining fighter to watch. While the Scot’s pace can fall off during the later rounds, he remains dangerous from the mat throughout. Against a young fighter with questionable TDD and grappling, Craig has a great chance to ugly wrestle his way to a submission or exhausting decision.

Jamahal Hill

There is a lot left to learn about the youngster. Undeniable, however, is Hill’s knockout power. With a three-inch reach advantage, Hill carries heavy hands that flow with surprising speed. In part, Hill’s fleet footwork benefits his boxing as his movement blurs opponents perception of a safe striking range.

The major question mark lays over Hill’s relatively untested ground game. Untested may be polite when speaking of a fighter who was taken down six times by Darko Stosic, but those numbers only began to ramp up after Hill allegedly broke his hand. The first takedown attempt could dictate the result of the fight.

Predicted Result: Craig Decision

There is a lot of question marks surrounding Hill. Undeniable, of course, is Hill’s knockout power. With a huge reach advantage over many at 205lbs, Hill also benefits from his heavy hands and fleet footwork. The major question mark lays over Hill’s relatively untested ground game. Taken down six times by Darko Stosic, arguably those numbers only ramped up after Hill broke his hand. Craig is an aggressive, fast-paced striker who threatens with wrestling from the get-go. While the Scot’s pace can fall off during the later rounds, he remains dangerous from the mat throughout. Against a young fighter with questionable TDD and grappling, Craig has a great chance to ugly wrestle his way to victory.

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