Torres vs Hill Analysis and Prediction
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Tecia Torres (12-5) vs Angela Hill (13-9)
Women’s Strawweight (115)
Tecia Torres
A rematch from 2015 from which Torres claimed bragging rights, both ladies have developed their games immensely. Torres’ original tactic of regular takedowns and extended periods of lay n pray remains a viable avenue to victory. Of course, Torres has found success on the feet recently, but her tiny stature leaves her vulnerable to damage at range. Moreover, allowing Hill to settle into a comfortable pattern on the feet seems like a fast pass to head trauma. While Hill’s knees and elbows are dangerous intercepting tools, Torres should still be aiming to rush out the blocks and grind Hill to the mat.
Angela Hill
Hill has made huge strides in her defensive grappling, evidenced by her success against the cage and on the mat against Michelle Waterson. Renewed strength in the clinch enables Hill to keep the fight standing for longer periods with greater opportunity to showcase her electric striking. Lightning-fast hand speed couples with sharp combinations, often built around a ramrod jab. Ashley Yoder may be somewhat finished in the UFC, but Hill left the typically durable fighter on jelly legs several times during their recent bout.
Predicted Result: Torres Decision
A rematch from 2015 from which Torres claimed bragging rights, both ladies have developed their games immensely. Torres’ original tactic of regular takedowns and extended periods of lay n pray remains a viable avenue to victory. While Hill’s knees and elbows are dangerous intercepting tools, Torres should still be aiming to rush out the blocks and grind Hill to the mat. Hill, of course, has made huge strides in her defensive grappling. Regular stuffing Michelle Waterson’s takedowns, and holding her own in the clinch, Hill is able to keep the fight standing longer. Lightning-fast hand speed coupled with sharp combinations, often built around a ramrod jab, will out-class Torres’ tiny stature at range. It isn’t likely that Torres will choose to trade on the feet, however.
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