Yoder vs Frey Analysis and Prediction
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Ashley Yoder (8-7) vs Jinh Yu Frey (10-6)
Women’s Strawweight (115)
Ashley Yoder
Despite a 4″ height and reach advantage, Yoder will struggle to keep herself on the feet long enough to make the most of her physical advantages. A scrapper who will continue to plug away till the final bell, there is no denying Yoder’s heart. Unfortunately, a low volume on the feet and an inability to keep opponents down have seen her drop three of her last four. Retirement beckons if Yoder drops yet enough fight.
Jinh Yu Frey
Even at thirty-six, make no mistake, the UFC will give Jihn Yu Frey a huge push if she finally manages to string together a winning streak. While Frey can be easily out-struck on the feet, the former Invicta Atomweight champion is a wonderful grinding top-specialist when she gets her wrestling going. Fighting up in weight, however, has been the greatest detriment to Frey’s wrestling. A comically low volume on the feet hasn’t helped, but Yoder will be more than happy for this to make its way to the mat.
Predicted Result: Frey Decision
Despite a 4″ height and reach advantage, Yoder will struggle to keep herself on the feet long enough to make the most of her physical advantages. Both women have a horrendous volume on the feet, yet blown-up Atomweight Frey is perhaps the weaker of the two. Still, Yoder will be more than happy for this to make its way to the mat. Predicting a lot of scrambles in a strangely messy fight with Frey just about coming out on top.
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