UFC 283: Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill will battle it out in the main event of an incredibly stacked card this weekend. The former light-heavyweight champion will face one of the toughest tests of his career against Hill. So ahead of what promises to be a cracker, here is our preview and prediction for Glover Teixeira vs Jamahal Hill. Follow UFC 283: Glover Teixeira vs Jamahal Hill LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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Teixeira and Hill will compete for the vacant light-heavyweight title, while many other stars will feature on the undercard. However, given the drama in the last title bout in the division, all eyes will definitely be on the Teixeira vs Hill fight.
UFC 283: Glover Teixeira vs Jamahal Hill- Preview, Prediction and Betting Odds
Glover Teixeira vs Jamahal Hill preview and prediction
Teixeira comes into this bout on the back of a defeat to Jiri Prochazka. This was a tough defeat for Glover, who lost his title to the Czech fighter, despite getting the better of Prochazka up to the point of defeat. Hill, on the other hand, comes into the bout on a three-fight win streak, having last knocked out Thiago Santos.
In terms of physical attributes, Hill has the upper hand. Teixeira stands at 6’2”, has a 76” punch reach, and a 42.5” leg reach. Hill stands at 6’4”, with a 79” punch reach, and a 43.5” leg reach. Moreover, Hill fights in a southpaw stance, while Glover fights in an orthodox stance. Thus, all the physical attributes lie in favor of the American.
However, the stats show a different picture. Although Hill throws more punches than Teixeira, the Brazilian is more accurate with 60% of his punches landing compared to Hill’s 55%. In addition, Teixeira has much better takedown numbers, whereas Hill has virtually no grappling skills.
Therefore, the bout will definitely be a fight between two very different styles. Glover Teixeira will look to use his grappling to his advantage, while Hill will want to keep his distance.
Our prediction: Jamahall Hill beats Glover Teixeira by TKO in the fourth round to become the new UFC undisputed champion.
Glover Teixeira vs Jamahall Hill latest betting odds
While the numbers and styles point towards a close contest between the two, the odds portray a similar picture. Despite Glover Teixeira being a former champion, the bookmakers have Hill as the slight favorite in the fight.
Hill is a -125 favorite, whereas Teixeira is a +105 underdog as per the UFC’s official odds. However, Teixeira has made it a habit to go against the odds, so it would take a brave person to bet against the Brazilian.
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