Prediction: Iasmin Lucindo via Decision
Lucindo is just built different physically. She doesn’t rely on her power, but it’s always a factor. Her shots land with weight, and the way she puts her combos together is sharp. She times her entries well, doesn’t throw just to throw, and when she decides to go—she goes. It’s never just a one-shot counter. It’s a flurry, with power behind every piece. That’s where Hill’s style starts working against her. She’s always coming forward, always looking to out-volume you, but she doesn’t have the kind of power that makes Lucindo second-guess throwing heat down the pipe. That pressure style just plays right into Lucindo’s hands.
And it doesn’t stop on the feet. Lucindo has a real grappling game, and it’s not just basic takedowns—it’s clean, structured, and consistent. That high underhook entry she hits, dipping to the non-post side while locking the leg and dumping into half guard, is textbook. It’s surgical. And once she’s in half guard, she’s not just stalling—she’s settling. Heavy hips, good control, and just enough ground-and-pound to keep it active. Hill’s definitely improved defensively over the years, but physically she still struggles to create space against strong top control. And Lucindo is that kind of problem.
Hill’s biggest asset is her cardio and output, no question. She can go for 15 minutes without fading, and she’ll try to overwhelm opponents with pace. But Lucindo’s never looked like someone who crumbles under pressure—she thrives in the fire. She likes when people come at her. That’s when her counters fly and her timing shines. The difference here is going to be physicality and control. Hill can have moments on volume, but Lucindo’s shots are gonna land harder, her grappling is going to eat time off the clock, and her style is built to shut down what Hill does best.