DWCS 2019 Week 9 Breakdown and Predictions

Mallory Martin Contender Series
Mallory Martin vs Ashley Nichols Credit: Dave Mandel/Invicta FC

Strawweight: Micol di Segni vs. Mallory Martin

Tale of the Tape

Micol di Segni
31-years-old
5’3″
60.5″ Reach
Italy
Gloria Fight Center
7-2

Mallory Martin
25-years-old
5’4″
63″ Reach
Denver, Colorado
Tiger Muay Thai & MMA
4-2

Pros and Cons

Micol di Segni

Pros

  • Good right hand
  • Good pressure
  • Throws a heavy overhand right

 

Cons

  • No head movement
  • Telegraphs strikes at times
  • Very wild
  • Takedown defense needs work

Mallory Martin

Pros

  • Good wrestling
  • Solid work ethic
  • Excellent ground and pound
  • Good top position

Cons

  • Takes a lot of damage
  • Will leave head on center at times

Who has the Advantage?

Striking: Segni
Speed: Martin
Knockout Power: Segni
Chin: Martin
Kickboxing: Neither
Footwork: Martin
Wrestling: Martin
Grappling: Martin
Submissions: Martin
Cardio: Martin

Prediction

Both girls are gonna come out firing from bell to bell. As both don’t really care about striking defense, I’ll be looking for both to land a lot and for there to be some blood. The biggest factor in this fight should be the wrestling and ground game of Martin. Segni has shown her takedown defense isn’t what it should be. The Italian doesn’t do well with pressure and tends to break under pressure and Martin is all pressure. While I do think she gets it done on the mat, I think she has the advantage everywhere.

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