Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady vs. Guram Kutateladze – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ABC 7: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this matchup on the fight card, Abdul-Kareem “Pride of Palestine” Al-Selwady will take on Guram “Georgian Viking” Kutateladze in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ABC 7 card.

Al-Selwady brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 69″ reach. In contrast, Kutateladze, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 72″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 34% striking accuracy, Al-Selwady has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.14 per minute. On the other hand, Kutateladze boasts a 45% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.62 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady vs. Guram Kutateladze matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 29-year-old, Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady is coming in with a 15-4-0 record. Al-Selwady will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Loik Radzhabov at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev in March.

Kutateladze, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady on March 2, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov and holds a 12-4-0 record.

Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady has a orthodox fighting stance with an 69″ reach. The 32-year-old Guram Kutateladze is an orthodox fighter with a 72″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady stats

→ Al-Selwady’s striking accuracy is 34%.
→ Al-Selwady lands 4.14 significant strikes per minute.
→ Al-Selwady’s takedown accuracy is 30%.
→ Al-Selwady’s takedown average is 2.32 per 15 minutes.
→ Al-Selwady’s takedown defense is 20%.

Al-Selwady comes in with 34% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.14 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Kutateladze fires at 45% accuracy, landing about 4.62 significant strikes per minute. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady also has a 30% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.32 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Kutateladze’s 0.69 takedowns and 75% takedown accuracy.

Guram Kutateladze stats

→ Kutateladze’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Kutateladze lands 4.62 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kutateladze’s takedown accuracy is 18%.
→ Kutateladze’s takedown average is 0.69 per 15 minutes.
→ Kutateladze’s takedown defense is 75%.

Guram spent, on average, 14:26 minutes in the Octagon, and Abdul-Kareem has an average fight time of 12:55 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Abdul-Kareem or Guram? Sound off in the comments.

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