Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Cody Brundage – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 59: Namajunas vs. Cortez is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Denver, Colorado, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Abdul Razak Alhassan will take on Cody Brundage in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 59 card.

Razak Alhassan brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. In contrast, Brundage, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 72″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 48% striking accuracy, Razak Alhassan has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.37 per minute. On the other hand, Brundage boasts a 54% striking accuracy, landing approximately 1.62 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Cody Brundage matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 39-year-old, Abdul Razak Alhassan is coming in with a 12-6-0 record. Razak Alhassan will be fighting for the first time since a loss via submission against Joe Pyfer at UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green in October.

Brundage, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Abdul Razak Alhassan on October 7, 2023, at UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill and holds a 10-6-0 record.

Abdul Razak Alhassan has a orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. The 30-year-old Cody Brundage 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 Razak Alhassan stats

→ Razak Alhassan’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Razak Alhassan lands 3.37 significant strikes per minute.
→ Razak Alhassan’s takedown accuracy is 38%.
→ Razak Alhassan’s takedown average is 0.89 per 15 minutes.
→ Razak Alhassan’s takedown defense is 50%.

Razak Alhassan comes in with 48% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.37 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Brundage fires at 54% accuracy, landing about 1.62 significant strikes per minute. Abdul Razak Alhassan also has a 38% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.89 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Brundage’s 2.33 takedowns and 68% takedown accuracy.

Cody Brundage stats

→ Brundage’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Brundage lands 1.62 significant strikes per minute.
→ Brundage’s takedown accuracy is 52%.
→ Brundage’s takedown average is 2.33 per 15 minutes.
→ Brundage’s takedown defense is 68%.

Cody spent, on average, 6:26 minutes in the Octagon, and Abdul has an average fight time of 6:30 minutes.

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

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