Alexandr Romanov vs. Rodrigo Nascimento – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 246: Moreno vs. Albazi is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In this matchup on the fight card, Alexandr “King Kong” Romanov will take on Rodrigo “Ze Colmeia” Munhoz in the Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 246 card.

Romanov brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Munhoz, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 80″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 52% striking accuracy, Romanov has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.94 per minute. On the other hand, Munhoz boasts a 49% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.05 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Alexandr Romanov vs. Rodrigo Nascimento matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 33-year-old, Alexandr Romanov is coming in with a 17-3-0 record. Romanov will be fighting for the first time since a loss via submission against Jailton Almeida at UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier in June.

Munhoz, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Alexandr Romanov on June 1, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento and holds a 11-2-0 (1 NC) record.

Alexandr Romanov has a southpaw fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 32-year-old Rodrigo Nascimento is an orthodox fighter with a 80″ 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.

Alexandr Romanov stats

→ Romanov’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Romanov lands 3.94 significant strikes per minute.
→ Romanov’s takedown accuracy is 54%.
→ Romanov’s takedown average is 4.17 per 15 minutes.
→ Romanov’s takedown defense is 28%.

Romanov comes in with 52% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.94 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Munhoz fires at 49% accuracy, landing about 4.05 significant strikes per minute. Alexandr Romanov also has a 54% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 4.17 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Munhoz’s 1.23 takedowns and 76% takedown accuracy.

Rodrigo Nascimento stats

→ Munhoz’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Munhoz lands 4.05 significant strikes per minute.
→ Munhoz’s takedown accuracy is 37%.
→ Munhoz’s takedown average is 1.23 per 15 minutes.
→ Munhoz’s takedown defense is 76%.

Rodrigo spent, on average, 9:11 minutes in the Octagon, and Alexandr has an average fight time of 7:59 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, Alexandr or Rodrigo? Sound off in the comments.

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