Arnold Allen vs. Giga Chikadze – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. In this matchup on the fight card, Arnold “Almighty” Allen will take on Giga “Ninja” Lima in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Allen brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Lima, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 74″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 40% striking accuracy, Allen has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.39 per minute. On the other hand, Lima boasts a 43% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.08 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Arnold Allen vs. Giga Chikadze matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Arnold Allen is coming in with a 19-3-0 record. Allen will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Movsar Evloev at UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis in January.

Lima, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Arnold Allen on January 20, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie and holds a 15-3-0 record.

Arnold Allen has a southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 36-year-old Giga Chikadze is an orthodox fighter with a 74″ 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.

Arnold Allen stats

→ Allen’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Allen lands 3.39 significant strikes per minute.
→ Allen’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Allen’s takedown average is 1.02 per 15 minutes.
→ Allen’s takedown defense is 75%.

Allen comes in with 40% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.39 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Lima fires at 43% accuracy, landing about 4.08 significant strikes per minute. Arnold Allen also has a 50% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.02 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Lima’s 0.23 takedowns and 69% takedown accuracy.

Giga Chikadze stats

→ Lima’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Lima lands 4.08 significant strikes per minute.
→ Lima’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Lima’s takedown average is 0.23 per 15 minutes.
→ Lima’s takedown defense is 69%.

Giga spent, on average, 13:05 minutes in the Octagon, and Arnold has an average fight time of 13:30 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, Arnold or Giga? Sound off in the comments.

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