Asu Almabayev vs. Jose Johnson – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 58: Perez vs. Taira is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Asu “Zulfikar” Almabayev will take on Jose “Lobo Solitario” Tiuliulin in the Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 58 card.

Almabayev brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 65″ reach. In contrast, Tiuliulin, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 59% striking accuracy, Almabayev has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.02 per minute. On the other hand, Tiuliulin boasts a 60% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.8 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Asu Almabayev vs. Jose Johnson matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Asu Almabayev is coming in with a 19-2-0 record. Almabayev will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against CJ Vergara at UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 in March.

Tiuliulin, meanwhile, is coming off a submission win against Asu Almabayev on March 9, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig and holds a 16-8-0 record.

Asu Almabayev has a orthodox fighting stance with an 65″ reach. The 29-year-old Jose Johnson is an orthodox fighter with a 71″ 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.

Asu Almabayev stats

→ Almabayev’s striking accuracy is 59%.
→ Almabayev lands 3.02 significant strikes per minute.
→ Almabayev’s takedown accuracy is 57%.
→ Almabayev’s takedown average is 7.12 per 15 minutes.
→ Almabayev’s takedown defense is 0%.

Almabayev comes in with 59% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.02 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Tiuliulin fires at 60% accuracy, landing about 2.8 significant strikes per minute. Asu Almabayev also has a 57% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 7.12 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Tiuliulin’s 0.62 takedowns and 36% takedown accuracy.

Jose Johnson stats

→ Tiuliulin’s striking accuracy is 60%.
→ Tiuliulin lands 2.8 significant strikes per minute.
→ Tiuliulin’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Tiuliulin’s takedown average is 0.62 per 15 minutes.
→ Tiuliulin’s takedown defense is 36%.

Jose spent, on average, 12:09 minutes in the Octagon, and Asu has an average fight time of 11:36 minutes.

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

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