Austen Lane vs. Jhonata Diniz – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 55: Nicolau vs. Perez is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Austen Lane will take on Jhonata Orolbai in the Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 55 card.

Lane brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 80″ reach. In contrast, Orolbai, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 79″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 47% striking accuracy, Lane has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.48 per minute. On the other hand, Orolbai boasts a 42% striking accuracy, landing approximately 7.69 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Austen Lane vs. Jhonata Diniz matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 37-year-old, Austen Lane is coming in with a 12-4-0 (1 NC) record. Lane will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Justin Tafa at UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland in September.

Orolbai, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Austen Lane on September 9, 2023, at DWCS 7.6 and holds a 6-0-0 record.

Austen Lane has a orthodox fighting stance with an 80″ reach. The 33-year-old Jhonata Diniz is an orthodox fighter with a 79″ 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.

Austen Lane stats

→ Lane’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Lane lands 4.48 significant strikes per minute.
→ Lane’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Lane’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Lane’s takedown defense is 0%.

Lane comes in with 47% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.48 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Orolbai fires at 42% accuracy, landing about 7.69 significant strikes per minute. Austen Lane also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Orolbai’s 0 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Jhonata Diniz stats

→ Orolbai’s striking accuracy is 42%.
→ Orolbai lands 7.69 significant strikes per minute.
→ Orolbai’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Orolbai’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Orolbai’s takedown defense is 100%.

Jhonata spent, on average, 3:15 minutes in the Octagon, and Austen has an average fight time of 1:51 minutes.

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

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