Austen Lane vs. Robelis Despaigne – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 245: Hernandez vs. Pereira is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Austen Lane will take on Robelis “The Big Boy” Despaigne in the Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 245 card.

Lane brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 80″ reach. In contrast, Despaigne, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 84″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 46% striking accuracy, Lane has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.43 per minute. On the other hand, Despaigne boasts a 54% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.16 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Austen Lane vs. Robelis Despaigne 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 12-5-0 (1 NC) record. Lane will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Jhonata Diniz at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez in April.

Despaigne, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Austen Lane on April 27, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento and holds a 5-1-0 record.

Austen Lane has a orthodox fighting stance with an 80″ reach. The 36-year-old Robelis Despaigne is an orthodox fighter with a 84″ 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 46%.
→ Lane lands 3.43 significant strikes per minute.
→ Lane’s takedown accuracy is 20%.
→ Lane’s takedown average is 1.03 per 15 minutes.
→ Lane’s takedown defense is 0%.

Lane comes in with 46% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.43 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Despaigne fires at 54% accuracy, landing about 2.16 significant strikes per minute. Austen Lane also has a 20% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.03 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Despaigne’s 0 takedowns and 25% takedown accuracy.

Robelis Despaigne stats

→ Despaigne’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Despaigne lands 2.16 significant strikes per minute.
→ Despaigne’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Despaigne’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Despaigne’s takedown defense is 25%.

Robelis spent, on average, 7:39 minutes in the Octagon, and Austen has an average fight time of 2:55 minutes.

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

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