Baergeng Jieleyisi vs. SuYoung You – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 248: Yan vs. Figueiredo is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Macau, China. In this matchup on the fight card, Baergeng Jieleyisi will take on SuYoung “Yoo-Jitsu” Craig in the Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 248 card.

Jieleyisi brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Craig, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 65″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 48% striking accuracy, Jieleyisi has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.18 per minute. On the other hand, Craig boasts a 38% striking accuracy, landing approximately 1.77 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Baergeng Jieleyisi vs. SuYoung You matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 29-year-old, Baergeng Jieleyisi is coming in with a 18-5-0 record. Jieleyisi will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Tokitaka Nakanishi at Road to UFC 3.5 + 3.6 in August.

Craig, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision win against Baergeng Jieleyisi on August 23, 2024, at Road to UFC 3.5 + 3.6 and holds a 13-3-0 (2 NC) record.

Baergeng Jieleyisi has a orthodox fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 28-year-old SuYoung You is an orthodox fighter with a 65″ 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.

Baergeng Jieleyisi stats

→ Jieleyisi’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Jieleyisi lands 2.18 significant strikes per minute.
→ Jieleyisi’s takedown accuracy is 71%.
→ Jieleyisi’s takedown average is 1.9 per 15 minutes.
→ Jieleyisi’s takedown defense is 80%.

Jieleyisi comes in with 48% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.18 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Craig fires at 38% accuracy, landing about 1.77 significant strikes per minute. Baergeng Jieleyisi also has a 71% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.9 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Craig’s 6 takedowns and 75% takedown accuracy.

SuYoung You stats

→ Craig’s striking accuracy is 38%.
→ Craig lands 1.77 significant strikes per minute.
→ Craig’s takedown accuracy is 63%.
→ Craig’s takedown average is 6 per 15 minutes.
→ Craig’s takedown defense is 75%.

SuYoung spent, on average, 15:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Baergeng has an average fight time of 13:08 minutes.

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

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