Billy Goff vs. Trey Waters – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 56: Lewis vs. Nascimento is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Billy “Junior” Goff will take on Trey “The Truth” Murphy in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 56 card.

Goff brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Murphy, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 77″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 46% striking accuracy, Goff has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 10.22 per minute. On the other hand, Murphy boasts a 45% striking accuracy, landing approximately 6.45 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Billy Goff vs. Trey Waters matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 26-year-old, Billy Goff is coming in with a 9-2-0 record. Goff will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Yusaku Kinoshita at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie in August.

Murphy, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Billy Goff on August 26, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Simon and holds a 8-1-0 record.

Billy Goff has a switch fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 29-year-old Trey Waters is an orthodox fighter with a 77″ 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.

Billy Goff stats

→ Goff’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Goff lands 10.22 significant strikes per minute.
→ Goff’s takedown accuracy is 40%.
→ Goff’s takedown average is 4.04 per 15 minutes.
→ Goff’s takedown defense is 100%.

Goff comes in with 46% striking accuracy, typically landing about 10.22 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Murphy fires at 45% accuracy, landing about 6.45 significant strikes per minute. Billy Goff also has a 40% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 4.04 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Murphy’s 0.78 takedowns and 77% takedown accuracy.

Trey Waters stats

→ Murphy’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Murphy lands 6.45 significant strikes per minute.
→ Murphy’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Murphy’s takedown average is 0.78 per 15 minutes.
→ Murphy’s takedown defense is 77%.

Trey spent, on average, 9:37 minutes in the Octagon, and Billy has an average fight time of 3:43 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, Billy or Trey? Sound off in the comments.

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