Chad Anheliger vs. Cody Gibson – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 246: Moreno vs. Albazi is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In this matchup on the fight card, Chad “The Monster” Anheliger will take on Cody “The Renegade” Hadley in the Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 246 card.

Anheliger brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. In contrast, Hadley, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 45% striking accuracy, Anheliger has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.6 per minute. On the other hand, Hadley boasts a 44% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.96 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Chad Anheliger vs. Cody Gibson matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 38-year-old, Chad Anheliger is coming in with a 13-7-0 record. Anheliger will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Charalampos Grigoriou at UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura in March.

Hadley, meanwhile, is coming off a submission win against Chad Anheliger on March 16, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Jandiroba and holds a 21-10-0 record.

Chad Anheliger has a orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. The 37-year-old Cody Gibson 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.

Chad Anheliger stats

→ Anheliger’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Anheliger lands 3.6 significant strikes per minute.
→ Anheliger’s takedown accuracy is 30%.
→ Anheliger’s takedown average is 0.82 per 15 minutes.
→ Anheliger’s takedown defense is 42%.

Anheliger comes in with 45% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.6 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Hadley fires at 44% accuracy, landing about 3.96 significant strikes per minute. Chad Anheliger also has a 30% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.82 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Hadley’s 1.61 takedowns and 68% takedown accuracy.

Cody Gibson stats

→ Hadley’s striking accuracy is 44%.
→ Hadley lands 3.96 significant strikes per minute.
→ Hadley’s takedown accuracy is 30%.
→ Hadley’s takedown average is 1.61 per 15 minutes.
→ Hadley’s takedown defense is 68%.

Cody spent, on average, 10:39 minutes in the Octagon, and Chad has an average fight time of 14:40 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, Chad or Cody? Sound off in the comments.

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