Chase Hooper vs. Viacheslav Borshchev – 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, Chase “The Dream” Hooper will take on Viacheslav “Slava Claus” Woodson in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 56 card.

Hooper brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 74″ reach. In contrast, Woodson, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 69″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 51% striking accuracy, Hooper has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.86 per minute. On the other hand, Woodson boasts a 58% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.82 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Chase Hooper vs. Viacheslav Borshchev matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 25-year-old, Chase Hooper is coming in with a 13-3-1 record. Hooper will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Jordan Leavitt at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig in November.

Woodson, meanwhile, is coming off a majority decision draw against Chase Hooper on November 18, 2023, at UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira and holds a 7-3-1 record.

Chase Hooper has a southpaw fighting stance with an 74″ reach. The 32-year-old Viacheslav Borshchev is an orthodox fighter with a 69″ 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.

Chase Hooper stats

→ Hooper’s striking accuracy is 51%.
→ Hooper lands 4.86 significant strikes per minute.
→ Hooper’s takedown accuracy is 22%.
→ Hooper’s takedown average is 1.42 per 15 minutes.
→ Hooper’s takedown defense is 55%.

Hooper comes in with 51% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.86 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Woodson fires at 58% accuracy, landing about 5.82 significant strikes per minute. Chase Hooper also has a 22% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.42 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Woodson’s 0 takedowns and 36% takedown accuracy.

Viacheslav Borshchev stats

→ Woodson’s striking accuracy is 58%.
→ Woodson lands 5.82 significant strikes per minute.
→ Woodson’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Woodson’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Woodson’s takedown defense is 36%.

Viacheslav spent, on average, 10:19 minutes in the Octagon, and Chase has an average fight time of 10:34 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, Chase or Viacheslav? Sound off in the comments.

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