Danny Silva vs. Dennis Buzukja – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 62: Cannonier vs. Borralho is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Danny “El Puma” Silva will take on Dennis “The Great” Buzukja in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 62 card.

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

With a 58% striking accuracy, Silva has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 8.3 per minute. On the other hand, Buzukja boasts a 42% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.16 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Danny Silva vs. Dennis Buzukja matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 27-year-old, Danny Silva is coming in with a 9-1-0 record. Silva will be fighting for the first time since a win via split decision against Josh Culibao at UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura in March.

Buzukja, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Danny Silva on March 16, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot and holds a 12-4-0 record.

Danny Silva has a switch fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 26-year-old Dennis Buzukja is an switch fighter with a 70″ 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.

Danny Silva stats

→ Silva’s striking accuracy is 58%.
→ Silva lands 8.3 significant strikes per minute.
→ Silva’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Silva’s takedown average is 3 per 15 minutes.
→ Silva’s takedown defense is 100%.

Silva comes in with 58% striking accuracy, typically landing about 8.3 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Buzukja fires at 42% accuracy, landing about 4.16 significant strikes per minute. Danny Silva also has a 50% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 3 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Buzukja’s 0.8 takedowns and 72% takedown accuracy.

Dennis Buzukja stats

→ Buzukja’s striking accuracy is 42%.
→ Buzukja lands 4.16 significant strikes per minute.
→ Buzukja’s takedown accuracy is 30%.
→ Buzukja’s takedown average is 0.8 per 15 minutes.
→ Buzukja’s takedown defense is 72%.

Dennis spent, on average, 11:14 minutes in the Octagon, and Danny has an average fight time of 15:00 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Danny or Dennis? Sound off in the comments.

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