Dennis Buzukja vs. Francis Marshall – 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, Dennis “The Great” Buzukja will take on Francis “Fire” Marshall in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 62 card.

Buzukja brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Marshall, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 72″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 42% striking accuracy, Buzukja has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.16 per minute. On the other hand, Marshall boasts a 33% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.66 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 27-year-old, Dennis Buzukja is coming in with a 12-4-0 record. Buzukja will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Connor Matthews at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot in March.

Marshall, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Dennis Buzukja on March 30, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos and holds a 7-2-0 record.

Dennis Buzukja has a switch fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 25-year-old Francis Marshall is an orthodox fighter with a 72″ 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.

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%.

Buzukja comes in with 42% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.16 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Marshall fires at 33% accuracy, landing about 3.66 significant strikes per minute. Dennis Buzukja also has a 30% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.8 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Marshall’s 3.29 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Francis Marshall stats

→ Marshall’s striking accuracy is 33%.
→ Marshall lands 3.66 significant strikes per minute.
→ Marshall’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Marshall’s takedown average is 3.29 per 15 minutes.
→ Marshall’s takedown defense is 0%.

Francis spent, on average, 10:16 minutes in the Octagon, and Dennis has an average fight time of 11:14 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, Dennis or Francis? Sound off in the comments.

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