Fatima Kline vs. Viktoriia Dudakova – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 249: Dern vs. Ribas 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Fatima “The Archangel” Kline will take on Viktoriia “Xicao” Teixeira in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 249 card.

Kline brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 67″ reach. In contrast, Teixeira, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 67″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 48% striking accuracy, Kline has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.6 per minute. On the other hand, Teixeira boasts a 48% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.45 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Fatima Kline vs. Viktoriia Dudakova matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 24-year-old, Fatima Kline is coming in with a 6-1-0 record. Kline will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Jasmine Jasudavicius at UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez in July.

Teixeira, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision loss against Fatima Kline on July 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov and holds a 8-1-0 record.

Fatima Kline has a orthodox fighting stance with an 67″ reach. The 25-year-old Viktoriia Dudakova is an orthodox fighter with a 67″ 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.

Fatima Kline stats

→ Kline’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Kline lands 2.6 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kline’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Kline’s takedown average is 1 per 15 minutes.
→ Kline’s takedown defense is 33%.

Kline comes in with 48% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.6 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Teixeira fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 3.45 significant strikes per minute. Fatima Kline also has a 100% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Teixeira’s 2.63 takedowns and 50% takedown accuracy.

Viktoriia Dudakova stats

→ Teixeira’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Teixeira lands 3.45 significant strikes per minute.
→ Teixeira’s takedown accuracy is 36%.
→ Teixeira’s takedown average is 2.63 per 15 minutes.
→ Teixeira’s takedown defense is 50%.

Viktoriia spent, on average, 11:24 minutes in the Octagon, and Fatima 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, Fatima or Viktoriia? Sound off in the comments.

You can view the scheduled UFC Fight Night 249 fight card, upcoming UFC schedule 2024, and latest MMA news.