Gabriel Bonfim vs. Ange Loosa – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 59: Namajunas vs. Cortez is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Denver, Colorado, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Gabriel “Marretinha” Bonfim will take on Ange “The Last Ninja” Loosa in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 59 card.

Bonfim brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Loosa, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 74″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 40% striking accuracy, Bonfim has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.87 per minute. On the other hand, Loosa boasts a 46% striking accuracy, landing approximately 6.09 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Gabriel Bonfim vs. Ange Loosa matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 27-year-old, Gabriel Bonfim is coming in with a 15-1-0 record. Bonfim will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Nicolas Dalby at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis in November.

Loosa, meanwhile, is coming off a CNC nc against Gabriel Bonfim on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura and holds a 10-3-0 (1 NC) record.

Gabriel Bonfim has a orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 31-year-old Ange Loosa is an orthodox fighter with a 74″ 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.

Gabriel Bonfim stats

→ Bonfim’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Bonfim lands 4.87 significant strikes per minute.
→ Bonfim’s takedown accuracy is 71%.
→ Bonfim’s takedown average is 4.75 per 15 minutes.
→ Bonfim’s takedown defense is 100%.

Bonfim comes in with 40% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.87 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Loosa fires at 46% accuracy, landing about 6.09 significant strikes per minute. Gabriel Bonfim also has a 71% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 4.75 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Loosa’s 2.05 takedowns and 90% takedown accuracy.

Ange Loosa stats

→ Loosa’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Loosa lands 6.09 significant strikes per minute.
→ Loosa’s takedown accuracy is 42%.
→ Loosa’s takedown average is 2.05 per 15 minutes.
→ Loosa’s takedown defense is 90%.

Ange spent, on average, 13:12 minutes in the Octagon, and Gabriel has an average fight time of 3:57 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, Gabriel or Ange? Sound off in the comments.

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