Gillian Robertson vs. Polyana Viana – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this matchup on the fight card, Gillian “The Savage” Robertson will take on Polyana “Dama de Ferro” Viana in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 297 card.

Robertson brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 63″ reach. In contrast, Viana, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 67″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 45% striking accuracy, Robertson has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.6 per minute. On the other hand, Viana boasts a 41% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.19 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Gillian Robertson vs. Polyana Viana matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 29-year-old, Gillian Robertson is coming in with a 12-8-0 record. Robertson will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Tabatha Ricci at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria in June.

Viana, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Gillian Robertson on June 24, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos and holds a 13-6-0 record.

Gillian Robertson has a orthodox fighting stance with an 63″ reach. The 32-year-old Polyana Viana 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.

Gillian Robertson stats

→ Robertson’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Robertson lands 2.6 significant strikes per minute.
→ Robertson’s takedown accuracy is 41%.
→ Robertson’s takedown average is 2.46 per 15 minutes.
→ Robertson’s takedown defense is 43%.

Robertson comes in with 45% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.6 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Viana fires at 41% accuracy, landing about 3.19 significant strikes per minute. Gillian Robertson also has a 41% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.46 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Viana’s 0.93 takedowns and 43% takedown accuracy.

Polyana Viana stats

→ Viana’s striking accuracy is 41%.
→ Viana lands 3.19 significant strikes per minute.
→ Viana’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Viana’s takedown average is 0.93 per 15 minutes.
→ Viana’s takedown defense is 43%.

Polyana spent, on average, 7:11 minutes in the Octagon, and Gillian has an average fight time of 9:45 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, Gillian or Polyana? Sound off in the comments.

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