Ibo Aslan vs. Rafael Cerqueira – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this matchup on the fight card, Ibo “The Last Ottoman” Aslan will take on Rafael “The Lion” Cerqueira in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 308 card.

Aslan brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Cerqueira, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 76″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 45% striking accuracy, Aslan has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 6.83 per minute. On the other hand, Cerqueira boasts a 0% striking accuracy, landing approximately 0 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Ibo Aslan vs. Rafael Cerqueira matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 28-year-old, Ibo Aslan is coming in with a 13-1-0 record. Aslan will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Anton Turkalj at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot in March.

Cerqueira, meanwhile, is coming off a against Ibo Aslan on March 30, 2024, at and holds a 11-0-0 record.

Ibo Aslan has a orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 34-year-old Rafael Cerqueira is an southpaw fighter with a 76″ 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.

Ibo Aslan stats

→ Aslan’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Aslan lands 6.83 significant strikes per minute.
→ Aslan’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Aslan’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Aslan’s takedown defense is 100%.

Aslan comes in with 45% striking accuracy, typically landing about 6.83 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Cerqueira fires at 0% accuracy, landing about 0 significant strikes per minute. Ibo Aslan also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Cerqueira’s 0 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Rafael Cerqueira stats

→ Cerqueira’s striking accuracy is 0%.
→ Cerqueira lands 0 significant strikes per minute.
→ Cerqueira’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Cerqueira’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Cerqueira’s takedown defense is 0%.

Rafael spent, on average, minutes in the Octagon, and Ibo has an average fight time of 6:57 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Ibo or Rafael? Sound off in the comments.

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