Ismail Naurdiev vs. Bruno Silva – 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, Ismail “The Austrian Wonderboy” Naurdiev will take on Bruno “Blindado” Silva in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 308 card.

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

With a 52% striking accuracy, Naurdiev has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.17 per minute. On the other hand, Silva boasts a 49% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.12 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Ismail Naurdiev vs. Bruno Silva matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 28-year-old, Ismail Naurdiev is coming in with a 23-7-0 record. Naurdiev will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Sean Brady at UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo in February.

Silva, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Ismail Naurdiev on February 29, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot and holds a 23-11-0 record.

Ismail Naurdiev has a orthodox fighting stance with an 74″ reach. The 35-year-old Bruno Silva 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.

Ismail Naurdiev stats

→ Naurdiev’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Naurdiev lands 3.17 significant strikes per minute.
→ Naurdiev’s takedown accuracy is 71%.
→ Naurdiev’s takedown average is 1.25 per 15 minutes.
→ Naurdiev’s takedown defense is 70%.

Naurdiev comes in with 52% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.17 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Silva fires at 49% accuracy, landing about 4.12 significant strikes per minute. Ismail Naurdiev also has a 71% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.25 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Silva’s 0.93 takedowns and 73% takedown accuracy.

Bruno Silva stats

→ Silva’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Silva lands 4.12 significant strikes per minute.
→ Silva’s takedown accuracy is 27%.
→ Silva’s takedown average is 0.93 per 15 minutes.
→ Silva’s takedown defense is 73%.

Bruno spent, on average, 9:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Ismail has an average fight time of 15:00 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, Ismail or Bruno? Sound off in the comments.

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