Jai Herbert vs. Rolando Bedoya – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ABC 7: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this matchup on the fight card, Jai “Black Country Banger” Herbert will take on Rolando “The Machine” Bedoya in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ABC 7 card.

Herbert brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Bedoya, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 74″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 41% striking accuracy, Herbert has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.69 per minute. On the other hand, Bedoya boasts a 55% striking accuracy, landing approximately 8.7 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jai Herbert vs. Rolando Bedoya matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 36-year-old, Jai Herbert is coming in with a 12-5-1 record. Herbert will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Fares Ziam at UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura in July.

Bedoya, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Jai Herbert on July 22, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie and holds a 14-3-0 record.

Jai Herbert has a orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 27-year-old Rolando Bedoya 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.

Jai Herbert stats

→ Herbert’s striking accuracy is 41%.
→ Herbert lands 2.69 significant strikes per minute.
→ Herbert’s takedown accuracy is 10%.
→ Herbert’s takedown average is 0.2 per 15 minutes.
→ Herbert’s takedown defense is 57%.

Herbert comes in with 41% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.69 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Bedoya fires at 55% accuracy, landing about 8.7 significant strikes per minute. Jai Herbert also has a 10% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.2 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Bedoya’s 0 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Rolando Bedoya stats

→ Bedoya’s striking accuracy is 55%.
→ Bedoya lands 8.7 significant strikes per minute.
→ Bedoya’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Bedoya’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Bedoya’s takedown defense is 0%.

Rolando spent, on average, 15:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Jai has an average fight time of 10:43 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Jai or Rolando? Sound off in the comments.

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