Jamahal Hill vs. Carlos Ulberg – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Chandler is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jamahal “Sweet Dreams” Hill will take on Carlos “Black Jag” Pineda in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Hill brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 79″ reach. In contrast, Pineda, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 77″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 54% striking accuracy, Hill has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 7.18 per minute. On the other hand, Pineda boasts a 59% striking accuracy, landing approximately 7.41 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jamahal Hill vs. Carlos Ulberg matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 33-year-old, Jamahal Hill is coming in with a 12-2-0 (1 NC) record. Hill will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Alex Pereira at UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill in April.

Pineda, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Jamahal Hill on April 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento and holds a 11-1-0 record.

Jamahal Hill has a southpaw fighting stance with an 79″ reach. The 34-year-old Carlos Ulberg is an orthodox fighter with a 77″ 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.

Jamahal Hill stats

→ Hill’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Hill lands 7.18 significant strikes per minute.
→ Hill’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Hill’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Hill’s takedown defense is 73%.

Hill comes in with 54% striking accuracy, typically landing about 7.18 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Pineda fires at 59% accuracy, landing about 7.41 significant strikes per minute. Jamahal Hill also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Pineda’s 0.95 takedowns and 75% takedown accuracy.

Carlos Ulberg stats

→ Pineda’s striking accuracy is 59%.
→ Pineda lands 7.41 significant strikes per minute.
→ Pineda’s takedown accuracy is 75%.
→ Pineda’s takedown average is 0.95 per 15 minutes.
→ Pineda’s takedown defense is 75%.

Carlos spent, on average, 5:56 minutes in the Octagon, and Jamahal has an average fight time of 8:38 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, Jamahal or Carlos? Sound off in the comments.

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