Jared Gooden vs. Kevin Jousset – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 56: Lewis vs. Nascimento is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jared “NiteTrain” Gooden will take on Kevin “Air” Chimaev in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 56 card.

Gooden brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Chimaev, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 75″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 49% striking accuracy, Gooden has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.08 per minute. On the other hand, Chimaev boasts a 55% striking accuracy, landing approximately 8.23 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jared Gooden vs. Kevin Jousset matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Jared Gooden is coming in with a 23-9-0 record. Gooden will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Wellington Turman at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan in December.

Chimaev, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Jared Gooden on December 2, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez and holds a 10-2-0 record.

Jared Gooden has a orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 31-year-old Kevin Jousset is an orthodox fighter with a 75″ 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.

Jared Gooden stats

→ Gooden’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Gooden lands 5.08 significant strikes per minute.
→ Gooden’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Gooden’s takedown average is 0.67 per 15 minutes.
→ Gooden’s takedown defense is 65%.

Gooden comes in with 49% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.08 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Chimaev fires at 55% accuracy, landing about 8.23 significant strikes per minute. Jared Gooden also has a 100% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.67 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Chimaev’s 1.51 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Kevin Jousset stats

→ Chimaev’s striking accuracy is 55%.
→ Chimaev lands 8.23 significant strikes per minute.
→ Chimaev’s takedown accuracy is 66%.
→ Chimaev’s takedown average is 1.51 per 15 minutes.
→ Chimaev’s takedown defense is 100%.

Kevin spent, on average, 9:55 minutes in the Octagon, and Jared has an average fight time of 11:13 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, Jared or Kevin? Sound off in the comments.

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