Jarno Errens vs. Steven Nguyen – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 53: Ribas vs. Namajunas is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jarno “Ya Boi” Errens will take on Steven “The Ninja” Mendonca in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 53 card.

Errens brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. In contrast, Mendonca, an switch fighter, stands with a 73″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 38% striking accuracy, Errens has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 1.67 per minute. On the other hand, Mendonca boasts a 43% striking accuracy, landing approximately 8.29 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jarno Errens vs. Steven Nguyen matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Jarno Errens is coming in with a 13-5-1 record. Errens will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against SeungWoo Choi at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie in August.

Mendonca, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Jarno Errens on August 26, 2023, at DWCS 7.6 and holds a 9-1-0 record.

Jarno Errens has a orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. The 31-year-old Steven Nguyen is an switch fighter with a 73″ 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.

Jarno Errens stats

→ Errens’s striking accuracy is 38%.
→ Errens lands 1.67 significant strikes per minute.
→ Errens’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Errens’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Errens’s takedown defense is 33%.

Errens comes in with 38% striking accuracy, typically landing about 1.67 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Mendonca fires at 43% accuracy, landing about 8.29 significant strikes per minute. Jarno Errens also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Mendonca’s 0 takedowns and 83% takedown accuracy.

Steven Nguyen stats

→ Mendonca’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Mendonca lands 8.29 significant strikes per minute.
→ Mendonca’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Mendonca’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Mendonca’s takedown defense is 83%.

Steven spent, on average, 12:54 minutes in the Octagon, and Jarno 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, Jarno or Steven? Sound off in the comments.

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