JeongYeong Lee vs. Blake Bilder – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, JeongYeong “Korean Tiger” Lee will take on Blake “El Animal” Bilder in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Lee brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. In contrast, Bilder, an switch fighter, stands with a 68″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 47% striking accuracy, Lee has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.39 per minute. On the other hand, Bilder boasts a 50% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.96 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down JeongYeong Lee vs. Blake Bilder matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 28-year-old, JeongYeong Lee is coming in with a 10-1-0 record. Lee will be fighting for the first time since a win via split decision against Yizha at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac in February.

Bilder, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against JeongYeong Lee on February 4, 2023, at UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana and holds a 8-1-1 record.

JeongYeong Lee has a orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. The 34-year-old Blake Bilder is an switch fighter with a 68″ 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.

JeongYeong Lee stats

→ Lee’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Lee lands 2.39 significant strikes per minute.
→ Lee’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Lee’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Lee’s takedown defense is 73%.

Lee comes in with 47% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.39 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Bilder fires at 50% accuracy, landing about 4.96 significant strikes per minute. JeongYeong Lee also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Bilder’s 0.45 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Blake Bilder stats

→ Bilder’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Bilder lands 4.96 significant strikes per minute.
→ Bilder’s takedown accuracy is 10%.
→ Bilder’s takedown average is 0.45 per 15 minutes.
→ Bilder’s takedown defense is 100%.

Blake spent, on average, 11:05 minutes in the Octagon, and JeongYeong has an average fight time of 5:26 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, JeongYeong or Blake? Sound off in the comments.

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