Jimmy Flick vs. Nate Maness – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 58: Perez vs. Taira is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jimmy “The Brick” Flick will take on Nate “Mayhem” Chandler in the Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 58 card.

Flick brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. In contrast, Chandler, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 72″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 50% striking accuracy, Flick has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 1.7 per minute. On the other hand, Chandler boasts a 48% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.33 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jimmy Flick vs. Nate Maness matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 34-year-old, Jimmy Flick is coming in with a 17-7-0 record. Flick will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Malcolm Gordon at UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis in January.

Chandler, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Jimmy Flick on January 20, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green and holds a 15-3-0 record.

Jimmy Flick has a orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. The 33-year-old Nate Maness is an orthodox fighter with a 72″ 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.

Jimmy Flick stats

→ Flick’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Flick lands 1.7 significant strikes per minute.
→ Flick’s takedown accuracy is 26%.
→ Flick’s takedown average is 1.79 per 15 minutes.
→ Flick’s takedown defense is 0%.

Flick comes in with 50% striking accuracy, typically landing about 1.7 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Chandler fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 2.33 significant strikes per minute. Jimmy Flick also has a 26% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.79 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Chandler’s 0.87 takedowns and 78% takedown accuracy.

Nate Maness stats

→ Chandler’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Chandler lands 2.33 significant strikes per minute.
→ Chandler’s takedown accuracy is 75%.
→ Chandler’s takedown average is 0.87 per 15 minutes.
→ Chandler’s takedown defense is 78%.

Nate spent, on average, 8:35 minutes in the Octagon, and Jimmy has an average fight time of 6:41 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Jimmy or Nate? Sound off in the comments.

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