Joaquin Buckley vs. Nursulton Ruziboev – 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, Joaquin “New Mansa” Buckley will take on Nursulton “Black” Ruziboev in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 56 card.

Buckley brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 76″ reach. In contrast, Ruziboev, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 76″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 34% striking accuracy, Buckley has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.06 per minute. On the other hand, Ruziboev boasts a 43% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.93 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Joaquin Buckley vs. Nursulton Ruziboev matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Joaquin Buckley is coming in with a 18-6-0 record. Buckley will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Vicente Luque at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot in March.

Ruziboev, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Joaquin Buckley on March 30, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot and holds a 34-8-2 (2 NC) record.

Joaquin Buckley has a southpaw fighting stance with an 76″ reach. The 31-year-old Nursulton Ruziboev is an orthodox fighter with a 76″ 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.

Joaquin Buckley stats

→ Buckley’s striking accuracy is 34%.
→ Buckley lands 4.06 significant strikes per minute.
→ Buckley’s takedown accuracy is 36%.
→ Buckley’s takedown average is 1.4 per 15 minutes.
→ Buckley’s takedown defense is 69%.

Buckley comes in with 34% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.06 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Ruziboev fires at 43% accuracy, landing about 3.93 significant strikes per minute. Joaquin Buckley also has a 36% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.4 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Ruziboev’s 3.27 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Nursulton Ruziboev stats

→ Ruziboev’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Ruziboev lands 3.93 significant strikes per minute.
→ Ruziboev’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Ruziboev’s takedown average is 3.27 per 15 minutes.
→ Ruziboev’s takedown defense is 0%.

Nursulton spent, on average, 2:18 minutes in the Octagon, and Joaquin has an average fight time of 9:49 minutes.

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

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