Josh Quinlan vs. Adam Fugitt – 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, Josh “Bushido” Quinlan will take on Adam “The Great White” Morono in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 58 card.

Quinlan brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Morono, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 77″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 42% striking accuracy, Quinlan has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.59 per minute. On the other hand, Morono boasts a 54% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.3 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Josh Quinlan vs. Adam Fugitt matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 31-year-old, Josh Quinlan is coming in with a 6-2-0 (1 NC) record. Quinlan will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Danny Barlow at UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria in February.

Morono, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Josh Quinlan on February 17, 2024, at UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana and holds a 9-4-0 record.

Josh Quinlan has a orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 35-year-old Adam Fugitt is an southpaw fighter with a 77″ 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.

Josh Quinlan stats

→ Quinlan’s striking accuracy is 42%.
→ Quinlan lands 3.59 significant strikes per minute.
→ Quinlan’s takedown accuracy is 11%.
→ Quinlan’s takedown average is 0.51 per 15 minutes.
→ Quinlan’s takedown defense is 60%.

Quinlan comes in with 42% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.59 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Morono fires at 54% accuracy, landing about 4.3 significant strikes per minute. Josh Quinlan also has a 11% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.51 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Morono’s 3.43 takedowns and 50% takedown accuracy.

Adam Fugitt stats

→ Morono’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Morono lands 4.3 significant strikes per minute.
→ Morono’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Morono’s takedown average is 3.43 per 15 minutes.
→ Morono’s takedown defense is 50%.

Adam spent, on average, 7:17 minutes in the Octagon, and Josh has an average fight time of 7:19 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, Josh or Adam? Sound off in the comments.

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