Kaiwen vs. Yizha – 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, Kaiwen “The Underdog” will take on Yizha in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, , an orthodox fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 54% striking accuracy, has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.57 per minute. On the other hand, boasts a 42% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.74 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 28-year-old, Kaiwen is coming in with a 12-5-0 record. will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Koya Kanda at Road to UFC 2.5 + 2.6 in August.

, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Kaiwen on August 27, 2023, at Road to UFC 2.5 + 2.6 and holds a 24-4-0 record.

Kaiwen has a switch fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 27-year-old Yizha is an orthodox fighter with a 71″ 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.

Kaiwen stats

→ ‘s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ lands 4.57 significant strikes per minute.
→ ‘s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ ‘s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ ‘s takedown defense is 90%.

comes in with 54% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.57 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, fires at 42% accuracy, landing about 2.74 significant strikes per minute. Kaiwen also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to ‘s 4.83 takedowns and 61% takedown accuracy.

Yizha stats

→ ‘s striking accuracy is 42%.
→ lands 2.74 significant strikes per minute.
→ ‘s takedown accuracy is 34%.
→ ‘s takedown average is 4.83 per 15 minutes.
→ ‘s takedown defense is 61%.

Yizha spent, on average, 9:56 minutes in the Octagon, and Kaiwen has an average fight time of 8:06 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Kaiwen or Yizha? Sound off in the comments.

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