Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Denise Gomes – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 247: Magny vs. Prates is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Karolina “The Assassin” Kowalkiewicz will take on Denise “Dee” Salikhov in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 247 card.

Kowalkiewicz brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. In contrast, Salikhov, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 63″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 43% striking accuracy, Kowalkiewicz has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.71 per minute. On the other hand, Salikhov boasts a 49% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.48 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 39-year-old, Karolina Kowalkiewicz is coming in with a 16-8-0 record. Kowalkiewicz will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Iasmin Lucindo at UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg in May.

Salikhov, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision win against Karolina Kowalkiewicz on May 4, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov and holds a 9-3-0 record.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz has a orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. The 24-year-old Denise Gomes is an orthodox fighter with a 63″ 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.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz stats

→ Kowalkiewicz’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Kowalkiewicz lands 5.71 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kowalkiewicz’s takedown accuracy is 23%.
→ Kowalkiewicz’s takedown average is 0.34 per 15 minutes.
→ Kowalkiewicz’s takedown defense is 73%.

Kowalkiewicz comes in with 43% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.71 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Salikhov fires at 49% accuracy, landing about 4.48 significant strikes per minute. Karolina Kowalkiewicz also has a 23% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.34 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Salikhov’s 0.88 takedowns and 66% takedown accuracy.

Denise Gomes stats

→ Salikhov’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Salikhov lands 4.48 significant strikes per minute.
→ Salikhov’s takedown accuracy is 30%.
→ Salikhov’s takedown average is 0.88 per 15 minutes.
→ Salikhov’s takedown defense is 66%.

Denise spent, on average, 11:20 minutes in the Octagon, and Karolina has an average fight time of 13:09 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, Karolina or Denise? Sound off in the comments.

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