Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In this matchup on the fight card, Karolina “The Sawed-Off Savage” Kowalkiewicz will take on Iasmin “Esquentadinha” Souza in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 301 card.

Kowalkiewicz brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. In contrast, Souza, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 66″ 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 5.92 per minute. On the other hand, Souza boasts a 39% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.33 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Iasmin Lucindo 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 16-7-0 record. Kowalkiewicz will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Diana Belbita at UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green in October.

Souza, meanwhile, is coming off a submission win against Karolina Kowalkiewicz on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos and holds a 15-5-0 record.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz has a orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. The 22-year-old Iasmin Lucindo is an orthodox fighter with a 66″ 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 5.92 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kowalkiewicz’s takedown accuracy is 26%.
→ Kowalkiewicz’s takedown average is 0.36 per 15 minutes.
→ Kowalkiewicz’s takedown defense is 74%.

Kowalkiewicz comes in with 43% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.92 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Souza fires at 39% accuracy, landing about 3.33 significant strikes per minute. Karolina Kowalkiewicz also has a 26% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.36 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Souza’s 2.33 takedowns and 66% takedown accuracy.

Iasmin Lucindo stats

→ Souza’s striking accuracy is 39%.
→ Souza lands 3.33 significant strikes per minute.
→ Souza’s takedown accuracy is 66%.
→ Souza’s takedown average is 2.33 per 15 minutes.
→ Souza’s takedown defense is 66%.

Iasmin spent, on average, 12:54 minutes in the Octagon, and Karolina has an average fight time of 13:02 minutes.

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

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