Ketlen Vieira vs. Kayla Harrison – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Ketlen “Fenomeno” Vieira will take on Kayla Matsumoto in the Women’s Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Vieira brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. In contrast, Matsumoto, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 66″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 41% striking accuracy, Vieira has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.04 per minute. On the other hand, Matsumoto boasts a 71% striking accuracy, landing approximately 7.52 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 33-year-old, Ketlen Vieira is coming in with a 14-3-0 record. Vieira will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Pannie Kianzad at UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura in July.

Matsumoto, meanwhile, is coming off a submission win against Ketlen Vieira on July 22, 2023, at UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill and holds a 17-1-0 record.

Ketlen Vieira has a orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. The 34-year-old Kayla Harrison is an southpaw 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.

Ketlen Vieira stats

→ Vieira’s striking accuracy is 41%.
→ Vieira lands 3.04 significant strikes per minute.
→ Vieira’s takedown accuracy is 44%.
→ Vieira’s takedown average is 1.51 per 15 minutes.
→ Vieira’s takedown defense is 92%.

Vieira comes in with 41% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.04 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Matsumoto fires at 71% accuracy, landing about 7.52 significant strikes per minute. Ketlen Vieira also has a 44% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.51 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Matsumoto’s 4.42 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Kayla Harrison stats

→ Matsumoto’s striking accuracy is 71%.
→ Matsumoto lands 7.52 significant strikes per minute.
→ Matsumoto’s takedown accuracy is 40%.
→ Matsumoto’s takedown average is 4.42 per 15 minutes.
→ Matsumoto’s takedown defense is 100%.

Kayla spent, on average, 6:47 minutes in the Octagon, and Ketlen has an average fight time of 15:22 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, Ketlen or Kayla? Sound off in the comments.

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