Mackenzie Dern vs. Loopy Godinez – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ABC 7: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this matchup on the fight card, Mackenzie Dern will take on Loopy “Bulldog” Silva in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ABC 7 card.

Dern brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 63″ reach. In contrast, Silva, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 61″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 40% striking accuracy, Dern has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.31 per minute. On the other hand, Silva boasts a 48% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.13 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 31-year-old, Mackenzie Dern is coming in with a 13-5-0 record. Dern will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Amanda Lemos at UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria in February.

Silva, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Mackenzie Dern on February 17, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot and holds a 12-4-0 record.

Mackenzie Dern has a orthodox fighting stance with an 63″ reach. The 31-year-old Loopy Godinez is an orthodox fighter with a 61″ 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.

Mackenzie Dern stats

→ Dern’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Dern lands 3.31 significant strikes per minute.
→ Dern’s takedown accuracy is 15%.
→ Dern’s takedown average is 0.79 per 15 minutes.
→ Dern’s takedown defense is 28%.

Dern comes in with 40% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.31 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Silva fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 4.13 significant strikes per minute. Mackenzie Dern also has a 15% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.79 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Silva’s 3.04 takedowns and 84% takedown accuracy.

Loopy Godinez stats

→ Silva’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Silva lands 4.13 significant strikes per minute.
→ Silva’s takedown accuracy is 46%.
→ Silva’s takedown average is 3.04 per 15 minutes.
→ Silva’s takedown defense is 84%.

Loopy spent, on average, 13:27 minutes in the Octagon, and Mackenzie has an average fight time of 13:13 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, Mackenzie or Loopy? Sound off in the comments.

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