Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this matchup on the fight card, Marcos “Pezao” Rogerio de Lima will take on Kennedy “African Savage” Tiuliulin in the Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 308 card.

Rogerio de Lima brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Tiuliulin, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 83″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 57% striking accuracy, Rogerio de Lima has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.7 per minute. On the other hand, Tiuliulin boasts a 45% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.13 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 39-year-old, Marcos Rogerio de Lima is coming in with a 22-10-1 record. Rogerio de Lima will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Junior Tafa at UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria in February.

Tiuliulin, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision loss against Marcos Rogerio de Lima on February 17, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura and holds a 12-5-0 record.

Marcos Rogerio de Lima has a orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 32-year-old Kennedy Nzechukwu is an southpaw fighter with a 83″ 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.

Marcos Rogerio de Lima stats

→ Rogerio de Lima’s striking accuracy is 57%.
→ Rogerio de Lima lands 3.7 significant strikes per minute.
→ Rogerio de Lima’s takedown accuracy is 45%.
→ Rogerio de Lima’s takedown average is 1.4 per 15 minutes.
→ Rogerio de Lima’s takedown defense is 59%.

Rogerio de Lima comes in with 57% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.7 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Tiuliulin fires at 45% accuracy, landing about 5.13 significant strikes per minute. Marcos Rogerio de Lima also has a 45% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.4 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Tiuliulin’s 0.6 takedowns and 80% takedown accuracy.

Kennedy Nzechukwu stats

→ Tiuliulin’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Tiuliulin lands 5.13 significant strikes per minute.
→ Tiuliulin’s takedown accuracy is 45%.
→ Tiuliulin’s takedown average is 0.6 per 15 minutes.
→ Tiuliulin’s takedown defense is 80%.

Kennedy spent, on average, 9:37 minutes in the Octagon, and Marcos has an average fight time of 6:12 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, Marcos or Kennedy? Sound off in the comments.

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