Mitch Raposo vs. Andre Lima – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Newark, New Jersey, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Mitch “The Korean Superboy” Raposo will take on Andre “Mascote” Algeo in the Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 302 card.

Raposo brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 64″ reach. In contrast, Algeo, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 67″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 25% striking accuracy, Raposo has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.57 per minute. On the other hand, Algeo boasts a 60% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.98 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 26-year-old, Mitch Raposo is coming in with a 9-1-0 record. Raposo will be fighting for the first time since a loss via submission against Jake Hadley at DWCS 5.7 in October.

Algeo, meanwhile, is coming off a DQ win against Mitch Raposo on October 12, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas and holds a 8-0-0 record.

Mitch Raposo has a switch fighting stance with an 64″ reach. The 25-year-old Andre Lima is an orthodox fighter with a 67″ 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.

Mitch Raposo stats

→ Raposo’s striking accuracy is 25%.
→ Raposo lands 2.57 significant strikes per minute.
→ Raposo’s takedown accuracy is 66%.
→ Raposo’s takedown average is 3.67 per 15 minutes.
→ Raposo’s takedown defense is 0%.

Raposo comes in with 25% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.57 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Algeo fires at 60% accuracy, landing about 3.98 significant strikes per minute. Mitch Raposo also has a 66% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 3.67 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Algeo’s 1.31 takedowns and 61% takedown accuracy.

Andre Lima stats

→ Algeo’s striking accuracy is 60%.
→ Algeo lands 3.98 significant strikes per minute.
→ Algeo’s takedown accuracy is 66%.
→ Algeo’s takedown average is 1.31 per 15 minutes.
→ Algeo’s takedown defense is 61%.

Andre spent, on average, 11:26 minutes in the Octagon, and Mitch has an average fight time of 8:11 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, Mitch or Andre? Sound off in the comments.

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