Mohammed Usman vs. Mick Parkin – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 53: Ribas vs. Namajunas is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Mohammed “The Motor” Usman will take on Mick “Astroboy” Phillips in the Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 53 card.

Usman brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 79″ reach. In contrast, Phillips, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 79″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 40% striking accuracy, Usman has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.92 per minute. On the other hand, Phillips boasts a 52% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.41 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Mohammed Usman vs. Mick Parkin matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 35-year-old, Mohammed Usman is coming in with a 11-2-0 record. Usman will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Jake Collier at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot in September.

Phillips, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Mohammed Usman on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig and holds a 8-0-0 record.

Mohammed Usman has a orthodox fighting stance with an 79″ reach. The 28-year-old Mick Parkin is an orthodox fighter with a 79″ 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.

Mohammed Usman stats

→ Usman’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Usman lands 2.92 significant strikes per minute.
→ Usman’s takedown accuracy is 18%.
→ Usman’s takedown average is 1.26 per 15 minutes.
→ Usman’s takedown defense is 0%.

Usman comes in with 40% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.92 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Phillips fires at 52% accuracy, landing about 4.41 significant strikes per minute. Mohammed Usman also has a 18% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.26 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Phillips’s 2.35 takedowns and 50% takedown accuracy.

Mick Parkin stats

→ Phillips’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Phillips lands 4.41 significant strikes per minute.
→ Phillips’s takedown accuracy is 41%.
→ Phillips’s takedown average is 2.35 per 15 minutes.
→ Phillips’s takedown defense is 50%.

Mick spent, on average, 10:39 minutes in the Octagon, and Mohammed has an average fight time of 11:52 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Mohammed or Mick? Sound off in the comments.

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