Mohammed Usman vs. Thomas Petersen – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 60: Lemos vs. Jandiroba is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Mohammed “The Motor” Usman will take on Thomas “The Train” Petersen in the Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 60 card.

Usman brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 79″ reach. In contrast, Petersen, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 74″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 37% striking accuracy, Usman has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.18 per minute. On the other hand, Petersen boasts a 68% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.79 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Mohammed Usman vs. Thomas Petersen 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 11-3-0 record. Usman will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Mick Parkin at UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas in March.

Petersen, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Mohammed Usman on March 23, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov and holds a 8-2-0 record.

Mohammed Usman has a orthodox fighting stance with an 79″ reach. The 29-year-old Thomas Petersen is an southpaw fighter with a 74″ 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 37%.
→ Usman lands 3.18 significant strikes per minute.
→ Usman’s takedown accuracy is 18%.
→ Usman’s takedown average is 0.89 per 15 minutes.
→ Usman’s takedown defense is 0%.

Usman comes in with 37% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.18 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Petersen fires at 68% accuracy, landing about 3.79 significant strikes per minute. Mohammed Usman also has a 18% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.89 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Petersen’s 2.84 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Thomas Petersen stats

→ Petersen’s striking accuracy is 68%.
→ Petersen lands 3.79 significant strikes per minute.
→ Petersen’s takedown accuracy is 44%.
→ Petersen’s takedown average is 2.84 per 15 minutes.
→ Petersen’s takedown defense is 100%.

Thomas spent, on average, 10:34 minutes in the Octagon, and Mohammed has an average fight time of 12:39 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, Mohammed or Thomas? Sound off in the comments.

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