Muhammad Naimov vs. Felipe Lima – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ABC 6: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this matchup on the fight card, Muhammad “Hillman” Naimov will take on Felipe “Jungle Boy” Prachnio in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ABC 6 card.

Naimov brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Prachnio, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 68″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 46% striking accuracy, Naimov has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.33 per minute. On the other hand, Prachnio boasts a 0% striking accuracy, landing approximately 0 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 30-year-old, Muhammad Naimov is coming in with a 11-2-0 record. Naimov will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Erik Silva at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 in February.

Prachnio, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Muhammad Naimov on February 24, 2024, at UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland and holds a 12-1-0 record.

Muhammad Naimov has a orthodox fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 26-year-old Felipe Lima is an orthodox fighter with a 68″ 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.

Muhammad Naimov stats

→ Naimov’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Naimov lands 3.33 significant strikes per minute.
→ Naimov’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Naimov’s takedown average is 1.94 per 15 minutes.
→ Naimov’s takedown defense is 57%.

Naimov comes in with 46% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.33 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Prachnio fires at 0% accuracy, landing about 0 significant strikes per minute. Muhammad Naimov also has a 33% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.94 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Prachnio’s 0 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Felipe Lima stats

→ Prachnio’s striking accuracy is 0%.
→ Prachnio lands 0 significant strikes per minute.
→ Prachnio’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Prachnio’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Prachnio’s takedown defense is 0%.

Felipe spent, on average, 4:49 minutes in the Octagon, and Muhammad has an average fight time of 9:41 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, Muhammad or Felipe? Sound off in the comments.

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