Rinya Nakamura vs. Carlos Vera – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Anaheim, California, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Kevin “Hybred” Holland will take on Michael “Pequeno” Page in the Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 298 card.

Holland brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 68″ reach. In contrast, Page, an fighter, stands with a — reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 54% striking accuracy, Holland has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.23 per minute. On the other hand, Page boasts a 0% striking accuracy, landing approximately 0 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Rinya Nakamura vs. Carlos Vera matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 29-year-old, Rinya Nakamura is coming in with a 8-0-0 record. Holland will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Fernie Garcia at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie in August.

Page, meanwhile, is coming off a against Rinya Nakamura on August 26, 2023, at and holds a 11-3-0 record.

Rinya Nakamura has a southpaw fighting stance with an 68″ reach. The 37-year-old Carlos Vera is an fighter with a — 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.

Rinya Nakamura stats

→ Holland’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Holland lands 4.23 significant strikes per minute.
→ Holland’s takedown accuracy is 85%.
→ Holland’s takedown average is 4.23 per 15 minutes.
→ Holland’s takedown defense is 100%.

Holland comes in with 54% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.23 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Page fires at 0% accuracy, landing about 0 significant strikes per minute. Rinya Nakamura also has a 85% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 4.23 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Page’s 0 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Carlos Vera stats

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

Michael spent, on average, 2:13 minutes in the Octagon, and Kevin has an average fight time of 5:20 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, Kevin or Michael? Sound off in the comments.

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