Serhiy Sidey vs. Garrett Armfield – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 246: Moreno vs. Albazi is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In this matchup on the fight card, Serhiy “Proper” Sidey will take on Garrett Giles in the Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 246 card.

Sidey brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Giles, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 35% striking accuracy, Sidey has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.16 per minute. On the other hand, Giles boasts a 55% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.59 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Serhiy Sidey vs. Garrett Armfield matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 28-year-old, Serhiy Sidey is coming in with a 10-2-0 record. Sidey will be fighting for the first time since a loss via split decision against Ramon Taveras at UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis in January.

Giles, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Serhiy Sidey on January 20, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira and holds a 10-4-0 record.

Serhiy Sidey has a switch fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 28-year-old Garrett Armfield is an orthodox fighter with a 70″ 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.

Serhiy Sidey stats

→ Sidey’s striking accuracy is 35%.
→ Sidey lands 5.16 significant strikes per minute.
→ Sidey’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Sidey’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Sidey’s takedown defense is 0%.

Sidey comes in with 35% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.16 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Giles fires at 55% accuracy, landing about 5.59 significant strikes per minute. Serhiy Sidey also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Giles’s 0 takedowns and 60% takedown accuracy.

Garrett Armfield stats

→ Giles’s striking accuracy is 55%.
→ Giles lands 5.59 significant strikes per minute.
→ Giles’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Giles’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Giles’s takedown defense is 60%.

Garrett spent, on average, 9:50 minutes in the Octagon, and Serhiy has an average fight time of 8:43 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, Serhiy or Garrett? Sound off in the comments.

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