Shi Ming vs. Feng Xiaocan – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 248: Yan vs. Figueiredo is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Macau, China. In this matchup on the fight card, Shi “Lionheart” Ming will take on Feng “The Devastator” Reyes in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 248 card.

Ming brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 60″ reach. In contrast, Reyes, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 66″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 44% striking accuracy, Ming has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.73 per minute. On the other hand, Reyes boasts a 51% striking accuracy, landing approximately 6.04 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Shi Ming vs. Feng Xiaocan matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Shi Ming is coming in with a 16-5-0 record. Ming will be fighting for the first time since a win via split decision against Dong Huaxiang at Road to UFC 3.5 + 3.6 in August.

Reyes, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Shi Ming on August 23, 2024, at Road to UFC 3.5 + 3.6 and holds a 10-2-0 record.

Shi Ming has a orthodox fighting stance with an 60″ reach. The 22-year-old Feng Xiaocan is an southpaw fighter with a 66″ 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.

Shi Ming stats

→ Ming’s striking accuracy is 44%.
→ Ming lands 3.73 significant strikes per minute.
→ Ming’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Ming’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Ming’s takedown defense is 58%.

Ming comes in with 44% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.73 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Reyes fires at 51% accuracy, landing about 6.04 significant strikes per minute. Shi Ming also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Reyes’s 1.76 takedowns and 70% takedown accuracy.

Feng Xiaocan stats

→ Reyes’s striking accuracy is 51%.
→ Reyes lands 6.04 significant strikes per minute.
→ Reyes’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Reyes’s takedown average is 1.76 per 15 minutes.
→ Reyes’s takedown defense is 70%.

Feng spent, on average, 8:32 minutes in the Octagon, and Shi has an average fight time of 15:00 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, Shi or Feng? Sound off in the comments.

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