Steve Garcia vs. SeungWoo Choi – 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, Steve “Mean Machine” Garcia will take on SeungWoo “Sting” Volkov in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 60 card.

Garcia brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Volkov, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 74″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 56% striking accuracy, Garcia has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.85 per minute. On the other hand, Volkov boasts a 38% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.48 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Steve Garcia vs. SeungWoo Choi matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Steve Garcia is coming in with a 15-5-0 record. Garcia will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Melquizael Costa at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez in December.

Volkov, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Steve Garcia on December 9, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie and holds a 11-6-0 record.

Steve Garcia has a southpaw fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 31-year-old SeungWoo Choi is an orthodox 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.

Steve Garcia stats

→ Garcia’s striking accuracy is 56%.
→ Garcia lands 4.85 significant strikes per minute.
→ Garcia’s takedown accuracy is 44%.
→ Garcia’s takedown average is 1.31 per 15 minutes.
→ Garcia’s takedown defense is 88%.

Garcia comes in with 56% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.85 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Volkov fires at 38% accuracy, landing about 3.48 significant strikes per minute. Steve Garcia also has a 44% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.31 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Volkov’s 0.87 takedowns and 69% takedown accuracy.

SeungWoo Choi stats

→ Volkov’s striking accuracy is 38%.
→ Volkov lands 3.48 significant strikes per minute.
→ Volkov’s takedown accuracy is 54%.
→ Volkov’s takedown average is 0.87 per 15 minutes.
→ Volkov’s takedown defense is 69%.

SeungWoo spent, on average, 11:28 minutes in the Octagon, and Steve has an average fight time of 5:44 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, Steve or SeungWoo? Sound off in the comments.

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