Stewart Nicoll vs. Jesus Aguilar – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. In this matchup on the fight card, Stewart “Kakamora” Nicoll will take on Jesus Aguilar in the Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 305 card.

Nicoll brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an — reach. In contrast, Aguilar, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 62″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 0% striking accuracy, Nicoll has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 0 per minute. On the other hand, Aguilar boasts a 50% striking accuracy, landing approximately 1.49 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Stewart Nicoll vs. Jesus Aguilar matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Stewart Nicoll is coming in with a 8-0-0 record. Nicoll will be fighting for the first time since a via against at in December.

Aguilar, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision win against Stewart Nicoll on December 21, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 and holds a 10-2-0 record.

Stewart Nicoll has a orthodox fighting stance with an — reach. The 28-year-old Jesus Aguilar is an orthodox fighter with a 62″ 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.

Stewart Nicoll stats

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

Nicoll comes in with 0% striking accuracy, typically landing about 0 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Aguilar fires at 50% accuracy, landing about 1.49 significant strikes per minute. Stewart Nicoll also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Aguilar’s 1.9 takedowns and 40% takedown accuracy.

Jesus Aguilar stats

→ Aguilar’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Aguilar lands 1.49 significant strikes per minute.
→ Aguilar’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Aguilar’s takedown average is 1.9 per 15 minutes.
→ Aguilar’s takedown defense is 40%.

Jesus spent, on average, 7:53 minutes in the Octagon, and Stewart has an average fight time of 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, Stewart or Jesus? Sound off in the comments.

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