Terrance McKinney vs. Esteban Ribovics – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 56: Lewis vs. Nascimento is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Terrance “T. Wrecks” McKinney will take on Esteban “El Gringo” Jousset in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 56 card.

McKinney brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 73″ reach. In contrast, Jousset, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 69″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 52% striking accuracy, McKinney has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.46 per minute. On the other hand, Jousset boasts a 52% striking accuracy, landing approximately 6.16 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Terrance McKinney vs. Esteban Ribovics matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Terrance McKinney is coming in with a 15-6-0 record. McKinney will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Brendon Marotte at UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza in October.

Jousset, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Terrance McKinney on October 14, 2023, at UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez and holds a 12-1-0 record.

Terrance McKinney has a switch fighting stance with an 73″ reach. The 28-year-old Esteban Ribovics is an orthodox fighter with a 69″ 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.

Terrance McKinney stats

→ McKinney’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ McKinney lands 4.46 significant strikes per minute.
→ McKinney’s takedown accuracy is 36%.
→ McKinney’s takedown average is 3.52 per 15 minutes.
→ McKinney’s takedown defense is 85%.

McKinney comes in with 52% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.46 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Jousset fires at 52% accuracy, landing about 6.16 significant strikes per minute. Terrance McKinney also has a 36% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 3.52 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Jousset’s 0.95 takedowns and 60% takedown accuracy.

Esteban Ribovics stats

→ Jousset’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Jousset lands 6.16 significant strikes per minute.
→ Jousset’s takedown accuracy is 66%.
→ Jousset’s takedown average is 0.95 per 15 minutes.
→ Jousset’s takedown defense is 60%.

Esteban spent, on average, 10:30 minutes in the Octagon, and Terrance has an average fight time of 3:19 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, Terrance or Esteban? Sound off in the comments.

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