Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ABC 7: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this matchup on the fight card, Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson will take on Michael “Maverick” Pudilova in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ABC 7 card.

Ferguson brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 76″ reach. In contrast, Pudilova, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 75″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 45% striking accuracy, Ferguson has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.94 per minute. On the other hand, Pudilova boasts a 40% striking accuracy, landing approximately 1.87 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 40-year-old, Tony Ferguson is coming in with a 26-10-0 record. Ferguson will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington in December.

Pudilova, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Tony Ferguson on December 16, 2023, at UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 and holds a 18-7-0 record.

Tony Ferguson has a orthodox fighting stance with an 76″ reach. The 36-year-old Michael Chiesa is an southpaw fighter with a 75″ 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.

Tony Ferguson stats

→ Ferguson’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Ferguson lands 4.94 significant strikes per minute.
→ Ferguson’s takedown accuracy is 35%.
→ Ferguson’s takedown average is 0.39 per 15 minutes.
→ Ferguson’s takedown defense is 67%.

Ferguson comes in with 45% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.94 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Pudilova fires at 40% accuracy, landing about 1.87 significant strikes per minute. Tony Ferguson also has a 35% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.39 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Pudilova’s 3.33 takedowns and 60% takedown accuracy.

Michael Chiesa stats

→ Pudilova’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Pudilova lands 1.87 significant strikes per minute.
→ Pudilova’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Pudilova’s takedown average is 3.33 per 15 minutes.
→ Pudilova’s takedown defense is 60%.

Michael spent, on average, 9:30 minutes in the Octagon, and Tony has an average fight time of 11:39 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, Tony or Michael? Sound off in the comments.

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