Viacheslav Borshchev vs. James Llontop – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 62: Cannonier vs. Borralho is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Viacheslav “Slava Claus” Borshchev will take on James “Goku” Llontop in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 62 card.

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

With a 58% striking accuracy, Borshchev has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.18 per minute. On the other hand, Llontop boasts a 52% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.76 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Viacheslav Borshchev vs. James Llontop matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Viacheslav Borshchev is coming in with a 7-4-1 record. Borshchev will be fighting for the first time since a loss via submission against Chase Hooper at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento in May.

Llontop, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Viacheslav Borshchev on May 11, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez and holds a 14-3-0 record.

Viacheslav Borshchev has a orthodox fighting stance with an 69″ reach. The 25-year-old James Llontop is an orthodox fighter with a 73″ 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.

Viacheslav Borshchev stats

→ Borshchev’s striking accuracy is 58%.
→ Borshchev lands 5.18 significant strikes per minute.
→ Borshchev’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Borshchev’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Borshchev’s takedown defense is 35%.

Borshchev comes in with 58% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.18 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Llontop fires at 52% accuracy, landing about 4.76 significant strikes per minute. Viacheslav Borshchev also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Llontop’s 0 takedowns and 50% takedown accuracy.

James Llontop stats

→ Llontop’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Llontop lands 4.76 significant strikes per minute.
→ Llontop’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Llontop’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Llontop’s takedown defense is 50%.

James spent, on average, 9:47 minutes in the Octagon, and Viacheslav has an average fight time of 9:59 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, Viacheslav or James? Sound off in the comments.

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