Xiao Long vs. Quang Le – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 248: Yan vs. Figueiredo is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Macau, China. In this matchup on the fight card, Xiao “Vivi” Long will take on Quang “Bang” Silva in the Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 248 card.

Long brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Silva, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 52% striking accuracy, Long has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.98 per minute. On the other hand, Silva boasts a 23% striking accuracy, landing approximately 1.07 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Xiao Long vs. Quang Le matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 26-year-old, Xiao Long is coming in with a 26-9-0 record. Long will be fighting for the first time since a loss via split decision against ChangHo Lee at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov in June.

Silva, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Xiao Long on June 22, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs. Spivac 2 and holds a 8-1-0 record.

Xiao Long has a orthodox fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 33-year-old Quang Le is an orthodox fighter with a 70″ 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.

Xiao Long stats

→ Long’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Long lands 4.98 significant strikes per minute.
→ Long’s takedown accuracy is 30%.
→ Long’s takedown average is 1 per 15 minutes.
→ Long’s takedown defense is 78%.

Long comes in with 52% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.98 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Silva fires at 23% accuracy, landing about 1.07 significant strikes per minute. Xiao Long also has a 30% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Silva’s 2 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Quang Le stats

→ Silva’s striking accuracy is 23%.
→ Silva lands 1.07 significant strikes per minute.
→ Silva’s takedown accuracy is 18%.
→ Silva’s takedown average is 2 per 15 minutes.
→ Silva’s takedown defense is 0%.

Quang spent, on average, 15:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Xiao has an average fight time of 15:00 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Xiao or Quang? Sound off in the comments.

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