Xie Bin vs. Zhu Kangjie – 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, Xie “The Stalker” Bin will take on Zhu “Iron” Chandler in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 248 card.

Bin brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 71″ reach. In contrast, Chandler, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 48% striking accuracy, Bin has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.87 per minute. On the other hand, Chandler boasts a 54% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.5 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Xie Bin vs. Zhu Kangjie matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 26-year-old, Xie Bin is coming in with a 13-4-0 record. Bin will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Masuto Kawana at Road to UFC 3.5 + 3.6 in August.

Chandler, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision win against Xie Bin on August 23, 2024, at Road to UFC 3.5 + 3.6 and holds a 20-4-0 (1 NC) record.

Xie Bin has a orthodox fighting stance with an 71″ reach. The 28-year-old Zhu Kangjie 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.

Xie Bin stats

→ Bin’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Bin lands 4.87 significant strikes per minute.
→ Bin’s takedown accuracy is 35%.
→ Bin’s takedown average is 2.15 per 15 minutes.
→ Bin’s takedown defense is 40%.

Bin comes in with 48% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.87 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Chandler fires at 54% accuracy, landing about 3.5 significant strikes per minute. Xie Bin also has a 35% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.15 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Chandler’s 0.5 takedowns and 52% takedown accuracy.

Zhu Kangjie stats

→ Chandler’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Chandler lands 3.5 significant strikes per minute.
→ Chandler’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Chandler’s takedown average is 0.5 per 15 minutes.
→ Chandler’s takedown defense is 52%.

Zhu spent, on average, 15:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Xie has an average fight time of 8:43 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Xie or Zhu? Sound off in the comments.

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