Yazmin Jauregui vs. Ketlen Souza – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Riyadh Season Noche UFC is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Yazmin Jauregui will take on Ketlen “Esquentadinha” Souza in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Jauregui brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. In contrast, Souza, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 63″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 38% striking accuracy, Jauregui has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 6.26 per minute. On the other hand, Souza boasts a 68% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.78 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Yazmin Jauregui vs. Ketlen Souza matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 25-year-old, Yazmin Jauregui is coming in with a 11-1-0 record. Jauregui will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Sam Hughes at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 in February.

Souza, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Yazmin Jauregui on February 24, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez and holds a 14-4-0 record.

Yazmin Jauregui has a orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. The 30-year-old Ketlen Souza is an orthodox fighter with a 63″ 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.

Yazmin Jauregui stats

→ Jauregui’s striking accuracy is 38%.
→ Jauregui lands 6.26 significant strikes per minute.
→ Jauregui’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Jauregui’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Jauregui’s takedown defense is 100%.

Jauregui comes in with 38% striking accuracy, typically landing about 6.26 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Souza fires at 68% accuracy, landing about 4.78 significant strikes per minute. Yazmin Jauregui also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Souza’s 0.9 takedowns and 50% takedown accuracy.

Ketlen Souza stats

→ Souza’s striking accuracy is 68%.
→ Souza lands 4.78 significant strikes per minute.
→ Souza’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Souza’s takedown average is 0.9 per 15 minutes.
→ Souza’s takedown defense is 50%.

Ketlen spent, on average, 8:23 minutes in the Octagon, and Yazmin has an average fight time of 9:52 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, Yazmin or Ketlen? Sound off in the comments.

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