Yazmin Jauregui vs. Sam Hughes – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 237: Moreno vs. Royval 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. In this matchup on the fight card, Yazmin “Hybred” Jauregui will take on Sam “Sampage” Ziam in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 237 card.

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

With a 41% striking accuracy, Jauregui has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 6.26 per minute. On the other hand, Ziam boasts a 46% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.79 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Yazmin Jauregui vs. Sam Hughes 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 10-1-0 record. Jauregui will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Denise Gomes at UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez in July.

Ziam, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Yazmin Jauregui on July 8, 2023, at UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 and holds a 8-5-0 record.

Yazmin Jauregui has a orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. The 32-year-old Sam Hughes is an orthodox fighter with a 64″ 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 41%.
→ 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 41% striking accuracy, typically landing about 6.26 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Ziam fires at 46% accuracy, landing about 3.79 significant strikes per minute. Yazmin Jauregui also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Ziam’s 1.12 takedowns and 57% takedown accuracy.

Sam Hughes stats

→ Ziam’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Ziam lands 3.79 significant strikes per minute.
→ Ziam’s takedown accuracy is 41%.
→ Ziam’s takedown average is 1.12 per 15 minutes.
→ Ziam’s takedown defense is 57%.

Sam spent, on average, 13:25 minutes in the Octagon, and Yazmin has an average fight time of 8:09 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, Yazmin or Sam? Sound off in the comments.

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