Youssef Zalal vs. Jarno Errens – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs. Spivac is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 10, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Youssef “The Moroccan Devil” Zalal will take on Jarno Errens in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Zalal brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Errens, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 73″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 49% striking accuracy, Zalal has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.88 per minute. On the other hand, Errens boasts a 46% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.44 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Youssef Zalal vs. Jarno Errens matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 28-year-old, Youssef Zalal is coming in with a 14-5-1 record. Zalal will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Billy Quarantillo at UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas in March.

Errens, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Youssef Zalal on March 23, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas and holds a 14-5-1 record.

Youssef Zalal has a switch fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 30-year-old Jarno Errens 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.

Youssef Zalal stats

→ Zalal’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Zalal lands 2.88 significant strikes per minute.
→ Zalal’s takedown accuracy is 34%.
→ Zalal’s takedown average is 2.28 per 15 minutes.
→ Zalal’s takedown defense is 60%.

Zalal comes in with 49% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.88 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Errens fires at 46% accuracy, landing about 3.44 significant strikes per minute. Youssef Zalal also has a 34% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.28 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Errens’s 0 takedowns and 28% takedown accuracy.

Jarno Errens stats

→ Errens’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Errens lands 3.44 significant strikes per minute.
→ Errens’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Errens’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Errens’s takedown defense is 28%.

Jarno spent, on average, 15:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Youssef has an average fight time of 13:59 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, Youssef or Jarno? Sound off in the comments.

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