The UFC is back in action after an action-packed event with the biggest trilogy fight of the year. UFC Vegas 31 will take place this Saturday. A five-round gruesome scrap between Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises will headline the event.
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However, the UFC Vegas 31 fight card reflects many interesting bouts. The flyweight bout between Francis Figueiredo and Malcolm Gordon is one of them.
Both the flyweight fighters are yet to incorporate their name in the flyweight rankings of UFC. However, this is a big opportunity for both the men to cement their positions in the 125lbs roster.
A win this Saturday will surely help both the fighters to ladder the ranks. Ahead of this intriguing bout, let’s compare the career statistics of both the fighters for a possible map route to victory.
UFC Fight Night: Francisco Figueiredo vs Malcolm Gordon
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 28: Malcolm Gordon stands in his corner prior to facing Su Mudaerji of Tibet in their flyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at UFC APEX on November 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
‘X’ has an impressive professional MMA career under his name. The latter was on a four-win streak before he entered the UFC. However, after entering the promotion, ‘X’ has faced back-to-back two losses in both his UFC matches.
Meanwhile, ‘Sniper’ entered the UFC in January 2021 with a spectacular win. The Brazilian fighter holds a record of (12-3-1) so far in his professional MMA career. He is (1-0) in his UFC career. He is also a submission expert with a record of seven wins via submission.
‘Sniper’ is a striker with 54% striking accuracy. He lands 1.93 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 2.07 strikes per minute. The latter is also a defensive fighter with a 100% takedown defense ratio.
Meanwhile, ‘X’ has a three-inch reach advantage in the bout. However, the Canadian fighter is yet to show his dominance in the UFC. He lands 0.55 strikes per minute while absorbing 3.87 which could be a disadvantage against Figueiredo.
Considering the stats and comparing the career of both the fighters it is easy to predict an outcome. However, the true potential of the fighter can only be seen inside the octagon.
Prediction:- Francisco Figueiredo via TKO
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