UFC 322 Preview: Superfights Lack Super Appeal

Okay,⁣ here’s⁢ a breakdown of ‌teh key statistical insights from the provided text, separated by fight:

Makhachev vs. Della Maddalena

* ​ Makhachev’s‌ Striking: Lands nearly 7 strikes per minute​ (6.78)⁤ and averages over‍ 1 knockdown‍ per 15‍ minutes (1.13).
* Makhachev’s Accuracy: More accurate striker‍ then della Maddalena​ with significant strikes (59.5% vs. 56.3%).
* Makhachev’s Grappling: Averages 4 minutes, 43 seconds of control time per fight⁣ – a significant advantage.
* Overall: While it could⁤ appear to be a striker ‌vs. grappler fight, the⁣ stats suggest it might very well be closely ⁤contested while standing. Makhachev is a more⁤ well-rounded fighter.

shevchenko vs. Zhang

* Overall Balance: This‌ fight is described as exceptionally evenly matched, featuring two well-rounded fighters.
* Shevchenko’s Striking: High volume striker (1,963 total strikes in 18 fights). ⁣Has landed 2 knockdowns (tied‌ for⁤ 2nd most in flyweight history).
* Shevchenko’s Grappling: Dominates grappling stats in the flyweight division:
* ⁣Takedowns Landed: 49 (leading the division)
‌ ⁣ * ​ Total Control Time: 1 hour, 27 minutes, 25 seconds (leading the division)
* Top Position Time: 1​ hour, 15 minutes, ⁢53 seconds (leading the division)
* zhang’s Striking: Relies on power shots; 57% of her landed strikes are significant.
* Zhang’s Grappling: ​ Has been a⁢ more dominant grappler⁢ recently than Shevchenko, averaging nearly 9 minutes of control time ⁤in her last⁢ five title fights (peaking at 16:07 against Lemos).
* Physical Advantage: Shevchenko has​ a‌ three-inch reach advantage, potentially allowing her to strike from a safer distance.
*⁢ ‍ Significant Strike Percentage: Zhang lands⁢ a higher percentage ‌of​ significant strikes (57%) compared to Shevchenko (42%).

Let me know if you’d like me to elaborate on any specific aspect or compare the stats further!