Center stage is primed for a featherweight co-main event between
two seasoned contenders in
Dan Ige and
Andre
Fili, as the spotlight shines brightly on
UFC Fight Night 236 this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las
Vegas.
For Ige, the road to this fight has been fraught with
inconsistency. Emerging from a challenging three-fight stretch, he
regained his stride with pivotal victories over
Damon
Jackson and
Nate
Landwehr before encountering a setback against
Bryce
Mitchell. Amidst the ebbs and flows, Ige’s tenure within the
UFC has been highlighted by unwavering grit and skill, making each
bout an opportunity to reaffirm his standing in the division.
Opposite him stands Fili, a fighter whose career has been marked by
flashes of brilliance amidst moments of inconsistency. With a
recent Round 1 stoppage if
Lucas
Almeida under his belt, Fili enters the Octagon armed with
renewed confidence, eager to seize the opportunity presented by
this co-headlining clash.
As anticipation builds for this electrifying matchup, all eyes turn
to the statistics that underpin the skills of these two seasoned
featherweight contenders:
3.76: Ige demonstrates an impressive significant strike rate landed
per minute of 3.76, highlighting his activity and effectiveness in
the striking department.
45: Ige boasts a significant striking accuracy of 45%, indicating
his ability to land precise strikes and inflict damage on his
opponents.
3.53: With 3.53 significant strikes absorbed per minute, Ige
showcases his durability and resilience in absorbing strikes while
maintaining his offensive output.
57: Ige’s significant strike defense stands at 57%, indicating his
proficiency in evading and blocking opponents’ strikes while
minimizing the damage inflicted.
1.07: On average, Ige lands 1.07 takedowns per 15 minutes,
showcasing his ability to mix up his attacks and secure
advantageous positions on the ground.
26: Ige maintains a takedown accuracy of 26%, highlighting his
effectiveness in executing takedown attempts against his
opponents.
58: Ige boasts an impressive takedown defense rate of 58%,
indicating his ability to thwart his opponents’ takedown attempts
and keep the fight in his preferred striking range.
0.3: With an average of 0.3 submission attempts per 15 minutes, Ige
demonstrates his proficiency in grappling exchanges and his
willingness to seek out submission opportunities when the fight
hits the mat.
3.86: Fili maintains a rate of 3.86 significant strikes landed per
minute, showcasing his activity and volume in the striking
department, which is slightly higher than Ige.
37: Fili possesses a significant striking accuracy of 37%,
indicating his ability to land strikes with precision despite his
high-volume output.
4.11: Fili’s capability to withstand 4.11 significant strikes per
minute underscores his durability and fortitude when facing
strikes.
51: Fili’s significant strike defense stands at 51%, showcasing his
ability to evade and block opponents’ strikes effectively.
2.19: With an average of 2.19 takedowns per 15 minutes, Fili shows
proficiency in grappling, emphasizes his ability to dictate
grappling engagements.
47: Fili maintains a takedown accuracy of 47%, indicating his
effectiveness in executing takedown attempts against his
opponents.
69: Demonstrating a strong 69% takedown defense rate, Fili proves
his capability in nullifying opponents’ takedown attempts.
0.3: Fili, on average, initiates 0.3 submission attempts every 15
minutes, showcasing his grappling acumen and his proactive stance
toward seeking submissions when the fight transitions to the
ground.
3: Fili is tied with
Hakeem
Dawodu for most split decision wins in UFC featherweight
division history.