Austin Hubbard vs. Michal Figlak – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 55: Nicolau vs. Perez is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Austin “Thud” Hubbard will take on Michal “Mad Dog” Kareckaite in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 55 card.

Hubbard brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 71″ reach. In contrast, Kareckaite, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 46% striking accuracy, Hubbard has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.83 per minute. On the other hand, Kareckaite boasts a 29% striking accuracy, landing approximately 1.87 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Austin Hubbard vs. Michal Figlak matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Austin Hubbard is coming in with a 16-7-0 record. Hubbard will be fighting for the first time since a loss via submission against Kurt Holobaugh at UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley in August.

Kareckaite, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Austin Hubbard on August 19, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa and holds a 8-1-0 record.

Austin Hubbard has a orthodox fighting stance with an 71″ reach. The 27-year-old Michal Figlak is an orthodox fighter with a 70″ 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.

Austin Hubbard stats

→ Hubbard’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Hubbard lands 3.83 significant strikes per minute.
→ Hubbard’s takedown accuracy is 52%.
→ Hubbard’s takedown average is 1.55 per 15 minutes.
→ Hubbard’s takedown defense is 63%.

Hubbard comes in with 46% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.83 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Kareckaite fires at 29% accuracy, landing about 1.87 significant strikes per minute. Austin Hubbard also has a 52% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.55 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Kareckaite’s 1 takedowns and 57% takedown accuracy.

Michal Figlak stats

→ Kareckaite’s striking accuracy is 29%.
→ Kareckaite lands 1.87 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kareckaite’s takedown accuracy is 20%.
→ Kareckaite’s takedown average is 1 per 15 minutes.
→ Kareckaite’s takedown defense is 57%.

Michal spent, on average, 15:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Austin has an average fight time of 12:04 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, Austin or Michal? Sound off in the comments.

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