Bolaji Oki vs. Chris Duncan – Fight Preview & Analysis

Bolaji Oki vs. Chris Duncan fight preview

UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. In this matchup on the fight card, Bolaji “The Zulu Warrior” Oki will take on Chris “The Problem” Petrovic in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Oki brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. In contrast, Petrovic, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 43% striking accuracy, Oki has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.18 per minute. On the other hand, Petrovic boasts a 46% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.88 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Bolaji Oki vs. Chris Duncan matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 28-year-old, Bolaji Oki is coming in with a 9-1-0 record. Oki will be fighting for the first time since a win via split decision against Timmy Cuamba at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer in February.

Petrovic, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Bolaji Oki on February 10, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 and holds a 11-2-0 record.

Bolaji Oki vs. Chris Duncan
28
Age
31
5′ 10″
Height
5′ 10″
155 lbs.
Weight
155 lbs.
73″
Reach
71″
9-1-0
Record
11-2-0
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox

Bolaji Oki has a orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. The 31-year-old Chris Duncan is an orthodox fighter with a 71″ 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.

Bolaji Oki stats

→ Oki’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Oki lands 5.18 significant strikes per minute.
→ Oki’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Oki’s takedown average is 0.84 per 15 minutes.
→ Oki’s takedown defense is 83%.

Oki comes in with 43% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.18 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Petrovic fires at 46% accuracy, landing about 4.88 significant strikes per minute. Bolaji Oki also has a 100% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.84 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Petrovic’s 3.85 takedowns and 33% takedown accuracy.

Chris Duncan stats

→ Petrovic’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Petrovic lands 4.88 significant strikes per minute.
→ Petrovic’s takedown accuracy is 38%.
→ Petrovic’s takedown average is 3.85 per 15 minutes.
→ Petrovic’s takedown defense is 33%.

Chris spent, on average, 7:47 minutes in the Octagon, and Bolaji has an average fight time of 8:53 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Bolaji or Chris? Sound off in the comments.

Event Name
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis
Date
September 28, 2024
Location
Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Matchup
Bolaji Oki vs. Chris Duncan

You can view the scheduled UFC Fight Night fight card, upcoming UFC schedule 2024, and latest MMA news.

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