Chidi Njokuani vs. Rhys McKee – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 54: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Chidi “Bang Bang” Njokuani will take on Rhys “Skeletor” Bondar in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 54 card.

Njokuani brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 80″ reach. In contrast, Bondar, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 78″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 60% striking accuracy, Njokuani has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.04 per minute. On the other hand, Bondar boasts a 48% striking accuracy, landing approximately 6.06 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Chidi Njokuani vs. Rhys McKee matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 35-year-old, Chidi Njokuani is coming in with a 22-10-0 (1 NC) record. Njokuani will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie in August.

Bondar, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Chidi Njokuani on August 26, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac and holds a 13-5-1 record.

Chidi Njokuani has a orthodox fighting stance with an 80″ reach. The 28-year-old Rhys McKee is an orthodox fighter with a 78″ 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.

Chidi Njokuani stats

→ Njokuani’s striking accuracy is 60%.
→ Njokuani lands 4.04 significant strikes per minute.
→ Njokuani’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Njokuani’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Njokuani’s takedown defense is 67%.

Njokuani comes in with 60% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.04 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Bondar fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 6.06 significant strikes per minute. Chidi Njokuani also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Bondar’s 0 takedowns and 33% takedown accuracy.

Rhys McKee stats

→ Bondar’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Bondar lands 6.06 significant strikes per minute.
→ Bondar’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Bondar’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Bondar’s takedown defense is 33%.

Rhys spent, on average, 11:03 minutes in the Octagon, and Chidi has an average fight time of 8:12 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Chidi or Rhys? Sound off in the comments.

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