Ibo Aslan vs. Anton Turkalj – 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, Ibo “The Last Ottoman” Aslan will take on Anton “The Pleasure Man” Tybura in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 54 card.

Aslan brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Tybura, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 78″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 72% striking accuracy, Aslan has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 8.87 per minute. On the other hand, Tybura boasts a 53% striking accuracy, landing approximately 1.72 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Ibo Aslan vs. Anton Turkalj matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 28-year-old, Ibo Aslan is coming in with a 12-1-0 record. Aslan will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Paulo Renato Junior at DWCS 7.2 in August.

Tybura, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Ibo Aslan on August 15, 2023, at UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland and holds a 8-3-0 record.

Ibo Aslan has a orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 27-year-old Anton Turkalj 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.

Ibo Aslan stats

→ Aslan’s striking accuracy is 72%.
→ Aslan lands 8.87 significant strikes per minute.
→ Aslan’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Aslan’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Aslan’s takedown defense is 0%.

Aslan comes in with 72% striking accuracy, typically landing about 8.87 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Tybura fires at 53% accuracy, landing about 1.72 significant strikes per minute. Ibo Aslan also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Tybura’s 6.55 takedowns and 16% takedown accuracy.

Anton Turkalj stats

→ Tybura’s striking accuracy is 53%.
→ Tybura lands 1.72 significant strikes per minute.
→ Tybura’s takedown accuracy is 51%.
→ Tybura’s takedown average is 6.55 per 15 minutes.
→ Tybura’s takedown defense is 16%.

Anton spent, on average, 9:10 minutes in the Octagon, and Ibo has an average fight time of 2:22 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, Ibo or Anton? Sound off in the comments.

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