Igor Severino vs. Andre Lima – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 53: Ribas vs. Namajunas is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Igor Severino will take on Andre “Mascote” Lima in the Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 53 card.

Severino brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 69″ reach. In contrast, Lima, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 67″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 55% striking accuracy, Severino has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 9.85 per minute. On the other hand, Lima boasts a 66% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.07 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Igor Severino vs. Andre Lima matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 21-year-old, Igor Severino is coming in with a 8-0-0 record. Severino will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Jhonata Silva at DWCS 7.7 in September.

Lima, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Igor Severino on September 19, 2023, at DWCS 7.10 and holds a 7-0-0 record.

Igor Severino has a orthodox fighting stance with an 69″ reach. The 25-year-old Andre Lima is an orthodox fighter with a 67″ 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.

Igor Severino stats

→ Severino’s striking accuracy is 55%.
→ Severino lands 9.85 significant strikes per minute.
→ Severino’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Severino’s takedown average is 9.85 per 15 minutes.
→ Severino’s takedown defense is 0%.

Severino comes in with 55% striking accuracy, typically landing about 9.85 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Lima fires at 66% accuracy, landing about 4.07 significant strikes per minute. Igor Severino also has a 100% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 9.85 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Lima’s 1 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Andre Lima stats

→ Lima’s striking accuracy is 66%.
→ Lima lands 4.07 significant strikes per minute.
→ Lima’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Lima’s takedown average is 1 per 15 minutes.
→ Lima’s takedown defense is 100%.

Andre spent, on average, 15:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Igor has an average fight time of 7:37 minutes.

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

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