Ivana Petrovic vs. Liang Na – 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, Ivana “Moggly” Petrovic will take on Liang “The Dragon Girl” in the Women’s Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 55 card.

Petrovic brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, , an orthodox fighter, stands with a 67″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 35% striking accuracy, Petrovic has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 1.47 per minute. On the other hand, boasts a 40% striking accuracy, landing approximately 1.93 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Ivana Petrovic vs. Liang Na matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 29-year-old, Ivana Petrovic is coming in with a 6-1-0 record. Petrovic will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Luana Carolina at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov in July.

, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Ivana Petrovic on July 1, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie and holds a 19-7-0 record.

Ivana Petrovic has a southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 27-year-old Liang Na 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.

Ivana Petrovic stats

→ Petrovic’s striking accuracy is 35%.
→ Petrovic lands 1.47 significant strikes per minute.
→ Petrovic’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Petrovic’s takedown average is 2 per 15 minutes.
→ Petrovic’s takedown defense is 66%.

Petrovic comes in with 35% striking accuracy, typically landing about 1.47 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, fires at 40% accuracy, landing about 1.93 significant strikes per minute. Ivana Petrovic also has a 33% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to ‘s 5.1 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Liang Na stats

→ ‘s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ lands 1.93 significant strikes per minute.
→ ‘s takedown accuracy is 60%.
→ ‘s takedown average is 5.1 per 15 minutes.
→ ‘s takedown defense is 0%.

Liang spent, on average, 5:53 minutes in the Octagon, and Ivana has an average fight time of 15:00 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, Ivana or Liang? Sound off in the comments.

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