Jaqueline Amorim vs. Cory McKenna – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 239: Tuivasa vs. Tybura is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jaqueline “El Valiente” Amorim will take on Cory “Poppins” Osbourne in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 239 card.

Amorim brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. In contrast, Osbourne, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 58″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 52% striking accuracy, Amorim has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.42 per minute. On the other hand, Osbourne boasts a 40% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.01 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jaqueline Amorim vs. Cory McKenna matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 29-year-old, Jaqueline Amorim is coming in with a 7-1-0 record. Amorim will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Montserrat Conejo Ruiz at UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos in August.

Osbourne, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Jaqueline Amorim on August 12, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland and holds a 8-2-0 record.

Jaqueline Amorim has a orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. The 25-year-old Cory McKenna is an orthodox fighter with a 58″ 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.

Jaqueline Amorim stats

→ Amorim’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Amorim lands 3.42 significant strikes per minute.
→ Amorim’s takedown accuracy is 23%.
→ Amorim’s takedown average is 1.57 per 15 minutes.
→ Amorim’s takedown defense is 0%.

Amorim comes in with 52% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.42 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Osbourne fires at 40% accuracy, landing about 3.01 significant strikes per minute. Jaqueline Amorim also has a 23% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.57 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Osbourne’s 2.04 takedowns and 71% takedown accuracy.

Cory McKenna stats

→ Osbourne’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Osbourne lands 3.01 significant strikes per minute.
→ Osbourne’s takedown accuracy is 56%.
→ Osbourne’s takedown average is 2.04 per 15 minutes.
→ Osbourne’s takedown defense is 71%.

Cory spent, on average, 13:13 minutes in the Octagon, and Jaqueline has an average fight time of 14:21 minutes.

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

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