Jared Gordon vs Mark Madsen – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 295: Jones vs. Miocic is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 11, 2023, in New York City, New York, USA. In one of the matchups on the fight card, Jared “Flash” Gordon will take on Mark “The Olympian” Madsen in the Lightweight Bout. You can view the full UFC 295 card.

Gordon brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. In contrast, Madsen, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 72″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 57% striking accuracy, Gordon has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.32 per minute. On the other hand, Madsen boasts a 47% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.24 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jared Gordon vs. Mark Madsen matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 35-year-old, Jared Gordon is coming in with a 19-6-0 (1 NC) record. Gordon will be fighting for the first time since a nc via CNC against Bobby Green at UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes in April.

Madsen, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Grant Dawson on April 22, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos and holds a 12-1-0 record.

Jared Gordon has a orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. The 39-year-old Mark Madsen is an orthodox fighter with a 72″ 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.

Jared Gordon stats

→ Gordon’s striking accuracy is 57%.
→ Gordon lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute.
→ Gordon’s takedown accuracy is 40%.
→ Gordon’s takedown average is 2.01 per 15 minutes.
→ Gordon’s takedown defense is 62%.

Gordon comes in with 57% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.32 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Madsen fires at 47% accuracy, landing about 3.24 significant strikes per minute. Jared Gordon also has a 40% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.01 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Madsen’s 3.09 takedowns and 62% takedown accuracy.

Mark Madsen stats

→ Madsen’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Madsen lands 3.24 significant strikes per minute.
→ Madsen’s takedown accuracy is 66%.
→ Madsen’s takedown average is 3.09 per 15 minutes.
→ Madsen’s takedown defense is 62%.

Mark spent, on average, 11:39 minutes in the Octagon, and Jared has an average fight time of 11:29 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, Jared or Mark? Sound off in the comments.

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