JeongYeong Lee vs. Hyder Amil – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 60: Lemos vs. Jandiroba is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, JeongYeong “Korean Tiger” Lee will take on Hyder “The Hurricane” Gordon in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 60 card.

Lee brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. In contrast, Gordon, an switch fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 53% striking accuracy, Lee has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.81 per minute. On the other hand, Gordon boasts a 54% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.73 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down JeongYeong Lee vs. Hyder Amil matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 29-year-old, JeongYeong Lee is coming in with a 11-1-0 record. Lee will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Blake Bilder at UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov in February.

Gordon, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against JeongYeong Lee on February 3, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer and holds a 9-0-0 record.

JeongYeong Lee has a orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. The 34-year-old Hyder Amil is an switch fighter with a 70″ 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.

JeongYeong Lee stats

→ Lee’s striking accuracy is 53%.
→ Lee lands 2.81 significant strikes per minute.
→ Lee’s takedown accuracy is 66%.
→ Lee’s takedown average is 0.96 per 15 minutes.
→ Lee’s takedown defense is 76%.

Lee comes in with 53% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.81 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Gordon fires at 54% accuracy, landing about 4.73 significant strikes per minute. JeongYeong Lee also has a 66% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.96 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Gordon’s 0.68 takedowns and 78% takedown accuracy.

Hyder Amil stats

→ Gordon’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Gordon lands 4.73 significant strikes per minute.
→ Gordon’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Gordon’s takedown average is 0.68 per 15 minutes.
→ Gordon’s takedown defense is 78%.

Hyder spent, on average, 11:06 minutes in the Octagon, and JeongYeong has an average fight time of 7:50 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, JeongYeong or Hyder? Sound off in the comments.

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