Jiri Prochazka vs. Aleksandar Rakic – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jiri Prochazka will take on Aleksandar “Rocket” Rakic in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 300 card.

Prochazka brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 80″ reach. In contrast, Rakic, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 78″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 55% striking accuracy, Prochazka has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.31 per minute. On the other hand, Rakic boasts a 50% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.01 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jiri Prochazka vs. Aleksandar Rakic matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Jiri Prochazka is coming in with a 29-4-1 record. Prochazka will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Alex Pereira at UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira in November.

Rakic, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Jiri Prochazka on November 11, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Rakic and holds a 14-3-0 record.

Jiri Prochazka has a orthodox fighting stance with an 80″ reach. The 32-year-old Aleksandar Rakic is an orthodox fighter with a 78″ 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.

Jiri Prochazka stats

→ Prochazka’s striking accuracy is 55%.
→ Prochazka lands 5.31 significant strikes per minute.
→ Prochazka’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Prochazka’s takedown average is 0.61 per 15 minutes.
→ Prochazka’s takedown defense is 68%.

Prochazka comes in with 55% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.31 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Rakic fires at 50% accuracy, landing about 4.01 significant strikes per minute. Jiri Prochazka also has a 50% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.61 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Rakic’s 0.82 takedowns and 90% takedown accuracy.

Aleksandar Rakic stats

→ Rakic’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Rakic lands 4.01 significant strikes per minute.
→ Rakic’s takedown accuracy is 25%.
→ Rakic’s takedown average is 0.82 per 15 minutes.
→ Rakic’s takedown defense is 90%.

Aleksandar spent, on average, 11:23 minutes in the Octagon, and Jiri has an average fight time of 12:15 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, Jiri or Aleksandar? Sound off in the comments.

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