JJ Aldrich vs. Veronica Hardy – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 56: Lewis vs. Nascimento is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, JJ “Bullet” Aldrich will take on Veronica “Duelist” Potieria in the Women’s Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 56 card.

Aldrich brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 67″ reach. In contrast, Potieria, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 64″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 46% striking accuracy, Aldrich has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.05 per minute. On the other hand, Potieria boasts a 45% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.27 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down JJ Aldrich vs. Veronica Hardy matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, JJ Aldrich is coming in with a 13-6-0 record. Aldrich will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Montana De La Rosa at UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green in October.

Potieria, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision win against JJ Aldrich on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan and holds a 8-4-1 record.

JJ Aldrich has a southpaw fighting stance with an 67″ reach. The 28-year-old Veronica Hardy is an southpaw fighter with a 64″ 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.

JJ Aldrich stats

→ Aldrich’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Aldrich lands 4.05 significant strikes per minute.
→ Aldrich’s takedown accuracy is 25%.
→ Aldrich’s takedown average is 0.71 per 15 minutes.
→ Aldrich’s takedown defense is 66%.

Aldrich comes in with 46% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.05 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Potieria fires at 45% accuracy, landing about 3.27 significant strikes per minute. JJ Aldrich also has a 25% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.71 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Potieria’s 1.27 takedowns and 57% takedown accuracy.

Veronica Hardy stats

→ Potieria’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Potieria lands 3.27 significant strikes per minute.
→ Potieria’s takedown accuracy is 41%.
→ Potieria’s takedown average is 1.27 per 15 minutes.
→ Potieria’s takedown defense is 57%.

Veronica spent, on average, 11:46 minutes in the Octagon, and JJ has an average fight time of 13:36 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, JJ or Veronica? Sound off in the comments.

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