Joaquim Silva vs. Drakkar Klose – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In this matchup on the fight card, Joaquim “Netto BJJ” Silva will take on Drakkar “Goku” Llontop in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 301 card.

Silva brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 69″ reach. In contrast, Llontop, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 41% striking accuracy, Silva has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.61 per minute. On the other hand, Llontop boasts a 55% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.33 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Joaquim Silva vs. Drakkar Klose matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 35-year-old, Joaquim Silva is coming in with a 13-5-0 record. Silva will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Clay Guida at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan in December.

Llontop, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Joaquim Silva on December 2, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan and holds a 14-2-1 record.

Joaquim Silva has a southpaw fighting stance with an 69″ reach. The 36-year-old Drakkar Klose is an orthodox 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.

Joaquim Silva stats

→ Silva’s striking accuracy is 41%.
→ Silva lands 3.61 significant strikes per minute.
→ Silva’s takedown accuracy is 60%.
→ Silva’s takedown average is 0.45 per 15 minutes.
→ Silva’s takedown defense is 64%.

Silva comes in with 41% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.61 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Llontop fires at 55% accuracy, landing about 4.33 significant strikes per minute. Joaquim Silva also has a 60% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.45 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Llontop’s 1.78 takedowns and 68% takedown accuracy.

Drakkar Klose stats

→ Llontop’s striking accuracy is 55%.
→ Llontop lands 4.33 significant strikes per minute.
→ Llontop’s takedown accuracy is 30%.
→ Llontop’s takedown average is 1.78 per 15 minutes.
→ Llontop’s takedown defense is 68%.

Drakkar spent, on average, 11:49 minutes in the Octagon, and Joaquim has an average fight time of 10:06 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, Joaquim or Drakkar? Sound off in the comments.

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