Virna Jandiroba vs. Loopy Godinez – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 54: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Virna “Carcara” Jandiroba will take on Loopy “Corazon de Leon” Naimov in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 54 card.

Jandiroba brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. In contrast, Naimov, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 61″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 40% striking accuracy, Jandiroba has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.34 per minute. On the other hand, Naimov boasts a 49% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.31 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Virna Jandiroba vs. Loopy Godinez matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 35-year-old, Virna Jandiroba is coming in with a 19-3-0 record. Jandiroba will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Marina Rodriguez at UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo in May.

Naimov, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision win against Virna Jandiroba on May 6, 2023, at UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira and holds a 12-3-0 record.

Virna Jandiroba has a orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. The 30-year-old Loopy Godinez is an orthodox fighter with a 61″ 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.

Virna Jandiroba stats

→ Jandiroba’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Jandiroba lands 2.34 significant strikes per minute.
→ Jandiroba’s takedown accuracy is 39%.
→ Jandiroba’s takedown average is 2.42 per 15 minutes.
→ Jandiroba’s takedown defense is 73%.

Jandiroba comes in with 40% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.34 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Naimov fires at 49% accuracy, landing about 4.31 significant strikes per minute. Virna Jandiroba also has a 39% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.42 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Naimov’s 3.39 takedowns and 86% takedown accuracy.

Loopy Godinez stats

→ Naimov’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Naimov lands 4.31 significant strikes per minute.
→ Naimov’s takedown accuracy is 46%.
→ Naimov’s takedown average is 3.39 per 15 minutes.
→ Naimov’s takedown defense is 86%.

Loopy spent, on average, 13:17 minutes in the Octagon, and Virna has an average fight time of 11:38 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, Virna or Loopy? Sound off in the comments.

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