Zhang Mingyang vs. Brendson Ribeiro – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Anaheim, California, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Zhang “Mountain Tiger” Mingyang will take on Brendson “The Gorilla” Garry in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 298 card.

Mingyang brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Garry, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 81″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 56% striking accuracy, Mingyang has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 8.86 per minute. On the other hand, Garry boasts a 46% striking accuracy, landing approximately 8.46 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Zhang Mingyang vs. Brendson Ribeiro matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 26-year-old, Zhang Mingyang is coming in with a 16-6-0 record. Mingyang will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Tuco Tokkos at Road to UFC 1.1 in June.

Garry, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Zhang Mingyang on June 9, 2022, at DWCS 7.5 and holds a 15-5-0 (1 NC) record.

Zhang Mingyang has a orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 28-year-old Brendson Ribeiro is an orthodox fighter with a 81″ 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.

Zhang Mingyang stats

→ Mingyang’s striking accuracy is 56%.
→ Mingyang lands 8.86 significant strikes per minute.
→ Mingyang’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Mingyang’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Mingyang’s takedown defense is 0%.

Mingyang comes in with 56% striking accuracy, typically landing about 8.86 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Garry fires at 46% accuracy, landing about 8.46 significant strikes per minute. Zhang Mingyang also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Garry’s 0 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Brendson Ribeiro stats

→ Garry’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Garry lands 8.46 significant strikes per minute.
→ Garry’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Garry’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Garry’s takedown defense is 0%.

Brendson spent, on average, 3:47 minutes in the Octagon, and Zhang has an average fight time of 3:57 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Zhang or Brendson? Sound off in the comments.

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