Zhang Mingyang vs. Ozzy Diaz – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 248: Yan vs. Figueiredo is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Macau, China. In this matchup on the fight card, Zhang “Mountain Tiger” Mingyang will take on Ozzy Sygula in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 248 card.

Mingyang brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Sygula, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 79″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 57% striking accuracy, Mingyang has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 9.23 per minute. On the other hand, Sygula boasts a 32% striking accuracy, landing approximately 1.65 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Zhang Mingyang vs. Ozzy Diaz 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 17-6-0 record. Mingyang will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Brendson Ribeiro at UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria in February.

Sygula, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Zhang Mingyang on February 17, 2024, at DWCS 6.1 and holds a 9-2-0 record.

Zhang Mingyang has a orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 34-year-old Ozzy Diaz is an orthodox fighter with a 79″ 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 57%.
→ Mingyang lands 9.23 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 57% striking accuracy, typically landing about 9.23 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Sygula fires at 32% accuracy, landing about 1.65 significant strikes per minute. Zhang Mingyang also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Sygula’s 0 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Ozzy Diaz stats

→ Sygula’s striking accuracy is 32%.
→ Sygula lands 1.65 significant strikes per minute.
→ Sygula’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Sygula’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Sygula’s takedown defense is 0%.

Ozzy spent, on average, 6:39 minutes in the Octagon, and Zhang has an average fight time of 2:49 minutes.

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

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