UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2 is the big fight happening this weekend. The two lightweights will compete for the BMF belt. And all the attention will be on them heading into the fight, we look at the card to see which are the best strikers and wrestlers on show at UFC 291. Follow UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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It is no secret that Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje are two of the best all-round fighters in the UFC right now. However, for the sake of this list, we will exclude the two competing in the main event. So here are the top three strikers and grapplers fighting on UFC 291 based solely on their stats.
UFC 291: Best Wrestlers and Best Strikers From Poirier vs Gaethje 2 Event
UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2: Best Strikers
3. Bobby Green: The third-best striker on the card is veteran lightweight Bobby Green. The American lands an impressive 5.97 significant strikes per minute, at a 54% accuracy. Therefore, this puts him among some of the best in the division.
2. Gabriel Bonfim: The second-best striker on our list of UFC 291 fighters is Gabriel Bonfim. The Brazilian lands 6.95 significant strikes per minute. However, he doesn’t have the greatest accuracy. Despite this, Bonfim is definitely a talented striker.
1. Uros Medic: The best striker on the card has to be Serbian Uros Medic. The 30-year-old lands an unbelievable 8.14 significant strikes per minute, at an astonishing 67% accuracy. This easily makes him the best striker on show.
UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2: Best wrestlers
3. Jake Matthews: Australian Jake Matthews is the third-best wrestler on show this weekend. The 28-year-old is capable on his feet. However, he gets 1.78 takedowns per fifteen minutes. Moreover, he gets these at 41% accuracy. Therefore, it is clear that Matthews is a quality wrestler.
2. Gabriel Bonfim: Brazilian Bonfim makes the list yet again. This is a testament to the man’s incredible all-round ability. Bonfim gets 2.98 takedowns per fifteen minutes. Moreover, he gets these takedowns at a 100% success rate. In addition, his 5.96 submission average makes him one of the best in the UFC.
1. Michael Chiesa: Experienced UFC fighter, Michael Chiesa is easily the best wrestler on show at UFC 291. The American gets an insane 3.39 takedowns per fifteen minutes. Moreover, he gets these at 54% accuracy. Therefore, given his opponents and his resume, it is clear to state that, with these stats, Michael Chiesa is the best wrestler at UFC 291.
So there you have it. This is our list of best strikers and wrestlers this weekend. Which fighter are you most excited to see?
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