Viacheslav Borshchev vs James Llontop Pick, 8/24/2024 Predictions UFC Vegas 96 Odds
Viacheslav Borshchev vs James Llontop
UFC Vegas 96
UFC Apex in Las Vegas
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Viacheslav Borshchev will face off against James Llontop at UFC Vegas 96 on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The opening line has Borshchev coming in at -238 while Llontop is at +195.
Viacheslav "Slava Claus" Borshchev comes into this bout holding a record of 7-4-1. The 32-year-old is fighting at 155 lbs and measures in at 5'11". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 69". James "Goku" Llontop measures 6'0" and weighs 155 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the Octagon with a mark of 14-3-0. The 25-year-old has an arm span of 73". Concerning significant strikes, Viacheslav Borshchev is landing 5.18 per min and James Llontop lands 4.76 significant strikes per min. Borshchev connects on 58% of the significant strikes he tries and Llontop is connecting on 52%. In terms of defending in the cage, "Slava Claus" allows 4.49 significant strikes per minute while "Goku" allows 2.10. Borshchev also prevents 54% of the significant strikes his opponents attempt and Llontop prevents 70% of them.
| UFC Vegas 96 | Viacheslav Borshchev | James Llontop |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -238 | +195 |
| Record | 7-4-1 | 14-3-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 9:59 | 9:47 |
| Height | 5'11" | 6'0" |
| Weight | 155 lbs | 155 lbs |
| Reach | 69" | 73" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 5.18 | 4.76 |
| Striking Accuracy | 58% | 52% |
In the category of takedowns, Viacheslav Borshchev FALSE as he scores a takedown 0.00 times per 15 min. Borshchev is taking his opponents to the canvas on 15% of his tries and stuffing 35% of all takedowns attempted on him. Llontop is scoring a takedown on 15% of his takedown attempts and thwarting 50% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Regarding going for the sub, Borshchev is the more skilled fighter by attempting 0.7 submissions per 15 min while Llontop goes for 0.4 submissions per 3 rds.
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In his previous bout, Viacheslav Borshchev squared up with Chase Hooper and walked away in defeat by way of d'arce choke in round 2. Hooper landed 129 of 217 total strikes that he let go in that contest. Borshchev walked away from this fight having landed 2 of 6 total strikes. In terms of significant strikes, Hooper ended up landing 62 of 109, which means his percentage was 56%. He ended up landing 58 of 104 significant strikes aimed at the head. On the other side of the Octagon, Borshchev landed 33% of the significant strikes he threw by landing 2 of 6. Out of all the significant strikes thrown, he connected on 1 of 5 pointed at the head. 6% of the significant strikes landed by Hooper and 100% of them connected on by Borshchev were thrown at a distance.
In the last Octagon appearance for James Llontop, he squared up with Chris Padilla and ended up losing the fight via rear naked choke in round 1. Padilla landed 75% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance and Llontop ended up landing 100% of his significant strikes at distance. Llontop ended up landing 47% of his significant strikes attempted by landing 19 of 40. He ended up connecting on 7 of 25 significant strikes to the head. Padilla landed 12 of 26 significant strikes in that battle. Of all the significant strikes, he landed 6 of 18 aimed at the head. Regarding total strikes attempted in that contest, Padilla ended up landing 14 of 29 and Llontop connected on 19 of 40 total strikes.
Other fights to watch
An additional bout that shouldn't be missed is when Jacqueline Cavalcanti meets Josiane Nunes. Cavalcanti will be looking to add a victory to her career total of 6-1-0. The 26-year-old tips the scales at 135 lbs and measures 5'8". The orthodox fighter reaches 70". Nunes comes in at 5'2" and will fight at 135 lbs. The southpaw fighter comes into this bout with a record of 10-2-0. The 30-year-old extends her reach 67". When it comes to grappling, Jacqueline Cavalcanti gets a takedown 0.00 times per 3 rounds while Josiane Nunes is able to score a takedown 0.00 times per 3 rounds. When talking about striking, Cavalcanti lands an average of 8.40 strikes/minute and connects on 57% out of all the strikes she attempts. Joining her in the Octagon is Josiane Nunes, who lands 44% of the strikes she attempts and lands 5.99 per minute.
Another bout to watch is when Victoria Leonardo is set to face off with Wang Cong. Cong walks into the Octagon with a record of 5-0-0. The 32-year-old records a weight of 125 lbs and stands 5'6". The southpaw fighter reaches 66". Leonardo comes in at 5'5" and tips the scales at 125 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the cage holding a mark of 9-6-0. The 34-year-old extends her reach 64". In the category of takedowns, Wang Cong is able to stop 15% of her opponents takedown tries and is scoring a takedown on 85% of her tries. Leonardo is taking her opponents to the mat on 27% of the attempts she tries and defends against 71% of the takedowns her opponents attempt. With reference to striking, Cong takes 0.65 strikes/min and she is dealing 6.20 per minute. Leonardo, on the other hand, absorbs 4.70 strikes per min and is landing 3.27 per minute.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take James Llontop (+195)
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