Darren Elkins vs Nate Landwehr – 5/16/20 UFC Fight Night Pick & Prediction

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Darren Elkins vs Nate Landwehr – 5/16/20 UFC Fight Night Pick & Prediction

UFCFeatherweight bouts tend to provide quite a bit of entertainment for the fans and the fighters, but it is also a great way for the fighters to start to showcase their talents at a lighter weight class as well. In this fight it will feature a couple of fighters that are a little bit slower on the significant blows compared to what the featherweight division tends to be known for landing.

Elkins is coming into the fight with the orthodox stance, but also with the wrestling style when it come to fighting. In the last battle that Elkins was he added onto his losing streak by losing to Ryan Hall by a unanimous decision. The loss dropped Elkins to a 25-8 record, but he is 9-3 in the TKO/KO bouts and 4-1 when it comes to the submission fighting. Darren Elkins is heading into the bout here with a 3.27 significant strikes per minute in the bouts, butout of those his accuracy is not the best at a clip of 36.84% so far.

For his part Landwehr is coming into the fight using the orthodox stand and is seen more of a striker in the fighting style that he has. The last fight that he was involved in was a loss to Herbert Burns in a KO/TKO loss. The loss dropped him to a 13-3 mark and a 8-1 mark in the TKO/KO mark, but when it comes to submission record he is sitting at 0-1. Landwehr is heading into the bout here with a 1.47 strikes per minute average so far per minute. When it comes to his accuracy, though, he has ended up doing better than Elkins at 44.44% being landed accurately.

When it comes to the tape Elkins is heading into the fight standing at 5’10” and 145 pounds. He does have a 71 inch reach as well. Nate Landwehr is coming into the fight standing at 5’9” and 145 pounds, but he does have a 72 inch reach.

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The fight here is actually a lot more evenly matched than what a lot of people would expect by looking at the number of strikes and takedowns, but also the accuracy. However, the fight is one that will show that both fighters are going to make calculated moves and take their time. The longer the fight goes, though, the more it will favor Landwehr and he will end up winning this battle as he keeps the wrestling style for Elkins down and out of the match.

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Corey Clarkson is a distinguished KBO analyst known for his deep expertise and passionate coverage of the Korean Baseball Organization. With over a decade of experience as both a dedicated fan and a keen observer, Corey’s journey began with an unforgettable introduction to KBO during a trip to Korea. This sparked a fervent dedication to understanding the league’s unique playstyle, culture, and community. As a writer and analyst, he combines insightful analysis, comprehensive game previews, and detailed player profiles, all delivered in an engaging style. Corey’s work not only highlights his profound knowledge but also makes the intricate world of KBO accessible to enthusiasts and novices alike.

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