UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa
Sep 26, 2020Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Fighter Performance Comparison

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Fighters' Core Metrics

  • Striking Volume: Jeff Hughes 4.0 SLpM, Juan Espino 2.4 SLpM
  • Striking Accuracy: Jeff Hughes 51%, Juan Espino 70%
  • Damage Avoidance: Jeff Hughes 3.7 abs/min, Juan Espino 1.9 abs/min
  • Takedown Accuracy: Jeff Hughes 50%, Juan Espino 78%
  • Takedown Defense: Jeff Hughes 45%, Juan Espino 50%
  • Submission Threat: Jeff Hughes —, Juan Espino 2.4 per 15m
Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

Jeff Hughes
Juan Espino

Jeff Hughes vs Juan Espino AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

AgentMMA AI Breakdown

How AgentMMA breaks down Jeff Hughes vs Juan Espino

Finish Maps

UFC Record Breakdown

Jeff Hughes
0-3UFC Record
Losses (100%)
No Contest (1)
Juan Espino
2-1UFC Record
Sub (75%)
Losses (25%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy51%
Grappling Efficiency50%
Takedown Defense45%
Cardio & Endurance70%
Fight IQ80%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy70%
Grappling Efficiency95%
Takedown Defense50%
Cardio & Endurance70%
Fight IQ95%

Last Opponents

Jeff Hughes
Juan Espino

From opening bell, Jeff Hughes can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 4.0 significant strikes per minute while Juan Espino looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Orthodox stance angles.

Key Storylines
  • First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
  • Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Jeff Hughes vs Juan Espino Stats Comparison

Age
38
45
Height
6'2" (188 cm)
6'3" (191 cm)
Weight
250 lbs (113 kg)
255 lbs (116 kg)
Reach
77" (196 cm)
80" (203 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Orthodox
AI Division Rank
Status
Contender
Contender

Key Insights: Jeff Hughes vs Juan Espino AI Analysis

Pace delta

+1.6 significant strikes/min

Jeff Hughes averages 4.0 significant strikes per minute while Juan Espino sits at 2.4.

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Hughes vs Espino odds

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Where to watch Hughes vs Espino

Jeff Hughes vs Juan Espino is on the UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa card on Sep 26, 2020 at Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The bout goes out inside that card on the official UFC broadcaster or streaming service for your country — UFC Fight Pass and the UFC schedule show who holds the rights where you are. AgentMMA is not a broadcaster and never hosts or links to fight streams.

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