Austen Lane vs. Robelis Despaigne

UFC Vegas 99

UFC Apex in Las Vegas

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Austen Lane will face Robelis Despaigne at UFC Vegas 99 on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The moneyline shows Lane at +350 while Despaigne enters at -455.

Austen Lane enters the cage with a record of 12-5-0 (1 NC). The 36-year-old weighs 245 pounds and is 6 feet tall. The Orthodox fighter stands 80 inches tall. Robelis “The Big Boy” Despaigne stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 265 pounds. The orthodox fighter holds a record of 5-1-0. The 36-year-old has a wingspan of 84 inches. When it comes to significant hits, Austen Lane hits 3.43 per minute while Robelis Despaigne lands 2.16 significant hits per minute. Lane lands 46% of the significant hits he attempts and Despaigne scores on 54%. When it comes to defending, Lane absorbs 2.81 significant strikes per minute while “The Big Boy” allows 3.53. Lane also blocks 44% of significant shots aimed his way, and Despaigne defends against 49% of shots thrown his way.

In terms of takedowns, Austen Lane is the more skilled wrestler as he scores a takedown 1.03 times per period. Lane brings his opponent to the mat in 20% of his attempts and defends 15% of the takedowns his opponents have attempted. Despaigne completes his takedowns on 15% of his takedown attempts and stops 25% of all takedown attempts against him. When it comes to submission attempts, Lane is the more experienced of the two fighters as he aims for 0.8 submissions per 15 minutes while Despaigne attempts 0.5 submissions per 3 rounds.

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The last time he fought, Austen Lane fought Jhonata Diniz and lost by a punch to the head in round 2. Diniz ended up landing 31 of the 45 total punches he fired in the fight. Lane retired from that fight after landing 43 of 73 total punches. When it comes to significant hits, Diniz ended up with 20 of 33, giving him a 60% share. He finished the fight with 15 of 28 significant punches aimed at the head. On the other hand, Lane landed 45% of his significant hits, scoring 17 of 37 hits. Given the high accuracy of the strike, he scored 15 of 34 hits aimed at the head. 80% of Diniz's significant goals and 64% of Lane's significant goals came from distance.

In Robelis Despaigne's last Octagon appearance, he faced Waldo Cortes-Acosta and suffered a loss by unanimous decision in Round 3. Cortes-Acosta ended up scoring 28% of the significant distance and distance hits he attempted. Despaigne landed 100% of the significant shots he attempted from distance. Despaigne scored on 50% of his significant scoring attempts, landing 26 of 52. He scored 11 of 36 significant goals with his head. Cortes-Acosta landed 52 of 101 significant strikes in this fight. Of all the significant blows, he scored 44 of 92 hits aimed at the head. As for the total number of punches attempted in this fight, Cortes-Acosta landed 130 of 204 and Despaigne connected on 28 of 59 of the total punches he threw.

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Another game to look forward to is the duel between Joselyne Edwards and Tamires Vidal. Edwards enters the Octagon with a record of 13-6-0. The 29-year-old steps on the scales at 135 pounds and stands at 5'8″. The orthodox fighter stands at 70″. Vidal stands 5'6″ and will fight at 135 pounds. The orthodox fighter holds a career record of 7-3-0. The 26-year-old extends her reach to 68″. In grappling, Joselyne Edwards manages to score a takedown 0.88 times per 15 minutes, while Tamires Vidal takes her opponents to the mat 0.40 times per 15 minutes. When it comes to punches, Edwards lands 4.35 punches per minute and connects on 51% of all punches she attempts. Joining her in the Octagon is Tamires Vidal, who is landing 55% of her attack attempts and landing 3.20 per minute.

Another fight that is not to be missed is the fight between Elise Reed and Jessica Penne. Penne will look to add a win to her career record of 14-8-0. The 41-year-old will fight at 115 pounds and stands 5'5″. The orthodox fighter reaches 67 inches. Reed stands 5'3″ and weighs 115 pounds. The orthodox fighter has a record of 7-4-0. The 31-year-old extends her reach to 63″. When it comes to grappling, Jessica Penne can contain 36% of her opponents' takedowns and puts them on the mat in 21% of her attempts. Reed completes her takedown attempts on 60% of her attempts and is able to stop 42% of all takedown attempts. When hitting, penne absorbs 4.75 punches/minute while landing 2.52 punches/minute. Reed simultaneously takes 3.06 strikes per minute and delivers 2.66 per minute.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Robelis Despaigne (-455)

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