Aiemann Zahabi vs. Pedro Munhoz – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 246: Moreno vs. Albazi is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In this matchup on the fight card, Aiemann “The Assassin Baby” Zahabi will take on Pedro “The Young Punisher” Albazi in the Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 246 card.

Zahabi brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. In contrast, Albazi, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 65″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 43% striking accuracy, Zahabi has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.43 per minute. On the other hand, Albazi boasts a 43% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.32 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Aiemann Zahabi vs. Pedro Munhoz matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 37-year-old, Aiemann Zahabi is coming in with a 11-2-0 record. Zahabi will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Javid Basharat at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev in March.

Albazi, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Aiemann Zahabi on March 2, 2024, at UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 and holds a 20-9-0 (2 NC) record.

Aiemann Zahabi has a orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. The 38-year-old Pedro Munhoz is an orthodox fighter with a 65″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Aiemann Zahabi stats

→ Zahabi’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Zahabi lands 3.43 significant strikes per minute.
→ Zahabi’s takedown accuracy is 16%.
→ Zahabi’s takedown average is 0.2 per 15 minutes.
→ Zahabi’s takedown defense is 79%.

Zahabi comes in with 43% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.43 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Albazi fires at 43% accuracy, landing about 5.32 significant strikes per minute. Aiemann Zahabi also has a 16% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.2 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Albazi’s 0.51 takedowns and 82% takedown accuracy.

Pedro Munhoz stats

→ Albazi’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Albazi lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute.
→ Albazi’s takedown accuracy is 18%.
→ Albazi’s takedown average is 0.51 per 15 minutes.
→ Albazi’s takedown defense is 82%.

Pedro spent, on average, 11:18 minutes in the Octagon, and Aiemann has an average fight time of 10:52 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Aiemann or Pedro? Sound off in the comments.

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