Alex Perez vs. Muhammad Mokaev – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 238: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Alex “Pastor” Perez will take on Muhammad “The Punisher” Barlow in the Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 238 card.

Perez brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 65″ reach. In contrast, Barlow, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 48% striking accuracy, Perez has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.67 per minute. On the other hand, Barlow boasts a 51% striking accuracy, landing approximately 1.12 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Alex Perez vs. Muhammad Mokaev matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Alex Perez is coming in with a 24-7-0 record. Perez will be fighting for the first time since a loss via submission against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2 in July.

Barlow, meanwhile, is coming off a submission win against Alex Perez on July 30, 2022, at UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 and holds a 11-0-0 (1 NC) record.

Alex Perez has a orthodox fighting stance with an 65″ reach. The 24-year-old Muhammad Mokaev is an orthodox fighter with a 70″ 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.

Alex Perez stats

→ Perez’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Perez lands 4.67 significant strikes per minute.
→ Perez’s takedown accuracy is 44%.
→ Perez’s takedown average is 2.84 per 15 minutes.
→ Perez’s takedown defense is 77%.

Perez comes in with 48% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.67 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Barlow fires at 51% accuracy, landing about 1.12 significant strikes per minute. Alex Perez also has a 44% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.84 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Barlow’s 6.47 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Muhammad Mokaev stats

→ Barlow’s striking accuracy is 51%.
→ Barlow lands 1.12 significant strikes per minute.
→ Barlow’s takedown accuracy is 53%.
→ Barlow’s takedown average is 6.47 per 15 minutes.
→ Barlow’s takedown defense is 0%.

Muhammad spent, on average, 11:36 minutes in the Octagon, and Alex has an average fight time of 5:48 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Alex or Muhammad? Sound off in the comments.

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