Caio Machado vs. Brendson Ribeiro – 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, Caio “Bigfoot” Machado will take on Brendson “The Gorilla” Armfield in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 246 card.

Machado brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 78″ reach. In contrast, Armfield, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 81″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 58% striking accuracy, Machado has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 6.07 per minute. On the other hand, Armfield boasts a 46% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.08 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Caio Machado vs. Brendson Ribeiro matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Caio Machado is coming in with a 8-3-1 record. Machado will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Don’Tale Mayes at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez in April.

Armfield, meanwhile, is coming off a majority decision loss against Caio Machado on April 27, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov and holds a 15-7-0 (1 NC) record.

Caio Machado has a southpaw fighting stance with an 78″ reach. The 28-year-old Brendson Ribeiro is an orthodox fighter with a 81″ 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.

Caio Machado stats

→ Machado’s striking accuracy is 58%.
→ Machado lands 6.07 significant strikes per minute.
→ Machado’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Machado’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Machado’s takedown defense is 82%.

Machado comes in with 58% striking accuracy, typically landing about 6.07 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Armfield fires at 46% accuracy, landing about 3.08 significant strikes per minute. Caio Machado also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Armfield’s 2.2 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Brendson Ribeiro stats

→ Armfield’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Armfield lands 3.08 significant strikes per minute.
→ Armfield’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Armfield’s takedown average is 2.2 per 15 minutes.
→ Armfield’s takedown defense is 0%.

Brendson spent, on average, 6:49 minutes in the Octagon, and Caio has an average fight time of 15:00 minutes.

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

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