UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this matchup on the fight card, Chris “Action-Man” Curtis will take on Marc-Andre “Powerbar” Barriault in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 297 card.
Curtis brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Barriault, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 74″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.
With a 50% striking accuracy, Curtis has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.36 per minute. On the other hand, Barriault boasts a 47% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.95 significant strikes per minute.
In this post, we will break down Chris Curtis vs. Marc-Andre Barriault matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵
The 37-year-old, Chris Curtis is coming in with a 30-10-0 (1 NC) record. Curtis will be fighting for the first time since a nc via CNC against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana in June.
Barriault, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Chris Curtis on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana and holds a 16-6-0 (1 NC) record.
| Chris Curtis | vs. | Marc-Andre Barriault |
| 37 |
Age |
34 |
| 5′ 10″ |
Height |
6′ 1″ |
| 185 lbs. |
Weight |
185 lbs. |
| 75″ |
Reach |
74″ |
| 30-10-0 (1 NC) |
Record |
16-6-0 (1 NC) |
| Orthodox |
Stance |
Orthodox |
Chris Curtis has a orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 34-year-old Marc-Andre Barriault is an orthodox fighter with a 74″ 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.
Chris Curtis stats
→ Curtis’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Curtis lands 5.36 significant strikes per minute.
→ Curtis’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Curtis’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Curtis’s takedown defense is 92%.
Curtis comes in with 50% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.36 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Barriault fires at 47% accuracy, landing about 5.95 significant strikes per minute. Chris Curtis also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Barriault’s 0.24 takedowns and 67% takedown accuracy.
Marc-Andre Barriault stats
→ Barriault’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Barriault lands 5.95 significant strikes per minute.
→ Barriault’s takedown accuracy is 25%.
→ Barriault’s takedown average is 0.24 per 15 minutes.
→ Barriault’s takedown defense is 67%.
Marc-Andre spent, on average, 11:15 minutes in the Octagon, and Chris has an average fight time of 10:29 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, Chris or Marc-Andre? Sound off in the comments.
Event Name |
UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis |
Date |
January 20, 2024 |
Location |
Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Matchup |
Chris Curtis vs. Marc-Andre Barriault |
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