Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Claudio Ribeiro – 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, Christian “CLD” Leroy Duncan will take on Claudio “No Mess” Barberena in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 238 card.

Leroy Duncan brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 79″ reach. In contrast, Barberena, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 77″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 59% striking accuracy, Leroy Duncan has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.06 per minute. On the other hand, Barberena boasts a 57% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.65 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 29-year-old, Christian Leroy Duncan is coming in with a 9-1-0 record. Leroy Duncan will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Denis Tiuliulin at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig in November.

Barberena, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Christian Leroy Duncan on November 18, 2023, at UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 and holds a 11-4-0 record.

Christian Leroy Duncan has a switch fighting stance with an 79″ reach. The 32-year-old Claudio Ribeiro is an orthodox fighter with a 77″ 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.

Christian Leroy Duncan stats

→ Leroy Duncan’s striking accuracy is 59%.
→ Leroy Duncan lands 5.06 significant strikes per minute.
→ Leroy Duncan’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Leroy Duncan’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Leroy Duncan’s takedown defense is 50%.

Leroy Duncan comes in with 59% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.06 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Barberena fires at 57% accuracy, landing about 4.65 significant strikes per minute. Christian Leroy Duncan also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Barberena’s 0.76 takedowns and 75% takedown accuracy.

Claudio Ribeiro stats

→ Barberena’s striking accuracy is 57%.
→ Barberena lands 4.65 significant strikes per minute.
→ Barberena’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Barberena’s takedown average is 0.76 per 15 minutes.
→ Barberena’s takedown defense is 75%.

Claudio spent, on average, 4:57 minutes in the Octagon, and Christian has an average fight time of 8:45 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, Christian or Claudio? Sound off in the comments.

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