Daniel Barez vs. Victor Altamirano – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. In this matchup on the fight card, Daniel Barez will take on Victor “El Magnifico” Altamirano in the Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Barez brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 66″ reach. In contrast, Altamirano, an switch fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 53% striking accuracy, Barez has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.8 per minute. On the other hand, Altamirano boasts a 57% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.55 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Daniel Barez vs. Victor Altamirano matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 35-year-old, Daniel Barez is coming in with a 16-6-0 record. Barez will be fighting for the first time since a loss via submission against Jafel Filho at UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura in July.

Altamirano, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision loss against Daniel Barez on July 22, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 and holds a 12-4-0 record.

Daniel Barez has a orthodox fighting stance with an 66″ reach. The 33-year-old Victor Altamirano is an switch 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.

Daniel Barez stats

→ Barez’s striking accuracy is 53%.
→ Barez lands 3.8 significant strikes per minute.
→ Barez’s takedown accuracy is 31%.
→ Barez’s takedown average is 4.07 per 15 minutes.
→ Barez’s takedown defense is 91%.

Barez comes in with 53% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.8 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Altamirano fires at 57% accuracy, landing about 4.55 significant strikes per minute. Daniel Barez also has a 31% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 4.07 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Altamirano’s 3.43 takedowns and 63% takedown accuracy.

Victor Altamirano stats

→ Altamirano’s striking accuracy is 57%.
→ Altamirano lands 4.55 significant strikes per minute.
→ Altamirano’s takedown accuracy is 39%.
→ Altamirano’s takedown average is 3.43 per 15 minutes.
→ Altamirano’s takedown defense is 63%.

Victor spent, on average, 13:07 minutes in the Octagon, and Daniel has an average fight time of 9:13 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, Daniel or Victor? Sound off in the comments.

You can view the scheduled UFC Fight Night fight card, upcoming UFC schedule 2024, and latest MMA news.