Dione Barbosa vs. Ernesta Kareckaite – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In this matchup on the fight card, Dione “The Witch” Barbosa will take on Ernesta “Heavy-Handed” Perez in the Women’s Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 301 card.

Barbosa brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 66″ reach. In contrast, Perez, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 50% striking accuracy, Barbosa has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 0.87 per minute. On the other hand, Perez boasts a 45% striking accuracy, landing approximately 12.27 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Dione Barbosa vs. Ernesta Kareckaite matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Dione Barbosa is coming in with a 6-2-0 record. Barbosa will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Rainn Guerrero at DWCS 7.5 in September.

Perez, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision win against Dione Barbosa on September 5, 2023, at DWCS 7.8 and holds a 5-0-1 record.

Dione Barbosa has a orthodox fighting stance with an 66″ reach. The 26-year-old Ernesta Kareckaite is an orthodox fighter with a 71″ 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.

Dione Barbosa stats

→ Barbosa’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Barbosa lands 0.87 significant strikes per minute.
→ Barbosa’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Barbosa’s takedown average is 3.27 per 15 minutes.
→ Barbosa’s takedown defense is 0%.

Barbosa comes in with 50% striking accuracy, typically landing about 0.87 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Perez fires at 45% accuracy, landing about 12.27 significant strikes per minute. Dione Barbosa also has a 100% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 3.27 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Perez’s 1 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Ernesta Kareckaite stats

→ Perez’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Perez lands 12.27 significant strikes per minute.
→ Perez’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Perez’s takedown average is 1 per 15 minutes.
→ Perez’s takedown defense is 100%.

Ernesta spent, on average, 15:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Dione has an average fight time of 4:35 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, Dione or Ernesta? Sound off in the comments.

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