Edgar Chairez vs. Daniel Lacerda – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 237: Moreno vs. Royval 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. In this matchup on the fight card, Edgar “Puro Chicali” Chairez will take on Daniel “Miojo” Vera in the Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 237 card.

Chairez brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 71″ reach. In contrast, Vera, an switch fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 48% striking accuracy, Chairez has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.6 per minute. On the other hand, Vera boasts a 47% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.16 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 29-year-old, Edgar Chairez is coming in with a 10-5-0 (1 NC) record. Chairez will be fighting for the first time since a nc via Overturned against Daniel Lacerda at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 in September.

Vera, meanwhile, is coming off a Overturned nc against Edgar Chairez on September 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 and holds a 11-5-0 (1 NC) record.

Edgar Chairez has a orthodox fighting stance with an 71″ reach. The 28-year-old Daniel Lacerda 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.

Edgar Chairez stats

→ Chairez’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Chairez lands 2.6 significant strikes per minute.
→ Chairez’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Chairez’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Chairez’s takedown defense is 45%.

Chairez comes in with 48% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.6 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Vera fires at 47% accuracy, landing about 4.16 significant strikes per minute. Edgar Chairez also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Vera’s 1.91 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Daniel Lacerda stats

→ Vera’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Vera lands 4.16 significant strikes per minute.
→ Vera’s takedown accuracy is 42%.
→ Vera’s takedown average is 1.91 per 15 minutes.
→ Vera’s takedown defense is 0%.

Daniel spent, on average, 4:43 minutes in the Octagon, and Edgar has an average fight time of 11:16 minutes.

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

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