Eduarda Moura vs. Denise Gomes – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 57: Cannonier vs. Imavov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Eduarda “Ronda” Moura will take on Denise “Dee” Maness in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 57 card.

Moura brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 66″ reach. In contrast, Maness, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 63″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 67% striking accuracy, Moura has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.61 per minute. On the other hand, Maness boasts a 48% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.81 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Eduarda Moura vs. Denise Gomes matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Eduarda Moura is coming in with a 10-0-0 record. Moura will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Montserrat Conejo Ruiz at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis in November.

Maness, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Eduarda Moura on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis and holds a 8-3-0 record.

Eduarda Moura has a orthodox fighting stance with an 66″ reach. The 24-year-old Denise Gomes is an orthodox fighter with a 63″ 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.

Eduarda Moura stats

→ Moura’s striking accuracy is 67%.
→ Moura lands 5.61 significant strikes per minute.
→ Moura’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Moura’s takedown average is 5.34 per 15 minutes.
→ Moura’s takedown defense is 0%.

Moura comes in with 67% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.61 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Maness fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 4.81 significant strikes per minute. Eduarda Moura also has a 100% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 5.34 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Maness’s 1.13 takedowns and 47% takedown accuracy.

Denise Gomes stats

→ Maness’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Maness lands 4.81 significant strikes per minute.
→ Maness’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Maness’s takedown average is 1.13 per 15 minutes.
→ Maness’s takedown defense is 47%.

Denise spent, on average, 10:36 minutes in the Octagon, and Eduarda has an average fight time of 5:37 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Eduarda or Denise? Sound off in the comments.

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