Gerald Meerschaert vs. Bryan Barberena – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 239: Tuivasa vs. Tybura is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Gerald “GM3” Meerschaert will take on Bryan “Bam Bam” Della Maddalena in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 239 card.

Meerschaert brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Della Maddalena, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 72″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 44% striking accuracy, Meerschaert has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.3 per minute. On the other hand, Della Maddalena boasts a 48% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.53 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Gerald Meerschaert vs. Bryan Barberena matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 37-year-old, Gerald Meerschaert is coming in with a 35-17-0 record. Meerschaert will be fighting for the first time since a loss via split decision against Andre Petroski at UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley in August.

Della Maddalena, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Gerald Meerschaert on August 19, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura and holds a 18-11-0 record.

Gerald Meerschaert has a southpaw fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 35-year-old Bryan Barberena is an southpaw fighter with a 72″ 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.

Gerald Meerschaert stats

→ Meerschaert’s striking accuracy is 44%.
→ Meerschaert lands 3.3 significant strikes per minute.
→ Meerschaert’s takedown accuracy is 37%.
→ Meerschaert’s takedown average is 2.01 per 15 minutes.
→ Meerschaert’s takedown defense is 34%.

Meerschaert comes in with 44% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.3 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Della Maddalena fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 5.53 significant strikes per minute. Gerald Meerschaert also has a 37% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.01 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Della Maddalena’s 0.14 takedowns and 49% takedown accuracy.

Bryan Barberena stats

→ Della Maddalena’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Della Maddalena lands 5.53 significant strikes per minute.
→ Della Maddalena’s takedown accuracy is 22%.
→ Della Maddalena’s takedown average is 0.14 per 15 minutes.
→ Della Maddalena’s takedown defense is 49%.

Bryan spent, on average, 11:51 minutes in the Octagon, and Gerald has an average fight time of 8:15 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, Gerald or Bryan? Sound off in the comments.

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