Ian Machado Garry vs. Joaquin Buckley – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Buckley is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Ian “The Future” Machado Garry will take on Joaquin “New Mansa” Buckley in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Machado Garry brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 74″ reach. In contrast, Buckley, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 76″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 55% striking accuracy, Machado Garry has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.5 per minute. On the other hand, Buckley boasts a 36% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.13 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Ian Machado Garry vs. Joaquin Buckley matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 27-year-old, Ian Machado Garry is coming in with a 15-0-0 record. Machado Garry will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Michael Page at UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2 in June.

Buckley, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Ian Machado Garry on June 29, 2024, at UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. and holds a 20-6-0 record.

Ian Machado Garry has a orthodox fighting stance with an 74″ reach. The 30-year-old Joaquin Buckley is an southpaw fighter with a 76″ 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.

Ian Machado Garry stats

→ Machado Garry’s striking accuracy is 55%.
→ Machado Garry lands 5.5 significant strikes per minute.
→ Machado Garry’s takedown accuracy is 55%.
→ Machado Garry’s takedown average is 0.77 per 15 minutes.
→ Machado Garry’s takedown defense is 69%.

Machado Garry comes in with 55% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.5 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Buckley fires at 36% accuracy, landing about 4.13 significant strikes per minute. Ian Machado Garry also has a 55% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.77 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Buckley’s 1.96 takedowns and 69% takedown accuracy.

Joaquin Buckley stats

→ Buckley’s striking accuracy is 36%.
→ Buckley lands 4.13 significant strikes per minute.
→ Buckley’s takedown accuracy is 46%.
→ Buckley’s takedown average is 1.96 per 15 minutes.
→ Buckley’s takedown defense is 69%.

Joaquin spent, on average, 10:22 minutes in the Octagon, and Ian has an average fight time of 12:10 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, Ian or Joaquin? Sound off in the comments.

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