Joe Pyfer vs. Marc-Andre Barriault – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Joe “Bodybagz” Pyfer will take on Marc-Andre “Powerbar” Kape in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 303 card.

Pyfer brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Kape, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 74″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 40% striking accuracy, Pyfer has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.66 per minute. On the other hand, Kape boasts a 47% striking accuracy, landing approximately 6.19 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Joe Pyfer vs. Marc-Andre Barriault matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 27-year-old, Joe Pyfer is coming in with a 12-3-0 record. Pyfer will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Jack Hermansson at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer in February.

Kape, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision loss against Joe Pyfer on February 10, 2024, at UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis and holds a 16-7-0 (1 NC) record.

Joe Pyfer has a orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 34-year-old Marc-Andre Barriault is an orthodox fighter with a 74″ 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.

Joe Pyfer stats

→ Pyfer’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Pyfer lands 3.66 significant strikes per minute.
→ Pyfer’s takedown accuracy is 41%.
→ Pyfer’s takedown average is 1.49 per 15 minutes.
→ Pyfer’s takedown defense is 50%.

Pyfer comes in with 40% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.66 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Kape fires at 47% accuracy, landing about 6.19 significant strikes per minute. Joe Pyfer also has a 41% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.49 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Kape’s 0.22 takedowns and 67% takedown accuracy.

Marc-Andre Barriault stats

→ Kape’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Kape lands 6.19 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kape’s takedown accuracy is 25%.
→ Kape’s takedown average is 0.22 per 15 minutes.
→ Kape’s takedown defense is 67%.

Marc-Andre spent, on average, 11:34 minutes in the Octagon, and Joe has an average fight time of 8:23 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, Joe or Marc-Andre? Sound off in the comments.

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