Josh Quinlan vs. Danny Barlow – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Anaheim, California, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Michel “Bushido” Pereira will take on Michal “LeftHand2God” Oleksiejczuk in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 298 card.

Pereira brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Oleksiejczuk, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 79″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 41% striking accuracy, Pereira has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.68 per minute. On the other hand, Oleksiejczuk boasts a 57% striking accuracy, landing approximately 12.15 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Josh Quinlan vs. Danny Barlow matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 31-year-old, Josh Quinlan is coming in with a 6-1-0 (1 NC) record. Pereira will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Trey Waters at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Simon in April.

Oleksiejczuk, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Josh Quinlan on April 29, 2023, at DWCS 7.8 and holds a 7-0-0 record.

Josh Quinlan has a orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 29-year-old Danny Barlow is an southpaw fighter with a 79″ 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.

Josh Quinlan stats

→ Pereira’s striking accuracy is 41%.
→ Pereira lands 3.68 significant strikes per minute.
→ Pereira’s takedown accuracy is 12%.
→ Pereira’s takedown average is 0.84 per 15 minutes.
→ Pereira’s takedown defense is 60%.

Pereira comes in with 41% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.68 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Oleksiejczuk fires at 57% accuracy, landing about 12.15 significant strikes per minute. Josh Quinlan also has a 12% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.84 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Oleksiejczuk’s 0 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Danny Barlow stats

→ Oleksiejczuk’s striking accuracy is 57%.
→ Oleksiejczuk lands 12.15 significant strikes per minute.
→ Oleksiejczuk’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Oleksiejczuk’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Oleksiejczuk’s takedown defense is 0%.

Michal spent, on average, 1:19 minutes in the Octagon, and Michel has an average fight time of 5:59 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, Michel or Michal? Sound off in the comments.

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