Julian Marquez vs. Zach Reese – 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, Julian “The Cuban Missile Crisis” Marquez will take on Zach “Savage” Fugitt in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 57 card.

Marquez brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Fugitt, an switch fighter, stands with a 77″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 44% striking accuracy, Marquez has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.86 per minute. On the other hand, Fugitt boasts a 66% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.93 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Julian Marquez vs. Zach Reese matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 34-year-old, Julian Marquez is coming in with a 9-4-0 record. Marquez will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane in March.

Fugitt, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Julian Marquez on March 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan and holds a 6-1-0 record.

Julian Marquez has a orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 30-year-old Zach Reese is an switch fighter with a 77″ 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.

Julian Marquez stats

→ Marquez’s striking accuracy is 44%.
→ Marquez lands 4.86 significant strikes per minute.
→ Marquez’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Marquez’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Marquez’s takedown defense is 53%.

Marquez comes in with 44% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.86 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Fugitt fires at 66% accuracy, landing about 3.93 significant strikes per minute. Julian Marquez also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Fugitt’s 0 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Zach Reese stats

→ Fugitt’s striking accuracy is 66%.
→ Fugitt lands 3.93 significant strikes per minute.
→ Fugitt’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Fugitt’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Fugitt’s takedown defense is 0%.

Zach spent, on average, 1:32 minutes in the Octagon, and Julian has an average fight time of 9:08 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, Julian or Zach? Sound off in the comments.

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