Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Dustin Stoltzfus – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 246: Moreno vs. Albazi is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In this matchup on the fight card, Marc-Andre “Powerbar” Barriault will take on Dustin “Tractor” Vidal in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 246 card.

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

With a 47% striking accuracy, Barriault has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 6.12 per minute. On the other hand, Vidal boasts a 44% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.51 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 34-year-old, Marc-Andre Barriault is coming in with a 16-8-0 (1 NC) record. Barriault will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Joe Pyfer at UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2 in June.

Vidal, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Marc-Andre Barriault on June 29, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov and holds a 15-6-0 record.

Marc-Andre Barriault has a orthodox fighting stance with an 74″ reach. The 33-year-old Dustin Stoltzfus is an orthodox fighter with a 75″ 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.

Marc-Andre Barriault stats

→ Barriault’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Barriault lands 6.12 significant strikes per minute.
→ Barriault’s takedown accuracy is 25%.
→ Barriault’s takedown average is 0.21 per 15 minutes.
→ Barriault’s takedown defense is 67%.

Barriault comes in with 47% striking accuracy, typically landing about 6.12 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Vidal fires at 44% accuracy, landing about 3.51 significant strikes per minute. Marc-Andre Barriault also has a 25% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.21 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Vidal’s 2.45 takedowns and 46% takedown accuracy.

Dustin Stoltzfus stats

→ Vidal’s striking accuracy is 44%.
→ Vidal lands 3.51 significant strikes per minute.
→ Vidal’s takedown accuracy is 41%.
→ Vidal’s takedown average is 2.45 per 15 minutes.
→ Vidal’s takedown defense is 46%.

Dustin spent, on average, 9:12 minutes in the Octagon, and Marc-Andre has an average fight time of 10:47 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, Marc-Andre or Dustin? Sound off in the comments.

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