Marc-Andre Barriault vs Michel Pereira – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In one of the matchups on the fight card, Marc-Andre “Powerbar” Barriault will take on Michel “Demolidor” Pereira in the Middleweight Bout. You can view the full UFC Fight Night card.

Barriault brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 74″ reach. In contrast, Pereira, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 73″ 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 5.95 per minute. On the other hand, Pereira boasts a 54% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.09 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Michel Pereira 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 16-6-0 (1 NC) record. Barriault will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Eryk Anders at UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana in June.

Pereira, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision win against Santiago Ponzinibbio on June 10, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira and holds a 28-11-0 (2 NC) record.

Marc-Andre Barriault has a orthodox fighting stance with an 74″ reach. The 31-year-old Michel Pereira is an orthodox fighter with a 73″ 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 5.95 significant strikes per minute.
→ Barriault’s takedown accuracy is 25%.
→ Barriault’s takedown average is 0.24 per 15 minutes.
→ Barriault’s takedown defense is 67%.

Barriault comes in with 47% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.95 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Pereira fires at 54% accuracy, landing about 5.09 significant strikes per minute. Marc-Andre Barriault also has a 25% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.24 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Pereira’s 1.58 takedowns and 94% takedown accuracy.

Michel Pereira stats

→ Pereira’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Pereira lands 5.09 significant strikes per minute.
→ Pereira’s takedown accuracy is 55%.
→ Pereira’s takedown average is 1.58 per 15 minutes.
→ Pereira’s takedown defense is 94%.

Michel spent, on average, 13:04 minutes in the Octagon, and Marc-Andre has an average fight time of 11:15 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, Marc-Andre or Michel? Sound off in the comments.

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