Marlon Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ABC 7: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this matchup on the fight card, Marlon “Chito” Vera will take on Deiveson “Deus da Guerra” Maverick in the Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ABC 7 card.

Vera brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Maverick, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 68″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 49% striking accuracy, Vera has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.31 per minute. On the other hand, Maverick boasts a 55% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.01 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Marlon Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 31-year-old, Marlon Vera is coming in with a 23-9-1 record. Vera will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Sean O’Malley at UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 in March.

Maverick, meanwhile, is coming off a submission win against Marlon Vera on March 9, 2024, at UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill and holds a 23-3-1 record.

Marlon Vera has a switch fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 36-year-old Deiveson Figueiredo is an orthodox fighter with a 68″ 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.

Marlon Vera stats

→ Vera’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Vera lands 4.31 significant strikes per minute.
→ Vera’s takedown accuracy is 39%.
→ Vera’s takedown average is 0.53 per 15 minutes.
→ Vera’s takedown defense is 70%.

Vera comes in with 49% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.31 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Maverick fires at 55% accuracy, landing about 3.01 significant strikes per minute. Marlon Vera also has a 39% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.53 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Maverick’s 1.65 takedowns and 58% takedown accuracy.

Deiveson Figueiredo stats

→ Maverick’s striking accuracy is 55%.
→ Maverick lands 3.01 significant strikes per minute.
→ Maverick’s takedown accuracy is 42%.
→ Maverick’s takedown average is 1.65 per 15 minutes.
→ Maverick’s takedown defense is 58%.

Deiveson spent, on average, 11:56 minutes in the Octagon, and Marlon has an average fight time of 13:25 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Marlon or Deiveson? Sound off in the comments.

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