Melissa Martinez vs. Alice Ardelean – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 245: Hernandez vs. Pereira is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Melissa “Super Mely” Martinez will take on Alice Ardelean in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 245 card.

Martinez brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 66″ reach. In contrast, Ardelean, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 62″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 57% striking accuracy, Martinez has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3 per minute. On the other hand, Ardelean boasts a 54% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.8 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Melissa Martinez vs. Alice Ardelean matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 27-year-old, Melissa Martinez is coming in with a 7-1-0 record. Martinez will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Elise Reed at UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson in September.

Ardelean, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision loss against Melissa Martinez on September 10, 2022, at UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 and holds a 9-6-0 record.

Melissa Martinez has a southpaw fighting stance with an 66″ reach. The 32-year-old Alice Ardelean is an orthodox fighter with a 62″ 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.

Melissa Martinez stats

→ Martinez’s striking accuracy is 57%.
→ Martinez lands 3 significant strikes per minute.
→ Martinez’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Martinez’s takedown average is 1 per 15 minutes.
→ Martinez’s takedown defense is 0%.

Martinez comes in with 57% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Ardelean fires at 54% accuracy, landing about 3.8 significant strikes per minute. Melissa Martinez also has a 50% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Ardelean’s 2 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Alice Ardelean stats

→ Ardelean’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Ardelean lands 3.8 significant strikes per minute.
→ Ardelean’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Ardelean’s takedown average is 2 per 15 minutes.
→ Ardelean’s takedown defense is 100%.

Alice spent, on average, 15:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Melissa has an average fight time of 15:00 minutes.

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

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