Michel Pereira vs. Makhmud Muradov – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In this matchup on the fight card, Michel “Demolidor” Pereira will take on Makhmud Muradov in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 301 card.

Pereira brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. In contrast, Muradov, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 75″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 54% striking accuracy, Pereira has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.15 per minute. On the other hand, Muradov boasts a 43% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.21 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Michel Pereira vs. Makhmud Muradov matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 31-year-old, Michel Pereira is coming in with a 30-11-0 (2 NC) record. Pereira will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 in March.

Muradov, meanwhile, is coming off a CNC nc against Michel Pereira on March 9, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov and holds a 26-8-0 (1 NC) record.

Michel Pereira has a orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. The 34-year-old Makhmud Muradov 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.

Michel Pereira stats

→ Pereira’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Pereira lands 5.15 significant strikes per minute.
→ Pereira’s takedown accuracy is 55%.
→ Pereira’s takedown average is 1.55 per 15 minutes.
→ Pereira’s takedown defense is 94%.

Pereira comes in with 54% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.15 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Muradov fires at 43% accuracy, landing about 4.21 significant strikes per minute. Michel Pereira also has a 55% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.55 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Muradov’s 3.03 takedowns and 77% takedown accuracy.

Makhmud Muradov stats

→ Muradov’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Muradov lands 4.21 significant strikes per minute.
→ Muradov’s takedown accuracy is 66%.
→ Muradov’s takedown average is 3.03 per 15 minutes.
→ Muradov’s takedown defense is 77%.

Makhmud spent, on average, 11:18 minutes in the Octagon, and Michel has an average fight time of 10:40 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, Michel or Makhmud? Sound off in the comments.

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