Michel Pereira vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Miami, Florida, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Michel “Demolidor” Pereira will take on Michal “Hussar” Brasil in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 299 card.

Pereira brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. In contrast, Brasil, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 74″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 53% striking accuracy, Pereira has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.09 per minute. On the other hand, Brasil boasts a 50% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.12 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Michel Pereira vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk 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 29-11-0 (2 NC) record. Pereira will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Andre Petroski at UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza in October.

Brasil, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Michel Pereira on October 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie and holds a 19-6-0 (1 NC) record.

Michel Pereira has a orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. The 29-year-old Michal Oleksiejczuk is an southpaw fighter with a 74″ 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 53%.
→ Pereira lands 5.09 significant strikes per minute.
→ Pereira’s takedown accuracy is 55%.
→ Pereira’s takedown average is 1.56 per 15 minutes.
→ Pereira’s takedown defense is 94%.

Pereira comes in with 53% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.09 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Brasil fires at 50% accuracy, landing about 5.12 significant strikes per minute. Michel Pereira also has a 55% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.56 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Brasil’s 0.76 takedowns and 48% takedown accuracy.

Michal Oleksiejczuk stats

→ Brasil’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Brasil lands 5.12 significant strikes per minute.
→ Brasil’s takedown accuracy is 44%.
→ Brasil’s takedown average is 0.76 per 15 minutes.
→ Brasil’s takedown defense is 48%.

Michal spent, on average, 6:37 minutes in the Octagon, and Michel has an average fight time of 11:45 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, Michel or Michal? Sound off in the comments.

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