Pannie Kianzad vs. Macy Chiasson – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 239: Tuivasa vs. Tybura is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Pannie “Banzai” Kianzad will take on Macy “Miojo” Ribeiro in the Women’s Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 239 card.

Kianzad brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 66″ reach. In contrast, Ribeiro, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 72″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 49% striking accuracy, Kianzad has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.87 per minute. On the other hand, Ribeiro boasts a 44% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.64 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Pannie Kianzad vs. Macy Chiasson matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 33-year-old, Pannie Kianzad is coming in with a 17-7-0 record. Kianzad will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Ketlen Vieira at UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura in July.

Ribeiro, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Pannie Kianzad on July 22, 2023, at UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson and holds a 9-3-0 record.

Pannie Kianzad has a orthodox fighting stance with an 66″ reach. The 33-year-old Macy Chiasson is an orthodox fighter with a 72″ 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.

Pannie Kianzad stats

→ Kianzad’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Kianzad lands 4.87 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kianzad’s takedown accuracy is 30%.
→ Kianzad’s takedown average is 0.35 per 15 minutes.
→ Kianzad’s takedown defense is 71%.

Kianzad comes in with 49% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.87 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Ribeiro fires at 44% accuracy, landing about 3.64 significant strikes per minute. Pannie Kianzad also has a 30% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.35 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Ribeiro’s 2.17 takedowns and 64% takedown accuracy.

Macy Chiasson stats

→ Ribeiro’s striking accuracy is 44%.
→ Ribeiro lands 3.64 significant strikes per minute.
→ Ribeiro’s takedown accuracy is 34%.
→ Ribeiro’s takedown average is 2.17 per 15 minutes.
→ Ribeiro’s takedown defense is 64%.

Macy spent, on average, 10:46 minutes in the Octagon, and Pannie has an average fight time of 14:08 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, Pannie or Macy? Sound off in the comments.

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