Andrei Arlovski vs. Martin Buday – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski will take on Martin “Badys” Dalby in the Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 303 card.

Arlovski brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Dalby, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 77″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 45% striking accuracy, Arlovski has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.78 per minute. On the other hand, Dalby boasts a 52% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.17 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Andrei Arlovski vs. Martin Buday matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 45-year-old, Andrei Arlovski is coming in with a 34-23-0 (2 NC) record. Arlovski will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 in January.

Dalby, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Andrei Arlovski on January 13, 2024, at UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington and holds a 13-2-0 record.

Andrei Arlovski has a orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 32-year-old Martin Buday is an orthodox fighter with a 77″ 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.

Andrei Arlovski stats

→ Arlovski’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Arlovski lands 3.78 significant strikes per minute.
→ Arlovski’s takedown accuracy is 36%.
→ Arlovski’s takedown average is 0.38 per 15 minutes.
→ Arlovski’s takedown defense is 76%.

Arlovski comes in with 45% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.78 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Dalby fires at 52% accuracy, landing about 5.17 significant strikes per minute. Andrei Arlovski also has a 36% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.38 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Dalby’s 0.26 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Martin Buday stats

→ Dalby’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Dalby lands 5.17 significant strikes per minute.
→ Dalby’s takedown accuracy is 25%.
→ Dalby’s takedown average is 0.26 per 15 minutes.
→ Dalby’s takedown defense is 100%.

Martin spent, on average, 9:27 minutes in the Octagon, and Andrei has an average fight time of 9:16 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, Andrei or Martin? Sound off in the comments.

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