Alex Morono vs Joaquin Buckley – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In one of the matchups on the fight card, Alex “The Great White” Morono will take on Joaquin “New Mansa” Buckley in the Welterweight Bout. You can view the full UFC Fight Night card.

Morono brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Buckley, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 76″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 42% striking accuracy, Morono has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.2 per minute. On the other hand, Buckley boasts a 32% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.76 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Alex Morono vs. Joaquin Buckley matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 34-year-old, Alex Morono is coming in with a 23-8-0 (1 NC) record. Morono will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Tim Means at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida in May.

Buckley, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Andre Fialho on May 13, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill and holds a 16-6-0 record.

Alex Morono has a orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 31-year-old Joaquin Buckley is an southpaw fighter with a 76″ 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.

Alex Morono stats

→ Morono’s striking accuracy is 42%.
→ Morono lands 5.2 significant strikes per minute.
→ Morono’s takedown accuracy is 20%.
→ Morono’s takedown average is 0.29 per 15 minutes.
→ Morono’s takedown defense is 50%.

Morono comes in with 42% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.2 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Buckley fires at 32% accuracy, landing about 3.76 significant strikes per minute. Alex Morono also has a 20% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.29 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Buckley’s 1.43 takedowns and 66% takedown accuracy.

Joaquin Buckley stats

→ Buckley’s striking accuracy is 32%.
→ Buckley lands 3.76 significant strikes per minute.
→ Buckley’s takedown accuracy is 34%.
→ Buckley’s takedown average is 1.43 per 15 minutes.
→ Buckley’s takedown defense is 66%.

Joaquin spent, on average, 9:28 minutes in the Octagon, and Alex has an average fight time of 11:25 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, Alex or Joaquin? Sound off in the comments.

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