Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg – 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, Alexandre “The Cannibal” Pantoja will take on Steve “Astroboy” Henry in the Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 301 card.

Pantoja brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 67″ reach. In contrast, Henry, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 68″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 49% striking accuracy, Pantoja has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.32 per minute. On the other hand, Henry boasts a 48% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.57 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 34-year-old, Alexandre Pantoja is coming in with a 27-5-0 record. Pantoja will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Brandon Royval at UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington in December.

Henry, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Alexandre Pantoja on December 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev and holds a 12-1-0 record.

Alexandre Pantoja has a orthodox fighting stance with an 67″ reach. The 28-year-old Steve Erceg is an orthodox fighter with a 68″ 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.

Alexandre Pantoja stats

→ Pantoja’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Pantoja lands 4.32 significant strikes per minute.
→ Pantoja’s takedown accuracy is 48%.
→ Pantoja’s takedown average is 2.2 per 15 minutes.
→ Pantoja’s takedown defense is 67%.

Pantoja comes in with 49% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.32 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Henry fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 4.57 significant strikes per minute. Alexandre Pantoja also has a 48% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.2 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Henry’s 1.69 takedowns and 77% takedown accuracy.

Steve Erceg stats

→ Henry’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Henry lands 4.57 significant strikes per minute.
→ Henry’s takedown accuracy is 30%.
→ Henry’s takedown average is 1.69 per 15 minutes.
→ Henry’s takedown defense is 77%.

Steve spent, on average, 11:49 minutes in the Octagon, and Alexandre has an average fight time of 12:10 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Alexandre or Steve? Sound off in the comments.

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