Angel Pacheco vs. Caolan Loughran – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 54: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Angel “Dangerous” Pacheco will take on Caolan “The Don” Nzechukwu in the Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 54 card.

Pacheco brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Nzechukwu, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 68″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 40% striking accuracy, Pacheco has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 13.13 per minute. On the other hand, Nzechukwu boasts a 36% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.2 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Angel Pacheco vs. Caolan Loughran matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Angel Pacheco is coming in with a 7-2-0 record. Pacheco will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Danny Silva at DWCS 7.8 in September.

Nzechukwu, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Angel Pacheco on September 26, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac and holds a 8-1-0 record.

Angel Pacheco has a orthodox fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 27-year-old Caolan Loughran 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.

Angel Pacheco stats

→ Pacheco’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Pacheco lands 13.13 significant strikes per minute.
→ Pacheco’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Pacheco’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Pacheco’s takedown defense is 33%.

Pacheco comes in with 40% striking accuracy, typically landing about 13.13 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Nzechukwu fires at 36% accuracy, landing about 3.2 significant strikes per minute. Angel Pacheco also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Nzechukwu’s 2 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Caolan Loughran stats

→ Nzechukwu’s striking accuracy is 36%.
→ Nzechukwu lands 3.2 significant strikes per minute.
→ Nzechukwu’s takedown accuracy is 18%.
→ Nzechukwu’s takedown average is 2 per 15 minutes.
→ Nzechukwu’s takedown defense is 0%.

Caolan spent, on average, 15:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Angel has an average fight time of 15:00 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, Angel or Caolan? Sound off in the comments.

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