Charles Radtke vs. Carlos Prates – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 57: Cannonier vs. Imavov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Charles “Chuck Buffalo” Radtke will take on Carlos “The Nightmare” Almeida in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 57 card.

Radtke brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Almeida, an switch fighter, stands with a 78″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 52% striking accuracy, Radtke has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.29 per minute. On the other hand, Almeida boasts a 56% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.38 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Charles Radtke vs. Carlos Prates matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 34-year-old, Charles Radtke is coming in with a 9-3-0 record. Radtke will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Gilbert Urbina at UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov in February.

Almeida, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Charles Radtke on February 3, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer and holds a 18-6-0 record.

Charles Radtke has a orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 31-year-old Carlos Prates is an switch fighter with a 78″ 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.

Charles Radtke stats

→ Radtke’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Radtke lands 3.29 significant strikes per minute.
→ Radtke’s takedown accuracy is 16%.
→ Radtke’s takedown average is 0.76 per 15 minutes.
→ Radtke’s takedown defense is 100%.

Radtke comes in with 52% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.29 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Almeida fires at 56% accuracy, landing about 4.38 significant strikes per minute. Charles Radtke also has a 16% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.76 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Almeida’s 0 takedowns and 66% takedown accuracy.

Carlos Prates stats

→ Almeida’s striking accuracy is 56%.
→ Almeida lands 4.38 significant strikes per minute.
→ Almeida’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Almeida’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Almeida’s takedown defense is 66%.

Carlos spent, on average, 7:39 minutes in the Octagon, and Charles has an average fight time of 9:54 minutes.

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

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