Gabriel Bonfim vs Nicolas Dalby – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Almeida is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. In one of the matchups on the fight card, Gabriel “Marretinha” Bonfim will take on Nicolas “Danish Dynamite” Dalby in the Welterweight Bout. You can view the full UFC Fight Night card.

Bonfim brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Dalby, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 74″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 37% striking accuracy, Bonfim has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 6.08 per minute. On the other hand, Dalby boasts a 43% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.93 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Gabriel Bonfim vs. Nicolas Dalby matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 27-year-old, Gabriel Bonfim is coming in with a 15-0-0 record. Bonfim will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Trevin Giles at UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 in July.

Dalby, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Muslim Salikhov on July 29, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier and holds a 22-4-1 (2 NC) record.

Gabriel Bonfim has a orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 40-year-old Nicolas Dalby is an orthodox fighter with a 74″ 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.

Gabriel Bonfim stats

→ Bonfim’s striking accuracy is 37%.
→ Bonfim lands 6.08 significant strikes per minute.
→ Bonfim’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Bonfim’s takedown average is 4.8 per 15 minutes.
→ Bonfim’s takedown defense is 100%.

Bonfim comes in with 37% striking accuracy, typically landing about 6.08 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Dalby fires at 43% accuracy, landing about 3.93 significant strikes per minute. Gabriel Bonfim also has a 100% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 4.8 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Dalby’s 1.18 takedowns and 62% takedown accuracy.

Nicolas Dalby stats

→ Dalby’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Dalby lands 3.93 significant strikes per minute.
→ Dalby’s takedown accuracy is 31%.
→ Dalby’s takedown average is 1.18 per 15 minutes.
→ Dalby’s takedown defense is 62%.

Nicolas spent, on average, 13:53 minutes in the Octagon, and Gabriel has an average fight time of 2:05 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Gabriel or Nicolas? Sound off in the comments.

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