Manuel Torres vs. Chris Duncan – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. In this matchup on the fight card, Oban “El Loco” Elliott will take on Val “The Problem” Woodburn in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Elliott brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 73″ reach. In contrast, Woodburn, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 58% striking accuracy, Elliott has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 9.66 per minute. On the other hand, Woodburn boasts a 46% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.08 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Manuel Torres vs. Chris Duncan matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Manuel Torres is coming in with a 14-2-0 record. Elliott will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Nikolas Motta at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier in June.

Woodburn, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Manuel Torres on June 17, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura and holds a 11-1-0 record.

Manuel Torres has a switch fighting stance with an 73″ reach. The 32-year-old Chris Duncan is an orthodox fighter with a 71″ 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.

Manuel Torres stats

→ Elliott’s striking accuracy is 58%.
→ Elliott lands 9.66 significant strikes per minute.
→ Elliott’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Elliott’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Elliott’s takedown defense is 100%.

Elliott comes in with 58% striking accuracy, typically landing about 9.66 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Woodburn fires at 46% accuracy, landing about 5.08 significant strikes per minute. Manuel Torres also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Woodburn’s 3.63 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Chris Duncan stats

→ Woodburn’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Woodburn lands 5.08 significant strikes per minute.
→ Woodburn’s takedown accuracy is 39%.
→ Woodburn’s takedown average is 3.63 per 15 minutes.
→ Woodburn’s takedown defense is 100%.

Val spent, on average, 9:18 minutes in the Octagon, and Oban has an average fight time of 2:29 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, Oban or Val? Sound off in the comments.

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