Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria – 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, Michel “Demolidor” Pereira will take on Ihor “Duelist” Potieria in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 301 card.

Pereira brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. In contrast, Potieria, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 75″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 54% striking accuracy, Pereira has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.15 per minute. On the other hand, Potieria boasts a 50% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.19 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Michel Pereira is coming in with a 30-11-0 (2 NC) record. Pereira will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 in March.

Potieria, meanwhile, is coming off a against Shara Magomedov on March 9, 2024, at UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg and holds a 20-5-0 record.

Michel Pereira has a orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. The 27-year-old Ihor Potieria is an southpaw fighter with a 75″ 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.

Michel Pereira stats

→ Pereira’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Pereira lands 5.15 significant strikes per minute.
→ Pereira’s takedown accuracy is 55%.
→ Pereira’s takedown average is 1.55 per 15 minutes.
→ Pereira’s takedown defense is 94%.

Pereira comes in with 54% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.15 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Potieria fires at 50% accuracy, landing about 5.19 significant strikes per minute. Michel Pereira also has a 55% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.55 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Potieria’s 0 takedowns and 57% takedown accuracy.

Ihor Potieria stats

→ Potieria’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Potieria lands 5.19 significant strikes per minute.
→ Potieria’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Potieria’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Potieria’s takedown defense is 57%.

Ihor spent, on average, 7:08 minutes in the Octagon, and Michel has an average fight time of 10:40 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, Michel or Ihor? Sound off in the comments.

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