Miguel Baeza vs. Punahele Soriano – 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, Miguel “Caramel Thunder” Baeza will take on Punahele “Puna” Costa in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 57 card.

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

With a 49% striking accuracy, Baeza has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.88 per minute. On the other hand, Costa boasts a 45% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.96 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Miguel Baeza vs. Punahele Soriano matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Miguel Baeza is coming in with a 10-3-0 record. Baeza will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Andre Fialho at UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Muhammad in April.

Costa, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Miguel Baeza on April 16, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan and holds a 9-4-0 record.

Miguel Baeza has a orthodox fighting stance with an 74″ reach. The 32-year-old Punahele Soriano is an southpaw fighter with a 72″ 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.

Miguel Baeza stats

→ Baeza’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Baeza lands 4.88 significant strikes per minute.
→ Baeza’s takedown accuracy is 28%.
→ Baeza’s takedown average is 0.44 per 15 minutes.
→ Baeza’s takedown defense is 100%.

Baeza comes in with 49% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.88 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Costa fires at 45% accuracy, landing about 3.96 significant strikes per minute. Miguel Baeza also has a 28% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.44 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Costa’s 0.79 takedowns and 33% takedown accuracy.

Punahele Soriano stats

→ Costa’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Costa lands 3.96 significant strikes per minute.
→ Costa’s takedown accuracy is 40%.
→ Costa’s takedown average is 0.79 per 15 minutes.
→ Costa’s takedown defense is 33%.

Punahele spent, on average, 9:30 minutes in the Octagon, and Miguel has an average fight time of 9:43 minutes.

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

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