UFC Fight Night 242: Burns vs. Brady is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Trevor Peek will take on Yanal “Red Fox” Ashmouz in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 242 card.
Peek brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Ashmouz, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 68″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.
With a 54% striking accuracy, Peek has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.58 per minute. On the other hand, Ashmouz boasts a 42% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.08 significant strikes per minute.
In this post, we will break down Trevor Peek vs. Yanal Ashmouz matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵
The 29-year-old, Trevor Peek is coming in with a 9-2-0 (1 NC) record. Peek will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Charlie Campbell at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 in April.
Ashmouz, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Trevor Peek on April 6, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura and holds a 7-1-0 record.
Trevor Peek | vs. | Yanal Ashmouz |
29 |
Age |
29 |
5′ 9″ |
Height |
5′ 9″ |
155 lbs. |
Weight |
155 lbs. |
70″ |
Reach |
68″ |
9-2-0 (1 NC) |
Record |
7-1-0 |
Switch |
Stance |
Orthodox |
Trevor Peek has a switch fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 29-year-old Yanal Ashmouz is an orthodox fighter with a 68″ 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.
Trevor Peek stats
→ Peek’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Peek lands 4.58 significant strikes per minute.
→ Peek’s takedown accuracy is 53%.
→ Peek’s takedown average is 1.82 per 15 minutes.
→ Peek’s takedown defense is 54%.
Peek comes in with 54% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.58 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Ashmouz fires at 42% accuracy, landing about 3.08 significant strikes per minute. Trevor Peek also has a 53% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.82 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Ashmouz’s 0.92 takedowns and 50% takedown accuracy.
Yanal Ashmouz stats
→ Ashmouz’s striking accuracy is 42%.
→ Ashmouz lands 3.08 significant strikes per minute.
→ Ashmouz’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Ashmouz’s takedown average is 0.92 per 15 minutes.
→ Ashmouz’s takedown defense is 50%.
Yanal spent, on average, 8:08 minutes in the Octagon, and Trevor has an average fight time of 11:31 minutes.
Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Trevor or Yanal? Sound off in the comments.
Event Name |
UFC Fight Night 242: Burns vs. Brady |
Date |
September 7, 2024 |
Location |
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
Matchup |
Trevor Peek vs. Yanal Ashmouz |
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