Let’s be honest: Every now and then it’s fun to get down into the nitty-gritty statistics and see if we can’t perform some MMAth. It helps us analyze future fights and make predictions based on previous history. Fans of all sports do it, so why can’t we? It can help us look for potential trends in a fighter as well. So, with thanks to Sherdog and FightMetric.com for the raw data, let’s examine the main event of the upcoming UFC Fight Night 30: Mark Munoz vs Lyoto Machida.
Stats: Mark Munoz vs Lyoto Machida
Despite all the hype behind his accolades and skills in the NCAA, Mark Munoz isn’t exactly the strongest MMA wrestler in the UFC. So, let’s throw the idea of this being a ground war out the window right now. This is going to be a stand-up fight, and will likely be the another case of Machida showing off his trademark movement for the first two stanzas. The big test will be the third round, where we’ll see if “The Dragon’s” cardio has survived his first weight cut down to 185 lbs. If Lyoto’s cardio holds up through the third, this fight belongs to him. If it doesn’t, expect to see Munoz catch up and start teeing off, knocking his Brazilian foe down and attempting to pound him out. I’m not making a prediction on this fight, simply because the cardio question is one that I can’t answer. So, sit back, grab some popcorn and some beer, and enjoy an afternoon of fights.
