Alex Perez vs Matt Schnell Pick, 2/12/2022 Predictions UFC 271 Odds
Alex Perez vs Matt Schnell
UFC 271
Toyota Center in Houston, TX
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Alex Perez will enter the Octagon with Matt Schnell at UFC 271 on Saturday, February 12, 2022. The opening line has Perez coming in at -400 while Schnell is at +300.
Alex Perez steps into the cage with a mark of 24-6-0. The 29-year-old tips the scales at 125 lbs and measures in at 5'6". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 65". Matt "Danger" Schnell comes in at 5'8" and weighs in at 125 lbs. The orthodox fighter walks into the Octagon holding a mark of 15-6-0. The 32-year-old extends his reach 70". Regarding significant strikes, Alex Perez is connecting on 4.62 per minute while Matt Schnell connects on 4.23 significant strikes per min. Perez connects on 47% of the significant strikes he attempts while Schnell lands 38%. When it comes to defending themselves, Perez allows 3.08 significant strikes per minute and "Danger" absorbs 4.17. Perez also deflects 61% of the significant strikes that are thrown his way and Schnell deflects 59% of the strikes thrown his way.
UFC 271 | Alex Perez | Matt Schnell |
---|---|---|
Opening Odds | -400 | +300 |
Record | 24-6-0 | 15-6-0 |
Average Fight Time | 6:17 | 8:34 |
Height | 5'6" | 5'8" |
Weight | 125 lbs | 125 lbs |
Reach | 65" | 70" |
Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.62 | 4.23 |
Striking Accuracy | 47% | 38% |
When it comes to wrestling, Alex Perez is averaging more takedowns in the cage as he is able to score a takedown 2.92 times per 15 min. Perez is scoring a takedown on 45% of his attempts and thwarting 87% of takedowns his opponents have attempted. Schnell is taking his opponents to the mat on 33% of the takedowns he attempts and is stopping 50% of takedowns his opponents have attempted. In terms of going for the submission, Perez is the more experienced of the two fighters by going for 1.3 finishes per 3 rds while Schnell tries 1.0 finish per 15 min.
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The last time he fought, Alex Perez faced Deiveson Figueiredo and wound up losing the fight via guillotine choke in round 1. Figueiredo landed 5 of 8 of the strikes he threw in total in this fight. Perez finished this fight landing 6 of 14 total strikes. In terms of significant strikes, Figueiredo ended up landing 5 of 8, giving him a percentage of 62%. He finished the fight landing 2 of 4 significant strikes directed at the head. Statistically, Perez landed 42% of the significant strikes he threw by landing 6 of 14. Out of all the significant strikes thrown, he was 3 of 9 pointed at the head. 100% of the significant strikes landed by Figueiredo and 83% of them connected on by Perez were done at distance.
In the last bout for Matt Schnell, he faced off with Rogerio Bontorin and the fight ended in a no contest by way of a failed drug test by Bontorin in round 3. Bontorin connected on 79% of his significant strikes at distance and Schnell landed 87% of the significant strikes he attempted from distance. Schnell connected on 48% of his significant strikes attempted by landing 65 of 135. He connected on 38 of 104 significant strikes to the head. Bontorin ended up landing 72 of 124 significant strikes in that contest. Out of all the significant strikes thrown, he ended up landing 57 of 103 aimed at the head. In regard to the strikes he fired off in this contest, Bontorin landed 89 of 143 while Schnell landed 113 of 184 total strikes.
Other bouts to keep an eye on
An additional bout that shouldn't be missed is when William Knight takes on Maxim Grishin. Knight has a mark of 11-2-0. The 33-year-old weighs 205 lbs and measures in at 5'10". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 73". Grishin measures 6'3" and tips the scales at 205 lbs. The orthodox fighter will be looking to add a victory to his career total of 31-9-2. The 37-year-old has a reach of 78". In terms of takedowns, William Knight is averaging a takedown 2.05 times per 3 rounds while Maxim Grishin takes his opponents to the canvas 0.38 times per 3 rds. In terms of striking, Knight is landing 3.58 strikes per minute and connects on 65% of the strikes that he throws. On the other side we have Maxim Grishin, who tags his opponent on 44% of the strikes he has attempted and connects for an average of 2.95 per minute.
One more can't miss bout is when Ronnie Lawrence is set to face off against Mana Martinez. Martinez looks to add a victory to his total of 9-2-0. The 25-year-old records a weight of 135 lbs and measures in at 5'10". The orthodox fighter stretches 70". Lawrence measures in at 5'8" and is weighing in at 135 lbs. The switch fighter looks to add a win to his career total of 7-1-0. The 29-year-old has a reach of 68". In terms of grappling, Mana Martinez thwarts 20% of the takedowns his opponents try and is taking his opponents down on 66% of the times he tries. Lawrence is finishing his takedown tries on 76% of the tries he takes and is able to deflect 80% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. With reference to striking, Martinez is taking 3.97 strikes/minute and he connects on 4.84 per min. Lawrence, in contrast, takes 1.09 strikes per minute and dishes out 3.80 per min.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Tony's Pick: Take Alex Perez (-400)
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