Career Averages - André Muniz
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André Muniz
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André Muniz - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmen Shahbazyan | 1 | 25 of 50 | 50% | 26 of 51 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:39 |
| André Muniz | 0 | 15 of 38 | 39% | 17 of 40 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:18 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmen Shahbazyan | 1 | 25 of 50 | 50% | 26 of 51 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:39 |
| André Muniz | 0 | 15 of 38 | 39% | 17 of 40 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:18 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmen Shahbazyan | 25 of 50 | 50% | 20 of 45 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 12 of 27 | 1 of 2 | 12 of 21 |
| André Muniz | 15 of 38 | 39% | 6 of 20 | 2 of 10 | 7 of 8 | 15 of 38 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmen Shahbazyan | 25 of 50 | 50% | 20 of 45 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 12 of 27 | 1 of 2 | 12 of 21 |
| André Muniz | 15 of 38 | 39% | 6 of 20 | 2 of 10 | 7 of 8 | 15 of 38 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Shahbazyan (-290), Muniz (+235)
Round 1
It’s submission vs. striking in this next phrase of the prelims, with both athletes sporting finish rates north of 75% in this middleweight affair. Still just 27 years of age with a few camps behind him at Xtreme Couture, Shahbazyan (15-5, 8-5 UFC) is ready to turn the corner and become “The Golden Boy.” To get there, he will have to surpass grappling ace Muniz (24-7, 6-3 UFC), who no one will forget when he snapped the arm of “Jacare” Souza with a stellar armbar. Referee Mark Smith will be here for the match wherever it takes place, and the 185ers bump gloves to introduce themselves.
Shahbazyan moves to the center of the Octagon and blocks a quick head kick that leads things off, and he hops away from a subsequent sweeping calf kick. Muniz goes high with another kick, and Shahbazyan pitches a calf kick back his way. They jab at one another, and Muniz misses on a short combination of punches. Shahbazyan scores a body kick and takes a low kick on the way out, with the two seemingly trading blows one after the other. Muniz spins with a wheel kick, and when he plants his feet, he shoots for a takedown. Shahbazyan forces him to stand up and knees him in the torso, bullying the grappler against the fence and staying tight to him. Muniz falls to the ground to pursue a leglock, and Shahbazyan steps out of it and makes Muniz stand. Muniz gets back up and is ready to throw hands, and his head kick after bangs into the guard. Shahbazyan responds with a single solid left hook, and he splits the gloves with a right.
Muniz stays committed to body kicks, and he uses one to close the distance only for the younger fighter to push him towards the fencing. Muniz separates without much effort, and he defends a high kick he knows is coming. The Brazilian plants his heel on Shahbazyan’s side from a back kick, and his swinging hooks miss the mark by a matter of feet. Muniz catches a kick and tries to trip Shahbazyan up, but he abandons that and just slugs his way closer. Muniz goes after the calf and swings it out for a moment with Shahbazyan, who takes a right hand and is shaken up for a moment. Shahbazyan plants his feet and takes a body kick, so he backpedals as Muniz puts it on him. Muniz manages to drag Shahbazyan to the floor, and although he cannot keep him there, he does land a kick. Muniz opens up with big punches, and Shahbazyan clips him with a left hook that puts the Brazilian on ice skates.
The sheer momentum of Shahbazyan and his swinging left hands bowl Muniz to the floor, and he starts battering the downed man with punches and elbows. Muniz turns to his side to defend the beating, but Smith is watching closely and not seeing much intelligent defense. As Muniz appears to lose consciousness from the drubbing, Smith steps in to call a halt to the match before the buzzer
. It takes some time for Muniz to come to, but he manages to sit and stand up, and his team and medical professionals seat him on a stool to further recover. Meanwhile, that is three wins in a row for Shahbazyan, who may be knocking on the door of the top 15 again.
The Official Result
Edmen Shahbazyan def. Andre Muniz R1 4:58 via KO (Punches and Elbows)
Angelo sees this as a striker vs grappler matchup. He believes Edmen's striking advantage is wider than André's grappling advantage, and that Edmen can win by keeping the fight on the feet. He notes André's chin is starting to fail and that Edmen has good takedown defense when not tired. He also thinks the fight will not go the distance.
Big Brady believes André Muniz has a weak chin, citing his recent knockout losses and a delayed reaction to a shot. He notes that Muniz has been knocked out six times and all his losses are inside the distance. He thinks Shahbazyan has power and will knock out Muniz, likely in the first round. He predicts a first-round knockout for Shahbazyan.
Connor picks Muniz to keep it interesting, seeing a path where Muniz sucks Shahbazyan into a grappling hell early on, making Shahbazyan fight well but have a miserable time, leading to his typical panic and collapse. He notes that Muniz's aggressive grappling could overwhelm Shahbazyan, especially if Muniz commits to wrestling from the start.
The host is skeptical of Shahbazyan as a chalky favorite due to gas tank issues, but still expects him to walk Munz onto a big shot and win by knockout.
The MMA Guru picks Edmen Shahbazyan, believing his youth, power, and takedown defense will be key. He notes André Muniz's vulnerability to strikes and poor decision-making. He predicts a first-round TKO.
Zane picks Shahbazyan because he believes Muniz is a pure grappler who is not good at staying in control of a fight, unlike the fighters who have previously broken Shahbazyan (e.g., Derek Brunson, Jack Hermansson). He notes that Muniz is a risky, chancy grappler who can get a quick submission but is a mess standing, and Shahbazyan is a rangy, sharp shooter with good striking. However, he acknowledges the potential for Shahbazyan to meltdown.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikram Aliskerov | 1 | 44 of 68 | 64% | 55 of 80 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:32 |
| André Muniz | 0 | 16 of 36 | 44% | 16 of 36 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ikram Aliskerov | 1 | 44 of 68 | 64% | 55 of 80 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:32 |
| André Muniz | 0 | 16 of 36 | 44% | 16 of 36 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikram Aliskerov | 44 of 68 | 64% | 26 of 46 | 10 of 13 | 8 of 9 | 25 of 44 | 1 of 1 | 18 of 23 |
| André Muniz | 16 of 36 | 44% | 6 of 23 | 6 of 9 | 4 of 4 | 16 of 36 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ikram Aliskerov | 44 of 68 | 64% | 26 of 46 | 10 of 13 | 8 of 9 | 25 of 44 | 1 of 1 | 18 of 23 |
| André Muniz | 16 of 36 | 44% | 6 of 23 | 6 of 9 | 4 of 4 | 16 of 36 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo is very confident in Ikram Aliskerov, expecting him to dominate with wrestling and pressure. He notes that Aliskerov's loss to Robert Whittaker was a quality loss and that he has strong takedowns and top control. André Muniz is a BJJ specialist who gets beaten up when facing wrestlers who aren't afraid of his jiu-jitsu.
Big Brady is confident in Ikram Aliskerov, questioning André Muniz's heart, cardio, and durability. He notes Muniz has been finished in all six losses, five by KO. He expects Aliskerov's power to end the fight early, predicting a first-round knockout.
Connor picks Aliskerov because he believes Aliskerov's striking power and finishing ability will catch Muniz, who has terrible striking defense. Muniz's wild overhands and crashing style leave him open to clean shots. Connor notes that Aliskerov has shown he can knock out opponents with one good strike, as seen against Phil Hawes and Warlley Alves. However, if Muniz makes it a grappling battle, Aliskerov could gas.
The host believes Aliskerov's wrestling will shut down Muniz's jiu-jitsu, keeping the fight standing where Aliskerov will find a big shot as Muniz slows down in the second or third round.
The MMA Guru picks Ikram Aliskerov to win by TKO in round two. He considers Aliskerov a much better fighter, slicker and more dynamic than Muniz. He notes Muniz's takedowns are obvious and slow, and expects Aliskerov to shut down grappling early and land clean shots. He references Aliskerov's short-notice loss to Whittaker as not indicative of his level.
Zane picks Muniz as the more proven quantity, noting that Aliskerov is still an unknown with a prospect game at age 32. Muniz's aggressive grappling and submission skills could overwhelm Aliskerov if the fight goes to the ground. Zane also mentions that Aliskerov's gas tank is questionable and he has been submitted before (Kimura losses). However, Muniz's striking is terrible and he could get knocked out.
Angelo picks Ikram Aliskerov confidently, stating that outside of a Hail Mary submission, André Muniz has no path to victory. He notes that Aliskerov is a strong wrestler with improving striking, while Muniz has been exposed by fighters who pressure him. He believes Aliskerov will dominate on the feet and can defend takedowns.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| André Muniz | 0 | 27 of 60 | 45% | 52 of 96 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 2 | 2:58 |
| JunYong Park | 0 | 14 of 30 | 46% | 35 of 60 | 11 of 14 | 78% | 0 | 1 | 9:34 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | André Muniz | 0 | 13 of 17 | 76% | 20 of 26 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:45 |
| JunYong Park | 0 | 3 of 4 | 75% | 10 of 11 | 5 of 6 | 83% | 0 | 0 | 3:07 | |
| 2 | André Muniz | 0 | 6 of 12 | 50% | 16 of 24 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
| JunYong Park | 0 | 9 of 16 | 56% | 21 of 37 | 4 of 4 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 4:16 | |
| 3 | André Muniz | 0 | 8 of 31 | 25% | 16 of 46 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 2:10 |
| JunYong Park | 0 | 2 of 10 | 20% | 4 of 12 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 1 | 2:11 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| André Muniz | 27 of 60 | 45% | 21 of 54 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 11 of 25 | 0 of 0 | 16 of 35 |
| JunYong Park | 14 of 30 | 46% | 10 of 25 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 13 of 29 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | André Muniz | 13 of 17 | 76% | 11 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 11 of 15 |
| JunYong Park | 3 of 4 | 75% | 0 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | André Muniz | 6 of 12 | 50% | 3 of 9 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 6 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| JunYong Park | 9 of 16 | 56% | 9 of 15 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | |
| 3 | André Muniz | 8 of 31 | 25% | 7 of 30 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 20 |
| JunYong Park | 2 of 10 | 20% | 1 of 9 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 10 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Cody picks Park Jun-yong, citing his tenacity and cardio. He notes that Park is a go-getter who keeps coming forward and has solid striking and grappling. Cody is concerned about Park's tendency to give up his back when taken down, but he thinks Muniz's heart is questionable. He points out that Muniz has looked terrible in his last two fights and was outworked by Paul Craig. Cody believes Park will outwork Muniz and get a late TKO or decision.
Lucrative James believes the market is too low on Muniz after his recent losses, which he attributes to Paul Craig's unpredictability and a competitive fight against Brendan Allen. He highlights Muniz's powerful double-leg takedown and elite submission skills, noting that Park gets taken down in every fight and has given up his back. He sees a good chance of a submission in rounds 1-2, but acknowledges that if Muniz doesn't finish, Park's cardio could be a problem in later rounds. He agrees with the line movement and picks Muniz outright.
Paul also picks Park Jun-yong. He notes that Park is looking better than ever and mixes in submission skills. Paul is a little worried about Park giving up his back against a grappler like Muniz, but he thinks Park's volume and cardio will be decisive. He mentions that Uriah Hall survived Muniz's grappling for three rounds, and Park is a better striker. Paul believes the fight on the feet is not close and Park will win.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Craig | 0 | 40 of 82 | 48% | 54 of 101 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 2:56 |
| André Muniz | 0 | 24 of 40 | 60% | 31 of 47 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:47 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Craig | 0 | 9 of 25 | 36% | 10 of 26 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| André Muniz | 0 | 13 of 23 | 56% | 15 of 25 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:45 | |
| 2 | Paul Craig | 0 | 31 of 57 | 54% | 44 of 75 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 2:56 |
| André Muniz | 0 | 11 of 17 | 64% | 16 of 22 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:02 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Craig | 40 of 82 | 48% | 31 of 66 | 8 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 10 of 32 | 0 of 0 | 30 of 50 |
| André Muniz | 24 of 40 | 60% | 15 of 30 | 2 of 3 | 7 of 7 | 15 of 27 | 1 of 1 | 8 of 12 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Craig | 9 of 25 | 36% | 1 of 10 | 7 of 14 | 1 of 1 | 9 of 25 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| André Muniz | 13 of 23 | 56% | 4 of 13 | 2 of 3 | 7 of 7 | 13 of 23 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Paul Craig | 31 of 57 | 54% | 30 of 56 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 30 of 50 |
| André Muniz | 11 of 17 | 64% | 11 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 8 of 12 |
Angelo is split between gut and brain. His gut leans toward Paul Craig's toughness and power, but his brain says Muniz has better wrestling and control. He notes Muniz looked old in his last fight but still gives a slight lean to Muniz because he can control with wrestling. He disagrees with the 2-1 odds on Muniz.
Big Brady picks André Muniz to win by first-round submission. He notes Muniz is a much better grappler than Craig, who relies on triangles off his back. He thinks Muniz can take Craig down and submit him, or knock him out on the feet. He mentions Craig's move to middleweight may affect his chin. He is confident Muniz has multiple paths to victory.
Cody thinks Muniz is a terrible matchup for Craig, with superior BJJ and better striking. He questions Craig's weight cut to 185 and notes Craig's wins often come from being dominated then catching a submission. He expects Muniz to roll.
Daniel is uncertain about this fight but sides with Muniz due to his experience at middleweight and his high-level jiu-jitsu. He acknowledges Paul Craig's dangerous guard and submission ability, noting Craig has submitted top light heavyweights. However, he is concerned about Craig dropping to 185 and thinks Muniz's grappling is a level above. He mentions that Muniz's last loss was due to fatigue, not skill, and that Craig's weight cut is a risk. He says he usually takes the dog when unsure but goes with the favorite here.
James picks Muniz to win by KO. He has a strong read on Muniz, having bet on him multiple times successfully. He believes Muniz is an elite jiu-jitsu player and that Craig won't be able to submit him. He thinks Muniz will crack Craig's chin, as Craig has a bad chin and Muniz hits hard. James notes that Muniz is dropping down in weight, which often doesn't go well, but he still expects a KO. He mentions that Muniz by KO is +350 on BetOnline and he hopes to find better odds elsewhere.
The host picks André Muniz, believing his BJJ black belt will keep him safe on the ground and that he is the better striker. He notes Craig's danger off his back but thinks Muniz can grind him out from top position. He predicts a decision win for Muniz.
Paul agrees, citing Muniz's superior Jiu-Jitsu and improved striking. He notes Craig's striking volume is very low and his wrestling is poor. He thinks Muniz will take Craig down and control him, though he doesn't love it as a lock.
The MMA Guru picks André Muniz, arguing that Paul Craig's wins come from opponents taking him down, and Craig has poor stand-up. He believes Muniz will stuff takedowns and keep the fight standing, where he has a striking advantage. The Guru recalls Muniz wobbling Uriah Hall and predicts a KO win. He also notes Craig's chinny nature and lack of submission threats from top position.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Allen | 0 | 43 of 112 | 38% | 45 of 114 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:15 |
| André Muniz | 0 | 42 of 102 | 41% | 64 of 129 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 2 | 0 | 4:12 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brendan Allen | 0 | 16 of 40 | 40% | 16 of 40 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:07 |
| André Muniz | 0 | 19 of 47 | 40% | 19 of 47 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Brendan Allen | 0 | 11 of 34 | 32% | 13 of 36 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:08 |
| André Muniz | 0 | 12 of 28 | 42% | 25 of 43 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 2:44 | |
| 3 | Brendan Allen | 0 | 16 of 38 | 42% | 16 of 38 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| André Muniz | 0 | 11 of 27 | 40% | 20 of 39 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 2 | 0 | 1:28 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Allen | 43 of 112 | 38% | 25 of 88 | 8 of 13 | 10 of 11 | 43 of 111 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| André Muniz | 42 of 102 | 41% | 21 of 76 | 12 of 16 | 9 of 10 | 40 of 98 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brendan Allen | 16 of 40 | 40% | 7 of 28 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 5 | 16 of 39 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| André Muniz | 19 of 47 | 40% | 8 of 32 | 6 of 9 | 5 of 6 | 19 of 47 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Brendan Allen | 11 of 34 | 32% | 7 of 30 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 3 | 11 of 34 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| André Muniz | 12 of 28 | 42% | 6 of 22 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 2 | 10 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 | |
| 3 | Brendan Allen | 16 of 38 | 42% | 11 of 30 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 3 | 16 of 38 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| André Muniz | 11 of 27 | 40% | 7 of 22 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 11 of 27 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Muniz (-205), Allen (+175)
Round 1
A place among the top 10 at middleweight may loom for the victor of this match now serving as the main event. Muniz (23-4, 5-0 UFC) has yet to taste defeat since making his UFC debut in 2019, and he is fast approaching the company’s armbar record. Against him will be fellow willing grappler Allen (20-5, 8-2 UFC), and thrilling ground exchanges may ensue should this one hit the mat – although sometimes, the ground games cancel out and the two get things done with kickboxing instead. No matter where the fight ends up, referee Jason Herzog will be right there on top of the action. All class, the two 185ers touch gloves ahead of their scheduled melee. The two fighters in opposing stances gauge the range without throwing much of merit, other than a single leg kick on either side. Allen offers another low kick, and Muniz picks his leg up to give a partial check in time. Allen walks into a body kick as he chambers a right hand, and he shrugs it off and fires off another right over the top. Muniz front kicks the knee, and he backs off from a hook kick that whizzes past his face. Allen connects with a one-two that knocks the Brazilian back to the wall, shaking Muniz up briefly. Muniz fires back with a vengeance, swinging hard enough to make Allen think twice about coming in with an exchange. Muniz has two hooks bounce off the guard, and Allen catches him with a straight left and smiles. Allen absorbs a spinning kick to the midsection and bounces back, with Muniz’ corner loudly cheering from the audible impact. Allen recovers and strides forward to back Muniz up to the wall, where he lets go with a left hand and a body kick. Muniz replies with a trio of punches, driving Allen back briefly before Allen steps forward with a low kick and a pair of strikes up top. Muniz lines up a right hand that cracks Allen right on the temple, and Allen wears it well and looks for counters. When Allen scores a kick to the body, he ducks a huge right hand coming back from the Brazilian. Muniz pushes forward, ducking a punch, and he pursues a single and lifts Allen’s leg up to drag him away from the wall. Allen hops away and sprints to the fence to get his balance, and he keeps things upright. Allen overextends on a punch, and he just barely dodges oncoming fire aimed at his head. Muniz releases a body kick, and he pushes his hands out and his fingers scrape on Allen’s right eye. Herzog recognizes the accidental foul immediately, and Allen takes 30 seconds to blink it out before he is good to go. Allen strikes first with a fierce right hand, and he throws two more and has one of those blocked off the guard. Allen spins with a back kick to the body, Muniz answers with a flying knee, and Allen gathers his thoughts and strikes back with a superman punch before the bell sounds to end the close round.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Allen
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Allen
Jack Dankoff scores the round: 10-9 Allen
Round 2
The middleweights greet in the middle with a quick tap of fingers, and Allen reaches out with a right hand to start only to get countered with a body kick. The two trade shins to the midsection, and Muniz goes high with a pair of kicks. Allen rolls with both of them, and he steps through with a one-two down the pipe. The Brazilian measures another body kick, and he lunges with a subsequent right straight to surprise Allen. Allen steps through to spin with a back fist, grazing off the top of Muniz’ head, and Muniz answers with a few punches to the head in response. Allen steps in with a stomp kick to the knee, and Muniz lets three fists fly. Allen backs Muniz up to the wire to engage in a slugfest, and he pops Muniz and mixes in a knee for good measure. Muniz gathers his bearings and sneaks a right hand over the top, and they trade heavy strikes down the middle until “Sergipano” changes levels to take the fight down. When they hit the ground, Allen continues moving, and he manages to sweep Muniz over and put him on his back. Allen postures up to land an elbow, and Muniz wraps him up to prevent any additional blows. Allen pops up again to get off another cheeky elbow, picking his spots and damaging the bridge of Muniz’ nose a little to draw a thin trickle of blood. Allen continues to sneak in elbows as Muniz defends from the rest of the offense, and he uses them to step over into side control. Allen calmly uses presses his elbow on Muniz’ throat to hold him down, frustrating the Brazilian and landing a few punches before the horn blares.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Allen
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Allen
Jack Dankoff scores the round: 10-9 Allen
Round 3
There is a respectful bow and an embrace between the two sudden headliners, who are ready for one final round. Muniz spins with a back kick, and when it grazes off Allen’s forearm, Allen motions to it to poke fun at him. Muniz lets his hands go, drilling Allen in the head with a right hook. Allen takes it flush and fires back, and Muniz keeps throwing and marking Allen’s face up. The Brazilian backs off to measure his range, and he scores with a one-two and a body kick in rapid succession. Muniz kicks low and swings a left hand with a wide arc when Allen advances, and he knocks Allen off-balance in a combination. Allen gains his footing and shakes his finger at him. Muniz strings together a few punches, and Allen lands one square on the button. Muniz does not budge and instead throws back with a vengeance until Allen disengages. Muniz throws a kick, and Allen snatches it out of the air, scoops him up and throws him to the mat. The American lands in side control, and he quickly moves to full mount and pursues an arm-triangle choke. Muniz rolls to give up his back, and Allen changes to get both hooks in and pursue a rear-naked choke. Muniz hand-fights to keep himself safe from choke danger, and Allen switches his grip and goes for a rear-naked choke on the other side.
Incredibly, the forearm of “All In” slides all under the chin, and Muniz is in serious jeopardy. Allen squeezes with all his might with both hooks in, and Muniz realizes his goose is cooked. For the first time in his professional career, the Brazilian taps out, surrendering to the choke with less than a minute to go in the fight.
What a spectacular win for Allen, who catapults himself up the middleweight rankings by doing what very few expected. In his victorious post-fight interview, Allen calls for the UFC to travel to Louisiana, and he is ready for the final question by calling for fights against Sean Strickland, Chris Curtis, Jack Hermansson or Dricus Du Plessis. Whether any of those matches materialize, we will be there for them. Next week, however, we have a massive pay-per-view UFC event in Las Vegas, featuring the return of Jon Jones against Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight strap. We will undoubtedly be here for UFC 285, and we hope you are too.
The Official Result
Brendan Allen def. Andre Muniz R3 4:25 via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Connor agrees with Zane, picking Muniz because he is a little too good for Allen. He notes that Allen has gotten lucky battling through bad positions, but this is where that luck runs out. Connor emphasizes Muniz's technical grappling and ability to force submissions, and while Allen is a confident grappler, Muniz's pressure and chain wrestling will be decisive.
Zane picks Muniz because of his superior positional grappling and chain wrestling. He notes that Muniz is a much better back-taker than Jacob Malcolm, who repeatedly took Allen down with single legs. Zane highlights Muniz's ability to cut through guards and create pressure, and while Allen is a tough grappler who scrambles well, Muniz's technical edge should prevail. He also mentions Muniz's tendency to gas in the third round but believes his early dominance will be enough.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| André Muniz | 0 | 6 of 26 | 23% | 24 of 49 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 2 | 0:18 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 17 of 39 | 43% | 99 of 185 | 4 of 10 | 40% | 0 | 0 | 10:12 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | André Muniz | 0 | 0 of 8 | 0% | 1 of 9 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 7 of 17 | 41% | 29 of 58 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:41 | |
| 2 | André Muniz | 0 | 6 of 15 | 40% | 14 of 27 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:07 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 5 of 13 | 38% | 52 of 86 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 3:28 | |
| 3 | André Muniz | 0 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 9 of 13 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:11 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 5 of 9 | 55% | 18 of 41 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 4:03 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| André Muniz | 6 of 26 | 23% | 6 of 26 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 9 |
| Uriah Hall | 17 of 39 | 43% | 11 of 31 | 2 of 3 | 4 of 5 | 12 of 32 | 0 of 1 | 5 of 6 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | André Muniz | 0 of 8 | 0% | 0 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 7 of 17 | 41% | 5 of 14 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 5 of 13 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 3 | |
| 2 | André Muniz | 6 of 15 | 40% | 6 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 9 |
| Uriah Hall | 5 of 13 | 38% | 4 of 11 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | |
| 3 | André Muniz | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 5 of 9 | 55% | 2 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
Angelo leans toward Muniz, highlighting his dangerous BJJ and clean striking entries. He worries that Uriah Hall may be timid and slow to let his hands go, giving Muniz openings. He notes that Hall has never been submitted but Muniz broke Jacare's arm, and calls the odds wide at 3-to-1, suggesting Hall could be a live underdog.
Big Brady is confident in André Muniz, citing his impressive submission wins over Jacare Souza and others. He believes Muniz will submit Uriah Hall in the first round, despite Hall never being submitted. He notes Muniz's suspect cardio and chin, but thinks the fight ends early on the mat.
Cody thinks Muniz's BJJ is world-class and he will submit Hall if he gets top position. He notes Muniz's striking is poor and he's been knocked out before, so he prefers the submission prop over the moneyline.
Daniel Levi confidently picks André Muniz, citing his improved wrestling and submission game. He notes that Muniz has shown blast doubles and submissions, including submitting Jacare. Levi believes Muniz will take Hall down and become the first to submit him in the UFC. He acknowledges Hall's explosive power but notes his low output and inconsistency.
Hall has never been submitted and showed great grappling defense against ACJ. Muniz's cardio looked poor in the Antonio Arroyo fight. Hall has knockout power and could put Muniz away early. The line is too wide; Hall's submission defense and striking give him a live dog shot.
Paul agrees with Cody that Muniz by submission is the play. He notes Hall has never been submitted in the UFC but thinks Muniz's BJJ is on another level. He has a half unit on Muniz by sub at -110.
The MMA Guru picks André Muniz to win by submission in the first round via rear-naked choke. He emphasizes Uriah Hall's inconsistency and poor grappling defense, noting that Sean Strickland took Hall down four times. He believes Muniz's power on the feet and athleticism will set up takedowns, and once on the ground, Muniz's submission game will be too much for Hall.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| André Muniz | 0 | 8 of 16 | 50% | 12 of 20 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 2 | 0 | 2:18 |
| Eryk Anders | 0 | 3 of 13 | 23% | 3 of 13 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | André Muniz | 0 | 8 of 16 | 50% | 12 of 20 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 2 | 0 | 2:18 |
| Eryk Anders | 0 | 3 of 13 | 23% | 3 of 13 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| André Muniz | 8 of 16 | 50% | 6 of 14 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 12 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Eryk Anders | 3 of 13 | 23% | 0 of 8 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 12 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | André Muniz | 8 of 16 | 50% | 6 of 14 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 12 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Eryk Anders | 3 of 13 | 23% | 0 of 8 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 12 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Eryk Anders as an underdog, but with low confidence. He notes that Muniz is a phenomenal grappler with a wizard-like BJJ, but his striking is poor and he has been knocked out in all four losses. Anders has good takedown defense (76%) and power, and if he can stuff takedowns and extend the fight, he can finish Muniz by knockout. However, if the fight hits the mat, Muniz is extremely dangerous. Brady is concerned about Muniz's cardio and Anders' fight IQ.
Daniel Levi picks Eryk Anders to upset André Muniz. He argues that Muniz will have difficulty taking Anders down due to Anders' size and strength, and that Anders' jiu-jitsu is good enough to survive on the mat. Levi notes that Anders has never been submitted and rarely taken down. On the feet, he believes Anders throws more and has knockout power. Levi acknowledges Muniz's elite jiu-jitsu but thinks Anders can sprawl-and-brawl to a decision or KO.
The MMA Guru picks André Muniz to win by first-round submission (rear-naked choke). He highlights Muniz's dangerous grappling, as seen in his armbar win over Jacaré. He notes Anders is taking the fight on short notice and has been taken down before. He suggests a live bet on Anders if the fight goes to the third round, as Muniz has slowed down in the past.
Uriah Hall - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| André Muniz | 0 | 6 of 26 | 23% | 24 of 49 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 2 | 0:18 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 17 of 39 | 43% | 99 of 185 | 4 of 10 | 40% | 0 | 0 | 10:12 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | André Muniz | 0 | 0 of 8 | 0% | 1 of 9 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 7 of 17 | 41% | 29 of 58 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:41 | |
| 2 | André Muniz | 0 | 6 of 15 | 40% | 14 of 27 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:07 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 5 of 13 | 38% | 52 of 86 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 3:28 | |
| 3 | André Muniz | 0 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 9 of 13 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:11 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 5 of 9 | 55% | 18 of 41 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 4:03 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| André Muniz | 6 of 26 | 23% | 6 of 26 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 9 |
| Uriah Hall | 17 of 39 | 43% | 11 of 31 | 2 of 3 | 4 of 5 | 12 of 32 | 0 of 1 | 5 of 6 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | André Muniz | 0 of 8 | 0% | 0 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 7 of 17 | 41% | 5 of 14 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 5 of 13 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 3 | |
| 2 | André Muniz | 6 of 15 | 40% | 6 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 9 |
| Uriah Hall | 5 of 13 | 38% | 4 of 11 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | |
| 3 | André Muniz | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 5 of 9 | 55% | 2 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
Angelo leans toward Muniz, highlighting his dangerous BJJ and clean striking entries. He worries that Uriah Hall may be timid and slow to let his hands go, giving Muniz openings. He notes that Hall has never been submitted but Muniz broke Jacare's arm, and calls the odds wide at 3-to-1, suggesting Hall could be a live underdog.
Big Brady is confident in André Muniz, citing his impressive submission wins over Jacare Souza and others. He believes Muniz will submit Uriah Hall in the first round, despite Hall never being submitted. He notes Muniz's suspect cardio and chin, but thinks the fight ends early on the mat.
Cody thinks Muniz's BJJ is world-class and he will submit Hall if he gets top position. He notes Muniz's striking is poor and he's been knocked out before, so he prefers the submission prop over the moneyline.
Daniel Levi confidently picks André Muniz, citing his improved wrestling and submission game. He notes that Muniz has shown blast doubles and submissions, including submitting Jacare. Levi believes Muniz will take Hall down and become the first to submit him in the UFC. He acknowledges Hall's explosive power but notes his low output and inconsistency.
Hall has never been submitted and showed great grappling defense against ACJ. Muniz's cardio looked poor in the Antonio Arroyo fight. Hall has knockout power and could put Muniz away early. The line is too wide; Hall's submission defense and striking give him a live dog shot.
Paul agrees with Cody that Muniz by submission is the play. He notes Hall has never been submitted in the UFC but thinks Muniz's BJJ is on another level. He has a half unit on Muniz by sub at -110.
The MMA Guru picks André Muniz to win by submission in the first round via rear-naked choke. He emphasizes Uriah Hall's inconsistency and poor grappling defense, noting that Sean Strickland took Hall down four times. He believes Muniz's power on the feet and athleticism will set up takedowns, and once on the ground, Muniz's submission game will be too much for Hall.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Strickland | 0 | 107 of 258 | 41% | 122 of 273 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 186 of 428 | 43% | 221 of 472 | 4 of 6 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 7:02 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Strickland | 0 | 23 of 55 | 41% | 23 of 55 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 38 of 129 | 29% | 38 of 129 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Sean Strickland | 0 | 22 of 52 | 42% | 25 of 55 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 43 of 81 | 53% | 48 of 86 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:01 | |
| 3 | Sean Strickland | 0 | 12 of 27 | 44% | 12 of 27 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 18 of 40 | 45% | 26 of 51 | 3 of 3 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:03 | |
| 4 | Sean Strickland | 0 | 24 of 62 | 38% | 24 of 62 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 34 of 83 | 40% | 36 of 88 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:35 | |
| 5 | Sean Strickland | 0 | 26 of 62 | 41% | 38 of 74 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 53 of 95 | 55% | 73 of 118 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2:23 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Strickland | 107 of 258 | 41% | 56 of 173 | 33 of 66 | 18 of 19 | 106 of 257 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 186 of 428 | 43% | 173 of 414 | 10 of 11 | 3 of 3 | 169 of 400 | 9 of 12 | 8 of 16 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Strickland | 23 of 55 | 41% | 17 of 45 | 4 of 8 | 2 of 2 | 23 of 55 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 38 of 129 | 29% | 38 of 128 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 38 of 129 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Sean Strickland | 22 of 52 | 42% | 8 of 28 | 9 of 19 | 5 of 5 | 22 of 52 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 43 of 81 | 53% | 35 of 73 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 3 | 40 of 77 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Sean Strickland | 12 of 27 | 44% | 2 of 13 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 5 | 12 of 27 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 18 of 40 | 45% | 18 of 40 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 10 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 16 | |
| 4 | Sean Strickland | 24 of 62 | 38% | 10 of 33 | 11 of 25 | 3 of 4 | 24 of 62 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 34 of 83 | 40% | 33 of 82 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 31 of 80 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 5 | Sean Strickland | 26 of 62 | 41% | 19 of 54 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 3 | 25 of 61 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 53 of 95 | 55% | 49 of 91 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 50 of 90 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
The only bout at UFC on ESPN 28 with ranked fighters, and the only matchup containing two competitors with UFC records above .500, comes in the main event. Four-fight win streaks are on the line as flashy striker Hall (17-9, 10-7 UFC) takes on former welterweight Strickland (23-3, 10-3 UFC) in the middleweight division. A touch of gloves – two, in fact – before referee Herb Dean comes between the strikers, who want to get things done in a hurry so they can
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. Hall starts with a long jab, and Strickland gives him one back that makes Hall wipe his nose early. Hall fires a looping right hand and has a jab land hard on his nose, and he eats another as he moves. Strickland continues to pepper him with long left jabs, disrupting the wild offense of Hall but not landing with a big right hand. As he continues to jab, he follows it with rights until one lands on the chin, and Hall shakes his head. Both touch the other with a few blows, and Strickland’s nose is marked up already. Strickland continues to power his jab out, and Hall is forced to aim to the body while he eats these strikes. Hall loops a right hand over a jab, and he catches Strickland on the way in with a left to follow it. As Strickland continues to stick his jab out, Hall chops down his lead leg hard, but Strickland is not concerned as he keeps it up. Hall rolls and wings a right hand that Strickland takes cleanly, but it does not bother him. Strickland’s volume is well in his favor, and he loops a pair of inaccurate hooks but scores a crisp one-two right down the middle. Strickland connects with a few more punches, and Hall is forced to flail to try to break them up. Strickland’s accuracy is bothering Hall, who is trying to wing haymakers while Strickland boxes him up. Hall stuns his foe with a right hand for a moment, but Strickland stings him right back with a clean one-two. Hall ducks a few punches and shakes his head, and Strickland keeps it on him with punches in bunches. Strickland jabs and jabs again, keeping Hall to largely a defensive mode as Hall is forced to block a head kick just in time. Strickland chains a few punches together, and Hall ducks down and rips the body before coming over the top with a right hand. Strickland gathers himself and scores a few more jabs, and Hall finds his range on the end of a right hook. Hall gives his foe a few jabs back, and he slings a pair of right hands that Strickland is able to roll with. The horn sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Round 2
As Hall sits in his corner, Strickland is off his stool mean-mugging Hall from afar, pacing back and forth. The middleweight contenders touch gloves again, and Hall leads off with a big punch that only partially connects. Strickland gets back in his rhythm with jabs, and Hall walks through a few to crack Strickland with an overhand right. Hall targets the body as Strickland keeps busy with jabs, and he eats a left hand and Strickland puts a few more together to rock Hall. Hall leaps in the air with a knee, and Strickland sees it coming and dodges it to lay into Hall with punches. Strickland mixes things up with a takedown attempt, and although it is easily stuffed, he uses the close proximity to get off a big elbow on the chin. Strickland works Hall on the inside while the two are tied up, with short, stay-busy punches to keep Hall occupied and forcing him to fight off the position. Strickland gets off a solid uppercut that forces a separation, and he plants a jab on the jaw to Hall’s dismay. Hall fires a front kick, and a leg kick come shortly thereafter. Hall backs Strickland off and ignores any oncoming jab to land a few power punches, but eventually Strickland finds his mark with the jabs to slow Hall down again. Hall chips at the leg with a kick and slings a right hand over the top that rings off the temple of his opponent, and Strickland takes a flush jab right after. The two men go jab for jab as Hall appears to be gaining confidence, and he quickly blocks a head kick that comes his way before going low with a kick. Hall walks Strickland down and ducks his punches to land his own, keeping Strickland on his back foot and unable to get his jab off. As Hall walks in to attack, an errant knee with an extended foot connects right to the cup. Hall squats down in pain, and Strickland is quick to apologize a few times. Thirty seconds elapse before Hall can continue, and he is energized to continue as he reaches out with several punches. Strickland stands firm to throw back at him, but Hall buckles his leg with a kick. Strickland’s jab gets timed with a stiff counter, and Hall’s right hand surprises Strickland momentarily. “Primetime” gets kicked in the leg and takes a body kick that he thinks went low, but when there is no pause, Hall spins with a kick. Strickland keeps his composure, bounces off the fence, and jumps up with a knee. The round ends as Hall pounds his foe’s body.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Hall
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Hall
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Hall
Round 3
Hall comes out of his round firing, with long punches and low kicks to fluster Strickland. A Hall body shot gets interrupted with a jab, and the two reach at one another with reaching strikes. Strickland tags Hall with a straight left hand, and he puts a few more jabs together as Hall tries to pay him back every time and comes up short. Hall has a leg kick checked, and he scores a solid left hand on the chin right after. Strickland gets his jab back going again, and the power of it seems to have noticeable results as Hall reacts every time it lands. A big one-two from Strickland hurts Hall, and Strickland uses the momentum to bowl Hall over and rain down punches. Strickland pours it on as he tries to finish the fight, busting him up until Hall reaches the fence and climbs his way up. Strickland leans on him and drags him back down to the mat, and “Primetime” quickly gets back up and has his hands leaning over the fence. Dean warns him a few times for this, and as he does, Strickland takes standing back control before planting Hall on the ground. Strickland covers Hall’s mouth with his hand, keeping his flashy foe grounded while in a smothering half guard. Strickland isolates the left arm of his opponent and grabs two-on-one wrist control until Hall senses it, and he wriggles his wrist free but falls into arm-triangle choke danger. Hall breaks up that posture but Strickland sits up and slashes down with a nasty elbow. Hall turns over and gives up back control, where Strickland quickly secures his hooks and fishes for a choke. Strickland gets off a few punches and rides out the round.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-8 Strickland
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-8 Strickland
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-8 Strickland
Round 4
Hall doubles up his jab, knowing he is down on the scorecards thanks to his corner team of Fortis MMA. Hall wings huge punches, and Strickland sees them coming and evades all of them. Hall sits down on a big leg kick, and he chains it into a left hand. Another calf kick from Hall makes Strickland pick his leg up, and Strickland is there to jab him when it gets set back down. Strickland tattoos his fist on Hall’s chin to great effect, and Hall appears flustered as he cannot seem to get off offense of his own. “Primetime” aims to the body and head, but no strike is enough to slow the constant piston-like jab of his opponent. Strickland snaps the jab out a few more times, and Hall sends one back at him as Strickland triples, quadruples it up or more. Hall sneaks a left hand around the guard, and Strickland is right there to counter him. Hall decides to play a jab game with his adversary, landing every so often as Strickland’s volume is speaking volumes. Four punches come for Strickland, who dances out of the way from everything but a body shot as Hall tries to retaliate. The end of a second jab snaps Strickland’s head back, but it is one-and-done as Strickland puts his fist in his opponent’s face. Strickland swipes with a left hook to mix things up, as the jab is the preferred measure of attack for this prolonged stretch. A left hand from Strickland wobbles Hall, and “Primetime” falls into the cage and is promptly taken down. Strickland leans heavily on Hall, and as Hall stands back up thanks to a fence grab or two, Strickland knees him in the face twice. The punches from Strickland have opened up a cut on Hall’s left eye, who tries to reply with a leg kick. Hall swings for the fences, but they are closer to landing on Dean than Strickland. The round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Round 5
Hall is wincing and grimacing between rounds as his left eye is closing, but he is ready to continue and aim for a knockout. Strickland reaches out with a few jabs as Hall crashes forward, prepared to throw bombs. Hall chops at the leg with a single kick, and when Strickland’s guard is up high, he kicks low again. Hall takes two crisp punches on the jaw, and he is no worse for wear as he marches Strickland down and trades with him. The middleweights clinch briefly, and Hall tries to come around the top with a right hand. Strickland wades forward back into the clinch after a brief separation, leaning Hall into the wire as Hall appears visibly frustrated. Strickland allows him to get free, and he lands two punches and gets grabbed. Hall pulls him in and the two clash heads, but Strickland is not concerned as he lands flush on Hall. Strickland slips a right hand to rip with his own, and the final round has turned into a brawl. Hall gets in close and is pushed away, with Strickland shoving him back so he can lay into him. Hall eats several punches as he tries to pay Strickland back, but Strickland’s accuracy and volume are forcing Hall to wilt. Strickland’s forward momentum leads to him pushing Hall into the fence, and he considers a takedown but Hall pushes him away. This happens again, with Hall pushing off to gain some space and take a breath. Strickland gloms back on to him, punching his way into the clinch as he grinds out the last minutes of the fight. Strickland scores a shoulder strike and a knee up the middle, as Hall tries to attack his body up close. Strickland peppers Hall with punches and a stiff knee while not giving Hall anywhere to breathe, and Hall finally gets off with about 45 seconds to go. Hall lets loose with everything he has left, with booming punches that Strickland sees coming. Strickland walks directly into a big right hand that he eats like a steak, so that he can press back into the clinch and ride out the remainder of the bout. Strickland threatens with a takedown, and lands a few punches from up close until the fight wraps up. Other than a close second round, this was largely one-way traffic for Strickland, who should likely earn the biggest win of his career as he looks to bigger and better options. The next event is a pay-per-view in Houston with a sudden interim heavyweight belt on the line. We will be here for it – and we will even have staff in the Toyota Center – and we hope you are too.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Strickland (49-45 Strickland)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Strickland (49-45 Strickland)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Strickland (49-45 Strickland)
The Official Result
Sean Strickland def. Uriah Hall via Unanimous Decision (50-44, 50-45, 49-46)
Big Brady picks the underdog Uriah Hall despite acknowledging Sean Strickland is the better overall fighter. He is concerned by Strickland's recent tendency to stand and trade, as seen in his last three fights where he attempted only one takedown. Brady believes Hall's power gives him a puncher's chance and that Strickland's game plan of brawling plays into Hall's hands. He predicts Hall will find a knockout, specifically in the second round.
Cody picks Sean Strickland based on his high volume striking, strong takedown defense, and recent performances where he landed over 100 significant strikes in short fights. He notes Strickland's improvement since moving to middleweight and his training at Xtreme Couture with high-level partners. However, he is wary of the -220 price due to Hall's one-punch knockout power and the reach advantage Hall holds. Cody believes Strickland will bank three rounds and possibly get a late finish, but acknowledges Hall could catch him.
Levi leans with the underdog Uriah Hall, citing his momentum, improved mentality, and one-punch knockout power. He acknowledges Strickland's technical jab and volume but notes Strickland keeps his chin straight up, which could be exploited by Hall's flashy strikes. Levi believes Hall has finally matured as the team captain at Fortis MMA and is putting it together. He thinks Hall can catch Strickland even if Strickland is winning the early rounds, making the +180 line intriguing.
Strickland is a high-volume striker with good minute-winning ability. Hall has knockout power and speed, but his output is low and he lost minutes to an aged Anderson Silva. Strickland's defense is questionable, but he rolls with punches well. Strickland should piece Hall up over five rounds and eventually break him. The decision is likely, but late-round finishes are possible.
Paul leans towards Uriah Hall as the value side, noting that Hall has a significant reach advantage and is one of the best at creative striking. He acknowledges that Hall often gives away rounds early but has the power to change the fight at any moment. Paul is not confident enough to bet Hall but sees the plus money as the smarter play, calling it a 'dog or pass' spot. He mentions that if he were to hedge, he would take Hall at +180.
The MMA Guru picks Sean Strickland over Uriah Hall, citing Hall's decline and Strickland's pressure fighting style. He notes that Hall has been beaten by pressure strikers like Derek Brunson and Paulo Costa, and that Strickland's constant forward pressure and alert defense will neutralize Hall's explosive one-punch power. He also mentions Strickland's improved kicking game and willingness to grapple if needed. He predicts a decision win, 4 rounds to 1, with Hall possibly winning one round.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Chris Weidman | 0 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 0 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Chris Weidman | 0 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Chris Weidman | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Chris Weidman | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Hall to win by third-round knockout. He notes Weidman's chin is questionable after five KO losses, and his cardio looked poor in his last fight. Hall has power and a good gas tank. He expects Weidman to have early success but eventually get caught. He suggests looking at Hall by KO props.
Cody leans toward Hall as a dog, noting Hall's late-fight finishing ability and Weidman's durability concerns. He thinks Weidman's cardio and chin are questionable and that Hall can find a knockout in the later rounds. He suggests a third-round prop for Hall and live betting after round one if Weidman tires. He acknowledges Weidman's wrestling but believes Hall's striking and resilience give him a path.
Daniel picks Uriah Hall, expecting him to catch Weidman in the second or third round after Weidman fatigues. He notes Weidman's tendency to win the first round but fade, and that Hall has power and a better gas tank. He believes Weidman cannot eat Hall's shots.
I'm leaning Hall by knockout. Weidman's chin is a huge concern, and Hall has power. Weidman will likely try to take the fight to the ground, but if he can't finish early, he tends to fade. Hall's best chance is to keep it standing and land a big shot. I like Hall by KO at +250, but I'm not confident enough to bet heavily due to Hall's low volume.
Paul picks Weidman but is hesitant, citing Weidman's wrestling and grappling advantage. He notes Hall's flashy striking and comeback ability but thinks Weidman can secure takedowns and control the fight. He acknowledges Weidman's compromised chin and cardio issues but believes his top control will be enough to win a decision. He also mentions a potential Hall third-round prop as a live underdog play.
The MMA Guru picks Chris Weidman by decision, 30-27. He notes that Weidman out-grappled Hall in their first fight and rates Weidman's grappling higher than Antonio Carlos Jr.'s, who took Hall down multiple times. He thinks in a three-round fight, Weidman can sprint with his grappling and smother Hall, though Hall might win the third round. He plans to wait for better odds on Weidman.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 2 | 60 of 111 | 54% | 61 of 112 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:15 |
| Anderson Silva | 0 | 53 of 110 | 48% | 57 of 114 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:31 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 0 | 12 of 20 | 60% | 12 of 20 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Anderson Silva | 0 | 19 of 35 | 54% | 19 of 35 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Uriah Hall | 0 | 13 of 30 | 43% | 13 of 30 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Anderson Silva | 0 | 14 of 24 | 58% | 14 of 24 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Uriah Hall | 1 | 22 of 43 | 51% | 23 of 44 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:04 |
| Anderson Silva | 0 | 17 of 38 | 44% | 21 of 42 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:31 | |
| 4 | Uriah Hall | 1 | 13 of 18 | 72% | 13 of 18 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
| Anderson Silva | 0 | 3 of 13 | 23% | 3 of 13 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 60 of 111 | 54% | 41 of 90 | 10 of 12 | 9 of 9 | 45 of 87 | 0 of 0 | 15 of 24 |
| Anderson Silva | 53 of 110 | 48% | 16 of 61 | 18 of 28 | 19 of 21 | 51 of 107 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 12 of 20 | 60% | 6 of 13 | 2 of 3 | 4 of 4 | 12 of 20 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Anderson Silva | 19 of 35 | 54% | 6 of 21 | 7 of 8 | 6 of 6 | 19 of 35 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Uriah Hall | 13 of 30 | 43% | 5 of 21 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 4 | 13 of 30 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Anderson Silva | 14 of 24 | 58% | 1 of 6 | 5 of 8 | 8 of 10 | 14 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Uriah Hall | 22 of 43 | 51% | 18 of 39 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 15 of 31 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 12 |
| Anderson Silva | 17 of 38 | 44% | 8 of 26 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 4 | 15 of 35 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 4 | Uriah Hall | 13 of 18 | 72% | 12 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 12 |
| Anderson Silva | 3 of 13 | 23% | 1 of 8 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady believes Hall is the better fighter at this stage, citing Silva's age and low output. He thinks Hall should target Silva's legs early and predicts a fourth-round knockout, though a decision is also possible if Hall is cautious.
Hall has youth, speed, and athleticism on his side, and his jab is very effective. Silva is 45 and coming off a long layoff, but Hall has mental fragility issues. Hall should win by decision, but the -220 line is not appealing given the risk.
The MMA Guru hesitantly picks Uriah Hall to win by TKO in the second or third round via leg kicks. He notes that Anderson Silva has a history of leg injuries and that Hall has a reach advantage. However, he expresses uncertainty, saying he doesn't trust either fighter with his money, but ultimately believes Hall can follow the game plan of attacking Silva's lead leg.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 1 | 34 of 79 | 43% | 41 of 86 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:25 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | 0 | 22 of 69 | 31% | 81 of 148 | 3 of 8 | 37% | 0 | 0 | 10:42 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 0 | 12 of 33 | 36% | 12 of 33 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | 0 | 13 of 39 | 33% | 31 of 59 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 3:08 | |
| 2 | Uriah Hall | 1 | 20 of 37 | 54% | 20 of 37 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:25 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | 0 | 9 of 22 | 40% | 32 of 45 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 3:09 | |
| 3 | Uriah Hall | 0 | 2 of 9 | 22% | 9 of 16 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | 0 | 0 of 8 | 0% | 18 of 44 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 4:25 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 34 of 79 | 43% | 31 of 75 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 22 of 61 | 1 of 1 | 11 of 17 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | 22 of 69 | 31% | 16 of 63 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 18 of 65 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 12 of 33 | 36% | 11 of 32 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 11 of 32 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | 13 of 39 | 33% | 8 of 34 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 11 of 37 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | |
| 2 | Uriah Hall | 20 of 37 | 54% | 18 of 34 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 20 | 0 of 0 | 11 of 17 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | 9 of 22 | 40% | 8 of 21 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 20 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Uriah Hall | 2 of 9 | 22% | 2 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | 0 of 8 | 0% | 0 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 1 | 39 of 88 | 44% | 42 of 91 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
| Bevon Lewis | 0 | 68 of 157 | 43% | 77 of 168 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 2:09 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 0 | 16 of 39 | 41% | 16 of 39 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Bevon Lewis | 0 | 35 of 76 | 46% | 35 of 76 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 | |
| 2 | Uriah Hall | 0 | 16 of 36 | 44% | 16 of 36 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Bevon Lewis | 0 | 27 of 65 | 41% | 32 of 72 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:22 | |
| 3 | Uriah Hall | 1 | 7 of 13 | 53% | 10 of 16 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
| Bevon Lewis | 0 | 6 of 16 | 37% | 10 of 20 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:42 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 39 of 88 | 44% | 13 of 48 | 5 of 13 | 21 of 27 | 39 of 88 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Bevon Lewis | 68 of 157 | 43% | 27 of 100 | 4 of 9 | 37 of 48 | 56 of 139 | 12 of 18 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 16 of 39 | 41% | 6 of 23 | 1 of 4 | 9 of 12 | 16 of 39 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Bevon Lewis | 35 of 76 | 46% | 16 of 46 | 2 of 6 | 17 of 24 | 31 of 68 | 4 of 8 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Uriah Hall | 16 of 36 | 44% | 6 of 20 | 3 of 7 | 7 of 9 | 16 of 36 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Bevon Lewis | 27 of 65 | 41% | 9 of 43 | 2 of 3 | 16 of 19 | 20 of 57 | 7 of 8 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Uriah Hall | 7 of 13 | 53% | 1 of 5 | 1 of 2 | 5 of 6 | 7 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Bevon Lewis | 6 of 16 | 37% | 2 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 14 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulo Costa | 0 | 58 of 122 | 47% | 58 of 122 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
| Uriah Hall | 1 | 75 of 116 | 64% | 76 of 117 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:08 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paulo Costa | 0 | 34 of 77 | 44% | 34 of 77 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 42 of 69 | 60% | 43 of 70 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:07 | |
| 2 | Paulo Costa | 0 | 24 of 45 | 53% | 24 of 45 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
| Uriah Hall | 1 | 33 of 47 | 70% | 33 of 47 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulo Costa | 58 of 122 | 47% | 45 of 102 | 8 of 15 | 5 of 5 | 54 of 118 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 75 of 116 | 64% | 39 of 73 | 33 of 40 | 3 of 3 | 66 of 105 | 8 of 9 | 1 of 2 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paulo Costa | 34 of 77 | 44% | 27 of 64 | 4 of 10 | 3 of 3 | 32 of 75 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 42 of 69 | 60% | 16 of 37 | 23 of 29 | 3 of 3 | 34 of 60 | 8 of 9 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Paulo Costa | 24 of 45 | 53% | 18 of 38 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 22 of 43 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 33 of 47 | 70% | 23 of 36 | 10 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 32 of 45 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 1 | 44 of 90 | 48% | 60 of 108 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 2:19 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 1 | 26 of 44 | 59% | 26 of 44 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:06 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 1 | 39 of 75 | 52% | 55 of 93 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 2:19 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 10 of 13 | 76% | 10 of 13 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Uriah Hall | 0 | 5 of 15 | 33% | 5 of 15 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 1 | 16 of 31 | 51% | 16 of 31 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:06 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 44 of 90 | 48% | 40 of 85 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 15 of 42 | 15 of 27 | 14 of 21 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 26 of 44 | 59% | 15 of 32 | 6 of 7 | 5 of 5 | 19 of 33 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 11 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 39 of 75 | 52% | 37 of 72 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 10 of 27 | 15 of 27 | 14 of 21 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 10 of 13 | 76% | 5 of 8 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 3 | 10 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Uriah Hall | 5 of 15 | 33% | 3 of 13 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 16 of 31 | 51% | 10 of 24 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 9 of 20 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 11 |
Expert Picks (7)
Angelo leans toward Muniz, highlighting his dangerous BJJ and clean striking entries. He worries that Uriah Hall may be timid and slow to let his hands go, giving Muniz openings. He notes that Hall has never been submitted but Muniz broke Jacare's arm, and calls the odds wide at 3-to-1, suggesting Hall could be a live underdog.
Big Brady is confident in André Muniz, citing his impressive submission wins over Jacare Souza and others. He believes Muniz will submit Uriah Hall in the first round, despite Hall never being submitted. He notes Muniz's suspect cardio and chin, but thinks the fight ends early on the mat.
Cody thinks Muniz's BJJ is world-class and he will submit Hall if he gets top position. He notes Muniz's striking is poor and he's been knocked out before, so he prefers the submission prop over the moneyline.
Daniel Levi confidently picks André Muniz, citing his improved wrestling and submission game. He notes that Muniz has shown blast doubles and submissions, including submitting Jacare. Levi believes Muniz will take Hall down and become the first to submit him in the UFC. He acknowledges Hall's explosive power but notes his low output and inconsistency.
Hall has never been submitted and showed great grappling defense against ACJ. Muniz's cardio looked poor in the Antonio Arroyo fight. Hall has knockout power and could put Muniz away early. The line is too wide; Hall's submission defense and striking give him a live dog shot.
Paul agrees with Cody that Muniz by submission is the play. He notes Hall has never been submitted in the UFC but thinks Muniz's BJJ is on another level. He has a half unit on Muniz by sub at -110.
The MMA Guru picks André Muniz to win by submission in the first round via rear-naked choke. He emphasizes Uriah Hall's inconsistency and poor grappling defense, noting that Sean Strickland took Hall down four times. He believes Muniz's power on the feet and athleticism will set up takedowns, and once on the ground, Muniz's submission game will be too much for Hall.
Cardio for Edmen didnt look great. Andre looked big, got caught on the ear and then Edmen swarmed, gnp finish ( nice elbows)