Career Averages - Tony Gravely
Career Averages - Johnny Muñoz Jr.
Tony Gravely
Johnny Muñoz Jr.
Tony Gravely - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Henry | 0 | 154 of 244 | 63% | 190 of 281 | 0 of 0 | --- | 2 | 1 | 1:20 |
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 75 of 154 | 48% | 90 of 169 | 3 of 17 | 17% | 0 | 0 | 3:22 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Henry | 0 | 29 of 53 | 54% | 41 of 65 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 22 of 42 | 52% | 25 of 45 | 1 of 7 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 1:33 | |
| 2 | Victor Henry | 0 | 71 of 107 | 66% | 90 of 127 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:55 |
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 17 of 37 | 45% | 18 of 38 | 2 of 6 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 1:26 | |
| 3 | Victor Henry | 0 | 54 of 84 | 64% | 59 of 89 | 0 of 0 | --- | 2 | 1 | 0:24 |
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 36 of 75 | 48% | 47 of 86 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:23 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Henry | 154 of 244 | 63% | 92 of 176 | 55 of 60 | 7 of 8 | 102 of 183 | 46 of 55 | 6 of 6 |
| Tony Gravely | 75 of 154 | 48% | 44 of 113 | 20 of 29 | 11 of 12 | 52 of 127 | 18 of 22 | 5 of 5 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Henry | 29 of 53 | 54% | 11 of 35 | 14 of 14 | 4 of 4 | 22 of 44 | 7 of 9 | 0 of 0 |
| Tony Gravely | 22 of 42 | 52% | 9 of 24 | 5 of 9 | 8 of 9 | 17 of 36 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Victor Henry | 71 of 107 | 66% | 42 of 76 | 28 of 30 | 1 of 1 | 45 of 74 | 20 of 27 | 6 of 6 |
| Tony Gravely | 17 of 37 | 45% | 14 of 31 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 12 of 30 | 4 of 6 | 1 of 1 | |
| 3 | Victor Henry | 54 of 84 | 64% | 39 of 65 | 13 of 16 | 2 of 3 | 35 of 65 | 19 of 19 | 0 of 0 |
| Tony Gravely | 36 of 75 | 48% | 21 of 58 | 13 of 15 | 2 of 2 | 23 of 61 | 9 of 10 | 4 of 4 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Henry (-140), Gravely (+120)
Round 1
Well-traveled bantamweights Henry (22-6, 1-1 UFC) and Gravely (23-8, 4-3 UFC) come to blows in the next fight on the prelims. Referee Mark Smith laces his running shoes, as this one could take place anywhere and everywhere over the next three rounds if needed. There is a clap of hands to initiate the matchup, and Gravely leads the dance with a body kick. As their legs collide, a foot may have grazed the cup as Smith warns the fighters to stay careful. Gravely steps back and boots Henry in the lower leg as Henry is kicking higher, sweeping Henry off his feet and dumping him to the mat, Thai style. Henry climbs back up, and Gravely tries to do the same again. Henry gathers himself and walks forward with jabs, backing the shorter man up but not able to stop the inside calf kicks from popping him. Henry doubles up on a jab and kicks the side, and he catches Gravely coming in with a straight right hand. Henry connects with a front kick to the chest, and he has a lower body kick graze off the cup to elicit a warning but not draw a stoppage. Henry shucks off a possible level change and lets loose a head kick, and the two up close sling punches and kicks without budging. They break apart, and proceed to trade leather one after the other. Gravely pushes the pace in pursuit of a takedown, and he jams Henry back to the wall. Gravely works the body with knees while pressing on his opponent, and Henry breaks off and takes the center of the cage. Gravely scores two punches including a sharp uppercut, and Henry changes things up to blast the body with a side kick. Gravely pulls back on a low kick try, and Henry decides to follow through with his own, and he chains that kick into a few punches including an uppercut that splits the guard. Gravely sits down on a right hand that just misses, and a left that does connect as Henry tries to shoulder roll. Gravely crashes the pocket with a double, tripping Henry out and putting him on his seat for a second. “La Mangosta” powers back up thanks to the wall behind him, and Gravely circles around to take his back standing and slide a hook in for a trip. Gravely elects to lift Henry up in the air and drop him back down, and Henry springs back up. The two tumble to the mat as the horn sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Henry
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Henry
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Henry
Round 2
The bantamweights slap hands to get things started again, and they immediately engage recklessly and wildly. Henry lets off a few kicks, Gravely slings leather, and as Gravely takes a few punches, he changes levels and hits the deck on his face. Henry lets him back up and lays into him with a few punches, forcing Gravely to shoot in for an ill-advised takedown. Henry threatens with a front choke, and he lets it go to allow Gravely to stand up, so that he can continue working Gravely over. Henry slips punches and moves, frustrating Gravely and landing flush while Gravely responds hitting little more but air. Henry gets caught with an overhand right, but he grits his teeth and throws back with a vengeance. As Gravely gets teed off on, he looks to tie Henry up and take the fight down. Henry pushes him back and gets away with glove grabs to keep Gravely pinned to the wire. As Gravely looks to explode, Henry slashes with an elbow and chains a few punches together. Gravely leaps forward to take the fight down, and he successfully puts Henry on the floor. Henry tries to burst upright, and he manages to work his way up walking off the cage. Henry spins around, rips a knee to the body and makes Gravely back off. Henry continues assaulting Gravely’s body as Gravely backs off, and he strings punches and elbows together as he has Gravely on the ropes. Henry pounds knees to the body, and one makes Gravely drop down for a failed takedown entry. Henry’s pace is sky-high as he batters Gravely with everything and the kitchen sink, driving Gravely back to the wall. Gravely slows him down by clinching up and dropping down for a double, and Henry intercepts him with a barrage of elbows to the side of the head. The angle is very close, and Smith is watching closely to make sure the elbow strikes are legal, and Gravely drops to his knees from the damage. Gravely musters whatever energy he has to force Henry to the mat, but they land in a 50-50 position. Henry climbs right back up and knees Gravely repeatedly in the midsection. Gravely pushes off and aims a body kick, and Henry backs him off and continues striking until the bell and Smith’s intervention as the round has ended.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Henry
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Henry
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Henry
Round 3
The bantamweights meet in the middle to high five, and they pick up immediately where they left off. Gravely has a bit more space to throw hands back, but Henry’s pace drives him back to the wall and draws a takedown from Gravely. Gravely abandons it and throws hands with his opponent, and Henry welcomes this type of technical slugfest. Gravely drops down to his knees for another takedown effort, and Henry’s defense is immaculate as he keeps himself upright. Henry breaks off and takes a kick to his ribs, as Gravely unloads with a series of punches including a solid right hand that chin-checks Henry. “La Mangosta” does not bat an eye as he continues to throw caution to the wind, trading fists with his opponent and staying active with head movement. Gravely swings and misses with high-arcing strikes that Henry dodges, and Henry intercepts a takedown with a calf kick and a few knees to the dome. Gravely releases the grip and throws haymakers, and Henry staggers him with a few right back. Fighting in a phone booth, they trade ferocious leather one after the other, and strike totals are likely to be quite high at the fight’s conclusion. Henry backs off to measure a body kick, and Gravely throws hammers while Henry marks him up with a consistent and accurate salvo of blows. Henry connects with a few more strikes until he decides to go after a single, but this might be to catch his breath and not because he wants to change levels. Gravely belts him with a few looping shots, and as he moves down for a takedown, Henry drops down to hit the ground in pursuit of a leglock. Henry attacks a heel hook, and he bails on it to grab hold of a kneebar. Gravely defends with several solid punches to the body, and he slides his knee to a safer place and continues to beat on Henry. Henry loses the grip, and Gravely drops down on top of him to grab hold of an arm-triangle choke. Henry explodes upright, taking the back of his opponent but letting it go so they can keep trading. Henry knees him in the body as they are close up, and the wild fight comes to an end with the two tied up. The first and third rounds could be close on the scorecards, so this one might go either way.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Henry (30-27 Henry)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Gravely (29-28 Henry)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Gravely (29-28 Henry)
The Official Result
Victor Henry def. Tony Gravely via Split Decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Angelo leans toward Tony Gravely because of his wrestling and power, but acknowledges uncertainty about Victor Henry's takedown defense. He notes that if Henry's defense holds up like it did against Hani Barcelos, he could win dominantly, but if he performs as he did against Assunção, Gravely will take him down. He suggests a live bet if Gravely gets an early takedown.
Big Brady slightly leans Victor Henry in a close fight. He notes Henry's takedown defense is very good and his get-up game is incredible, which will be a problem for Gravely who tends to slow down. Brady thinks Henry will keep the fight on the feet for a good chunk, using volume and cardio to outwork Gravely, but he has low confidence and expects a close decision.
Cody picks Henry, emphasizing his experience and wrestling defense. He thinks Henry can survive Gravely's early wrestling and take over in later rounds. He likes Henry by decision at +210.
Connor picks Henry confidently, noting that Henry is a builder who constantly increases pressure and output, while Gravely is a starter who fades. He compares it to the Bosch-Rott fight, where Gravely struggled with a similar style. Henry's length, jab, and ability to find openings should lead to a clear decision or late finish.
I believe Henry's forward pressure, volume, and ability to work back to his feet will overwhelm Gravely. Gravely relies on wrestling, but Henry has good takedown defense and an active guard. Henry's striking output will break Gravely down as the fight goes on. I expect Henry to win by decision, with a possible late finish.
Paul picks Henry, citing his volume and ability to outwork Gravely, who tends to fade after the first round. He likes the over 63.5 significant strikes prop for Henry on Prize Picks.
The MMA Guru picks Victor Henry, believing he won't be held down by Tony Gravely. He thinks Henry will do more damage in between takedown attempts and out-hustle Gravely to a decision win. He notes Gravely lacks the slickness of Assunção and the power to earn respect.
Zane picks Henry, agreeing that his constant pressure and building offense will overwhelm Gravely, who tends to start well but fade. He notes that Gravely's wrestling is not dominant enough to control Henry, and Henry's striking is more sophisticated. He sees it as a similar matchup to Gravely's loss to Bosch-Rott.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javid Basharat | 0 | 33 of 113 | 29% | 39 of 119 | 2 of 13 | 15% | 0 | 0 | 1:43 |
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 80 of 149 | 53% | 106 of 177 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 3:13 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javid Basharat | 0 | 15 of 42 | 35% | 15 of 42 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:12 |
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 17 of 36 | 47% | 24 of 43 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:20 | |
| 2 | Javid Basharat | 0 | 5 of 22 | 22% | 11 of 28 | 0 of 5 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:27 |
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 21 of 31 | 67% | 40 of 52 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:42 | |
| 3 | Javid Basharat | 0 | 13 of 49 | 26% | 13 of 49 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:04 |
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 42 of 82 | 51% | 42 of 82 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javid Basharat | 33 of 113 | 29% | 17 of 84 | 2 of 11 | 14 of 18 | 30 of 106 | 3 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Tony Gravely | 80 of 149 | 53% | 50 of 113 | 24 of 30 | 6 of 6 | 69 of 134 | 6 of 10 | 5 of 5 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javid Basharat | 15 of 42 | 35% | 7 of 30 | 2 of 4 | 6 of 8 | 14 of 39 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Tony Gravely | 17 of 36 | 47% | 7 of 24 | 7 of 9 | 3 of 3 | 14 of 31 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Javid Basharat | 5 of 22 | 22% | 3 of 15 | 0 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 19 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Tony Gravely | 21 of 31 | 67% | 14 of 23 | 5 of 6 | 2 of 2 | 14 of 23 | 2 of 3 | 5 of 5 | |
| 3 | Javid Basharat | 13 of 49 | 26% | 7 of 39 | 0 of 2 | 6 of 8 | 12 of 48 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Tony Gravely | 42 of 82 | 51% | 29 of 66 | 12 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 41 of 80 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Basharat because he is more well-rounded, with excellent offensive and defensive wrestling and technical striking. He notes that Gravely is a dominant wrestler but has cardio issues and questionable submission defense. Angelo acknowledges that Gravely's pressure and takedown attempts could be a problem, but believes Basharat's footwork and striking advantage will carry him.
Big Brady picks Javid Basharat to win, but with hesitation. He acknowledges that Tony Gravely has fought much better competition and has a phenomenal wrestling resume, but Brady is concerned about Gravely's cardio, chin, and submission defense. Brady notes that Basharat is dangerous everywhere—striking, wrestling, and submissions—and thinks Basharat can catch Gravely in a submission as the fight goes on. He also mentions that Gravely has been finished six times (five by submission). However, Brady says he would not bet the moneyline due to question marks about Basharat's takedown defense, which hasn't been tested against a wrestler of Gravely's caliber.
Cody agrees, citing Basharat's size, cardio, and durability. He notes Gravely's tendency to get submitted when tired and that Basharat's wrestling and pressure will be key. He thinks Basharat can survive early adversity and win.
Daniel Levi leans Javid Basharat due to his output, length, and well-roundedness, but is not confident. He sees Tony Gravely as a tough prospect tester with power and wrestling, but prone to bonehead mistakes. He thinks Basharat projects higher but this is a tough test. He does not bet, preferring to watch.
Jacob picks Basharat, agreeing with Angelo that Gravely will wrestle nonstop but that Basharat's footwork and technical striking give him a major advantage. He notes that Gravely's takedowns are not always successful and that Basharat can keep it standing. Jacob also mentions that the minus 150 odds are more appetizing than the initial two-to-one line.
Basharat has slick striking and excellent defensive grappling, which should neutralize Gravely's takedowns. Gravely may land takedowns but struggles to keep opponents down, and Basharat will work back to his feet and land bigger shots. Basharat's cardio and finishing ability are factors. I like Basharat by decision at +300 or a late finish. However, this is Basharat's toughest test, so I'm not betting the moneyline.
Paul thinks Basharat's cardio and durability will wear down Gravely, who tends to fade. He notes Gravely's losses come from being broken down over time. He expects Basharat to out-grapple and out-last Gravely.
The MMA Guru picks Javid Basharat by 29-28 decision. He thinks Tony Gravely is talented but perhaps overrated, noting his close fights and losses to Nate Maness and Brett Johns. He believes Basharat is on that level, trains at a great gym, and will out-strike Gravely on the feet, ripping the body and landing head shots. He expects Gravely to win the first round via grappling but Basharat to take over in rounds 2 and 3 based on damage.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 2 of 7 | 28% | 2 of 7 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 1 | 5 of 15 | 33% | 6 of 16 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gravely | 0 | 2 of 7 | 28% | 2 of 7 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 1 | 5 of 15 | 33% | 6 of 16 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Gravely | 2 of 7 | 28% | 0 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 5 of 15 | 33% | 4 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 4 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gravely | 2 of 7 | 28% | 0 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 5 of 15 | 33% | 4 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 4 |
Angelo highlights Tony Gravely's relentless wrestling and high takedown average, but notes his questionable submission defense and cardio issues. Johnny Muñoz is a BJJ black belt with slick grappling. Angelo is split because five of Gravely's losses are by submission and seven of Muñoz's wins are by submission. He ultimately picks Gravely because he believes Gravely will dictate the fight with top control, but acknowledges the risk of getting caught.
Big Brady picks Johnny Muñoz Jr. as an underdog to win by submission, likely in the third round. He notes that while Gravely is a relentless wrestler, Muñoz is a black belt in BJJ who wants the fight on the mat. He compares it to the Bartosz-Swabinski vs. Gerald Meerschaert fight where the wrestler took down the grappler and got submitted. He thinks Gravely will get takedowns but Muñoz will capitalize on submission opportunities, especially as Gravely slows down. He also mentions Muñoz's size advantage.
Cody picks Gravely, noting his athleticism and wrestling. He thinks Muñoz's striking is poor and Gravely can win on the feet or via takedowns. He is confident but expects to sweat due to Gravely's past mistakes.
Daniel Levi picks Tony Gravely, acknowledging the submission threat from Muñoz but believing Gravely is the better fighter overall. He expects Gravely to win a decision if he avoids mistakes, but admits Muñoz has a clear path via submission. He will not bet the fight but may take small shots on Muñoz submission props.
Paul picks Gravely, citing his wrestling and striking advantage. He notes Muñoz's lack of striking and inactivity. He thinks Gravely can win via sprawl-and-brawl or wrestling, but acknowledges Gravely's tendency to make mistakes.
The MMA Guru picks Tony Gravely by 30-27 unanimous decision. He criticizes Muñoz's padded resume and notes that Gravely performed better than Muñoz against common opponent Nate Maness, nearly finishing him. He believes Gravely has superior striking and scrambling, and will mix up takedowns to dominate. He expects Muñoz to have some submission attempts but Gravely to escape.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 46 of 99 | 46% | 66 of 132 | 11 of 15 | 73% | 0 | 0 | 11:28 |
| Saimon Oliveira | 0 | 35 of 71 | 49% | 50 of 87 | 0 of 0 | --- | 4 | 0 | 0:15 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gravely | 0 | 5 of 21 | 23% | 14 of 36 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 0 | 0 | 4:31 |
| Saimon Oliveira | 0 | 4 of 6 | 66% | 5 of 7 | 0 of 0 | --- | 2 | 0 | 0:03 | |
| 2 | Tony Gravely | 0 | 20 of 44 | 45% | 25 of 51 | 4 of 5 | 80% | 0 | 0 | 3:33 |
| Saimon Oliveira | 0 | 18 of 29 | 62% | 21 of 33 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:12 | |
| 3 | Tony Gravely | 0 | 21 of 34 | 61% | 27 of 45 | 5 of 5 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:24 |
| Saimon Oliveira | 0 | 13 of 36 | 36% | 24 of 47 | 0 of 0 | --- | 2 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Gravely | 46 of 99 | 46% | 36 of 87 | 4 of 6 | 6 of 6 | 24 of 50 | 4 of 7 | 18 of 42 |
| Saimon Oliveira | 35 of 71 | 49% | 21 of 53 | 9 of 13 | 5 of 5 | 27 of 62 | 8 of 9 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gravely | 5 of 21 | 23% | 4 of 20 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 16 |
| Saimon Oliveira | 4 of 6 | 66% | 2 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Tony Gravely | 20 of 44 | 45% | 15 of 38 | 4 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 9 of 23 | 2 of 4 | 9 of 17 |
| Saimon Oliveira | 18 of 29 | 62% | 11 of 22 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 3 | 10 of 20 | 8 of 9 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Tony Gravely | 21 of 34 | 61% | 17 of 29 | 0 of 1 | 4 of 4 | 13 of 22 | 2 of 3 | 6 of 9 |
| Saimon Oliveira | 13 of 36 | 36% | 8 of 27 | 4 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 13 of 36 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Tony Gravely despite the submission threat from Oliveira. He believes Gravely's wrestling and top pressure will be effective, similar to how Arjan Bhullar beat Oliveira. However, he warns that five of Gravely's seven losses are by submission, and Oliveira has 11 submission wins, so he will be looking at prop bets.
Big Brady picks Tony Gravely to win by first or second round knockout, citing his power advantage and superior competition. He notes Oliveira's record is padded and he is hittable. Gravely has multiple paths: knockout on the feet or takedown and ground-and-pound. The only concern is Gravely has been submitted before, but those were against elite grapplers. He expects Gravely to finish Oliveira early.
Cody picks Tony Gravely, citing his collegiate wrestling, developing boxing, and power. He notes that Oliveira has never been finished and has poor defensive tendencies, leaving himself open to big shots. Cody believes Gravely's wrestling and striking will be too much, but warns that Gravely has cardio issues and can be reckless. He likes Gravely by knockout but notes the decision is possible.
Daniel Levi picks Saimon Oliveira as an underdog. He notes that Tony Gravely has a history of mental lapses, getting submitted or knocked out after dominating early rounds. Oliveira is experienced (18-3), has fought tough competition like Ari Farias, and has knockout power and opportunistic submissions. Levi believes Gravely will muscle Oliveira around early but eventually leave his neck or chin out, allowing Oliveira to capitalize and get his first UFC win. He calls it a dog-or-pass situation.
The host leans Oliveira because he believes Gravely's cardio is suspect and that Oliveira has advantages on the feet and in the clinch. He notes that Gravely tends to fade in later rounds and that Oliveira has good guillotine chokes if Gravely shoots desperately. He expects Oliveira to win by submission in the third round, but he is not confident enough to bet it heavily; he may take a small play on under 2.5 rounds.
Paul picks Tony Gravely, agreeing that Gravely's wrestling and power are key. He notes that Oliveira has never been finished but puts himself in positions to get sparked. Paul warns that Gravely's cardio is a concern and that he gassed against Nate Maness. He advises not going too heavy on Gravely due to these risks.
The MMA Guru picks Tony Gravely, though hesitant due to Gravely's recent KO loss. He notes Gravely's tough competition and training at 80T, and believes his grappling and stand-up will be enough. He was unimpressed by Oliveira's contender series performance and predicts a close 29-28 decision.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Maness | 1 | 31 of 63 | 49% | 64 of 98 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:15 |
| Tony Gravely | 1 | 36 of 68 | 52% | 44 of 77 | 1 of 6 | 16% | 0 | 0 | 2:26 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Maness | 0 | 15 of 35 | 42% | 45 of 65 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:09 |
| Tony Gravely | 1 | 26 of 41 | 63% | 32 of 48 | 1 of 5 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 1:53 | |
| 2 | Nate Maness | 1 | 16 of 28 | 57% | 19 of 33 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:06 |
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 10 of 27 | 37% | 12 of 29 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:33 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Maness | 31 of 63 | 49% | 26 of 57 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 21 of 52 | 2 of 2 | 8 of 9 |
| Tony Gravely | 36 of 68 | 52% | 18 of 43 | 8 of 11 | 10 of 14 | 25 of 55 | 8 of 10 | 3 of 3 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Maness | 15 of 35 | 42% | 12 of 31 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 13 of 33 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Tony Gravely | 26 of 41 | 63% | 11 of 23 | 6 of 8 | 9 of 10 | 17 of 32 | 6 of 6 | 3 of 3 | |
| 2 | Nate Maness | 16 of 28 | 57% | 14 of 26 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 19 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 9 |
| Tony Gravely | 10 of 27 | 37% | 7 of 20 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 4 | 8 of 23 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Tony Gravely but is hesitant. He thinks Gravely's wrestling and top pressure will win two rounds, but Nate Maness is well-rounded and will likely win a round. He placed a bet on Nate Maness +3.5 rounds (win a round) at even money, expecting Gravely to win 29-28. He notes Gravely's cardio issues and Maness's size.
Big Brady picks Tony Gravely, citing his relentless wrestling and top control. He notes Maness has good takedown defense initially but offers little on his back. Gravely has never been knocked out, and Maness has zero submissions off his back. He predicts a first-round TKO for Gravely.
Cody picks Gravely, citing his wrestling and improvements at American Top Team. He notes that Maness has suspect cardio and was nearly finished by Luke Sanders before coming back. Cody believes Gravely's chain wrestling will wear down Maness, though he admits the price is high.
Daniel Levi picks Tony Gravely. He describes Maness as average in all areas, while Gravely is a grappling specialist. He notes Gravely has been submitted before but that's due to his large sample size. He worries about judges not understanding grappling, citing the De Freitas fight where one judge scored against Gravely. He advises caution but picks Gravely.
Preet picks Gravely because he believes Gravely's wrestling is on a different level than Maness has faced. He thinks Maness will back up to the cage and get taken down, where Gravely can pass guard and finish. He likes Gravely inside the distance at +235 and under 2.5 rounds at +155.
Paul leans toward Gravely but is not confident due to the price. He notes that Maness has shown the ability to come back from bad first rounds. Paul suggests live betting Maness if he loses the first round.
The MMA Guru picks Nate Maness over Tony Gravely, citing Maness's superior grappling and ability to out-grapple Gravely, who struggled with Geraldo de Freitas. He notes Maness is an underdog and calls it a good value pick. He predicts a 29-28 unanimous decision.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Gravely | 2 | 39 of 75 | 52% | 61 of 105 | 4 of 6 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 4:34 |
| Anthony Birchak | 0 | 18 of 45 | 40% | 30 of 59 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 1 | 1 | 0:27 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gravely | 1 | 32 of 65 | 49% | 50 of 88 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 0 | 0 | 3:20 |
| Anthony Birchak | 0 | 14 of 35 | 40% | 26 of 49 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 1 | 1 | 0:27 | |
| 2 | Tony Gravely | 1 | 7 of 10 | 70% | 11 of 17 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:14 |
| Anthony Birchak | 0 | 4 of 10 | 40% | 4 of 10 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Gravely | 39 of 75 | 52% | 31 of 65 | 5 of 6 | 3 of 4 | 17 of 33 | 1 of 5 | 21 of 37 |
| Anthony Birchak | 18 of 45 | 40% | 11 of 34 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 3 | 11 of 36 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 4 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gravely | 32 of 65 | 49% | 27 of 59 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 12 of 27 | 1 of 3 | 19 of 35 |
| Anthony Birchak | 14 of 35 | 40% | 10 of 28 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 9 of 30 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 4 | |
| 2 | Tony Gravely | 7 of 10 | 70% | 4 of 6 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Anthony Birchak | 4 of 10 | 40% | 1 of 6 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Tony Gravely to win by dominant decision. He believes Gravely's wrestling will be too much for Birchak, and that Gravely will have no problem getting takedowns. He acknowledges Gravely's submission losses but notes they came against elite grapplers. He thinks Birchak is not on that level and that Gravely should control the fight. He expects a 30-27 unanimous decision with takedowns and control time, and mentions a possible finish.
Cody thinks Gravely's chain wrestling and takedown volume will overwhelm Birchak. He notes that Birchak has poor takedown defense and has been submitted multiple times. He expects Gravely to rack up takedowns and control time, possibly getting a submission in the third round. He is very confident.
Daniel Levi confidently picks Tony Gravely, stating that Anthony Birchak is past his prime and not UFC caliber. He praises Gravely's wrestling and power, noting that his submission defense is better than perceived. Levi expects Gravely to win by unanimous decision, possibly with a finish by grinding down Birchak. He also mentions that Birchak was brought in on short notice and is outmatched.
Manpreet is confident Gravely will win by decision, highlighting his wrestling pressure and top control. He notes that Birchak is content to fight off his back and has poor takedown defense, as seen in his recent loss. He believes Gravely will grind out a decision, making the decision prop a strong play at plus money.
Paul agrees that Gravely's wrestling will be the key. He notes that Birchak is past his prime and has been submitted by lesser grapplers. He expects Gravely to dominate with takedowns and control. He is confident in Gravely winning.
The MMA Guru picks Tony Gravely to win by third-round TKO via ground and pound. He believes Gravely is an underrated bantamweight prospect with good grappling and stand-up skills. He notes that Birchak has good jiu-jitsu awareness and won't be submitted, but expects Gravely to wear him down in later rounds. He emphasizes that Gravely's losses are to high-level opponents, which shows confidence from his coaches.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 76 of 128 | 59% | 108 of 165 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Geraldo de Freitas | 0 | 49 of 101 | 48% | 86 of 144 | 7 of 17 | 41% | 0 | 0 | 9:55 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gravely | 0 | 13 of 27 | 48% | 22 of 40 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Geraldo de Freitas | 0 | 10 of 23 | 43% | 23 of 40 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:38 | |
| 2 | Tony Gravely | 0 | 19 of 27 | 70% | 29 of 37 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Geraldo de Freitas | 0 | 15 of 30 | 50% | 26 of 42 | 3 of 7 | 42% | 0 | 0 | 3:23 | |
| 3 | Tony Gravely | 0 | 44 of 74 | 59% | 57 of 88 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Geraldo de Freitas | 0 | 24 of 48 | 50% | 37 of 62 | 2 of 8 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 2:54 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Gravely | 76 of 128 | 59% | 61 of 111 | 12 of 14 | 3 of 3 | 69 of 117 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 5 |
| Geraldo de Freitas | 49 of 101 | 48% | 37 of 87 | 4 of 5 | 8 of 9 | 27 of 72 | 5 of 6 | 17 of 23 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gravely | 13 of 27 | 48% | 11 of 25 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 13 of 26 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 |
| Geraldo de Freitas | 10 of 23 | 43% | 5 of 17 | 0 of 1 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 8 | |
| 2 | Tony Gravely | 19 of 27 | 70% | 14 of 22 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 14 of 22 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 3 |
| Geraldo de Freitas | 15 of 30 | 50% | 15 of 30 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 19 | 1 of 2 | 7 of 9 | |
| 3 | Tony Gravely | 44 of 74 | 59% | 36 of 64 | 8 of 10 | 0 of 0 | 42 of 69 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 1 |
| Geraldo de Freitas | 24 of 48 | 50% | 17 of 40 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 16 of 38 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 6 |
Big Brady picks Gravely after initially leaning toward de Freitas. He notes Gravely's wrestling and takedowns will be key, and de Freitas' takedown defense is unimpressive. He worries about Gravely's submission vulnerability but thinks he can avoid submissions and win a decision.
Daniel picks Gravely, believing he is the stronger and more talented fighter with a Division I wrestling background. He notes that Gravely has a tendency to gas and give up his back, but thinks his training at ATT with good partners will help. He sees de Freitas as more basic and lacking adjustments, so Gravely should edge out a decision if he doesn't get submitted.
The MMA Guru picks Tony Gravely by submission, specifically a guillotine choke in the first or second round. He praises Gravely's grappling and scrambles, noting his experience in five-round fights. He acknowledges Geraldo de Freitas' cardio but believes Gravely will out-scramble him and latch up a submission.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Johns | 0 | 36 of 47 | 76% | 65 of 80 | 6 of 9 | 66% | 3 | 1 | 7:18 |
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 26 of 44 | 59% | 43 of 66 | 5 of 7 | 71% | 0 | 0 | 4:10 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brett Johns | 0 | 9 of 13 | 69% | 20 of 24 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 2 | 0 | 3:35 |
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 7 of 13 | 53% | 14 of 22 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:01 | |
| 2 | Brett Johns | 0 | 4 of 5 | 80% | 13 of 16 | 3 of 6 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:23 |
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 18 of 24 | 75% | 25 of 34 | 3 of 4 | 75% | 0 | 0 | 2:56 | |
| 3 | Brett Johns | 0 | 23 of 29 | 79% | 32 of 40 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 1 | 2:20 |
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 1 of 7 | 14% | 4 of 10 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:13 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Johns | 36 of 47 | 76% | 33 of 43 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 11 | 8 of 8 | 25 of 28 |
| Tony Gravely | 26 of 44 | 59% | 9 of 25 | 6 of 7 | 11 of 12 | 5 of 18 | 21 of 26 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brett Johns | 9 of 13 | 69% | 7 of 11 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 5 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Tony Gravely | 7 of 13 | 53% | 1 of 5 | 1 of 2 | 5 of 6 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Brett Johns | 4 of 5 | 80% | 3 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Tony Gravely | 18 of 24 | 75% | 8 of 14 | 4 of 4 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 3 | 17 of 21 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Brett Johns | 23 of 29 | 79% | 23 of 29 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 22 of 24 |
| Tony Gravely | 1 of 7 | 14% | 0 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Daniel picks Brett Johns by submission, citing his superior jiu-jitsu and opportunistic grappling. He notes that Gravely has been submitted multiple times and that Johns is a black belt who can capitalize on any opening. He believes Johns' experience against top competition will show.
The MMA Guru picks Brett Johns, noting his 15-0 record before losses to top bantamweights Pedro Munhoz and Aljamain Sterling. He believes Johns is still an absolute beast, fights out of Wales, and is a big bantamweight who will win by decision against Tony Gravely, whose outside UFC record he doesn't like.
Johnny Muñoz Jr. - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aoriqileng | 1 | 44 of 66 | 66% | 120 of 159 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 5:39 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 7 of 36 | 19% | 31 of 73 | 4 of 11 | 36% | 3 | 0 | 4:30 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aoriqileng | 0 | 7 of 11 | 63% | 23 of 32 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 1 of 10 | 10% | 10 of 28 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 1 | 0 | 2:56 | |
| 2 | Aoriqileng | 0 | 13 of 19 | 68% | 51 of 61 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 3:33 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 1 of 5 | 20% | 5 of 10 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0:27 | |
| 3 | Aoriqileng | 1 | 24 of 36 | 66% | 46 of 66 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:03 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 5 of 21 | 23% | 16 of 35 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 1 | 0 | 1:07 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aoriqileng | 44 of 66 | 66% | 24 of 41 | 8 of 11 | 12 of 14 | 28 of 45 | 1 of 3 | 15 of 18 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 7 of 36 | 19% | 5 of 30 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 3 | 7 of 33 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aoriqileng | 7 of 11 | 63% | 5 of 6 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 4 | 6 of 10 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 1 of 10 | 10% | 1 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Aoriqileng | 13 of 19 | 68% | 5 of 10 | 3 of 4 | 5 of 5 | 8 of 12 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 5 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 1 of 5 | 20% | 1 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Aoriqileng | 24 of 36 | 66% | 14 of 25 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 5 | 14 of 23 | 0 of 1 | 10 of 12 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 5 of 21 | 23% | 3 of 17 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 1 | 5 of 20 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Aori (-112), Munoz (-108)
Round 1
When the dust settles after this bantamweight battle, one of the two competitors will likely be back in the win column – barring something strange or a draw. Additionally, the victor will move back to a .500 record with the promotion, while the defeated may find themselves on the chopping block. Whether that is China’s Aori (24-11, 2-3 UFC) or “Kid Kvenbo” Munoz Jr. (12-3, 2-3 UFC), they will have 15 minutes or less to decide that. Referee Keith Peterson draws the charge for this nonsense-free matchup, and the fighters do not have time for a touch of gloves first. Instead, Aori wants to stalk straight forward and fire off a leg kick. The pace wanes as they try to find their distances, with Aori’s occasional low kick the only strikes after about 90 seconds. Aori suddenly sprints into action with a left to the body and a hard right to the head, and Munoz has to shake it off and shoots for a takedown in response. Aori easily stops it and delivers a stern leg kick. Munoz whips a right hand over the top, stinging his opponent and backing him to the fence. Instead of taking advantage of the situation with more strikes, “Kid Kvenbo” settles to shoot in for a double-leg takedown. Munoz gets his man down momentarily, and Aori powers back up. Although Munoz gets a mat return, Aori again has little issue standing, but he does give up his back. Munoz uses this to trip up Aori from behind, and he gets his hooks in and secures back control when Aori hits the ground. The Chinese fighter is quick to hand-fight to not allow any submission attempt get anywhere close to completion, and Munoz tries to soften him up with a few body shots and slide his right arm around the chin. Aori looks to push his feet off the fence to get a bit of leverage, and he spins around quickly. This allows Munoz to snatch up an armbar, and Aori struggles momentarily but breaks the grip and stands up. One big kick from Aori to Munoz’ thigh concludes the round.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Munoz
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Munoz
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Munoz
Round 2
Aori immediately starts the round aggressively, putting hands on Munoz and hurting him early. Munoz responds with a few strikes but is bowled over, and Aori moves himself into the guard of his opponent. Munoz protests that Aori is clawing his eyes or sticking fingers up his nose, and Peterson tells Aori to keep it clean. Munoz considers a submission attempt from his back, and he slides his leg up and around to set up an armbar. Aori wrenches his limb free from the sub, and he lowers himself back down to the guard. Munoz uses his active guard to force Aori to think twice and stand back up, and when Aori gets up, he starts slapping his feet into Munoz’ legs. Aori times a diving right hand to smash Munoz in the face, and Munoz smiles at him. Aori gets back to his feet, and Peterson has Munoz stand after a few awkward moments. Aori nails his man with a calf kick, and he clips Munoz with a few punches. Munoz shakes it off and backpedals, loosing a head kick that sails past his opponent. Munoz shoots for a takedown, and although Aori stops it, Munoz succeeds in jamming Aori up to the fencing. Munoz quickly goes for a body lock takedown, looking for some way to leverage Aori down, but Aori is strong and not only stops it but turns Munoz around. Aori sneaks in an elbow, and Munoz does not like this, so the American decides to jump for a guillotine choke while he wraps his legs around Aori’s waist. With Munoz’ back to the wall, there is nothing to the submission, so he releases it right before the horn sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Aori
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Aori
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Aori
Round 3
The bantamweights race to meet one another, throwing big right hands one after the other. Aori walks into a jab, and he digs a right hand to the belly. Aori looks for a jump knee when Munoz ducks down, and Munoz eats part of it and laughs, offering a glove touch for the solid blow. Munoz circles to the side, and when he aims a left hand over the top, Aori counters him with two punches as he slides away. Munoz shoots in low for a takedown, and “The Mongolian Murderer” kills the setup and pins Munoz against the wall. Peterson tells the fighters not to grab the fence, and the fighters break away and return to striking distance. A Munoz kick grazes the cup, and Aori adjusts his groin when there is no stoppage. Munoz shoots for a takedown, and Aori perfectly times a body shot that ultimately nails Munoz in the chin and sets him down. Munoz stands back up, and fails on another takedown. When the attempt fails, he gets cracked with another right and flops to his back. Aori jumps down into the open guard of his foe, looking for ground-and-pound. Aori gets some strikes off, racking up the points while not allowing Munoz to get in on a submission. Munoz sells out for a leglock when Aori tries to pass guard, and Munoz finds himself in a strange position that is a partial calf slicer. Aori lays to his back and is not overly concerned about the maneuver, and he drives several hammerfists on the side and back of the head. Peterson is watching closely, warning Aori for a few illegal blows, but Munoz toughs them out and explodes for one last takedown try. Aori staves it off, is pressed to the cage, and the fight comes to a close.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Aori (29-28 Aori)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Aori (29-28 Aori)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Aori (29-28 Aori)
The Official Result
Qileng Aori def. Johnny Munoz Jr. via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Angelo picks Johnny Muñoz Jr. with low confidence, calling him a 'squirt' but acknowledging his BJJ and power. He notes that Aoriqileng is tough but can be out-grappled. He is waiting for prop bets like a +3.5 spread on Aoriqileng, as Muñoz could be dangerous early but fade. He emphasizes this is a low-confidence pick.
Big Brady is not high on either fighter and calls this his least favorite fight on the card. He criticizes Johnny Muñoz Jr. for quitting in his last fight and notes that Aoriqileng has shown decent takedown defense and the ability to get back to his feet. He believes Aoriqileng can stuff takedowns and keep the fight standing, leading to a decision win. He is not betting this fight.
Cody picks Aoriqileng, citing his physicality, pressure, and power. He notes that Muñoz lacks power and has unimpressive wrestling. Aoriqileng should land the bigger shots and win a decision or late stoppage.
Daniel Levi picks Aoriqileng, citing his heavy hitting and durability. He notes that Johnny Muñoz has suspect striking and doesn't like to get hit, and that Aoriqileng can crack him. He acknowledges Muñoz's jiu-jitsu threat but thinks Aoriqileng's power and grit will be the difference.
Lucrative James believes Aoriqileng has a massive advantage on the feet and will hurt Muñoz to the body. He thinks Muñoz is flaky and will get finished on the feet, predicting a knockout. He also likes the under 2.5 rounds at even money, noting that Muñoz's wrestling is not good enough to get the fight to the ground consistently.
Aoriqileng has improved his takedown defense and trains with strong wrestlers. He should be able to keep the fight standing and use his volume striking to overwhelm Muñoz. Muñoz has struggled to get fights to the ground and relies on BJJ, but his striking and wrestling have been poor. Aoriqileng should win by decision, possibly with some ground and pound.
Paul leans toward Aoriqileng, expecting him to land the more punishing strikes over 15 minutes. He is unsure about the wrestling matchup but believes Aoriqileng's pressure will be effective. He would not bet this fight with his own money.
The MMA Guru picks Johnny Muñoz Jr. over Aoriqileng. He notes Muñoz didn't look bad against Daniel Santos, who is a good finisher, and that Muñoz showed enough striking defense to avoid being finished. He believes Aoriqileng is dangerous only in round one and then fades, while Muñoz is consistently okay throughout the fight. He suggests a betting strategy: if Aoriqileng wins the first round, bet on Muñoz Jr. as Aoriqileng tends to gas.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Santos | 0 | 50 of 91 | 54% | 134 of 198 | 3 of 4 | 75% | 0 | 1 | 10:47 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 18 of 39 | 46% | 64 of 101 | 1 of 8 | 12% | 1 | 0 | 1:19 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Santos | 0 | 7 of 28 | 25% | 21 of 46 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2:54 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 8 of 17 | 47% | 25 of 38 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0:21 | |
| 2 | Daniel Santos | 0 | 29 of 41 | 70% | 65 of 92 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 4:01 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 6 of 15 | 40% | 19 of 29 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:25 | |
| 3 | Daniel Santos | 0 | 14 of 22 | 63% | 48 of 60 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 1 | 3:52 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 4 of 7 | 57% | 20 of 34 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:33 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Santos | 50 of 91 | 54% | 30 of 62 | 15 of 19 | 5 of 10 | 10 of 38 | 6 of 7 | 34 of 46 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 18 of 39 | 46% | 8 of 26 | 8 of 10 | 2 of 3 | 15 of 30 | 3 of 9 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Santos | 7 of 28 | 25% | 3 of 18 | 3 of 7 | 1 of 3 | 5 of 25 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 8 of 17 | 47% | 3 of 12 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 7 of 16 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Daniel Santos | 29 of 41 | 70% | 18 of 27 | 8 of 8 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 2 | 25 of 33 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 6 of 15 | 40% | 3 of 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 2 | 6 of 9 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Daniel Santos | 14 of 22 | 63% | 9 of 17 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 3 | 8 of 12 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 4 of 7 | 57% | 2 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Santos (-205), Munoz (+175)
Round 1
Wrapping up the prelims is a fight previously scheduled for May. Suffering an injury a month ago, Santos (11-2, 2-1 UFC) is ready to go this time around, and ready to represent his team of Chute Boxe Diego Lima. He will throw down with California’s Munoz (12-2, 2-2 UFC), who is hoping to lift his UFC record above .500. The two will battle it out under the oversight of referee Herb Dean, and the fight kicks off with a half-hearted touch of gloves. The two immediately kick at the same time, and Santos’ shin spits the upright and smashes square into Munoz’ cup. Munoz collapses to the ground in agony from the brutal but accidental kick, and he rolls around trying to recover from the blow. After a minute, Munoz manages to stand up, and he leans on the cage as Dean tells him to take his time. Munoz paces back and forth, shaking it out, and he tells Dean that he is good to go after two minutes. Dean tells Santos to watch his weapons, and the two fighters get back to it with a glove touch. Santos thinks about a low kick, and he pulls back on it. Munoz strides forward with a right hand, and he rushes the Brazilian fighter to the wall. Santos attempts to trip his foe to the mat, and then both drop a knee. Munoz stands up and pulls guard to drag “Willycat” on top of him, and he fastens a body triangle around Santos’ waist on top of him. Santos breaks it up courtesy of a few body shots, and Munoz rolls for an armbar. Santos climbs back to his feet, and he gets belted with an upkick on the way. Santos lowers himself back in, and he finds himself in immediate triangle choke danger. Munoz locks it up, but Santos is able to stack him up and break the grip just enough to get some breathing room, and he stands back up. Santos allows Munoz to follow him, and he is greeted by a step-in knee. Santos thanks him for this by spinning with a kick to the body, and Munoz drills a left hand to the dome and kicks low only to catch Santos in the cup. Santos gets ample time to recover, and Munoz gets the warning this time around. After 30 seconds, Santos is ready to roll out, and he starts by kicking. Santos then decides to jump with a strike, and he takes a front kick to the body and dodges a spinning back fist that flies past him. Munoz shoots in for a double out of nowhere, and Santos stands him up and knees him in the groin. There is no break this time, and instead they explode out of the clinch position with a knee from Munoz. Munoz gets thrown to the floor and may welcome the takedown, and Santos stands and swats away an upkick before letting Munoz back up. When both up again, Santos rips the body with a kick. Munoz dives at him for a takedown, and when that fails, he attempts a flying leglock that misses the mark and ends with him flopping on his back. Before he can stand, Santos leaps at him to take top position. Santos lets the guard close around him to slow things down. Santos postures up with seconds to go, and Munoz kicks off the chest to make Santos get up. When Munoz follows him, he blocks a jumping switch kick, and the dramatic round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Munoz
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Santos
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Santos
Round 2
The fighters touch ‘em up to start the second round, and Munoz jumps with a knee and is intercepted midair with a front kick. Santos sits down on a left hook as Munoz crashes the pocket, and Munoz ends up pulling guard when he cannot secure his own takedown. Santos lets him close the guard so that he can work the body and head with punches and an elbow, and Munoz looks for a body triangle off his back. Santos breaks it up with a straight right hand, and he swats away an upkick and stands up to look for a way back in. Santos chips at the left leg with kicks as he stands with Munoz his back, and Munoz occasionally kicks back to the knee. Santos wades back into the guard, and Munoz fastens the body lock again to keep Santos pinned on top of him. This allows Santos to pound away from on top, as the submission threats have slowed while Santos is doing some work courtesy of solid ground-and-pound. Dean asks Santos to work during a lull, and Santos rains down punches and hurts Munoz to make him turn to his side. Santos opens his foe’s nose up with ground strikes, and he stands up to drive a left hand to the jaw. Santos kicks the leg a few times before letting Munoz up. Munoz punches his way into a desperate takedown attempt, and Santos stuffs him and sets up a front choke. Munoz rolls to his back before the submission can be set up, and he starts hunting for upkicks until Dean has him stand up. They let front kicks do again at the same time, and Munoz kicks a second time and gets knocked to his back with a right hand while off-balance. Santos pounds on his opponent right to the bell.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Santos
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Santos
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Santos
Round 3
The last round begins with a glove touch, and Santos kicks Munoz in the thigh and it bounces up to the cup. Munoz drops to a knee, and he leans against the wall as he figuratively licks his wounds. Munoz holds his midsection because of the pain he endured from the second powerful groin strike. Dean has someone bring the bucket in case Munoz is forced to vomit, but the fouled fighter signals that he is not going to do so. Munoz stands after about two minutes, and Dean has no choice but to deduct one point from Santos for the second foul of its type. Munoz is ready to go again, and Santos is enraged. Munoz starts off looking for a takedown, and Santos throws him to the ground angrily like a sack of potatoes. Munoz allows this so he can open his guard up and try to lock Santos down or look for a submission, but it only results in him staying on his back for a time. Santos lets the body triangle clamp around him so that he can start up with ground-and-pound, and Santos does exactly this for a time. Santos jumps back to his feet, and Munoz fires off upkicks and trips Santos to his back. Munoz climbs back upright and gives chase, throwing haymakers at his opponent until they are driven to the fence. Munoz, getting pushed to the wall, jumps guard with a guillotine choke. Santos keeps tightly pressed against the fencing to prevent any leverage for the sub, and he lowers Munoz to the mat and breaks out of the grip. Santos gets pulled into the closed guard when he goes horizontal, and he opens up with punches to the body and head. Santos sneaks an elbow up top, prompting Munoz to throw his legs up for an armbar. When Santos scampers away, Munoz implores him to test his wares there again. Dean stands them up before this give-and-take ensues, and Munoz answers this by sprinting at Santos and sweeping him off his feet with a successful takedown. Munoz looks to get off strikes, only to get swept and dumped to his back. With seconds to spare, Munoz explodes back to his feet, and Santos leaps at him with a flying cartwheel kick out of the capoeira playbook. Munoz dodges it, and he crashes forward with a flying knee. The fight ends, and it will all hinge on if any judges scored the first round in favor of Munoz.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 9-9 (28-28)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 9-9 (29-27 Santos)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 9-9 (29-27 Santos)
The Official Result
Daniel Santos def. Johnny Munoz Jr. via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Angelo picks Daniel Santos confidently, noting his dangerous striking and BJJ, though he has low grappling IQ. He is slightly less confident due to the fight being canceled previously for an abscess, but still believes Santos should win. He thinks Santos' pressure and power will be too much for Muñoz, who doesn't like being crowded. Angelo has bets on Santos but not in the safety parlay.
Cody also picks Santos, calling him a big fan. He notes Santos's forward pressure and aggressive style, and that Muñoz has cardio issues and low volume. Cody expects Santos to win by knockout or decision as Muñoz fades. He thinks the -220 line is a bit stiff but still picks Santos.
Connor picks Muñoz for consistency, having picked him previously. He acknowledges that Santos' pressure is a major threat, but believes Muñoz's jab will be effective early, similar to how Shabazian used his jab against Santos. Connor admits Muñoz is not creative, but thinks he can land enough jabs to win rounds, though he recognizes Santos' wildness makes this a risky pick.
Daniel picks Daniel Santos, noting that he is the more aggressive and technical fighter, though he takes risks. He believes Santos can overwhelm Muñoz with pressure and chaos, and that Muñoz doesn't like being backed up. He mentions Santos' grappling is underrated, having tapped out a high-level grappler in training.
Jacob picks Santos, citing his high-pressure Muay Thai style and ability to get dropped and bounce back. He thinks Muñoz doesn't like being crowded and lacks the takedowns to keep Santos down. Jacob notes Muñoz's only path to victory is an early takedown and grind, but Santos' scrambling and offensive wrestling should prevent that. He is confident Santos wins.
Santos is an aggressive forward-pressure fighter with power and BJJ. He will crash the pocket and land big shots. Muñoz is live for a submission if he can get it to the ground, but Santos' power and pace will be too much. Santos will knock him out in the second round.
Paul picks Daniel Santos confidently. He loves Santos's forward pressure and aggression, especially in the small Apex cage. He notes Santos is hittable but has a heart of a lion and will break opponents down over time. Paul contrasts Muñoz's questionable cardio and low volume, expecting Santos to take over in later rounds. He acknowledges Santos's loss to Julio Arce but sees that as a tough debut matchup.
The MMA Guru picks Daniel Santos, citing a lack of talent in Johnny Muñoz Jr.'s game. He notes Santos has skill in how he throws shots, pressures fighters, and cuts off the octagon, despite having striking defense issues. He criticizes Muñoz for being well-rounded but unremarkable, and points to his loss to Tony Gravely. The Guru predicts Santos will win by TKO against the cage, but if it goes to decision, it will be close.
Zane picks Santos, sticking with his previous analysis that Santos' relentless pressure and volume will overwhelm Muñoz's one-dimensional jab. He notes that Muñoz's game is built almost entirely around his jab, and Santos' wild, high-output style will break Muñoz's footwork and force him into exchanges where he is vulnerable. Zane believes Santos' aggression and durability will be too much for Muñoz to handle over three rounds.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 56 of 152 | 36% | 70 of 166 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:30 |
| Liudvik Sholinian | 0 | 78 of 227 | 34% | 114 of 270 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:39 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 21 of 54 | 38% | 21 of 54 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Liudvik Sholinian | 0 | 38 of 94 | 40% | 38 of 94 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 9 of 29 | 31% | 15 of 35 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:30 |
| Liudvik Sholinian | 0 | 19 of 51 | 37% | 39 of 74 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:19 | |
| 3 | Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 26 of 69 | 37% | 34 of 77 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Liudvik Sholinian | 0 | 21 of 82 | 25% | 37 of 102 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 1:20 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 56 of 152 | 36% | 42 of 137 | 12 of 13 | 2 of 2 | 46 of 142 | 7 of 7 | 3 of 3 |
| Liudvik Sholinian | 78 of 227 | 34% | 55 of 196 | 16 of 20 | 7 of 11 | 72 of 221 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 21 of 54 | 38% | 14 of 47 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 21 of 54 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Liudvik Sholinian | 38 of 94 | 40% | 23 of 76 | 11 of 12 | 4 of 6 | 38 of 94 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 9 of 29 | 31% | 7 of 27 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 28 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Liudvik Sholinian | 19 of 51 | 37% | 14 of 42 | 5 of 7 | 0 of 2 | 15 of 47 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | |
| 3 | Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 26 of 69 | 37% | 21 of 63 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 17 of 60 | 6 of 6 | 3 of 3 |
| Liudvik Sholinian | 21 of 82 | 25% | 18 of 78 | 0 of 1 | 3 of 3 | 19 of 80 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 |
Angelo gives a slight lean to Muñoz because he has more ways to win, citing his BJJ black belt and harder strikes. However, he calls it a razor-thin fight, noting Sholinian has better takedowns and relentless pressure, and is very live as an underdog. He mentions Muñoz can be low volume and slow with kicks.
Big Brady highlights Muñoz's elite grappling and BJJ black belt, expecting a significant advantage on the mat. He notes Sholinian's wrestling background but unimpressive striking and grappling. He believes the fight will hit the mat at some point, and when it does, Muñoz will be very live for a submission. He predicts a second-round submission.
Cody picks Johnny Muñoz Jr., noting his superior BJJ and wrestling compared to Sholinian. He thinks Muñoz showed promise in his debut against Nate Maness (outstruck him 49-21, got two takedowns) and finished Jamie Simmons. He acknowledges Muñoz got knocked out by Tony Gravely, but Gravely is explosive. Sholinian has been inactive (14 months) and showed nothing against Jack Shore, landing only 19 significant strikes. Cody thinks Muñoz can take him down and control him, but he hates the -235 price and may consider Sholinian as a dog.
Connor picks Sholinian, believing he can shut down Munoz's wrestling better than Shore did. Munoz is not as deft a wrestling threat as Shore, and Sholinian's aggression and striking volume should carry him. Connor notes that Munoz's boxing is basic and he gets hit often.
Daniel Levi leans Johnny Muñoz Jr., citing his jiu-jitsu black belt and ability to land takedowns. He notes Sholinian is tough but not physically imposing, lacks power and submission threat, and Muñoz should be able to dominate positionally. He passed on betting due to the price (-225).
The host is high on Sholinian as a dog, citing his pressure style, takedown defense (6/8 against Jack Shore), and grit. He notes Muñoz Jr. struggles to land takedowns (4/20 in UFC) and relies on kicks, while Sholinian will stay in his face and outwork him. He expects Sholinian to stuff takedowns and win via decision, possibly with a late finish.
Paul picks Sholinian as an underdog, but is hesitant. He notes that Muñoz's only UFC win is over Jamie Simmons, a layup, and he took until the second round to finish him. Sholinian is a big bantamweight and was only taken down twice by Jack Shore, a top British wrestler. Paul added 'Muñoz Jr. under 2.5 takedowns' to his PrizePicks card, thinking Muñoz may not get many takedowns. He is considering Sholinian but will watch weigh-ins.
The MMA Guru picks Johnny Muñoz Jr., citing Sholinian's poor performance against Jack Shaw, who fought with one arm. He notes Muñoz has a decent win over Jamie Simmons and is a big bantamweight with good jiu-jitsu. He predicts a submission finish, specifically a rear-naked choke, continuing his trend.
Zane leans Sholinian because he is more aggressive and has some power, and he may shut down Munoz's wrestling better than Jack Shore did. Munoz's boxing is rudimentary, and Sholinian's pressure could overwhelm him. However, Zane admits it's a coin flip and not a good fight.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Gravely | 0 | 2 of 7 | 28% | 2 of 7 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 1 | 5 of 15 | 33% | 6 of 16 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gravely | 0 | 2 of 7 | 28% | 2 of 7 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 1 | 5 of 15 | 33% | 6 of 16 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Gravely | 2 of 7 | 28% | 0 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 5 of 15 | 33% | 4 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 4 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gravely | 2 of 7 | 28% | 0 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 5 of 15 | 33% | 4 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 4 |
Angelo highlights Tony Gravely's relentless wrestling and high takedown average, but notes his questionable submission defense and cardio issues. Johnny Muñoz is a BJJ black belt with slick grappling. Angelo is split because five of Gravely's losses are by submission and seven of Muñoz's wins are by submission. He ultimately picks Gravely because he believes Gravely will dictate the fight with top control, but acknowledges the risk of getting caught.
Big Brady picks Johnny Muñoz Jr. as an underdog to win by submission, likely in the third round. He notes that while Gravely is a relentless wrestler, Muñoz is a black belt in BJJ who wants the fight on the mat. He compares it to the Bartosz-Swabinski vs. Gerald Meerschaert fight where the wrestler took down the grappler and got submitted. He thinks Gravely will get takedowns but Muñoz will capitalize on submission opportunities, especially as Gravely slows down. He also mentions Muñoz's size advantage.
Cody picks Gravely, noting his athleticism and wrestling. He thinks Muñoz's striking is poor and Gravely can win on the feet or via takedowns. He is confident but expects to sweat due to Gravely's past mistakes.
Daniel Levi picks Tony Gravely, acknowledging the submission threat from Muñoz but believing Gravely is the better fighter overall. He expects Gravely to win a decision if he avoids mistakes, but admits Muñoz has a clear path via submission. He will not bet the fight but may take small shots on Muñoz submission props.
Paul picks Gravely, citing his wrestling and striking advantage. He notes Muñoz's lack of striking and inactivity. He thinks Gravely can win via sprawl-and-brawl or wrestling, but acknowledges Gravely's tendency to make mistakes.
The MMA Guru picks Tony Gravely by 30-27 unanimous decision. He criticizes Muñoz's padded resume and notes that Gravely performed better than Muñoz against common opponent Nate Maness, nearly finishing him. He believes Gravely has superior striking and scrambling, and will mix up takedowns to dominate. He expects Muñoz to have some submission attempts but Gravely to escape.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 14 of 71 | 19% | 24 of 85 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 3 | 0 | 2:04 |
| Jamey Simmons | 0 | 7 of 37 | 18% | 10 of 40 | 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 | Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 11 of 56 | 19% | 15 of 62 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0:32 |
| Jamey Simmons | 0 | 6 of 31 | 19% | 7 of 32 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 3 of 15 | 20% | 9 of 23 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 3 | 0 | 1:32 |
| Jamey Simmons | 0 | 1 of 6 | 16% | 3 of 8 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 14 of 71 | 19% | 6 of 61 | 2 of 2 | 6 of 8 | 13 of 68 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
| Jamey Simmons | 7 of 37 | 18% | 4 of 31 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 7 of 37 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 11 of 56 | 19% | 5 of 48 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 6 | 11 of 55 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Jamey Simmons | 6 of 31 | 19% | 4 of 26 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 6 of 31 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 3 of 15 | 20% | 1 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 |
| Jamey Simmons | 1 of 6 | 16% | 0 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Muñoz, noting his high ownership on DraftKings (38%). He thinks Muñoz is the better fighter and expects a finish, possibly by submission in round 2 or 3. He mentions Muñoz's smooth transitions on the ground.
Big Brady is very high on Johnny Muñoz Jr., praising his slick BJJ and noting he looked good in his UFC debut despite a point deduction. He believes Muñoz is better everywhere, including striking, and that Jamey Simmons doesn't belong in the UFC. He predicts an early finish, specifically a first-round submission, as Muñoz is a black belt and Simmons is a blue belt who will likely try to grapple.
Cody picks Muñoz, arguing that his BJJ is elite and that Simmons is not UFC caliber. He notes Muñoz's improved striking and wrestling, and expects a submission win. Cody thinks the price is steep but Muñoz should win.
Daniel Levi picks Johnny Muñoz Jr., but is sketched out by the wide line. He notes that Muñoz is a black belt in jiu-jitsu and should be able to get a submission, but acknowledges that Jamey Simmons is a former wrestler who could use his wrestling in reverse to keep the fight standing. He thinks the opener was more correct and that there is a path to victory for Simmons, but ultimately leans Muñoz.
Munoz is a high-level BJJ specialist with a strong grappling background. Simmons is a wrestler who wants to take the fight to the ground, but Munoz is confident in his grappling and can reverse or submit him. If Simmons strikes, Munoz has decent power and can invite takedowns to set up submissions. Munoz should find a submission in round two.
Paul picks Muñoz, citing his BJJ black belt and multiple submission wins. He notes that Simmons has poor durability and was finished quickly by lower-level opponents. Paul expects Muñoz to get the fight to the ground and submit Simmons.
The MMA Guru picks Johnny Muñoz Jr. over Jamey Simmons. He notes that Muñoz's loss to Nate Maness was controversial due to groin shots, and that Muñoz outlanded Maness in significant strikes. He believes Simmons will be hesitant after a first-round KO loss to Giga Chikadze, and that Muñoz has never been finished and has better composure. He predicts Muñoz will win a unanimous decision 29-28.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Maness | 0 | 49 of 78 | 62% | 129 of 168 | 2 of 16 | 12% | 1 | 0 | 9:42 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 21 of 50 | 42% | 158 of 194 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:29 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Maness | 0 | 19 of 38 | 50% | 51 of 78 | 1 of 6 | 16% | 0 | 0 | 3:16 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 2 of 15 | 13% | 12 of 25 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Nate Maness | 0 | 14 of 22 | 63% | 33 of 42 | 1 of 7 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 2:46 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 10 of 18 | 55% | 66 of 78 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:38 | |
| 3 | Nate Maness | 0 | 16 of 18 | 88% | 45 of 48 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 3:40 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 0 | 9 of 17 | 52% | 80 of 91 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:51 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Maness | 49 of 78 | 62% | 18 of 34 | 25 of 36 | 6 of 8 | 16 of 40 | 20 of 21 | 13 of 17 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 21 of 50 | 42% | 9 of 37 | 12 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 34 | 14 of 16 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Maness | 19 of 38 | 50% | 13 of 25 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 20 | 1 of 1 | 13 of 17 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 2 of 15 | 13% | 2 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Nate Maness | 14 of 22 | 63% | 2 of 5 | 10 of 15 | 2 of 2 | 7 of 14 | 7 of 8 | 0 of 0 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 10 of 18 | 55% | 6 of 14 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 12 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Nate Maness | 16 of 18 | 88% | 3 of 4 | 12 of 13 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 6 | 12 of 12 | 0 of 0 |
| Johnny Muñoz Jr. | 9 of 17 | 52% | 1 of 8 | 8 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 7 | 9 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
This fight was not discussed in the transcript. The host did not mention Nate Maness vs Johnny Muñoz Jr. at all.
The host picks Ray Borg, stating that Borg is a much better grappler and that Maness has not faced high-level competition. He notes that Borg is only 26 and not on the decline, and that Maness will be hesitant to throw bombs due to Borg's takedown threat. He expects Borg to grind out a decision or possibly finish later in the fight. He also mentions the line is a steal and expects it to close higher.
The host picks Ray Borg (Nate Maness's opponent) to win by unanimous decision. He praises Borg's youth (26), grappling, and recent activity, and notes that Maness hasn't fought anyone of Borg's caliber. He believes Borg will grind out a win with takedowns and control, and that Maness lacks the experience against high-level grapplers.
Expert Picks (6)
Angelo highlights Tony Gravely's relentless wrestling and high takedown average, but notes his questionable submission defense and cardio issues. Johnny Muñoz is a BJJ black belt with slick grappling. Angelo is split because five of Gravely's losses are by submission and seven of Muñoz's wins are by submission. He ultimately picks Gravely because he believes Gravely will dictate the fight with top control, but acknowledges the risk of getting caught.
Big Brady picks Johnny Muñoz Jr. as an underdog to win by submission, likely in the third round. He notes that while Gravely is a relentless wrestler, Muñoz is a black belt in BJJ who wants the fight on the mat. He compares it to the Bartosz-Swabinski vs. Gerald Meerschaert fight where the wrestler took down the grappler and got submitted. He thinks Gravely will get takedowns but Muñoz will capitalize on submission opportunities, especially as Gravely slows down. He also mentions Muñoz's size advantage.
Cody picks Gravely, noting his athleticism and wrestling. He thinks Muñoz's striking is poor and Gravely can win on the feet or via takedowns. He is confident but expects to sweat due to Gravely's past mistakes.
Daniel Levi picks Tony Gravely, acknowledging the submission threat from Muñoz but believing Gravely is the better fighter overall. He expects Gravely to win a decision if he avoids mistakes, but admits Muñoz has a clear path via submission. He will not bet the fight but may take small shots on Muñoz submission props.
Paul picks Gravely, citing his wrestling and striking advantage. He notes Muñoz's lack of striking and inactivity. He thinks Gravely can win via sprawl-and-brawl or wrestling, but acknowledges Gravely's tendency to make mistakes.
The MMA Guru picks Tony Gravely by 30-27 unanimous decision. He criticizes Muñoz's padded resume and notes that Gravely performed better than Muñoz against common opponent Nate Maness, nearly finishing him. He believes Gravely has superior striking and scrambling, and will mix up takedowns to dominate. He expects Muñoz to have some submission attempts but Gravely to escape.
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