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Age 44
Height 5' 10"
Reach 72.0"
Weight 170 lbs.
Stance Southpaw
Age 34
Height 6' 2"
Reach 74.0"
Weight 170 lbs.
Stance Switch
Career Averages - Diego Sanchez
2.69 SLpM
37.0% Str. Acc.
3.02 SApM
56.0% Str. Def.
1.51 TD Avg
24.0% TD Acc.
46.0% TD Def.
0.8 Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Mickey Gall
3.5 SLpM
49.0% Str. Acc.
4.72 SApM
49.0% Str. Def.
1.15 TD Avg
32.0% TD Acc.
37.0% TD Def.
1.6 Sub. Avg
Diego Sanchez - Fight History
LOSS vs Jake Matthews
Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–26) R3 5:00 · UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa · Sep 27, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Jake Matthews 0 25 of 81 30% 38 of 95 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Diego Sanchez 1 72 of 148 48% 93 of 174 1 of 2 50% 0 0 4:52
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Jake Matthews 0 11 of 35 31% 11 of 35 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Diego Sanchez 0 22 of 46 47% 24 of 51 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:29
2 Jake Matthews 0 12 of 40 30% 12 of 40 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Diego Sanchez 0 23 of 53 43% 23 of 53 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Jake Matthews 0 2 of 6 33% 15 of 20 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Diego Sanchez 1 27 of 49 55% 46 of 70 0 of 0 --- 0 0 4:23
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Jake Matthews 25 of 81 30% 12 of 57 4 of 12 9 of 12 23 of 77 0 of 0 2 of 4
Diego Sanchez 72 of 148 48% 69 of 145 3 of 3 0 of 0 42 of 97 1 of 1 29 of 50
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Jake Matthews 11 of 35 31% 4 of 20 4 of 10 3 of 5 11 of 35 0 of 0 0 of 0
Diego Sanchez 22 of 46 47% 19 of 43 3 of 3 0 of 0 16 of 38 1 of 1 5 of 7
2 Jake Matthews 12 of 40 30% 6 of 32 0 of 1 6 of 7 12 of 40 0 of 0 0 of 0
Diego Sanchez 23 of 53 43% 23 of 53 0 of 0 0 of 0 23 of 53 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Jake Matthews 2 of 6 33% 2 of 5 0 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 2 0 of 0 2 of 4
Diego Sanchez 27 of 49 55% 27 of 49 0 of 0 0 of 0 3 of 6 0 of 0 24 of 43
Play-by-Play
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Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Matthews

Round 1
Sanchez (30-12, 19-12 UFC) is back and this time with an additional cornerman (Stephan Bonnar) beyond self-awareness coach Josh Fabia, and he will be facing a tough test in the form of “The Celtic Kid” Matthews (16-4, 9-4 UFC) at welterweight. The third man inside the octagon is referee Jason Herzog, and the two 170-pounders have absolutely no interest in touching gloves before the action begins. Sanchez races forward with a body kick, and he eats a right hand and rolls around to try to get out of harm’s way. Sanchez gets back to his feet after Matthews grabbed hold of it, and he just barely ducks an overhand right that zips past his head. Sanchez evades another heavy shot and whiffs with a return fire leg kick. Matthews sneaks in a right hand when Sanchez closes the distance, and nearly turns Sanchez into a Pez dispenser with an uppercut. Sanchez goes to the body and swats at the head, but Matthews rolls with it. Sanchez starts waving his hands around in a stance more likely seen in “Cobra Kai” than the UFC, and Matthews fires a kick at his head. The Aussie walks forward to land a body shot and avoids the Sanchez counterattack. Matthews snaps Sanchez’ head back with a right hand, and ducks out of the way when Sanchez swings at him with open hands. “Nightmare” leaps forward with a right hand, and Matthews avoids it while landing one of his own to sting the TUF 1 winner. Sanchez comes up short with a counter, although he does land a leg kick. Sanchez surprises the Aussie with a right hand, and Matthews backs away to reset. Sanchez stalks him down and rushes forward hands down with a barrage of punches, but Matthews is able to jog out of the way. Matthews scores a one-two and evades the swarming attack of Sanchez, but “Nightmare” keeps at it with looping punches. Sanchez lands a slapping body kick and changes levels for a takedown. Matthews defends it and decides to take Sanchez down, where he hops on top to get off some ground-and-pound. When Matthews sits up, Sanchez hunts for a heel hook. Matthews punches his way out with a few fierce right hands that hurt Sanchez, and the round ends.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Matthews
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Matthews
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Matthews

Round 2
Sanchez comes out with his nose already bleeding, and Matthews plants a right hand on that nose. Sanchez swarms in with several wild punches, and Matthews is able to avoid them in time. Sanchez tries this flurry once more, and Matthews snaps out a jab to keep him at bay. Sanchez lets fly a heavy leg kick, but “The Celtic Kid” walks through it. Sanchez explodes forward with winging, slopping punches that do not reach his opponent, and Matthews walks him down to the cage before scoring a quick uppercut. Sanchez circles around and switches stances a few times to shake it out, but Matthews stays composed and scores a right hand followed by a one-two. Sanchez takes a right hand so he can land a body kick, but Matthews redoubles his effort with another right hand that makes Sanchez back off. When the original TUF winner comes forward, again Matthews is ready for him with that right hand. Sanchez races forward and just misses with an overhand right, and Matthews accurately targets the nose again. Matthews gets up another uppercut, and clips Sanchez at the end of a left hand. Sanchez grins and starts throwing bombs like the days of old, but Matthews is able to avoid the brunt of the damage. An open-handed slap skims over Matthews’ head, and Matthews returns fire with a closed fist that makes Sanchez retreat. “Nightmare” shakes off the cobwebs only to get tagged again a few times, and Matthews is able to dart out of the way after landing to avoid the Sanchez blitz. Sanchez lands a calf kick and blocks an uppercut that is aimed at his face, and he ducks down to attack but gets cracked on the way in. The horn concludes this second frame.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Matthews
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Matthews
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Matthews

Round 3
Sanchez starts the third round with his hands behind his waist leaning against the cage, and after a few seconds of standing there, he runs forward with an attack similar to Jorge Masvidal against Ben Askren. The Aussie is wise to it and the knee misses by a wide margin, but he is unable to make Sanchez pay for it. Matthews cracks Sanchez with a one-two and sets him down hard, where he hammers down several punches to slash Sanchez’ right eyebrow open. The blood has positively erupted from Sanchez’ eyebrow, and a growing pool of blood is forming beneath his head fast. Matthews pays it no mind and lands some more ground-and-pound. Sanchez locks him down in guard, and he tries to kick his hips to hunt for submissions and stave off any further strikes. Sanchez grabs hold of the neck for a guillotine choke off his back, but it is nothing doing as Matthews stays patient and pops his head out. Sanchez kicks Matthews off of him and Matthews lords over him while trying to find a way back in to do some more damage. “The Celtic Kid” finds his angle and crashes down into the guard, while Sanchez twists and turns for any sort of Hail Mary submission, but none is to be had. Matthews gets off a few more heavy right hands as the blood continues to flow for Sanchez, and Sanchez throws his legs up for a triangle choke. Matthews stops it by smashing him in the face with several punches, but the crafty vet hunts for an armbar. Sanchez has it tight briefly, but the slipperiness allows Matthews to pull his arm and then head free from the submission danger. Sanchez looks away for several seconds to his corner as he decides to lock Matthews down. Matthews does not accept that, and postures up to get off several more punches. He lets loose one final salvo to wrap up this fight with style points, although Matthews was unable to get the finish he so desired.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-8 Matthews (30-26 Matthews)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-8 Matthews (30-26 Matthews)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-8 Matthews (30-26 Matthews)

The Official Result
Jake Matthews def. Diego Sanchez via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Sep 23, 2020 (4 days before fight)
Jake Matthews

Big Brady confidently picks Matthews, citing Sanchez's decline and poor recent performances. He believes Matthews is better everywhere at this point and expects a finish, as Sanchez's durability is fading. He notes the line is wide and likely to get wider.

Matthews by knockout; parlay piece
"give me jake matthews here probably by finish i know diego sanchez is notoriously durable but i don't really think that durability is uh all that there at this point"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Sep 25, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Jake Matthews

Daniel Levi picks Jake Matthews, citing his power and youth compared to a diminished Diego Sanchez. He worries about Matthews gassing in the third round as he has in past fights, but believes the firepower difference is too great. He expects a knockout or unanimous decision.

most likely by knockout if not unanimous decision
"i got jake matthews most likely by knockout if not unanimous decision"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Sep 26, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Jake Matthews

The host confidently picks Jake Matthews, citing his youth, athleticism, and grinding style. He believes Diego Sanchez's body is declining and that Matthews will dominate with grappling. He predicts a second or third-round TKO after wearing Sanchez down.

Matthews by TKO (+250), Matthews by decision (-110)
"I will take jake matthews to win this fight... jake matthew gives you a finish probably second round maybe third round."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Sep 20, 2020 (7 days before fight)
Jake Matthews

The MMA Guru picks Jake Matthews, calling him a guaranteed win. He notes Matthews has a great chin, recovery, and grappling, and has fought tough opponents. He expects Matthews to hurt Sanchez badly and predicts a first-round KO. He mentions the odds are high but justified because Matthews is a lock.

Matthews is a 7-to-1 favorite, win by KO in round 1
"jake matthews is basically a guaranteed win in my opinion i don't see him losing to diego sanchez"
DQ (illegal knee) R3 3:09 · UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Blachowicz 2 · Feb 15, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Diego Sanchez 0 25 of 64 39% 29 of 68 0 of 6 0% 0 0 0:10
Michel Pereira 1 53 of 91 58% 56 of 94 2 of 2 100% 0 0 0:50
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Diego Sanchez 0 10 of 22 45% 11 of 23 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:00
Michel Pereira 0 16 of 27 59% 16 of 27 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:09
2 Diego Sanchez 0 13 of 27 48% 14 of 28 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:10
Michel Pereira 0 19 of 37 51% 19 of 37 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:13
3 Diego Sanchez 0 2 of 15 13% 4 of 17 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Michel Pereira 1 18 of 27 66% 21 of 30 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:28
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Diego Sanchez 25 of 64 39% 6 of 34 10 of 17 9 of 13 23 of 61 1 of 2 1 of 1
Michel Pereira 53 of 91 58% 20 of 52 28 of 33 5 of 6 39 of 75 10 of 11 4 of 5
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Diego Sanchez 10 of 22 45% 2 of 11 3 of 5 5 of 6 10 of 21 0 of 1 0 of 0
Michel Pereira 16 of 27 59% 3 of 11 11 of 14 2 of 2 12 of 22 4 of 5 0 of 0
2 Diego Sanchez 13 of 27 48% 3 of 9 7 of 12 3 of 6 12 of 26 1 of 1 0 of 0
Michel Pereira 19 of 37 51% 8 of 24 8 of 10 3 of 3 18 of 36 1 of 1 0 of 0
3 Diego Sanchez 2 of 15 13% 1 of 14 0 of 0 1 of 1 1 of 14 0 of 0 1 of 1
Michel Pereira 18 of 27 66% 9 of 17 9 of 9 0 of 1 9 of 17 5 of 5 4 of 5
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Feb 14, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Michel Pereira

Daniel Levi picks Michel Pereira to win by first-round knockout. He believes Diego Sanchez is a deranged man with a deteriorating chin and questionable training situation, while Pereira is more focused after his first UFC loss. He thinks Pereira's power and striking will be too much for Sanchez, who ducks his head and hasn't evolved.

first-round knockout, possibly a 10-second knockout via flying knee, performance of the night bonus
"I think he gets knocked out in the first round with an e or a punch"
LOSS vs Michael Chiesa
Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–26) R3 5:00 · UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos · Jul 06, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Michael Chiesa 0 7 of 11 63% 23 of 31 1 of 2 50% 0 0 2:24
Diego Sanchez 0 47 of 67 70% 98 of 132 5 of 6 83% 0 1 11:45
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Michael Chiesa 0 4 of 5 80% 7 of 11 1 of 1 100% 0 0 1:28
Diego Sanchez 0 11 of 17 64% 24 of 39 1 of 2 50% 0 1 3:16
2 Michael Chiesa 0 2 of 5 40% 3 of 6 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:35
Diego Sanchez 0 31 of 44 70% 59 of 75 2 of 2 100% 0 0 4:13
3 Michael Chiesa 0 1 of 1 100% 13 of 14 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:21
Diego Sanchez 0 5 of 6 83% 15 of 18 2 of 2 100% 0 0 4:16
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Michael Chiesa 7 of 11 63% 1 of 4 0 of 1 6 of 6 1 of 3 2 of 4 4 of 4
Diego Sanchez 47 of 67 70% 46 of 66 1 of 1 0 of 0 4 of 7 5 of 8 38 of 52
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Michael Chiesa 4 of 5 80% 0 of 0 0 of 1 4 of 4 0 of 0 0 of 1 4 of 4
Diego Sanchez 11 of 17 64% 10 of 16 1 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 0 3 of 6 8 of 11
2 Michael Chiesa 2 of 5 40% 0 of 3 0 of 0 2 of 2 0 of 2 2 of 3 0 of 0
Diego Sanchez 31 of 44 70% 31 of 44 0 of 0 0 of 0 2 of 5 2 of 2 27 of 37
3 Michael Chiesa 1 of 1 100% 1 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 0 1 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 0
Diego Sanchez 5 of 6 83% 5 of 6 0 of 0 0 of 0 2 of 2 0 of 0 3 of 4
WIN vs Mickey Gall
TKO (punches) R2 4:13 · UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith · Mar 02, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Diego Sanchez 0 56 of 87 64% 61 of 92 4 of 4 100% 0 0 6:00
Mickey Gall 0 23 of 65 35% 35 of 80 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:19
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Diego Sanchez 0 15 of 31 48% 19 of 35 3 of 3 100% 0 0 3:08
Mickey Gall 0 16 of 43 37% 28 of 58 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:16
2 Diego Sanchez 0 41 of 56 73% 42 of 57 1 of 1 100% 0 0 2:52
Mickey Gall 0 7 of 22 31% 7 of 22 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Diego Sanchez 56 of 87 64% 37 of 63 13 of 18 6 of 6 7 of 28 10 of 11 39 of 48
Mickey Gall 23 of 65 35% 19 of 59 2 of 3 2 of 3 8 of 44 9 of 14 6 of 7
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Diego Sanchez 15 of 31 48% 5 of 18 5 of 8 5 of 5 3 of 18 8 of 9 4 of 4
Mickey Gall 16 of 43 37% 12 of 37 2 of 3 2 of 3 4 of 25 9 of 14 3 of 4
2 Diego Sanchez 41 of 56 73% 32 of 45 8 of 10 1 of 1 4 of 10 2 of 2 35 of 44
Mickey Gall 7 of 22 31% 7 of 22 0 of 0 0 of 0 4 of 19 0 of 0 3 of 3
WIN vs Craig White
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till · Sep 08, 2018
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Diego Sanchez 0 46 of 77 59% 82 of 124 3 of 4 75% 0 0 14:22
Craig White 1 18 of 42 42% 64 of 94 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:08
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Diego Sanchez 0 13 of 26 50% 29 of 48 1 of 1 100% 0 0 4:54
Craig White 0 8 of 9 88% 15 of 18 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:00
2 Diego Sanchez 0 12 of 19 63% 18 of 28 1 of 2 50% 0 0 4:43
Craig White 0 7 of 14 50% 30 of 40 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
3 Diego Sanchez 0 21 of 32 65% 35 of 48 1 of 1 100% 0 0 4:45
Craig White 1 3 of 19 15% 19 of 36 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Diego Sanchez 46 of 77 59% 34 of 65 12 of 12 0 of 0 3 of 8 1 of 1 42 of 68
Craig White 18 of 42 42% 16 of 39 2 of 3 0 of 0 8 of 17 1 of 1 9 of 24
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Diego Sanchez 13 of 26 50% 9 of 22 4 of 4 0 of 0 1 of 4 0 of 0 12 of 22
Craig White 8 of 9 88% 6 of 7 2 of 2 0 of 0 4 of 4 0 of 0 4 of 5
2 Diego Sanchez 12 of 19 63% 9 of 16 3 of 3 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 12 of 19
Craig White 7 of 14 50% 7 of 14 0 of 0 0 of 0 2 of 7 1 of 1 4 of 6
3 Diego Sanchez 21 of 32 65% 16 of 27 5 of 5 0 of 0 2 of 4 1 of 1 18 of 27
Craig White 3 of 19 15% 3 of 18 0 of 1 0 of 0 2 of 6 0 of 0 1 of 13
LOSS vs Matt Brown
KO (elbow) R1 3:44 · UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis · Nov 11, 2017
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Matt Brown 1 18 of 34 52% 20 of 36 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:01
Diego Sanchez 0 12 of 20 60% 13 of 21 0 of 3 0% 0 0 1:29
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Matt Brown 1 18 of 34 52% 20 of 36 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:01
Diego Sanchez 0 12 of 20 60% 13 of 21 0 of 3 0% 0 0 1:29
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Matt Brown 18 of 34 52% 14 of 30 2 of 2 2 of 2 12 of 28 6 of 6 0 of 0
Diego Sanchez 12 of 20 60% 7 of 12 2 of 5 3 of 3 10 of 18 2 of 2 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Matt Brown 18 of 34 52% 14 of 30 2 of 2 2 of 2 12 of 28 6 of 6 0 of 0
Diego Sanchez 12 of 20 60% 7 of 12 2 of 5 3 of 3 10 of 18 2 of 2 0 of 0
LOSS vs Al Iaquinta
KO (punches) R1 1:38 · UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov · Apr 22, 2017
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Al Iaquinta 2 12 of 19 63% 12 of 19 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Diego Sanchez 0 4 of 15 26% 4 of 15 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Al Iaquinta 2 12 of 19 63% 12 of 19 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Diego Sanchez 0 4 of 15 26% 4 of 15 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Al Iaquinta 12 of 19 63% 9 of 15 1 of 2 2 of 2 8 of 15 2 of 2 2 of 2
Diego Sanchez 4 of 15 26% 2 of 13 2 of 2 0 of 0 4 of 14 0 of 1 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Al Iaquinta 12 of 19 63% 9 of 15 1 of 2 2 of 2 8 of 15 2 of 2 2 of 2
Diego Sanchez 4 of 15 26% 2 of 13 2 of 2 0 of 0 4 of 14 0 of 1 0 of 0
WIN vs Marcin Held
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–27) R3 5:00 · The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson · Nov 05, 2016
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Diego Sanchez 0 46 of 81 56% 69 of 108 0 of 1 0% 0 0 9:17
Marcin Held 0 30 of 82 36% 57 of 112 0 of 2 0% 1 0 0:17
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Diego Sanchez 0 17 of 44 38% 19 of 46 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:31
Marcin Held 0 23 of 64 35% 32 of 73 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:17
2 Diego Sanchez 0 8 of 10 80% 20 of 23 0 of 0 --- 0 0 4:36
Marcin Held 0 2 of 4 50% 11 of 13 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Diego Sanchez 0 21 of 27 77% 30 of 39 0 of 0 --- 0 0 4:10
Marcin Held 0 5 of 14 35% 14 of 26 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Diego Sanchez 46 of 81 56% 31 of 62 12 of 16 3 of 3 21 of 52 0 of 0 25 of 29
Marcin Held 30 of 82 36% 30 of 80 0 of 2 0 of 0 23 of 70 3 of 4 4 of 8
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Diego Sanchez 17 of 44 38% 11 of 34 5 of 9 1 of 1 17 of 44 0 of 0 0 of 0
Marcin Held 23 of 64 35% 23 of 63 0 of 1 0 of 0 20 of 61 3 of 3 0 of 0
2 Diego Sanchez 8 of 10 80% 5 of 7 2 of 2 1 of 1 1 of 2 0 of 0 7 of 8
Marcin Held 2 of 4 50% 2 of 4 0 of 0 0 of 0 1 of 2 0 of 0 1 of 2
3 Diego Sanchez 21 of 27 77% 15 of 21 5 of 5 1 of 1 3 of 6 0 of 0 18 of 21
Marcin Held 5 of 14 35% 5 of 13 0 of 1 0 of 0 2 of 7 0 of 1 3 of 6
Mickey Gall - Fight History
LOSS vs Ramiz Brahimaj
KO (punches) R1 2:55 · UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic · Nov 16, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ramiz Brahimaj 0 28 of 41 68% 30 of 43 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Mickey Gall 1 31 of 56 55% 31 of 56 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ramiz Brahimaj 0 28 of 41 68% 30 of 43 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Mickey Gall 1 31 of 56 55% 31 of 56 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ramiz Brahimaj 28 of 41 68% 25 of 38 3 of 3 0 of 0 26 of 39 2 of 2 0 of 0
Mickey Gall 31 of 56 55% 27 of 50 1 of 3 3 of 3 22 of 43 6 of 9 3 of 4
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ramiz Brahimaj 28 of 41 68% 25 of 38 3 of 3 0 of 0 26 of 39 2 of 2 0 of 0
Mickey Gall 31 of 56 55% 27 of 50 1 of 3 3 of 3 22 of 43 6 of 9 3 of 4
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Nov 10, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Mickey Gall

Angelo picks Mickey Gall, reasoning that Gall is a good grappler in his own right and a better wrestler than Brahimaj, so Brahimaj won't submit him. He notes that Brahimaj is submission-or-bust and that Gall has raw talent and athleticism. However, he advises against betting on this low-level fight due to Gall's poor recent record.

Angelo explicitly says he will not bet on this fight due to self-control, calling it a 'dog [__] fight'.
"I'm going to pick Mickey G to win I think Mickey should win here"
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Nov 14, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Mickey Gall

Big Brady picks Mickey Gall despite calling it a low-level fight. He notes that Ramiz Brahimaj has 10 wins, all by first-round submission, and is 0-5 when he doesn't submit his opponent in the first round. Brady believes Gall has improved striking and better cardio, and that the longer the fight goes, the more it favors Gall. He also mentions Brahimaj's long layoff and poor performance in his last fight, predicting a decision win for Gall.

"I like Mickey G to win this fight probably by decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Nov 13, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Mickey Gall

Cody picks Mickey Gall, arguing Brahimaj is a fraud with poor striking and wrestling. He notes Brahimaj's only wins are against low-level opponents, and Gall has improved and has better striking and comparable grappling. Cody expects Gall to win by decision or TKO.

"I got Mickey G the numberers close enough that I'm probably going to put way more than I should on it"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Lean picked Nov 15, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Mickey Gall

Connor picks Gall because he thinks Gall is more dynamic and might be able to hurt Brahimaj. He notes that Gall's striking has improved significantly, though he still has many holes. Connor acknowledges that Brahimaj could out-wrestle Gall, but he leans toward Gall's power.

"I'm gonna pick gall just because I think he's that much more dynamic that he might be able to hurt brahi mai. It's totally possible."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Nov 14, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Ramiz Brahimaj

Vreeland picks Brahimaj, noting he has never won a fight without a submission. He believes Brahimaj will submit Mickey Gall, who has good Jiu-Jitsu but Brahimaj's submission game is strong.

Ramiz Brahimaj wins by submission (+450)
"I think brahimi is gonna sub uh Mickey g i it Mickey G is yeah Mickey G first of all really good Jiu-Jitsu R brahimi has never won a fight he hasn't won by submission"
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Hesitant picked Nov 13, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Mickey Gall

Daniel Vreeland reluctantly picks Mickey Gall, citing Brahimaj's poor performances when he doesn't get early submissions. He notes Gall's durability and activity, despite his technical flaws. He acknowledges Brahimaj's submission threat but doubts his ability to execute. He calls it a 'reluctant' pick.

"I'm going to reluctantly pick Mickey G to win this fight"
JE
Jeff Fox Expert picked Nov 14, 2024 (2 days before fight)

Fox does not make a clear pick for this fight. He mentions Vreeland's pick but does not state his own opinion.

MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Nov 16, 2024 (fight day)
Mickey Gall

The host acknowledges both fighters are flaky but leans with Gall's overall advantages. He notes Brahimaj is dangerous in grappling but so is Gall, and expects Gall's Viking pressure to eventually break Brahimaj and win on the scorecards.

"I have to lean with the advantages that g should hold from an overall standpoint Bri ma is very dangerous in the grappling round but so is Mickey Gul but I do think it's going to be G Viking and …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Nov 13, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Ramiz Brahimaj

Paul picks Ramiz Brahimaj, citing his BJJ and the plus money. He notes Gall has lost to everyone decent he's faced, and Brahimaj has a chance if he can get the fight to the ground early. Paul is not confident but likes the underdog value.

"briay for me what about you I think I think Mickey G absolutely rolls him up Bri M's a fraud dude"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Nov 11, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Mickey Gall

The MMA Guru hesitantly picks Mickey Gall, despite acknowledging Gall's poor UFC record. He criticizes Ramiz Brahimaj's performances, calling him 'terrible' and noting his ear injury loss to Max Griffin. He expects a close decision win for Gall.

"I'm going to go with Mickey G... no rames is terrible which is worrying for me"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Lean picked Nov 15, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Ramiz Brahimaj

Zane picks Brahimaj because he thinks Brahimaj will try to impose his wrestling game and it will probably work. He notes that Gall's grappling has disappeared and that Brahimaj has a set process. However, he acknowledges that Gall is a decent puncher and could hurt Brahimaj.

Odds: Gall opened -110, now -130; Brahimaj opened -101, now +119. Zane says Brahimaj should be a slight favorite.
"Um, you know what i'm gonna take brahi mai because I think he will try to impose his wrestling game. I think he will too and it probably will work."
LOSS vs Bassil Hafez
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier · Jun 01, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Bassil Hafez 0 83 of 143 58% 93 of 153 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:08
Mickey Gall 0 95 of 201 47% 101 of 210 3 of 5 60% 0 0 1:12
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Bassil Hafez 0 24 of 47 51% 24 of 47 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Mickey Gall 0 29 of 63 46% 29 of 63 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Bassil Hafez 0 26 of 40 65% 26 of 40 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:06
Mickey Gall 0 31 of 67 46% 34 of 71 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:15
3 Bassil Hafez 0 33 of 56 58% 43 of 66 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:02
Mickey Gall 0 35 of 71 49% 38 of 76 2 of 4 50% 0 0 0:57
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Bassil Hafez 83 of 143 58% 70 of 126 13 of 17 0 of 0 78 of 136 4 of 6 1 of 1
Mickey Gall 95 of 201 47% 83 of 187 7 of 9 5 of 5 91 of 194 1 of 4 3 of 3
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Bassil Hafez 24 of 47 51% 19 of 39 5 of 8 0 of 0 21 of 42 3 of 5 0 of 0
Mickey Gall 29 of 63 46% 22 of 55 4 of 5 3 of 3 28 of 61 1 of 2 0 of 0
2 Bassil Hafez 26 of 40 65% 19 of 32 7 of 8 0 of 0 26 of 40 0 of 0 0 of 0
Mickey Gall 31 of 67 46% 27 of 63 2 of 2 2 of 2 29 of 64 0 of 1 2 of 2
3 Bassil Hafez 33 of 56 58% 32 of 55 1 of 1 0 of 0 31 of 54 1 of 1 1 of 1
Mickey Gall 35 of 71 49% 34 of 69 1 of 2 0 of 0 34 of 69 0 of 1 1 of 1
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked May 26, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Bassil Hafez

Angelo picks Bassil Hafez because he showed well on short notice against Jack Della Maddalena and should be better with a full camp. He notes Mickey Gall has been away for two years with surgery and his development is uncertain. He expects Hafez's grappling and pace to be too much, though he worries the odds might become too wide to bet.

"Basel should win this fight he is going to be the pick I'm going to keep an eye on the odds"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant picked May 29, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Bassil Hafez

Cody picks Hafez but is hesitant due to the -350 price. He notes Hafez looked good against Della Maddalena but that was on short notice. Cody worries about Hafez's cardio and the possibility of Gall catching a submission. He thinks Gall may have improved during his two-year layoff. Cody plans to keep Hafez low on parlays and warns of buyer beware.

"I think Hafez is good but I don't think he's a great fighter... he's not minus 350 worthy... I got other underdogs on this card and Mickey Gall ain't one of them."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked May 28, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Bassil Hafez

Daniel dismisses Gall's back-taking as not elite and thinks Hafez's physicality will prevail. He expects Hafez to take Gall down and avoid giving up his back. He says he'll never pick Gall again.

"I don't think I'll ever pick Micky go to win a UFC fight ever again"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked May 27, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Bassil Hafez

The host sees Hafez as the stronger, more powerful fighter who can win wherever the fight goes. Hafez's wrestling and top control should overpower Gall, and his striking is also a threat given Gall's defensive lapses. Gall's submission threat is noted, but Hafez's strength and improved cardio management should lead to a finish inside the distance.

inside the distance
"I think Hoff wins this fight pretty much however he wants... I think he wins it inside the distance."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked May 29, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Bassil Hafez

Paul picks Hafez, calling him a hard-nosed wrestler with good grappling. He notes Hafez gave Jack Della Maddalena fits in his debut and has never been finished. Paul believes Hafez's style is terrible for Gall, who is a submission specialist but not a good wrestler or striker. He thinks Hafez will take Gall down and control him. Paul was hoping for a better line but still likes Hafez.

"Basil Hafez is a hard-nosed wrestler, good grappler... he's absolute cancer for what Mickey Gall wants to do."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked May 27, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Bassil Hafez

The MMA Guru picks Bassil Hafez, praising his toughness and grit in his debut against JDM despite clearly losing on damage. He notes Hafez's good chin and takedowns, and believes he can take down Mickey Gall. However, he expresses concern about Hafez's potential PED use since he wasn't tested before his debut. He also questions why Mickey Gall is still in the UFC.

"I'm going to go with him over Mickey G I mean he had great chin JDM was putting some massive shots on him in rounds two and three he stayed in there he kept throwing back"
LOSS vs Mike Malott
TKO (punches) R1 3:41 · UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie · Apr 09, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Mike Malott 0 13 of 30 43% 14 of 31 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:17
Mickey Gall 1 28 of 44 63% 29 of 45 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Mike Malott 0 13 of 30 43% 14 of 31 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:17
Mickey Gall 1 28 of 44 63% 29 of 45 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Mike Malott 13 of 30 43% 13 of 29 0 of 1 0 of 0 12 of 29 1 of 1 0 of 0
Mickey Gall 28 of 44 63% 21 of 37 5 of 5 2 of 2 21 of 37 1 of 1 6 of 6
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Mike Malott 13 of 30 43% 13 of 29 0 of 1 0 of 0 12 of 29 1 of 1 0 of 0
Mickey Gall 28 of 44 63% 21 of 37 5 of 5 2 of 2 21 of 37 1 of 1 6 of 6
Play-by-Play
View on Sherdog
Mickey Gall vs. Mike Malott

Round 1
Once the new kid on the block, now 30 years old and 10 UFC fights in, Gall (7-4, 6-4 UFC) finds himself in a different role than usual as he takes on a company debutant in Canada’s Malott (7-1-1, 0-0 UFC). It will be the first time since Gall took on Phil “CM Punk” Brooks that he will have an experience advantage, and he will have to take on a man in Malott who holds all of his wins by stoppage. Referee James Larry Folsom is ready for wherever the fight goes, and the welterweights do not touch gloves before getting after it. Instead, Malott comes out with a jumping side kick, pushing Gall back right out of the gate. He slows down, and then wings a high kick that Gall is able to block in time. Chants of “USA” rain down in support of Gall against the Canadian, which empower him to score a right hand across the top. Malott returns fire with a pair of punches that knock Gall back, but Gall regains his composure and pressures forward. The newcomer lands a leg kick as Gall throws hands at him, and Malott replies with a right hand that hurts Gall. Gall tries to clinch up, and he whiffs on a standing hammerfist when Malott backs away. Malott pushes out a jab and a right hand to follow it as Gall ignores them and throws caution to the wind to engage. Both men land cleanly, and a Malott right hand hurts Gall badly. Gall, cut and bleeding out of the corner of his right eye, does not look overly fazed as he shakes off the cobwebs, and he comes out to attack with straight punches with his chin straight in the air. Malott comes at him, and Gall pursues a standing guillotine choke before Malott pushes off and dings him with a left hook. Gall races forward in pursuit of a takedown, and he yanks Malott down to the mat. The Canadian does not stay grounded for long, walking off the wall back to his feet, and he pushes away as Gall is landing shots. Malott throws a left hand into a high kick, and Gall crashes forward to blast him with a barrage of blows.
As Gall blitzes him, “Proper Mike” stays composed and sits down on right hand on the ear and a left that completely shuts Gall’s lights out. Gall crumples to the mat like a bird that just had its wings clipped, and when he hits the ground face-first, he reactivates. Malott is on him in an instant, raining down hammerfists until Folsom intervenes.
Gall does get back up rather quickly after the stoppage, although he is not frustrated by it as he face-planted moments earlier. This is a big introduction to the promotion for Malott, who now celebrates half of his wins by knockout and the other half by sub. Making the most of his post-fight interview, he states that he will donate his show money ($10,000) to help a coach's daughter fight against cancer, and asks people to donate to the cause on his
Instagram
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The Official Result
Mike Malott def. Mickey Gall R1 3:41 via TKO (Punches)
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Mar 30, 2022 (10 days before fight)
Mickey Gall

Angelo leans Mickey Gall due to his experience and better wrestling/BJJ. He thinks Gall's wrestling is better than Malott's and his BJJ is also superior. He expects Gall to win a decision, but acknowledges Malott is dangerous and a better striker.

"i think mickey's wrestling is better than mike's i think his bjj is also better so i like mickey to win a decision here"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Apr 4, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Mike Malott

Big Brady picks Mike Malott to win by first-round TKO. He likes Malott's striking power and black belt BJJ, but notes his chin is a concern as he has been knocked out before. Gall has power and submission ability but poor cardio. Brady thinks Malott's better cardio and tools give him the edge, and expects an early finish.

first round TKO
"i'll take mike a lot to win by give me like a first round tko"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Apr 6, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Mickey Gall

Cody leans towards Gall as a live underdog. He notes Malott's history of gassing after the first round and his questionable chin. Cody thinks Gall's BJJ is good enough to neutralize Malott's grappling, and that Gall's striking has improved. He believes if Malott doesn't finish early, Gall can take over in later rounds.

"i think gol could be a live underdog"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Apr 8, 2022 (1 day before fight)
Mickey Gall

Levi respects Mickey Gall for surviving and learning in the UFC against tough competition. He criticizes Mike Malott's cardio and tendency to freeze when pressured, noting Malott has only three minutes of octagon time in seven years. He believes Gall can crowd Malott, throw combinations, and use his grappling to win. He thinks the line should be a pick'em, so at plus money he is betting Gall.

"i think this is a spot where he can come out here and capitalize at the very least i think the fight should be a pick em so at plus 170 odds which i got i'm gonna dies"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Apr 5, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Mike Malott

I really like Malott in this spot. He has great striking and jiu-jitsu, and being at 170 should help his durability. He is the better striker and jiu-jitsu player. I think he will land a club and sub or get a finish inside the distance. Gall has been inconsistent and Malott should run through him.

Malott inside the distance +110
"I'm gonna go Malott... I do believe that's how he'll get it done I think he'll land probably a club and sub..."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Hesitant picked Apr 6, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Mike Malott

Paul picks Malott but is hesitant, noting Malott's long layoffs and questionable cardio. He acknowledges Gall's BJJ and experience, and that Malott's chin might be suspect. Paul thinks Malott's wrestling and size could be enough, but warns that Gall is live if the fight goes past the first round. He calls it a 'ride or die' pick.

"my pick canada malot my guy we wish each other happy birthday you know i got i got a ride or die on this one"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 4, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Mike Malott

The MMA Guru picks Mike Malott, citing his long training at Team Alpha Male and experience despite a 7-1 record. He expects a first-round submission, noting that Mickey Gall can be sloppy and leave openings.

first round submission prediction
"i am going to go with mike mallett here over mickey gall and i reckon he gets this one done by finnish at some point in the first round by submission"
LOSS vs Alex Morono
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo · Dec 04, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Alex Morono 1 90 of 230 39% 93 of 233 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:23
Mickey Gall 0 65 of 144 45% 69 of 149 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:08
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Alex Morono 1 26 of 56 46% 29 of 59 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:23
Mickey Gall 0 15 of 32 46% 17 of 34 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Alex Morono 0 29 of 78 37% 29 of 78 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Mickey Gall 0 23 of 47 48% 24 of 48 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
3 Alex Morono 0 35 of 96 36% 35 of 96 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Mickey Gall 0 27 of 65 41% 28 of 67 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:08
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Alex Morono 90 of 230 39% 70 of 200 18 of 28 2 of 2 82 of 216 1 of 1 7 of 13
Mickey Gall 65 of 144 45% 35 of 106 28 of 36 2 of 2 64 of 142 1 of 1 0 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Alex Morono 26 of 56 46% 21 of 51 4 of 4 1 of 1 18 of 42 1 of 1 7 of 13
Mickey Gall 15 of 32 46% 6 of 21 8 of 10 1 of 1 15 of 31 0 of 0 0 of 1
2 Alex Morono 29 of 78 37% 21 of 64 8 of 14 0 of 0 29 of 78 0 of 0 0 of 0
Mickey Gall 23 of 47 48% 12 of 32 11 of 15 0 of 0 23 of 47 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Alex Morono 35 of 96 36% 28 of 85 6 of 10 1 of 1 35 of 96 0 of 0 0 of 0
Mickey Gall 27 of 65 41% 17 of 53 9 of 11 1 of 1 26 of 64 1 of 1 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Dec 1, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Alex Morono

Angelo picks Morono as the more well-rounded fighter, better everywhere. He notes Morono's striking, wrestling, and grappling are superior, and that Gall's takedown accuracy is low. However, he acknowledges Gall showed improvement in his last win, so the line is too wide for a bet.

Line too wide for a bet
"pretty clear pick i'm going with morono here the line's a little too wide for me"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Nov 30, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Alex Morono

Big Brady picks Alex Morono to win, likely by decision. He notes Morono's well-rounded skills, experience against good competition, and superior striking output (5.14 sig strikes/min). He points out Mickey Gall's wins are over lower-level opponents and that Gall's primary path to victory (submission) is unlikely against Morono, who has never been submitted and is a BJJ black belt. Brady suggests Morono could make it look easy if he wrestles, but even on the feet he favors Morono.

by decision
"give me alex morono here to win... alex moreno by decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Dec 1, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Mickey Gall

Cody also picks Gall, noting his narrative of improvement and that he just received his BJJ black belt. He thinks Gall's grappling could be the difference, but admits cardio is a concern. Cody is tentatively picking Gall but not with high confidence.

"i will very tentatively go with mickey goal can't say i love it but it's another underdog shot"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Dec 2, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Alex Morono

Daniel Levi picks Alex Morono to win, citing his experience and being better across the board. He notes that Morono is a seasoned vet with close to three times the pro fights of Gall, and that he can beat Gall up standing and avoid attacks on the mat. He acknowledges Gall's improvements but thinks Morono is still a level above.

"Give me murano here but i mean this is one of the most positive i've ever been on mickey gall"
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Confident picked Dec 1, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Mickey Gall

Jacob picks Mickey Gall as an upset, calling him the backup lock of the week at +180. He believes Gall will shoot takedowns aggressively and control on top, noting Morono doesn't want to grapple. Jacob thinks Gall's aggression from the Jordan Williams fight carries over.

Backup lock of the week at +180
"i like mickey goal backup lock of the week uh plus 180 i'll probably take some action on that"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Dec 3, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Alex Morono

I like Morono. He has better cardio and output, and he should overwhelm Gall as the fight goes on. Gall has poor cardio and is a finish-or-bust fighter. Morono is durable and can grapple as well. I expect Morono to finish Gall in the second or third round. The inside the distance prop at plus 265 and round three at plus 1300 are both appealing.

Morono inside the distance +265, Morono round 3 +1300
"i think morono mike wipes the floor with the mickey goal here i think uh gaul max has about three to four minutes of success at best and then after that i think he's gonna start to get taken over …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Dec 1, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Mickey Gall

Paul picks Gall as an underdog, citing his grappling improvements and recent win over Jordan Williams. He thinks Gall's BJJ and striking have improved, and that he can take Morono down and control him. Paul worries about Gall's cardio but believes he can win the first two rounds.

"i think that mickey goes another one of these live underdogs he's just got to be able to continue it for two of the three rounds"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Dec 4, 2021 (fight day)
Alex Morono

The MMA Guru picks Alex Morono to win by third-round TKO. He expects Gall to attempt takedowns but Morono will defend and land shots. In the third, Morono will land a counter right hand and then finish Gall against the cage with flurries, similar to Daniel Rodriguez's style.

third round tko
"i'm going with alex morona via late third round tko against mickey goal"
Submission (rear-naked choke) R1 2:57 · UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw · Jul 24, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Mickey Gall 0 11 of 20 55% 11 of 20 1 of 2 50% 2 1 0:58
Jordan Williams 0 13 of 35 37% 13 of 35 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:04
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Mickey Gall 0 11 of 20 55% 11 of 20 1 of 2 50% 2 1 0:58
Jordan Williams 0 13 of 35 37% 13 of 35 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:04
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Mickey Gall 11 of 20 55% 9 of 17 1 of 1 1 of 2 9 of 18 2 of 2 0 of 0
Jordan Williams 13 of 35 37% 7 of 29 1 of 1 5 of 5 13 of 34 0 of 1 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Mickey Gall 11 of 20 55% 9 of 17 1 of 1 1 of 2 9 of 18 2 of 2 0 of 0
Jordan Williams 13 of 35 37% 7 of 29 1 of 1 5 of 5 13 of 34 0 of 1 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jul 21, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Jordan Williams

Angelo picks Jordan Williams because he thinks Mickey Gall is not very good and that Williams is the better MMA fighter. He notes that Gall's only notable win is over CM Punk. He expects Williams to win by outstriking Gall, though he acknowledges that if Gall wrestles heavily, he could win a decision. He has no bets on this fight due to too many unknowns.

"i think jordan williams is the better mma fighter i think jordan williams uh wins this fight"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jul 20, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Jordan Williams

Big Brady picks Jordan Williams to win by knockout. He highlights Williams' takedown defense (88%) and power, expecting him to stuff Gall's takedowns and keep the fight standing. He notes both fighters are hittable but Williams is the better striker with volume and a good chin. He expects Williams to be a big welterweight cutting from 185 and to finish Gall, who has been stopped by strikes before.

Williams by knockout
"i will go with george williams and stuff the takedowns keep it on the feet and maybe knock out mickey goal"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jul 21, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Jordan Williams

Cody picks Williams, citing his power and durability. He notes Williams has been fighting bigger guys at middleweight and should have a striking advantage. He is concerned about Williams' weight cut due to diabetes but expects him to be fine. He thinks Gall's cardio and striking are suspect.

"williams is the pick"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Jul 23, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Jordan Williams

Daniel Levi picks Jordan Williams to finish Mickey Gall, citing Williams' hunger, preparation, and power. He notes that Gall's submission threat is overrated and that Williams is more physical and a better wrestler. Levi criticizes Gall's cardio and tendency to flop when tired, while Williams pushes through fatigue. He predicts Williams will set up his shots and knock Gall out.

predicts Williams by knockout
"i think jordan williams is coming in prepared and i think he will put him away i got jordan williams here to come out here and finish mickey all"
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Lean picked Jul 21, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Mickey Gall

Jacob picks Mickey Gall because he believes Gall is more talented on the ground and has good submissions. He notes that Jordan Williams has cardio issues due to being a type 1 diabetic, which could affect him in the fight. He expects Gall to shoot takedowns repeatedly, wear Williams down, and find a submission. He has Gall in his DraftKings lineup.

"i actually like mickey gall in this um fight and i think i ended up putting him in my lineup"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Jul 23, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Jordan Williams

The host leans toward Jordan Williams, citing his power and durability. He notes both fighters have cardio issues but believes Williams' toughness and ability to push forward will be key. He mentions Gall's improvements but questions his cardio. He likes the over 2.5 rounds and Williams by decision as a less confident play.

Over 2.5 rounds +100; Williams by decision (not specified odds)
"i would say williams was this fight i would say williams was a fight decision"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jul 21, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Jordan Williams

Paul also picks Williams, noting his heart and durability. He criticizes Gall's career as a sideshow and his one-dimensional grappling. He expects Gall to win the first round but fade, while Williams' forward pressure will take over. He assumes the weight cut goes well.

"i'm going to end up going williams and we're just assuming the way cut's going to go good"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jul 18, 2021 (6 days before fight)
Jordan Williams

The Guru picks Williams, citing his cardio, volume, and body work. He criticizes Gall's losses to past-prime Mike Perry and Diego Sanchez. He believes Williams will outgrind Gall over three rounds, with Gall possibly taking him down early but fading. He predicts a unanimous decision win for Williams.

"i'll go jordan williams i like jordan williams"
LOSS vs Mike Perry
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker · Jun 27, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Mike Perry 1 76 of 131 58% 103 of 158 1 of 1 100% 0 0 5:44
Mickey Gall 0 55 of 106 51% 59 of 111 0 of 6 0% 0 1 0:51
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Mike Perry 0 20 of 51 39% 20 of 51 1 of 1 100% 0 0 1:28
Mickey Gall 0 21 of 40 52% 23 of 42 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Mike Perry 1 26 of 33 78% 41 of 48 0 of 0 --- 0 0 2:05
Mickey Gall 0 12 of 24 50% 12 of 24 0 of 3 0% 0 1 0:51
3 Mike Perry 0 30 of 47 63% 42 of 59 0 of 0 --- 0 0 2:11
Mickey Gall 0 22 of 42 52% 24 of 45 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Mike Perry 76 of 131 58% 49 of 98 14 of 20 13 of 13 51 of 100 6 of 6 19 of 25
Mickey Gall 55 of 106 51% 39 of 89 8 of 9 8 of 8 51 of 97 3 of 6 1 of 3
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Mike Perry 20 of 51 39% 10 of 39 5 of 7 5 of 5 15 of 41 2 of 2 3 of 8
Mickey Gall 21 of 40 52% 11 of 30 5 of 5 5 of 5 19 of 36 2 of 3 0 of 1
2 Mike Perry 26 of 33 78% 20 of 26 2 of 3 4 of 4 13 of 19 2 of 2 11 of 12
Mickey Gall 12 of 24 50% 9 of 20 3 of 4 0 of 0 10 of 21 1 of 2 1 of 1
3 Mike Perry 30 of 47 63% 19 of 33 7 of 10 4 of 4 23 of 40 2 of 2 5 of 5
Mickey Gall 22 of 42 52% 19 of 39 0 of 0 3 of 3 22 of 40 0 of 1 0 of 1
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Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jun 24, 2020 (3 days before fight)
Mike Perry

Big Brady picks Mike Perry despite concerns about Perry's personal life (girlfriend cornering him). He believes Perry's wrestling and strength will neutralize Gall's takedown attempts, and that Perry's superior competition and power will lead to a first-round knockout. He notes that Gall's only path is getting Perry down, which he thinks is unlikely.

Perry by KO in round 1; wouldn't put him in a parlay due to concerns; Gall at +255 is a shot but not for him
"I like Perry to win here... probably gonna get a knockout on Mickey Gall in that first round."
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Jun 26, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Mickey Gall

Daniel Levi picks Mickey Gall for the upset, citing Perry's chaotic personal life, lack of coaching, and stagnation in skill development. He notes Gall's improvement in his last fight against Salim Touahri, showing better fight IQ and cardio. Levi believes Gall's jiu-jitsu black belt and submission threat could catch Perry if he overextends. He acknowledges Perry's strength and clinch game but thinks the line is too wide and Gall has a chance to submit him.

Gall wins by submission
"I think this Saturday has all the ingredients for him to rise to the occasion and choke out Mike Perry somewhere along the way."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jun 22, 2020 (5 days before fight)
Mike Perry

The MMA Guru confidently picks Mike Perry to win by KO, stating that Mickey Gall's only chance is to get the fight to the ground, but Perry's takedown defense is strong. He predicts Perry will break Gall in the clinch and land an elbow or shot for a first-round TKO. He dismisses concerns about Perry's girlfriend being in his corner, believing his gym will prevent that from being a distraction.

Perry by KO/TKO in first round; Perry to land an elbow or shot off the break
"I think Mike Perry wins by KO pretty brutally... I think it's gonna be a first round... Mike Perry is gonna eventually break and land an elbow or a shot off the break that's gonna KO Mickey go"
WIN vs Salim Touahri
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler · Aug 03, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Mickey Gall 0 50 of 117 42% 66 of 136 1 of 7 14% 0 0 5:00
Salim Touahri 0 48 of 96 50% 65 of 118 0 of 3 0% 0 0 1:44
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Mickey Gall 0 16 of 28 57% 25 of 38 0 of 2 0% 0 0 2:33
Salim Touahri 0 7 of 16 43% 11 of 21 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:10
2 Mickey Gall 0 11 of 40 27% 17 of 47 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:45
Salim Touahri 0 17 of 30 56% 25 of 40 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:25
3 Mickey Gall 0 23 of 49 46% 24 of 51 1 of 2 50% 0 0 1:42
Salim Touahri 0 24 of 50 48% 29 of 57 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:09
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Mickey Gall 50 of 117 42% 41 of 103 3 of 8 6 of 6 24 of 82 18 of 26 8 of 9
Salim Touahri 48 of 96 50% 23 of 64 20 of 25 5 of 7 32 of 68 9 of 15 7 of 13
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Mickey Gall 16 of 28 57% 12 of 22 2 of 4 2 of 2 6 of 16 2 of 4 8 of 8
Salim Touahri 7 of 16 43% 3 of 9 1 of 3 3 of 4 6 of 12 1 of 4 0 of 0
2 Mickey Gall 11 of 40 27% 9 of 37 1 of 2 1 of 1 2 of 27 9 of 13 0 of 0
Salim Touahri 17 of 30 56% 8 of 18 7 of 10 2 of 2 11 of 20 2 of 2 4 of 8
3 Mickey Gall 23 of 49 46% 20 of 44 0 of 2 3 of 3 16 of 39 7 of 9 0 of 1
Salim Touahri 24 of 50 48% 12 of 37 12 of 12 0 of 1 15 of 36 6 of 9 3 of 5
LOSS vs Diego Sanchez
TKO (punches) R2 4:13 · UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith · Mar 02, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Diego Sanchez 0 56 of 87 64% 61 of 92 4 of 4 100% 0 0 6:00
Mickey Gall 0 23 of 65 35% 35 of 80 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:19
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Diego Sanchez 0 15 of 31 48% 19 of 35 3 of 3 100% 0 0 3:08
Mickey Gall 0 16 of 43 37% 28 of 58 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:16
2 Diego Sanchez 0 41 of 56 73% 42 of 57 1 of 1 100% 0 0 2:52
Mickey Gall 0 7 of 22 31% 7 of 22 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Diego Sanchez 56 of 87 64% 37 of 63 13 of 18 6 of 6 7 of 28 10 of 11 39 of 48
Mickey Gall 23 of 65 35% 19 of 59 2 of 3 2 of 3 8 of 44 9 of 14 6 of 7
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Diego Sanchez 15 of 31 48% 5 of 18 5 of 8 5 of 5 3 of 18 8 of 9 4 of 4
Mickey Gall 16 of 43 37% 12 of 37 2 of 3 2 of 3 4 of 25 9 of 14 3 of 4
2 Diego Sanchez 41 of 56 73% 32 of 45 8 of 10 1 of 1 4 of 10 2 of 2 35 of 44
Mickey Gall 7 of 22 31% 7 of 22 0 of 0 0 of 0 4 of 19 0 of 0 3 of 3