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-350 +350
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Age 34
Height 5' 11"
Reach 72.0"
Weight 170 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Age 34
Height 6' 2"
Reach 74.0"
Weight 170 lbs.
Stance Switch
Career Averages - Bassil Hafez
3.71 SLpM
38.0% Str. Acc.
5.68 SApM
41.0% Str. Def.
2.21 TD Avg
24.0% TD Acc.
50.0% TD Def.
0.0 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
Bassil Hafez
Moneyline
BetWay -350
KO/TKO
BetRivers +325
Submission
FanDuel +310
Decision
BetRivers +180
Mickey Gall
Moneyline
FanDuel +350
KO/TKO
DraftKings +1800
Submission
FanDuel +700
Decision
BetRivers +900
Bassil Hafez - Fight History
LOSS vs Oban Elliott
KO (punches) R3 0:40 · UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic · Nov 16, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Oban Elliott 0 24 of 70 34% 24 of 70 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:06
Bassil Hafez 1 65 of 117 55% 66 of 118 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Oban Elliott 0 10 of 27 37% 10 of 27 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:06
Bassil Hafez 0 25 of 49 51% 26 of 50 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Oban Elliott 0 12 of 37 32% 12 of 37 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Bassil Hafez 0 29 of 53 54% 29 of 53 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Oban Elliott 0 2 of 6 33% 2 of 6 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Bassil Hafez 1 11 of 15 73% 11 of 15 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Oban Elliott 24 of 70 34% 16 of 55 2 of 9 6 of 6 23 of 69 1 of 1 0 of 0
Bassil Hafez 65 of 117 55% 22 of 60 16 of 24 27 of 33 55 of 107 2 of 2 8 of 8
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Oban Elliott 10 of 27 37% 7 of 21 1 of 4 2 of 2 9 of 26 1 of 1 0 of 0
Bassil Hafez 25 of 49 51% 6 of 21 5 of 9 14 of 19 23 of 47 2 of 2 0 of 0
2 Oban Elliott 12 of 37 32% 8 of 29 0 of 4 4 of 4 12 of 37 0 of 0 0 of 0
Bassil Hafez 29 of 53 54% 7 of 27 10 of 13 12 of 13 29 of 53 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Oban Elliott 2 of 6 33% 1 of 5 1 of 1 0 of 0 2 of 6 0 of 0 0 of 0
Bassil Hafez 11 of 15 73% 9 of 12 1 of 2 1 of 1 3 of 7 0 of 0 8 of 8
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Nov 10, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Bassil Hafez

Angelo picks Bassil Hafez as an underdog, liking his pressure, takedowns, and power. He notes that Oban Elliott has good cardio and tools but is not very dangerous and can be taken down. He believes if Hafez's cardio holds up, he wins. He plans to bet on Hafez if the line moves in his favor.

Angelo says he will bet on Bassil Hafez if the line moves in his favor, indicating a potential bet on the underdog.
"I love his pressure I love the takedowns I'm going to pick him as an underdog here"
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Nov 14, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Oban Elliott

Big Brady picks Oban Elliott but thinks the line is too wide. He notes Elliott's improved takedown defense in his last fight against Preston Parsons and believes he is the cleaner striker. However, he acknowledges that Bassil Hafez has solid wrestling and that Elliott has been taken down by lesser fighters in the past. He predicts a close decision win for Elliott, possibly 29-28.

"I do think this Line's a tad too wide for my liking I do think there's some recency biased here with obon Elliott but with that said I I do think Elliott looked the best he he's ever had in …"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Nov 13, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Bassil Hafez

Cody picks Bassil Hafez, citing his durability and grappling. He notes Hafez was competitive with Jack Madalena and has a strong top game. Cody expects Hafez to neutralize Elliott with takedowns and control, possibly winning a decision. He likes the plus money.

"I'll take HZ HZ by decision if you're a split decision kind of guy maybe chase the split decision prop on this one as well"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Lean picked Nov 15, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Bassil Hafez

Connor agrees with Zane, noting that Hafez's aggression and willingness to scramble will trouble Elliott. He mentions that Elliott's defensive wrestling and footwork are good, but Hafez's pace and power could overwhelm him. Connor sees it as a close fight but leans toward Hafez.

"Yeah, Hafez just making aggressive decisions is a much bigger problem for somebody whose primary interest is to neutralize at the start of the fight."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Nov 14, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Bassil Hafez

Vreeland picks Hafez as his dog, noting he has been fading Oban Elliott from day one. He thinks the plus 200 line is juicy and that Hafez can submit Elliott, who gave up his back to B Woodburn.

Bassil Hafez wins by submission (+600)
"I think that number is Juicy against obon Elliot and I have been an obon Elliott fader since day one"
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Nov 13, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Oban Elliott

Daniel Vreeland picks Oban Elliott, expecting him to take over after the first round. He notes Hafez's tendency to gas out and Elliott's improving takedown defense and fight IQ. He acknowledges Hafez's early power but believes Elliott's pace and durability will win him the decision.

decision
"I see Oban taking over the second and third coming out here and uh winning this decision"
JE
Jeff Fox Expert picked Nov 14, 2024 (2 days before fight)

Fox does not make a clear pick for this fight. He comments that he doesn't like the Hafez submission prop but does not state his own pick.

MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Nov 16, 2024 (fight day)
Oban Elliott

The host was impressed by Elliott's pressure approach against Preston Parsons, where he turned the takedowns against Parsons and landed big shots. He expects Elliott to replicate that against Hafez, using his speed and technical striking advantage to win a decision as Hafez slows down in deeper waters.

"Elliot surprised me very much last time around against Preston Parsons as he took that pressure approach and turned it against Parsons Stu the takedowns Landing big shots of his own and I expect him to do the same here …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Nov 13, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Bassil Hafez

Paul picks Bassil Hafez, noting the growing plus money and Hafez's durability. He expects a close fight that could go to a split decision, and likes Hafez as an underdog. Paul is waiting for the line to move further before betting.

"I'll wind up with some money on uh basil ofz this week"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Nov 11, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Oban Elliott

The MMA Guru picks Oban Elliott, citing his volume striking and underrated grappling. He notes Bassil Hafez looked awful against Mickey Gall and struggled with takedowns. He believes Elliott will out-volume Hafez on the feet and won't be taken down.

"I'm going to go with auan Elliott he's going to win the fight... I think auan ot's going to out volume him on the feet out busy him"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Lean picked Nov 15, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Bassil Hafez

Zane picks Hafez, feeling that Hafez's relentless aggression and power will be too much for Elliott's neutralization style. He notes that Elliott has been knocked out before and that Hafez is faster and harder to dissuade. Zane expects a split decision but leans toward Hafez.

Odds: Elliott opened -156, now -275; Hafez opened +123, now +232. Zane says it feels like a very close fight, split decision either way.
"I'm gonna go with Hafez as well. I just feel in my gut that Elliot his style... it is a level thing."
WIN vs Mickey Gall
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
AN
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"
Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva · Jul 15, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Jack Della Maddalena 0 83 of 137 60% 149 of 212 1 of 2 50% 0 0 1:19
Bassil Hafez 0 32 of 124 25% 48 of 141 3 of 20 15% 0 1 6:48
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Jack Della Maddalena 0 13 of 26 50% 41 of 56 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:02
Bassil Hafez 0 9 of 28 32% 12 of 31 3 of 5 60% 0 0 3:19
2 Jack Della Maddalena 0 27 of 43 62% 47 of 64 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:07
Bassil Hafez 0 16 of 56 28% 29 of 70 0 of 6 0% 0 0 2:15
3 Jack Della Maddalena 0 43 of 68 63% 61 of 92 1 of 1 100% 0 0 1:10
Bassil Hafez 0 7 of 40 17% 7 of 40 0 of 9 0% 0 1 1:14
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Jack Della Maddalena 83 of 137 60% 55 of 104 27 of 32 1 of 1 68 of 119 14 of 17 1 of 1
Bassil Hafez 32 of 124 25% 29 of 117 2 of 6 1 of 1 28 of 118 4 of 6 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Jack Della Maddalena 13 of 26 50% 9 of 21 4 of 5 0 of 0 12 of 25 1 of 1 0 of 0
Bassil Hafez 9 of 28 32% 8 of 26 0 of 1 1 of 1 8 of 26 1 of 2 0 of 0
2 Jack Della Maddalena 27 of 43 62% 17 of 31 9 of 11 1 of 1 24 of 39 3 of 4 0 of 0
Bassil Hafez 16 of 56 28% 15 of 53 1 of 3 0 of 0 14 of 53 2 of 3 0 of 0
3 Jack Della Maddalena 43 of 68 63% 29 of 52 14 of 16 0 of 0 32 of 55 10 of 12 1 of 1
Bassil Hafez 7 of 40 17% 6 of 38 1 of 2 0 of 0 6 of 39 1 of 1 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
View on Sherdog
Bassil Hafez vs. Jack Della Maddalena
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Della Maddalena (-625), Hafez (+440)

Round 1
Dead-set on getting a fight to not waste this training camp, Australia’s Maddalena (14-2, 4-0 UFC) stayed in Las Vegas and draws a late notice debuting opponent in the form of Hafez (8-3-1, 0-0 UFC). The biggest betting favorite in the card, Maddalena aims to improve his win streak to 15 while hunting for his 14th stoppage. On the other side, Philadelphia-trained Hafez has never been finished. This sport is wild and anything can happen, and referee Mark Smith is standing by in case it does. The two rush out of their corners with no interest in a glove touch, and Hafez is a man on a mission. Hafez shoots in for a double, and he puts the Aussie right on his back. Maddalena defends with a guillotine choke, and Hafez steps over properly to stop the choke from being tight while passing guard. Maddalena turns to his knees and returns upright to his feet, and he counter hip tosses Hafez back down. Hafez manages to reverse this when they land on their knees together, and he holds on from the side while keeping his weight on Maddalena. Maddalena leans up against the fence, and he manages to turn about and works the body. Hafez lands an elbow on the break as he backs off, and Hafez sticks his man with a left hand. Hafez slings a kick, and he topples over. The newcomer springs back up, and he backs up against the wall and trades furious leather, even catching Maddalena. Hafez gets popped, and he changes levels to secure a takedown and plant the heavy favorite on his back. Maddalena once more works to his knees and gets vertical, and he marches Hafez down and throws hands. Hafez catches him with a counter, but Maddalena lands the better strikes to force a telegraphed shot from his opponent. Maddalena defends it, and Hafez eventually bails on it instead of expending more energy. Maddalena clips Hafez behind the ear, and he strings a few punches together but eats some powerful blows right back at him. Hafez shoots in for a takedown, lifting Maddalena off his feet and fighting out of the guillotine choke that inevitably comes. Hafez, in half guard, leans down his shoulder with an arm-triangle choke that does not have the leverage he wishes. The round ends in this position.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Hafez
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Hafez
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Hafez

Round 2
Looking to make up ground, Maddalena starts out aggressively. Hafez times a takedown early, and Maddalena staves it off and looks to take the back. Both stand up, and Hafez kicks the body as he backs off. Maddalena crowds Hafez and shucks a takedown to the side. Hafez times a spinning back fist when recovering, and Maddalena ignores it so that he can throw punches. Hafez sits down on a left hand, and they proceed to nail one another. Hafez knocks Maddalena back in a wild exchange, and Maddalena is landing too but not flustering Hafez one iota. Maddalena aims a front kick to the body, and he loops a right hand around the guard. Maddalena shuts down a takedown as he backpedals from one side of the cage to the other. Maddalena gets out of the tie-up and starts opening up with his punches, leaning Hafez over and kneeing him in the face. Hafez appears to be running out of steam, as Maddalena works the body several times and opens right and left hands over the top. Hafez takes a knee to the side as he leans over, and he gathers himself to wing hooks that miss the mark. Maddalena stifles a leaping double, and he wrenches his arm around the neck and drops back for a guillotine choke. Hafez welcomes this, as he is not in danger and it allows him to crawl on top and catch his wind. Hafez shifts his weight over to grip down on an arm-triangle choke, and he hops to the side to get a better angle. Maddalena grabs hold of his own foot, and Hafez moves back to half guard. Hafez isolates Maddalena’s left arm for a potential keylock, and he bumps his shoulder into Maddalena’s face. The round ends with Hafez on top.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Maddalena
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Maddalena
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Maddalena

Round 3
The last round opens, and it could be even on the scorecards. Maddalena wants to keep the judges out of the equation, coming out putting hands on face. Hafez misses with a high kick, whiffs with a superman punch, and absorbs a flush right hand. Maddalena sticks out a few jabs and lobs a left hand to follow, and Hafez rolls with it and drives Maddalena from one side of the cage to the other in pursuit of a double. When that fails, Hafez changes it for a single, and Maddalena pulls his leg out and resets. A cut has opened on the corner of his left eye, and he lets Hafez overswing so he can crack him with a left hand. “The Habibi” shoots for a double when getting tagged, and Maddalena shuts it down and a second try so that he can wobble Hafez with a right hand. Hafez tries to tie him up, and Maddalena pounds on the body. Maddalena gest clinched, and he pushes off so that he can kick Hafez and throw everything and the kitchen sink at the chin of his spent opponent. Hafez tries with all his might to get a takedown, and Maddalena stops it and beats on the body. Maddalena busts Hafez up with body shots, and he holds onto Hafez’ right hand so that he can slug him with his free hand. Hafez shoots in desperately with 100 seconds to go, and Maddalena lets him do this so that he can stop it and jump on his back. Maddalena fishes for a rear-naked choke, and he gets rolled over by the determined Hafez. As they scramble, Maddalena hunts for an armbar, and he elects to stand back up while Hafez hold on to head lock. Maddalena gets pushed back to the cage wall with a double, and Hafez grabs the fence to hold him there. Maddalena lowers his man down to the floor, and hangs on in this top position to end the fight. What a wild battle, easily the best fight on the card thus far. No matter the result, Hafez gave an incredible account of himself on short notice against a top contender. This is also a tough look for the ranked Maddalena, who might not even get his hand raised depending on the score of the second round.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Maddalena (29-28 Maddalena)
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Maddalena (29-28 Maddalena)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Maddalena (29-28 Maddalena)

The Official Result
Jack Della Maddalena def. Bassil Hafez via Split Decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jul 13, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Jack Della Maddalena

Big Brady picks Jack Della Maddalena, noting that while Hafez is a short-notice opponent with good wrestling and power, his cardio is poor and he gets hit a lot. He expects Della Maddalena to be the much better striker and to catch Hafez late in the first round. He acknowledges Hafez could have early success but doesn't think he can maintain the pace. He would not lay -550.

Late first round knockout; would not lay -550
"give me Jack Della late first round knockout this fight should be an absolute Banger there's a reason they move this to the co-main"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jul 12, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Jack Della Maddalena

Cody picks Della Maddalena, citing his combination punching, volume, and cardio. He thinks Della Maddalena runs circles around Hafez and has solid striking and grappling. He acknowledges the risk of a short-notice opponent but believes Della Maddalena is a future contender. He suggests a live bet on Hafez after the first round if you want to go the other way.

live bet on Hafez after first round
"I gotta back him here the same way I was gonna back him last week the same way I would back him against most of the guys of the division let alone a guy making his debut"
LU
Lucrative James Expert picked Jul 11, 2023 (4 days before fight)

James mentions that Jack Della Maddalena has been added to the card but says he doesn't know anything about his opponent Bassil Hafez. He briefly notes Hafez's record and a draw with Jeremiah Wells but does not offer a pick or analysis.

"I don't know anything about this guy Liam"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Jul 12, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Bassil Hafez

Paul picks Hafez as an underdog, citing his grappling, power, and cardio. He notes Hafez has never been knocked out and has good timing on counters. He thinks Hafez can mix in takedowns and make it closer than the line suggests. He acknowledges Della Maddalena is the better striker but sees value in the dog shot. He will wait for weigh-ins due to short notice.

"I'll pick a fez on the program which is crazy but... I don't hate the madalena fade uh as a as a concept here I don't think it's too too crazy"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jul 11, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Jack Della Maddalena

The MMA Guru confidently picks Jack Della Maddalena over Bassil Hafez, praising JDM's superior footwork, striking technique, and lack of telegraphing. He criticizes Hafez's split decision win over Anthony Ivy and notes he was tagged by Evan Cutts' jab. He predicts JDM wins by KO late in the first round.

KO late in the first round
"I've got to go with JDM getting his jab going early and eventually seeking the kill at the end of the first round where I think he's gonna get a KO win"
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
.

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
Expert Picks (6)
AN
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"