UFC Fight Night - Michael Morales vs. Neil Magny Odds

Michael Morales is heavily favored against Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho on Saturday, August 24 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event is one of 10 fights on ESPN, ESPN+, and UFC Fight Pass. Morales is 16-0 in his career, including 4-0 in the UFC, while Magny is 29-11 in his career, including 22-10 in the UFC. There are a total of 10 fights, all on ESPN, ESPN+, and UFC Fight Pass at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho. Let’s look at the bout between Morales and Magny and UFC predictions.

UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho takes place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, August 24 with 10 fights, all on ESPN, ESPN+, and UFC Fight Pass.

UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho Betting

Michael Morales (16-0, 4-0 UFC)

Morales came into the UFC with a record of 12-0 and he has four wins and no losses in the UFC. He defeated Trevin Giles by TKO, Adam Fugitt by TKO, Max Griffin by unanimous decision, and Jake Matthews by unanimous decision. Morales has been a pro since 2017 and he has 11 wins by TKO/KO and one by submission. He has seven first round finishes.

Neil Magny (29-11, 22-10 UFC)

Magny came into the UFC with a record of 7-1 and he has 22 wins and 10 losses in the UFC. In his last six fights, he has three wins and three losses. He defeated Daniel Rodriguez by brabo choke submission, Philip Rowe by split decision, and Mike Malott by TKO; while losing to Shavkat Rakhmonov by guillotine choke submission, Gilbert Burns by arm-triangle choke submission, and Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision. Magny has been a pro since 2010 and he has eight wins by TKO/KO and four by submission. He has one first round finish.

Striking Stats

Strikes landed per minute: Morales 5.28 /Magny 3.47

Striking Accuracy: Morales 46% /Magny 46%

Strikes absorbed per minute: Morales 3.60/Magny 2.42

Defense: Morales 52% /Magny 52%

Grappling Stats

Takedown average: Morales 1.24/Magny 2.17

Takedown Accuracy: Morales 41%/Magny 40%

Takedowns defended: Morales 91%/Magny 54%

Submission average: Morales 0.0/Magny 0.3

UFC Picks

We get the classic veteran vs. unbeaten prospect in this one and it is Morales who is listed as a huge favorite. UFC odds have him more than an 8-1 favorite in this fight against Magny. Morales has obviously done nothing wrong in his career, as he is unbeaten, but he hasn’t faced anyone of note yet. And you can make a case that he still isn’t fighting anyone of note, as Magny is well past his prime. Morales is known for his aggressive style and knockout power, so this fight may not last long. Morales has all of the technical edges in terms of striking and he also has a solid ground game.

Magny is an experienced fighter, but he has lost 11 times in his career. He has been known as a fighter who is tough to finish but the problem for Magny is that his best days are behind him. He has alternated wins and losses in his last eight fights and he is coming off a win, so if the pattern holds, he will lose this fight. Magny has not proven he can handle a powerful striker and although it is early in his career, Morales looks like a powerful striker.

There is not much doubt that Morales should win this fight, but the price is simply insanely high. I don’t lay big prices in UFC betting and I am sure not laying 8-1 in UFC betting odds on Morales. I also want no part of taking Magny. That leaves us with the rounds or the props. I know that Magny is a tough fighter but if the oddsmakers are correct, and they usually are, then Morales is going to win this fight and win it easily. If that is the case then the best option in this fight is to take the rounds to go under the total.

UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho Card & Odds

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