At UFC Fight Night, Alex Munoz will take on Carl Deaton as a -140 favorite. In this post, we will look at some Alex Munoz-Carl Deaton picks and make a prediction for the fight. Nevertheless, let’s get on with our UFC Fight Night prediction.
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UFC Fight Night Prediction: Alex Munoz-Carl Deaton Pick and Odds
Alex Munoz vs. Carl Deaton Odds
Alex Munoz: -140 | Elves Carl Deaton: +115
Munoz last made UFC walk in April of 2021. He is 0-2 in the UFC, losing to Nasrat Haqparast and Luis Pena. These were the first two losses of his career, putting his official record at 6-2. Deaton made his UFC debut in February with a submission loss to Joe Solecki. The regional grinder now has a professional record of 17-6.
Munoz comes from a wrestling background, landing three takedowns per bout in the UFC. None of Munoz’s opponents have attempted a takedown against him, but that makes sense given his skills. As a striker, Munoz lands 3.96 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 5.49. He has been outstruck in each of his last two fights and can struggle when he cannot get fights to the mat. He has two knockouts and one submission among his six victories.
Deaton also comes from a wrestling background but just at the high school level. His first UFC fight was a complete disaster. Deaton landed just one strike after getting taken down immediately and controlled for the entire fight before getting submitted. Deaton has some ground skills, with nine submissions to his name. However, he has been submitted twice and knocked out once in his career.
Honestly, the level of competition is relatively weak for both fighters. With Deaton showing that he can be controlled on the ground, favoring the superior wrestler in Munoz is the best option here. At -140, this price looks decent.
