Alex Morono and Mickey Gall will battle at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, December 4th.
Morono enters Saturday holding a record of 20-7. He is currently on a two fight win streak and will look to keep the momentum going in this match.
Gall has produced a record of 7-3. Despite inexperience, he is a fighter worth keeping an eye on.
Alex Morono vs. Mickey Gall Betting Preview
Alex Morono Preview: Controlling the Fight
Alex Morono stands 5’11 and weighs 170 lbs. At 31 years old, he has established a respected reputation in the UFC.
He has won six matches by knockout and six by submission. Morono has 40 percent striking accuracy. The 31-year-old lands 5.14 strikes per minute.
In 2021, he has defeated both David Zawada and Donald Cerrone. He took down Zawada via decision, while Cerrone was beaten by TKO.
One thing about Morono is that he is not the most athletically gifted fighter. But he makes up for that with striking ability. Gall is not an incredible defensive fighter so there is potential for an early-round knockout if Morono is at the top of his game.
However, Morono is more of a distance fighter. Expect this fight to reach the late rounds with Morono leading the way.
Mickey Gall Preview: Grappling to Victory
Mickey Gall stands 6’2 and weighs 170 lbs. He lands 2.6 strikes per minute and has a 46 percent striking accuracy. Despite being the underdog, Gall is a guy who is going to give everything he has in an effort to pull off the upset.
Gall’s best chance at winning is through his grappling ability. He is known as an established grappler which could give him a chance at limiting Morono. Gall has stated his favorite grappling technique is the triangle choke.
But other than the grappling speciality, Gall has a tough road ahead of him. Morono is an experienced fighter who knows how to win lengthy fights.
Although Gall is not known for his knockout ability, winning via TKO could be his best chance at pulling off the surprise win. If the fight goes the distance, Morono will certainly end up as the winner.
Look for Gall to be on the aggressive in the early rounds.
Who to Bet on Alex Morono vs. Mickey Gall
The majority of top sportsbooks project Alex Morono to win this fight. However, I do feel as if Mickey Gall has been disrespected by many experts purely based on the strength of competition he has faced. The fighters he has defeated have a losing cumulative record.
But that is not Gall’s fault. He has simply taken care of business. I believe he will make this fight far more competitive than expected.
But in the end, the experience and knowledge of Morono make him the favorite.
Take Alex Morono with your betting pick.
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