UFC Fight Night Betting Preview: Alex Morono vs. Joaquin Buckley

October 7, 2023

The imminent UFC Fight Night promises a thrilling main card brimming with enticing betting possibilities. A welterweight clash between Alex Morono and Joaquin Buckley is one bout worth watching, as it showcases their talents, offering an exciting betting prospect for fans.

Location: UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada

Date: Saturday, October 07, 2023

Main Card: 7:00 PM ET (ESPN+)

Prelims: 4:00 PM ET (ESPN+)

Alex Morono Betting Preview

Morono is coming off of a second round guillotine choke submission win against Tim Means back in UFC on ABC 4 in May earlier this year. This got him back on track after a TKO defeat against Santiago Ponzinibbio in the fight prior.

He boasts an impressive track record of 23 career victories, comprising six electrifying knockout triumphs, seven submissions, nine decisions, and a unique win in an unconventional manner. Notably, 11 of his wins culminate in first-round finishes, while five of his eight losses have been determined by decision.

In the realm of the UFC, "The Great White" exhibits a striking accuracy of 42 percent, coupled with a less robust 20 percent takedown success rate. His offensive prowess is evident in his average of 5.20 significant strikes landed per minute, while absorbing a respectable 4.14, maintaining a slight edge in this dynamic.

When it comes to defense, he adeptly thwarts 58 percent of the significant strikes aimed at him and sustains a commendable 50 percent takedown defense rate. Additionally, he contributes to the mix with an average of 0.29 takedowns and 0.36 submissions per 15 minutes of action.

Joaquin Buckley Betting Preview

Buckley has gone 1-2 in his last three fights, but he was able to break his losing skid in his previous encounter. This was a second round TKO win over Andre Fialho back at UFC Fight Night 223 in May of this year.

His fighting record consists of 16 wins stemming from 12 knockouts and four decisions. Four of those knockouts have been decided in the first round and four of his six defeats have come by knockout.

“New Mansa” is known for his remarkable precision at 32 percent accuracy, and an impressive 35 percent success rate in takedowns. His striking game averages 3.76 significant strikes per minute, with an astonishingly low 3.42 absorbed, showcasing his subtly advantageous striking technique.

When it comes to his defense, he has a 55 percent success rate in countering significant strikes, and a remarkable 67 percent success rate against takedowns. Additionally, he has been able to execute an average of 1.43 takedowns every 15 minutes of fighting.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

According to the latest odds from MyBookie, Joaquin Buckley stands out as the leading candidate to secure victory in this bout. Enhance your potential for substantial winnings by including Buckley in a multi-fight parlay for the evening.

Alex Morono: +141

Joaquin Buckley: -181

Morono has had issues lately, as well as Buckley, but Buckley appears to be able to turn this around. Look for the potential knockout win.

Spooky Express Pick: Take Joaquin Buckley to Win at -181

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