UFC 290: Brandon Moreno vs Alexandre Pantoja: The co-main event for this weekend’s Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez undisputed title bout will feature another title fight. Flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will defend his belt against former foe Alexandre Pantoja. So ahead of the bout, we preview the contest and give our prediction for the fight. Follow UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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All attention will be on the undisputed title bout between Volkanovski and Rodriguez. However, the co-main event clash between Moreno and Pantoja could very well steal the show. Moreover, the fighters have history between them, and it could lead to making it a spectacle for fans.
UFC 290: Brandon Moreno vs Alexandre Pantoja: Preview, Prediction, and Odds
UFC 290: Brandon Moreno vs Alexandre Pantoja Preview and Prediction
Moreno comes into the fight as the undisputed champion and on the back of an impressive win over Deiveson Figueiredo. Pantoja also enters the octagon on the back of a victory with an impressive submission win over Alex Perez. Therefore, both have momentum on their side.
If we compare their physical attributes, Moreno stands at 5’5”, has a 70” punching reach, and a 38” leg reach. Pantoja, on the other hand, stands at 5’5”, has a 67” punching reach, and a 36.5” leg reach. Therefore, there is very little to separate the two.
When we look at the stats, we get a better idea of the kind of fighters they are. Both are equally good on the ground and in striking. However, Moreno lands 3.55 significant strikes per minute at 48% accuracy and gets 1.8 takedowns per fifteen minutes at 45% accuracy. Pantoja lands 4.2 significant strikes per minute at 52% accuracy but gets 1.3 takedowns per fifteen minutes at 40% accuracy.
Therefore, Moreno is the slightly better grappler while Pantoja is the slightly better striker.
Our prediction: Brandon Moreno beats Alexandre Pantoja by submission.
Moreno vs Pantoja Latest betting odds
According to the bookmakers, Moreno is the favorite heading into the UFC 290 co-main event. The champion is a -170 favorite while Pantoja is a +145 underdog. However, if you are looking to place your bets on the UFC 290 event, we encourage you to bet responsibly, as anything can happen.
So there you have it. This is what we think will happen when Brandon Moreno defends his belt against Alexandre Pantoja. Who do you think will come out on top?
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