Two fighters outside the top fifteen of the Welterweight division clash in what is expected to be an explosive bout on the main card of UFC Fight Night 229. Americans Alex Morono and Joaquin Buckley secured wins in their last fights, which was a significant milestone for Buckley, as he had moved down from Middleweight. The oddsmakers have installed Joaquin Buckley as the favorite.
MMA: UFC Welterweight
Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 8.10.2023. 3.40
Alex Morono
Since 2021, the Texas-born Welterweight has notched a 5-1 record. Armed with some good Jiu-jitsu and hands, Alex Morono has led a quiet but efficient life in the UFC. Joining the elite promotion in 2016 in the wake of winning the Legacy FC Welterweight championship, “The Great White” has become a veteran of the UFC Welterweight class. Following a four-fight win streak, Morono was knocked out by Santiago Ponzinibbio last December. He submitted Tim Means early in May to return to the win column.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 33
- Height: 5’ 11”
- Weight: 170 Ibs
- Reach: 73”
- Record: 23-8-1 (NC)
Joaquin Buckley
Following losses to Nassourdine Imavov and Chris Curtis, Joaquin Buckley moved down to 170 Ibs from Middleweight. His Welterweight debut against Andre Fialho earlier this year earned a win for the 29-year-old American. Joaquin Buckley is an explosive and dynamic fighter who will help liven up things in the Welterweight class. “New Mansa” has competed at Bellator and Legacy MMA before his UFC debut in 2020. Dropping his debut fight against Kevin Holland, the St. Louis, Missouri fighter became an internet sensation with the viral video of his knockout of Impa Kasanganay in his sophomore fight. Joaquin Buckley has twelve knockouts from sixteen wins as a professional.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 29
- Height: 5’ 8”
- Weight: 170 Ibs
- Reach: 76”
- Record: 16-6
Betting Odds
Joaquin Buckley is a 1.58 favorite on Bet365 against the 2.40 underdog. Buckley to win in the 1-2 round is 2.1 odds on Betwinner. The bout to be won by points victory is 2.62 odds on 1XBET.
