Munoz vs Deaton Fight Info, Date & Time
UFC Vegas 77 – Preliminary Card Lightweight Bout
Alexander Munoz (6-2, 2 KOs) vs. Carl Deaton (17-6, 3 KOs)
Date:'Saturday, July 15, 2023
Fight Time:'This will be on the preliminary card, which begins at 7 p.m. ET.
Venue:'UFC Apex – Las Vegas, NV
Coverage:'ESPN+
Munoz vs Deaton Odds & Prop Bets
Moneyline:
– Alexander Munoz: (-188)
– Carl Deaton: (+146)
Method of Victory:
– Munoz by KO/TKO: (N/A)
– Munoz by Points: (N/A)
– Munoz by Submission: (N/A)
– Deaton by KO/TKO: (N/A)
– Deaton by Points: (N/A)
– Deaton by Submission: (N/A)
Munoz vs Deaton Prediction
Saturday will end Alexander Munoz's long absence from the UFC as he last fought in the octagon on April 17, 2021. That was when he lost to Luis Pena via split decision. This fight could be determined by whether the 33-year-old needs time to shake off any rust or if he comes back better than he left.
On the other side, Carl Deaton is fresh off his UFC debut back in February when he fell victim to a submission loss against Joe Solecki. It certainly wasn't the result the American was hoping for, as his poor takedown defense ended up costing him. That rate sits at just 33% heading into UFC Vegas 77.
That bodes well for Munoz's chances of winning. He has showcased great grappling skills across two UFC bouts, posting 3.0 takedowns per 15 minutes. Leaning on his experience in that area while also exploiting a weakness of Deaton's is the avenue to victory. Look for Munoz to take full advantage.
Munoz vs Deaton Best Bet
Any bettor willing to take on juiced odds can feel comfortable backing Munoz at -188 moneyline odds. Those looking for a bit more bang for their buck can back him to win by decision. A two-year gap between fights means Munoz may not be as sharp as he once was. He'll get enough takedowns and jabs to win over the judges, but it would be su rprising to see one of those moves end in a finish.