Uriah Hall vs. Andre Muniz: UFC 276 Odds, Prediction
Andre Muniz’ recent string of success has caught the attention of oddsmakers, who have tagged him as a heavy -320 favourite to win on the UFC 276 odds ahead of Saturday night’s matchup at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Idle since dropping a five-round unanimous decision to Sean Strickland in his last outing almost a year ago at UFC Vegas 33, Uriah Hall returns to action lagging as a +230 underdog.
Uriah Hall UFC 276 Odds
Hall saw a four-fight win streak snapped with his unanimous decision loss to Strickland at UFC Vegas 33. That clash marked the first time that “Prime Time” has seen a fight go a full five rounds, and it showed. The nine-year UFC veteran steadily wore down over the course of that contest. Strickland out-struck Hall by a massive 221-122 margin, racking up over seven minutes of control on the strength of four successful takedowns.
That marked a dramatic reversal in fortune for Hall. He had previously tallied three knockouts during a preceding 4-0-0 run. That run was capped in gruesome fashion at UFC 261. Hall needing just 17 seconds to finish Chris Weidman with a kick that snapped the former champion’s leg, and possibly ended his career.
Indeed, Hall’s humbling defeat at the hands of Strickland comes in contrast with his previous performances in the Octagon. The 37-year-old is perched among the all-time leaders in the UFC lightweight division in finishes, KO/TKO wins, and knockdowns. However, apart from his unexpectedly speedy victory over Weidman, Hall has failed to tally a win over a top-ranked opponent in almost seven years.
Andre Muniz UFC 276 Odds
Muniz has wasted no time establishing himself as a dominant force in the UFC middleweight division since making his promotional debut in November 2019 at UFC Fight Night 164. After lighting opponents as a light heavyweight, “Sergipano” turned heads in his return to middleweight on Dana White’s Contender Series. He followed up a unanimous decision win over Bruno Assis with a sensational submission win over Taylor Johnson in just 106 seconds, which earned him a UFC contract.
The 24-year-old Brazilian has not looked back, following up with four straight victories. That run has featured submission wins inside five minutes in each of his past three contests, including a tap-out win over Jacare Souza that spelled the end of the former Strikeforce middleweight champ’s career.
Overall, Muniz has submitted opponents on 15 occasions while compiling a formidable 22-4-0 pro MMA record. He has finished opponents inside five minutes on 15 occasions. However, he has also come out on the wrong end of speedy finishes. Three of his four career defeats coming in the first round. Muniz appears to have evolved his fight game since those early-career setbacks. He has used his impressive size and reach to greater advantage, and exhibited increased patience with each passing fight.
UFC 276 Prediction: Uriah Hall vs. Andre Muniz
Muniz is poised to improve on his current position at No. 13 in the UFC middleweight rankings with another dominant performance. However, Hall is unlikely to fold as quickly as Muniz’ previous opponents, given his proven ability to defend against takedowns and his ability to take a punch.
Prediction: Andre Muniz by Points or Technical Decision (+450)
