Niko Worth and Alex Morono meet Saturday on the primary card of UFC 302 from Prudential Heart in Newark, N.J. Try this fast breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.
Niko Worth vs. Alex Morono UFC 302 preview
Worth (15-7 MMA, 7-7 UFC) is looking for his first win since 2021. His final victory was a unanimous resolution win over Alex Oliviera, however then dropped consecutive bouts in opposition to Phil Rowe and Robbie Lawler. The 34 yr previous welterweight has by no means misplaced three straight. … Morono (24-9 MMA, 13-6 UFC) will look to maintain the momentum going after a unanimous resolution win in opposition to Courtroom McGee in April. The 33 yr previous has traded wins and losses over his final 4 outings, having not gained back-to-back or extra fights since a four-fight streak in 2021-22.
Niko Worth vs. Alex Morono UFC 302 professional choose, prediction
Persevering with to lean closely on rematch bookings since 2022, the UFC matchmakers go to the properly as soon as once more with an impromptu welterweight providing between Morono and Worth.
In protection of Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard, Worth was initially set to face Jerimiah Wells, who needed to sadly pull out resulting from harm.
Fortunately for the UFC brass, the corporate has dependable motion fighters like Morono who’re keen to step up on brief discover.
Regardless of formally happening within the books as a “no contest,” Morono misplaced their first struggle by knockout and is probably going trying to get that again. Fortunately for the Texan, Worth has trended worse between the 2 for the reason that first time they met.
I’ll by no means put a loopy knockout previous Worth, however I’ll facet with Morono to win the day with quantity in what I think can be an ungainly putting match from begin to end.
The choose is Morono by decison.
Niko Worth vs. Alex Morono UFC 302 odds
Morono will enter because the betting favourite, in accordance with FanDuel, coming in at -260, with Worth a +205 underdog.
Niko Worth vs. Alex Morono UFC 302 begin time, tips on how to watch
Because the second important card bout, Worth and Morono are anticipated to make their walks to the octagon at roughly 10:45 p.m. ET. The struggle streams on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
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