Young lightweight contenders are looking to make a wave in the division, as Manoel Sousa takes on Richie Miranda at UFC Vegas 120 on Saturday inside the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
Coming off an impressive UFC debut, Sousa enters the match as the betting favorite with -300 UFC odds. On the other hand, Miranda, who will make his octagon debut, will be the +240 betting underdog.
UFC Vegas 120: Manoel Sousa vs. Richie Miranda Fight Odds
- Manoel Sousa: -300
- Richie Miranda: +240
UFC Vegas 120: Manoel Sousa vs. Richie Miranda: Tale of the Tape
| Manoel Sousa | Richie Miranda | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 29 | 31 |
| Height | 5’9” | 5’9” |
| Reach | 70 inches | 74 inches |
| Leg Reach | 38 inches | N/A |
| Record | 14-1 | 13-1 |
| Fighting Style | Striker | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 86% | 62% |
UFC Vegas 120: Manoel Sousa vs. Richie Miranda: Prediction
My prediction is a decision win for Miranda over Sousa because of the gap in their grappling skills. Miranda is the more well-rounded contender, who mixes both striking and grappling, while Sousa is more of a stand-up fighter.
Miranda has great timing in his takedowns and when he secures it, he punishes opponents with vicious ground-and-pound strikes and submission attempts. This usually drowns them and helps Miranda secure a stoppage win either by TKO/KO or submission.
But the toughness and durability of Sousa will help him survive three rounds with Miranda. But if Miranda secures an early takedown in the early stages of the fight, I think Sousa will gas early because he’ll defend submissions and scramble for better positioning.
Manoel Sousa’s Recent Fight Results
Sousa joined Dana White’s Contender Series last year as a top prospect. He defeated Cristian Perez via third-round stoppage to earn a spot under the Las Vegas-based promotion. Sousa has impressed in his UFC debut with a third-round finish of Bolaji Oki in March.
Richie Miranda’s Recent Fight Results
Miranda was the former LFA champion who defended his title twice before signing with the UFC. His last five victories were against Maycon Mendonca, Hugo Oyarzun, Richie Lewis, Ilay Barzilay, and Robert Varricchio.
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