Pedro Munhoz and Frankie Edgar lock horns in the main event in a bantamweight bout on the main card at UFC on ESPN 15 Saturday at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 8:30 p.m. ET.
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Munhoz (18-4) will be looking to rebound after a unanimous decision setback to Aljamain Sterling on the UFC 238 card back on June 8, 2019. He has an impressive resume, which includes a KO/TKO of Cody Garbrandt at UFC 235, while also tapping Rob Font back on Oct. 28, 2017. Munhoz is a punching machine, too, posting 5.29 strikes landed per minute, ninth among the bantamweights. He also ranks eighth in takedown defense at 81.8 percent. Munhoz could put another feather in his cap with a victory over Edgar, positioning himself for a march for a strap fight. But, first things first.
Edgar (22-8-1) might be a little long in the tooth at 38, but he is still a dangerous fighting. While he lost the strap to Max Holloway on July 27, 2019 at UFC 240, and followed that up with a disappointing Round 1 KO/TKO loss to Chan Sung Jung, a.k.a. The Korean Zombie, Edgar remains a formidable foe for anyone. Edgar will want to be mindful of the knockout, as Munhoz registered three KO/TKO wins, eighth most among the bantamweight division.
Pedro Munhoz vs. Frankie Edgar betting odds
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:27 p.m. ET.
Munhoz (-264) is heavily favored to put Edgar (+220) away, but you cannot risk more than two times your potential return. It’s just too risky against a veteran like Edgar. So, get specific instead.
Taking MUNHOZ by KO/TKO, DQ or SUBMISSION (-122) on the 5-way line, but you lose if the fight goes to a decision. I don’t like Edgar in this one, as Munhoz is the more polished fighter who can do it so many ways.
In addition, roll with UNDER 4.5 ROUNDS (-167), or you can play NO (-182): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? It’s ‘s a little more than I am comfortable with on a singular play, but it is a good bet to come through.
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- Weigh-in video: Munhoz vs. Edgar (MMA Junkie)
- UFC on ESPN 15 predictions (MMA Junkie)
- MMA Junkie – The latest UFC/MMA coverage
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