MMA Preview – Alex Morono vs Rhys McKee at UFC Vegas 14
ALEX MORONO VS RHYS MCKEE FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 14? Saturday 14th November, 2020 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 14? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 14? No tickets are available as this event will take place without spectators
What channel is UFC Vegas 14 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 14? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
ALEX MORONO VS RHYS MCKEE LOWDOWN
Alex Morono (17-6 (1)) is coming off that crushing loss to Khoas Williams who is also on this card. Williams rushed out the gate swarming Morono with strikes eventually finding the knockout blow. It could not have gone much worse as Morono did not get a chance to get going and display the form that helped in string together three good wins in Song Kenan (unanimous decision), Zak Ottow (TKO) and Max Griffin (unanimous decision).
Rhys McKee (10-3-1) is also coming off a crushing loss and beating. He was fed to Khamzat Chimaev and did not even get a strike off as the prospect took him down and clobbered him until the TKO. Considering Chimaev’s stock, this is almost like a debut for McKee, starting afresh and getting a chance to display that finishing ability that saw him knock out Jefferson George, Hakon Foss and submitting Perry Goodwin for Cage Warriors before joining the UFC.
ALEX MORONO VS RHYS MCKEE PREDICTION
Morono is not Chimaev but he is a very tough fight for McKee. He is very experienced with some good wins in the UFC. Like McKee, Morono also has a dangerous submission game but he is expected to keep the fight on the feet pursuing the knockout which is exactly what McKee will welcome.
McKee does not have that one-punch knockout power, but he is a sniper with his range and will have a six-inch reach advantage over Morono. The American is a durable heavy hitter and his experience makes him the favourite but McKee can frustrate him with his jab keeping him at the end of his range. If McKee settles and increases his output as the fight goes on he could lure Morono in and counter attack with his accuracy. It would be the biggest win of his career but he could just pull off the upset and a flawless performance would see him get a late knockout.
Prediction: McKee via KO/TKO
