MMA Preview – Johnny Munoz Jr vs Liudvik Sholinian at UFC Vegas 64
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JOHNNY MUNOZ JR VS LIUDVIK SHOLINIAN FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 214? Saturday 5th November, 2022 - 21:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 214? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 214? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 214 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 214? 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!
JOHNNY MUNOZ JR VS LIUDVIK SHOLINIAN LOWDOWN
Johnny Munoz Jr (11-2) waltzed into the UFC a couple years ago sitting on an impressive 10-0 record. He has since gone 1-2 struggling with the step-up in competition. He had a tough debut in the form of Nate Maness (2020) who handed out the first defeat of his career via unanimous decision. He bounced back with a submission over Jamey Simmons (2021) but he is coming off a huge setback and first-round knockout at the hands of Tony Gravely back in June.
Liudvik Sholinian (9-2-1) is also coming off a loss which is his only appearance in three years. He featured on The Ultimate Fighter earning a unanimous decision over Mitch Rapaso but then lost one to the eventual winner Ricky Turcios. For his debut, he stepped up on short notice to fight Jack Shore who was unbeaten at the time and did well to take him to a unanimous decision considering.
JOHNNY MUNOZ JR VS LIUDVIK SHOLINIAN PREDICTION
Munoz has not lived up to his potential, but he still has time. He is very slick on the mat as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and he always hunts the finish. Sholinian is a very strong wrestler, but his inactivity is a real worry. He was scheduled to fight Nathaniel Wood this year, but he had to pull out with the turmoil occurring in his native Ukraine, so it has been a difficult period for him.
We can see him starting strong and landing a couple takedowns, but on paper Munoz should take this. He is a better striker and his jiu-jitsu may come in to play late in the fight.
Prediction: Munoz via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Munoz via Submission
