Middleweight: Andre Muniz vs. Taylor Johnson
Tale of the Tape
Andre Muniz
29-years-old
6’2″
78″ Reach
Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Tata Fight Team Montes Claros
17-4
Taylor Johnson
28-years-old
5’11”
74″ Reach
San Diego, California
Victory MMA
5-0
Pros and Cons
Andre Muniz
Pros
- Solid BJJ
- Dangerous guillotine
- Aggressive
- Dangerous off his back
Cons
- Sits in the pocket too long
- Takedown defense needs work
- Cardio needs work
Taylor Johnson
Pros
- Fast starter
- Athletic
- Good wrestling
- Very strong
- Excellent ground-and-pound
- No cons
Who has the Advantage?
Striking: Muniz
Speed: Johnson
Knockout Power: Johnson
Chin: Johnson
Kickboxing: Neither
Footwork: Johnson
Wrestling: Johnson
Grappling: Muniz
Submissions: Muniz
Cardio: Muniz
Prediction
It’s hard to get a good read on Johnson as his longest pro fight has been two minutes and 43 seconds and he has dominated all his fights. Muniz, while he is a good fighter, doesn’t seem UFC-level quite yet, but a good test for anyone trying to get there. Johnson is a wrestler and the guys he’s been taking down don’t nearly have the BJJ that Muniz does. I understand picking Muniz, but Johnson is just more explosive, physical, and his wrestling is solid. The pick is Johnson.
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