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Jacob Malkoun vs Cody Brundage Pick, 9/23/2023 Predictions UFC Vegas 79 Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 9/18/2023

Jacob Malkoun vs Cody Brundage

UFC Vegas 79

UFC Apex in Las Vegas, NV

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Jacob Malkoun will face off with Cody Brundage at UFC Vegas 79 on Saturday, September 23, 2023. The opening line has Malkoun at -485 while Brundage is at +370.

Jacob "Mamba" Malkoun comes into this bout with a mark of 7-2-0. The 28-year-old is weighing in at 185 lbs and measures 5'9". The orthodox fighter reaches 73". Cody Brundage measures 6'0" and tips the scales at 185 lbs. The orthodox fighter comes into this bout holding a record of 8-5-0. The 29-year-old stretches 72". In the category of significant strikes, Jacob Malkoun connects on 3.70 per minute and Cody Brundage is landing 1.79 significant strikes per minute. Malkoun is landing 55% of the significant strikes he throws while Brundage is landing 54%. Concerning the fighter's defense, "Mamba" allows 2.64 significant strikes per min and Brundage takes 2.18. Malkoun also deflects 50% of the significant strikes his opponents throw his way and Brundage thwarts 46% of the shots thrown his way.

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UFC Vegas 79 Jacob Malkoun Cody Brundage
Opening Odds -485 +370
Record 7-2-0 8-5-0
Average Fight Time 12:04 7:05
Height 5'9" 6'0"
Weight 185 lbs 185 lbs
Reach 73" 72"
Strikes Landed Per Minute 3.70 1.79
Striking Accuracy 55% 54%

 

When it comes to wrestling, Jacob Malkoun is the more competent wrestler as he is able to score a takedown 7.46 times per 15 min. Malkoun is finishing his takedown attempts on 44% of his attempts and is stuffing 15% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Brundage is finishing his takedowns on 47% of the takedowns he tries and is defending 73% of the attempts against him. Regarding subbing the opposition, Malkoun is the lesser skilled of the two fighters by trying 0.5 subs per 15 min while Brundage attempts 1.2 subs per 15 minutes.

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In his last appearance in the Octagon, Jacob Malkoun fought Nick Maximov and wound up getting the win by way of unanimous decision in round 3. Maximov landed 56 of 124 total strikes attempted in that contest. Malkoun finished this fight landing 129 of 214 total strikes. Concerning significant strikes, Maximov ended up landing 34 of 102, which gave him a percentage of 33%. He finished the fight landing 29 of 96 significant strikes to the head. On the other side, Malkoun landed 50% of his significant strikes by landing 83 of 164. Out of all the significant strikes thrown, he landed 78 of 158 to the head. 100% of the significant strikes landed by Maximov and 79% of them landed by Malkoun were thrown at a distance.

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In the last Octagon appearance for Cody Brundage, he fought Sedriques Dumas and walked away with a loss by way of unanimous decision in round 3. Dumas landed 17% of the significant strikes he took from distance while Brundage ended up landing 100% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Brundage landed 30% of the significant strikes he attempted by landing 3 of 10. He connected on 2 of 6 significant strikes aimed at the head. Dumas landed 17 of 22 significant strikes in that fight. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he landed 13 of 17 to the head. In regard to total strikes attempted in that contest, Dumas ended up landing 77 of 96 while Brundage ended up landing 31 of 43 total strikes.

Other bouts to watch

One more match to look forward to is when Mohammed Usman meets Jake Collier. Usman steps into the Octagon with a record of 10-2-0. The 34-year-old will fight at 239 lbs and stands in at 6'2". The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 79". Collier stands 6'3" and is fighting at 230 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the cage holding a record of 13-9-0. The 34-year-old stretches 78". When it comes to grappling, Mohammed Usman takes his opponents to the mat 1.46 times per 3 rds while Jake Collier is able to score a takedown 0.79 times per 3 rds. In terms of striking, Usman connects for an average of 0.92 strikes/minute and connects on 27% of the strikes that he throws. The other guy in this fight is Jake Collier, who lands 43% of the strikes he has tried and is connecting on 5.81 per min.

Another bout to watch is when Michelle Waterson-Gomez is set to clash with Marina Rodriguez. Rodriguez walks into the cage holding a record of 16-3-2. The 36-year-old records a weight of 115 lbs and comes in at 5'6". The orthodox fighter reaches 65". Waterson-Gomez measures 5'3" and weighs 115 lbs. The orthodox fighter holds a mark of 18-11-0. The 37-year-old extends her reach 62". Regarding takedowns, Marina Rodriguez is able to thwart 64% of the takedowns her opponents try and is taking her opponents to the canvas on 33% of her tries. Waterson-Gomez is taking her opponents to the mat on 33% of the tries she takes and deflects 72% of all takedown attempts. In the matter of striking, Rodriguez is absorbing 2.94 strikes/minute and she is dealing 4.58 strikes/minute. Waterson-Gomez, moreover, absorbs 4.01 strikes per min and dishes out 3.63 per min.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Jacob Malkoun (-485)

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