Michael Johnson vs Alan Patrick Pick, 5/14/2022 Predictions UFC Vegas 54 Odds

Michael Johnson vs Alan Patrick

UFC Vegas 54

UFC Apex in Las Vegas, NV

Michael Johnson will take on Alan Patrick at UFC Vegas 54 on . The odds have Johnson priced at -135 while Patrick is coming in at +115.

Michael "The Menace" Johnson looks to add a victory to his record of 20-17-0. The 35-year-old tips the scales at 155 lbs and measures 5'10". The southpaw fighter has an arm span of 73". Alan "Nuguette" Patrick stands 5'11" and tips the scales at 155 lbs. The southpaw fighter steps into the Octagon with a record of 15-3-0 (1 NC). The 38-year-old reaches 74". Concerning significant strikes, Michael Johnson connects on 4.21 per min while Alan Patrick is connecting on 1.76 significant strikes per min. Johnson connects on 38% of the significant strikes he tries and Patrick lands 40%. Regarding defense, "The Menace" takes 3.82 significant strikes per min and "Nuguette" absorbs 2.90. Johnson also curbs 58% of the significant strikes his opponents attempt and Patrick is able to defend against 44% of the strikes thrown his way.

Concerning grappling, Michael Johnson is the lesser skilled wrestler as he is able to score a takedown 0.49 times per 15 minutes. Johnson is taking his opponents to the canvas on 45% of the times he tries and defending 77% of all takedown tries against him. Patrick is taking his opponents to the canvas on 35% of the takedowns he tries and stopping 46% of all takedowns attempted on him. Regarding going for the sub, Johnson is less apt at going for the finish by going for 0.1 subs per 15 min while Patrick attempts 0.3 subs per 3 rds.

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In his last bout, Michael Johnson faced Clay Guida and wound up walking away in defeat via unanimous decision in round 3. Guida landed 65 of 107 of the strikes he threw in total in this fight. Johnson ended the night having landed 70 of 138 total strikes. In regard to significant strikes, Guida landed 49 of 89, which gave him a percentage of 55%. He ended up landing 31 of 71 significant strikes directed at the head. Statistically, Johnson ended up landing 46% of his significant strikes by landing 58 of 126. Of those significant strikes, he landed 52 of 113 to the head. 65% of the significant strikes connected on by Guida and 81% of them landed by Johnson were thrown at distance.

In the last bout for Alan Patrick, he fought Mason Jones and the fight ended in a no contest by a poke to the eye in round 2. Jones connected on 23% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance and Patrick ended up landing 70% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance. Patrick landed 31% of his significant strikes attempted by connecting on 10 of 32. He connected on 5 of 25 significant strikes aimed at the head. Jones landed 46 of 85 significant strikes in that fight. Of those significant strikes, he ended up landing 32 of 67 aimed at the head. Relating to the total strikes thrown in this fight, Jones was 57 of 100 and Patrick connected on 14 of 39 of the strikes he threw in total.

Other bouts on the card to watch out for

One more match to look forward to is when Nick Maximov opposes Andre Petroski. Maximov will be looking to add a win to his record of 8-0-0. The 24-year-old is weighing in at 185 lbs and stands in at 6'0". The southpaw fighter has a reach of 76". Petroski measures in at 6'0" and weighs 185 lbs. The switch fighter looks to add a win to his record of 7-2-0. The 30-year-old has a wingspan of 73". In the grappling category, Nick Maximov is able to score a takedown 5.67 times per 15 min while Andre Petroski takes his opponents to the mat 4.29 times per 3 rds. In the striking category, Maximov lands an average of 1.78 strikes/min and is connecting on 54% of the strikes that he throws. On the other side we have Andre Petroski, who is connecting on 64% of the strikes he has thrown and connects on 4.22 per min.

If you're going to be watching the fights, don't miss when Amanda Ribas is set to square up with Katlyn Chookagian. Chookagian steps into the Octagon holding a mark of 17-4-0. The 33-year-old will fight at 125 lbs and stands 5'9". The orthodox fighter reaches 68". Ribas measures in at 5'3" and tips the scales at 125 lbs. The orthodox fighter will be looking to add a win to her career record of 11-2-0. The 28-year-old extends her reach 66". Regarding takedowns, Katlyn Chookagian defends against 55% of the takedowns her opponents try and is taking her opponents to the canvas on 16% of her tries. Ribas is taking her opponents to the mat on 47% of the tries she takes and is able to thwart 86% of all takedown attempts. With reference to striking, Chookagian is absorbing 4.30 strikes/min while she lands 4.59 strikes per min. Ribas, in contrast, takes 2.17 strikes/min and connects on 4.65 per minute.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Alan Patrick (+115)

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