Why is Moraes “Mini Natty Goat” an Underdog against “Dad Bod” Sandhagen?

[Brodie]

Vegas currently has Moraes as a more than 2 to 1 underdog against Sandhaegen. Marlon is by far the more accomplished fighter and has beaten the best of the best in his division with wins over Sterling, Rivera, Aldo, Assuncao(arguably twice). His only notable loss was against an all time great in Cejudo which he won the first round. Meanwhile Sandhagen’s best wins are past prime Assuncao(after moraes already beat him and currently on a 3 fight losing streak) and split decision over Lieneker.

Also Marlon is built like an action figure

Sandhaegen looks like he’s never lifted a weight in his life which make sense considering he’s a 5’11 bantamweight

Bet the farm Sherbros

 

[Bobby Pistachio]

Because Moraes has performed like garbage his last 2 outings. That said, if Marlon is ON I lean his way

 

[AmericanUppercut]

dat reach doe
+ did u see costa v izzy?

 

[myjohnson9]

Why is the big guy from Boston with the hands the huge underdog is the real question

 

[The Chosen]

Because Moraes has performed like garbage his last 2 outings. That said, if Marlon is ON I lean his way

Marlon has looked pretty good, he beat Jose at his own game

 

[RicardinhoPT]

Bet the house, Marlon should be the big favourite

 

[Bobby Pistachio]

Marlon has looked pretty good, he beat Jose at his own game

agree to disagree. He didnt fight to his potential AT ALL

 

[RicardinhoPT]

Also, who is Moares?

 

[kingghidrah]

I don't get it either. I would have figured Moraes would be a clear favorite.

 

[runjay]

I agree. Sandhag got his soul snatched by the goat aljo. Bet the farm on magic man

 

[KID Yamamoto]

Sandhagen is more like step son bod than dad bod.

 

[IDGETKTFO]

Because its still summer, and more ice melts in the summer. Come on TS, this is 3rd grade science bro.

 

[biscuitsbrah]

Sanhagens length could prove troublesome

 

[HaulParris]

I think Moraes takes it

 

[ExitLUPin]

Theres been multiple threads made on this including by me

I think the rationale has to due with pace/output. Cory just throws alot more volume and ppl think Marlon will fade late or not throw enough and Cory hasnt been TKOd

 

[n2xs4life]

Because Brazilians always break.

 

[fortheo]

Because Sandhagen has the height, reach, output, and cardio advantage and has never been finished by strikes. Will it be enough? I don't know.

 

[MrFreeze]

If Sandhagen can get past that first round it should be his W, but its a big if
Hard to forget the beating Marlon put on Cejudo in that first round

 

[Spath]

Because Sandhagen has the height, reach, output, and cardio advantage and has never been finished by strikes. Will it be enough? I don't know.

Unfortunately for Sandhagen, he’s up against the more powerful, more explosive, superior striker. Moraes is also a dangerous black belt so if they scramble on the ground it could end quickly for Sandhagen.

Going into a fight hoping that the other guy fades before he kicks your ass until you can’t continue isn’t the best possible place to be.

Yea, I bet on Magic Moraes

 

[fortheo]

Unfortunately for Sandhagen, he’s up against the more powerful, more explosive, superior striker. Moraes is also a dangerous black belt so if they scramble on the ground it could end quickly for Sandhagen.

Going into a fight hoping that the other guy fades before he kicks your ass until you can’t continue isn’t the best possible place to be.

Yea, I bet on Magic Moraes

I agree, but I've seen enough MMA to know that it's not an uncommon occurrence for that to happen.