Andre Fialho vs Miguel Baeza UFC fight info, date and time
Andre Fialho vs Miguel Baeza is set to go down at UFC on ESPN+ 64: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 at 5:30pm EST on Saturday 16th April 2022 in a 170lbs matchup.
Andre Fialho gave a good account of himself on his UFC debut, stepping in on short notice to test Michel Pereira over three rounds.
Miguel Baeza is on a two-fight losing streak after a third-round KO loss to Khaos Williams in November.
Andre Fialho vs Miguel Baeza betting odds
Miguel Baeza will be the betting favorite with opening odds of -170.
Andre Fialho opens as the underdog with betting odds of +150.
Fight information
Andre Fialho vs Miguel Baeza was first reported on February 25th.
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) February 25, 2022
This Welterweight scrap is expected on the main card at UFC on ESPN+ 64: Luque vs Muhammad 2.
Andre Fialho
Andre Fialho made his UFC debut on short notice, impressing fans with his resilience and striking skills. The Portuguese fighter took his opponent Michel Pereira all the way to a decision.
CLEAN striking coming from Andre Fialho ⚡️ #UFC270 pic.twitter.com/EIPOoud84J
— UFC (@ufc) January 23, 2022
Fialho has previously fought in Bellator and PFL. He also earned a highlight-reel knockout over former UFC fighter James Vick in January 2021.
Miguel Baeza
Miguel Baeza began his UFC career with three consecutive finishes before his current run of two defeats.
Bringing the Thunder 💥
— UFC (@ufc) April 11, 2022
[ @Thunder92Baeza | #UFCVegas51 | Saturday | LIVE on @ESPN ] pic.twitter.com/qcuoH14nDk
Baeza dropped a unanimous decision to Santiago Ponzinibbio in June before a vicious knockout defeat to Khaos Williams.
How they match up
Miguel Baeza is the taller fighter at 6”2 compared to Fialho who is 6”0, although both fighters will have an identical 74-inch reach.
Despite being the younger man at 27 years old, Andre Fialho brings more professional MMA experience into this fight with 18 fights to Baeza’s 12.
Fialho and Baeza have impressive finishing rates of 86% and 80% respectively that are dominated by knockouts. Both have just one submission each on their record.
Reasons to watch
This is a fantastic matchup in the Welterweight division between two exciting knockout artists. Both of these men possess powerful and educated hands capable of putting anyone’s lights out in an instant.
Caramel Thunder gets it done in front of the hometown crowd #UFCTampa pic.twitter.com/c5trmuS1k3
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) October 12, 2019
Should the fight go the distance, Fialho and Baeza have proven their heart in the UFC, so expect a possible Fight of the Night.
The stakes
The stakes are big in this 170lbs scrap, which matches up two rising stars in the division.
Despite his two recent defeats, Miguel Baeza is still highly regarded and has the potential to break into the Top 15 with a few wins.
Andre Fialho is hoping to record his first UFC victory over a tough opponent. The former AKA student has moved over to Sanford MMA and is considered one of the gym’s brightest prospects.
Andre Fialho vs Miguel Baeza predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions see Miguel Baeza as the favorite with opening betting odds of -170.
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Andre Fialho vs Miguel Baeza tale of the tape
- 2 year age gap: Fialho is the younger fighter at 27 years old.
- No reach advantage for either fighter. Both fighters measure in with a 74 inch reach.
- Fialho has 7 more professional MMA fights than Baeza.
Andre Fialho | vs | Miguel Baeza |
---|---|---|
27 | Age | 29 |
19 | Fights | 12 |
14 | Wins | 10 |
4 | Losses | 2 |
11 | KO’s | 7 |
1 | Subs | 1 |
6′ 0 | Height (in) | 6′ 2 |
74 | Reach (in) | 74.5 |
Andre Fialho fighter profile and recent form
Andre Fialho is a 27 year old male fighter from Portugal with 14 pro wins and 4 losses. See Andre Fialho’s full MMA record.
Andre Fialho has a 86% finish rate, including 11 by knockout, 1 by submission, 2 by decision.
Andre Fialho is looking to get back to winning ways after a loss at the hands of Michel Pereira at UFC 270: N’Gannou vs. Gane.
Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss |
14-3-0 | Michel Pereira |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 270 | 2022-01-22 | Welterweight | UFC |
Win |
13-3-0 | Stefan Sekulić |
KO/TKO
R1 1:53
|
UAE Warriors 24 | 2021-10-29 | Welterweight | UAEW |
Win |
12-3-0 | Lincoln Puig |
KO/TKO
R1 4:47
|
UAE Warriors 22 | 2021-09-04 | Welterweight | UAEW |
Win |
11-3-0 | Sang Hoon Yoo |
KO/TKO
R1 0:18
|
UAE Warriors 20 | 2021-06-19 | Welterweight | UAEW |
Win |
10-3-0 | James Vick |
KO/TKO
R2 2:21
|
XMMA 1 | 2021-01-30 | Welterweight | XMMA |
Miguel “Caramel Thunder” Baeza fighter profile and recent form
Miguel Baeza is a 29 year old male fighter from United States with 10 pro wins and 2 losses. See Miguel Baeza’s full MMA record.
Miguel Baeza has a 80% finish rate, including 7 by knockout, 1 by submission, 2 by decision.
Miguel Baeza is currently on a 2 fight losing skid.
Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss |
10-1-0 | Khaos Williams |
KO/TKO
R3 1:02
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-11-13 | Welterweight | UFC |
Loss |
10-0-0 | Santiago Ponzinibbio |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-06-05 | Welterweight | UFC |
Win |
9-0-0 | Takashi Sato |
SUB
R2 4:28
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-11-28 | Welterweight | UFC |
Win |
8-0-0 | Matt Brown |
KO/TKO
R2 0:18
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-05-16 | Welterweight | UFC |
Win |
7-0-0 | Hector Aldana |
KO/TKO
R2 2:32
|
UFC on ESPN+ 19 | 2019-10-12 | Welterweight | UFC |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Andre Fialho vs Miguel Baeza is set to go down at UFC Fight Night – Luque vs. Muhammad 2. The fight is expected to start at around 5:30pm EST on Saturday 16th April 2022.
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