UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane-Michael Morales vs. Trevin Giles: Prediction and Analysis

UFC 270 promises to offer two title fights as Francis Ngannou and Brandon Moreno walk into the octagon for their first title defenses. Along with the championship fights and the rest of the thrilling main card, the PPV also has many intriguing contests on the prelims. One of them is Michael Morales vs Trevin Giles.

Trevin Giles is a UFC veteran who has fought within the promotion for almost five years. While ‘The Problem’ was a police officer in Houston before joining MMA as a professional, Michael Morales is an upcoming MMA prospect who is a product of Dana White’s Contender Series.

Welterweight bout: Trevin Giles stats

UFC 270 will mark the first instance where ‘The Problem’ Trevin Giles fights in the welterweight division. Before the weight cut, Giles fought in the 185-pounds weight class and collected a record of 4-3. His last fight was a knockout loss against Dricus Du Plessis.

In 8 UFC fights, Giles has landed 3.14 significant strikes in a minute with an accuracy of 54%. These numbers are evident in his UFC results, as he has claimed 3/5 promotional wins via strikes.

Welterweight bout: Michael Morales stats

Michael Morales will make his UFC debut after claiming a decision win over Nikolay Veretennikov at Dana White’s Contender Series. The 21-year-old’s impressive undefeated streak (12-0) will face a severe test in the form of Trevin Giles.

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Although he is a novice, Morales has shown immense grit in his career with his precise and patient striking games. This certainly proves that he can match up to Giles in their showdown.

UFC 270: Michael Morales vs. Trevin Giles

Even if Morales has a solid resume to back up his claims of a win, there is no doubt that Giles would walk into the match as the experienced fighter. UFC 270, being Morales UFC debut, displays his inexperience in the big league.

So, even if Morales is the younger fighter, the veteran effect will certainly benefit Giles, who is sure to exploit Morales’ inexperience. He will look to dodge Morales’ efforts to claim his tenth T/KO win and secure a finish on his fatigued opponent deep into the bout.

PREDICTION: Trevin Giles by third-round knockout.

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