In an exciting featherweight contest at UFC Fight Night 243, French fighter Morgan Charriere, also known as “The Last Pirate,” will square off against submission specialist Gabriel Miranda. Both athletes are eager to build momentum in the UFC and move up the rankings in the competitive featherweight division. Charriere is known for his striking and knockout power, while Miranda brings a grappling-heavy game with an astonishing 16 submission victories. With contrasting styles, this matchup promises to be a thrilling battle of tactics and heart.

Morgan Charriere (19-10-1)

Morgan Charriere, fighting out of Paris, will have the hometown crowd behind him as he enters the octagon. At 28 years old, Charriere boasts an impressive resume with 11 knockout wins and a string of recent performances that showcase his dangerous striking. After suffering a split-decision loss to Jose Mariscal earlier in 2024, Charriere will be looking to bounce back and continue his climb through the featherweight ranks. His ability to end fights with a single shot makes him a constant threat on his feet.

Last 3 Fights

• Loss: vs. Jose Mariscal (Split Decision), UFC Fight Night 240, April 6, 2024
• Win: vs. Manolo Zecchini (KO – Body Kick and Punches), UFC Fight Night 226, September 2, 2023
• Win: vs. Diego Silva (TKO – Punches), Cage Warriors 157, July 21, 2023

Gabriel Miranda (17-6-0)

Miranda, a 34-year-old submission wizard from CM System, is coming off an impressive submission win over Shane Young in just 59 seconds at UFC 293. With 16 of his 17 wins coming by way of submission, Miranda’s ground game is his greatest asset. While he lacks Charriere’s knockout power, his ability to quickly secure submissions puts him in a position to dominate on the mat. Miranda will need to close the distance quickly to neutralize Charriere’s striking and bring the fight into his domain.

Last 3 Fights

• Win: vs. Shane Young (Technical Submission – Rear-Naked Choke), UFC 293, September 9, 2023
• Loss: vs. Benoit St. Denis (TKO – Punches), UFC Fight Night 209, September 3, 2022
• Win: vs. Diego Siqueira (Submission – Rear-Naked Choke), Face the Danger 23, October 23, 2021

Prediction

Charriere’s striking advantage will be key, but he will need to be cautious about Miranda’s grappling. Miranda will likely push for a takedown early to avoid standing exchanges. If the fight stays on the feet, Charriere’s power and precision could lead to a knockout victory, but on the ground, Miranda’s submission skills give him a clear edge.

Official Prediction: Morgan Charriere via KO/TKO.