UFC 220: Miocic vs Ngannou Betting Odds and Predictions
The first UFC PPV of the year goes down in Boston when UFC 220 Happens into the TD Garden on January 20.
The top of the card includes both name conflicts, as Stipe Miocic tries to derail the hype train of Francis Ngannou and Daniel Cormier seems to establish there are levels vs Volkan Oezdemir.
After those 2 occasions, many casual fans probably won’t understand another fighter on this card. Fortunately, I do and I am here to help you recognize the fights and maybe pad your bankroll.
Miocic has built his game around his world boxing skills. He always probes with his long jab, as he waits for his opportunity to counter. That having been said, Miocic could be better when he is fighting in a phone booth with more energy in his brief punches than many people have, period. Additionally, the reigning winner is a former D1 wrestler that has adapted his personality excellently to MMA. Generally, these skills are used defensively but Miocic will also use them to wear down opponents. If Miocic has one enormous negative, it’s his defense. He has a bad tendency to take a hit to provide a hit.
Ngannou is basically the epitome of physical evolution. “The Predator” is a mountain of a man with an 83-inch reach and maybe the hardest natural hitting power I’ve ever seen. A good deal of people point to his power and natural athleticism however Ngannou’s consciousness and feel when to counter-strike is that of someone well beyond his years. The grappling match is still raw but his natural power helps him bully his rivals from the clinch. The real question is if Ngannou has the capability to get from his back if he gets taken down from an elite wrestler.
In the event that you should ask me who the fighter is, I would say Miocic. And I despise not backing a winner as an underdog. However, his tendency to carry unnecessary punches is a recipe for disaster vs Ngannou. One minor mistake by Miocic means this fight is finished and that feels just like a”if” rather than an”if.”
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