UFC 226 Predictions and Betting Odds
International Fight Week culminates in UFC 226, among the greatest cards on paper we’ve seen in some time. This card is piled to bottom — I would seriously recommend watching nearly every one of the bouts with this card — but that doesn’t always lend itself nicely to bettors. Don’t worry, I am here to bring you an in-depth breakdown and prediction for every single fight on the main card of UFC 226.
2018 Prediction Record To Date
Straight Up Selecting Notifications Picking Underdogs
27-19 23-13 4-6
Stipe Miocic vs Daniel Cormier
Miocic (-250) has assembled his match around his world-class boxing skills. He constantly probes together with his long jab as he waits for his opportunity to counter. That having been said, Miocic might be better if he is fighting in a phone booth with more energy in his short punches than many humans have, period. In addition, the reigning champion is a former D1 wrestler who has adapted his style excellently to MMA. Generally, these abilities are used defensively but Miocic may also use them to wear down opponents — view his latest bout versus Francis Ngannou. If he has one big drawback, it’s his defense. He’s got a bad tendency to take a hit to give a hit.
Cormier (+195) is first and foremost a series wrestling pro. The former Olympian is at his finest when he could get his competitor’s back against the cage and start working his enormous array of takedowns. If he gets on top, DC is a master in making his opponent work while giving them nowhere to go. His striking is not the sexiest but the meat-and-potatoes approach has become an excellent secondary skill set for Cormier. Though he’s proven as a heavyweight — 13-0 in the weight class — his height and reach disadvantage will probably be announced in this one.
Unlike the betting odds, I wouldn’t be shocked if Cormier won this fight. The only man to beat him is Jon Jones. However, Miocic is an excellent boxer who will make use of his reach advantage over the smaller Cormier along with the heavyweight winner’s wrestling background means he won’t be steamrolled by the former Olympian.
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