![]() If he gets on top, DC is a master at making his opponent work while giving them nowhere to go. The former Olympian is at his best when he can get his opponent’s back against the cage and start working his massive assortment of takedowns. Prediction: Francis Ngannou (-175) Daniel Cormier vs Volkan OezdemirĬormier is first and foremost a chain wrestling expert. One minor mistake by Miocic means this fight is over and that feels like a “when” rather than an “if.” And I hate not backing a champion as an underdog. However, his tendency to take unnecessary punches is a recipe for disaster vs Ngannou. ![]() If you were to ask me who the better fighter is, I would say Miocic. The real question is whether Ngannou has the ability to get off of his back if he gets taken down against an elite wrestler. The grappling game is still raw technically but his natural power helps him bully his opponents in the clinch. A lot of people point to his power and natural athleticism but Ngannou’s awareness and feel for when to counter-strike is that of someone well beyond his years. “The Predator” is a mountain of a man with an 83-inch reach and maybe the hardest natural punching power I’ve ever seen. Ngannou is basically the epitome of physical evolution. He has a bad tendency to take a hit to give a hit. If Miocic has one big negative, it is his defense. Generally, these skills are used defensively but Miocic will also use them offensively to wear down opponents. In addition, the reigning champion is a former D1 wrestler who has adapted his style excellently to MMA. That being said, Miocic might be better when he is fighting in a phone booth with more power in his short punches than most humans have, period. He constantly probes with his long jab, as he waits for his opportunity to counter. ![]() The Co-Main Event of the night features Max Holliday against Brian Ortega prior to the Cormier-Miocic brawl.Miocic has built his game around his world-class boxing skills. Viewers can flip over from Fox Sports 1 to pay-per-view as Cormier challenges Miocic for the UFC Heavyweight Title. You can catch the UFC 226 prelims on Fox Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass at 3:30 PST (6:30 EST). According to multiple sources, Jon Jones and Brock Lesnar have mutual interest in making a fight happen.Ĭurrent odds have the favorite Miocic as high as -300 (opened as low as -250) while Cormier sits at +260 (opened at +200) as the underdog. ![]() Recent reports suggest a much different opponent, IF Lesnar does - in fact - return to the UFC. As time goes on, it appears that may not be the case at all. Cormier eventually facing Brock Lesnar (and his mailbox-esque hands) was still in play. Cormier - not to be outdone by Stipe’s extra curricular firefighting activities - also coaches the notable wrestling team at Gilroy High School.īack in April, Dana White mentioned the possibility of the winner of Miocic vs. It’s no secret, “DC” is a world class wrestler. ![]() Miocic has a stout takedown defense sitting at 75 percent.Īs Cormier challenges Miocic for the UFC heavyweight title, he may have trouble getting the fight to the ground. A mere 6 percent of his victories have ended in submission, while 22 percent coming by decision. Stipe is a vicious striker with 72 percent of his wins coming by way of Knockout or TKO. “DC” finished Volkan Oezdemir back in January at UFC 220 in Round Two. In his last seven fights, Cormier is 5-1 (not counting the No Contest by the cheater Jones). Yep, the light-heavyweight champ who got knocked out by Jon Jones (the same Jon Jones who couldn’t pass a drug test). Miocic made quick work of dos Santos during their rematch in May of 2017, ending the fight by TKO (punches) in the first round. In Stipe’s last seven fights, he is 6-1, with his only loss coming at the hands of Junior dos Santos in December of 2014. He will have a formidable opponent across the octagon when he steps inside July 7th. While impressive in its own right, Miocic wont be thinking about fighting fires here in Las Vegas, only turning out someone’s lights. Photo: MMA Coreįor those who may not know, Miocic is a firefighter in Valley View, Ohio. Not to mention, recent reports confirm that UFC 225 took a huge PPV dive with less than 150,000 buys. This one is already being classified as a super-fight, and for good reason. ![]()
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