The Initial UFC PPV of the year goes in Boston when UFC 220 takes into the TD Garden on January 20.
The surface of the card features both title fights, as Stipe Miocic tries to derail the hype train of Francis Ngannou and Daniel Cormier looks to prove there are levels vs Volkan Oezdemir.
After those two occasions, most casual fans likely won’t know another fighter with this card. Luckily, I really do and I am here to help you understand the struggles and maybe pad your bankroll.
Miocic has assembled his game around his world-class boxing skills. He always probes together with his long jab, as he waits for his opportunity to counter. That having been said, Miocic might be better when he’s fighting in a phone booth with much more power in his brief punches than most humans have, period. Additionally, the reigning winner is a former D1 wrestler that has adapted his personality excellently to MMA. Ordinarily, these skills are used defensively but Miocic may also use them to wear down opponents. If Miocic has one enormous negative, it’s his defense. He has a terrible tendency to take a hit to give a hit.
Ngannou is basically the epitome of physical development. “The Predator” is a mountain of a guy with an 83-inch reach and perhaps the toughest natural hitting power I’ve ever seen. A lot of individuals point to his ability and natural athleticism however Ngannou’s awareness and feel for when to counter-strike is that of somebody well beyond his years. The grappling game is still raw but his normal ability helps him bully his rivals in the clinch. The real question is whether Ngannou has the ability to get off of his back if he has pulled down from an elite wrestler.
If you were to ask me who the better fighter is, I would say Miocic. And I despise not financing a winner as an underdog. However, his tendency to carry unnecessary punches is a recipe for disaster vs Ngannou. 1 minor mistake by Miocic signifies this battle is over and that seems like a”if” rather than an”if.”
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