UFC 219 Odds and Predictions: Cyborg vs. Holm
UFC 219 is set to take place in Las Vegas on December 30th. Typically, the UFC’s December event is allowed as the big end-of-year show with a card that is piled from top to base. On the other hand, the present menu for UFC 219 lacks just a little sizzle.
The principal event has Cris Cyborg defending her featherweight title against the other ferocious puncher at Holly Holm. On paper, it might seem one-sided, but recall the last time we doubted Holm in perceived mismatch title fight?
It is a fantastic matchup, to be sure. Yet, there are concerns that it won’t sell pay-per-views. So now, rumors are swirling about last-minute developments to the card, including Nate Diaz in some capacity. A trilogy fight with Conor McGregor was the dream, but that won’t be occurring as McGregor is dealing with some fallout from his Bellator fiasco and bumping a drug cartel associate. Oops.
Those transgressions will continue to keep the Irishman from the UFC octagon for an extended time period, if not permanently.
As for Diaz, he seemingly has been provided everything but the moon. However, the Stockton native is demanding a celestial figure, by which I mean totes and bags of money, until he steps inside an Octagon again.
While one or two bouts could be added to give the card a few additional pugilistic goodness, it appears that the main event is set, and I am okay with that. What fans really need at this point are quality fights, not just big names. And as well as Cyborg/Holm, we’re going to see Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Edson Barboza, a huge fight that could give us another lightweight contender. The weigh-in may be just as striking as the fight given Nurmagomedov struggles to create 155.
While we wait patiently for more shine to be added, let’s stir the existing pot and divide the main and co-main events of this evening for your gambling needs.
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