UFC 219 Odds and Predictions: Cyborg vs. Holm
UFC 219 is set to take place in Las Vegas on December 30th. Normally, the UFC’s December event is earmarked as the big end-of-year show with a card that’s piled from top to base. However, the present menu for UFC 219 lacks just a little sizzle.
The main event has Cris Cyborg protecting her featherweight title against the other ferocious puncher at Holly Holm. On paper, it may look one-sided, but remember the last time we doubted Holm in perceived mismatch title fight?
It is a fantastic matchup, to be certain. Yet, there are worries 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 out a drug cartel associate. Oops.
Those transgressions will keep the Irishman from the UFC octagon for an extended period of time, or even permanently.
As for Diaz, he seemingly has been provided everything but the moon. However, the Stockton native is demanding a celestial body, where I mean bags and bags of money, until he steps within an Octagon again.
While one or two more bouts could be added to provide the card some extra 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 conflicts, not just big names. And as well as Cyborg/Holm, we’re going to visit Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Edson Barboza, a massive battle that could give another lightweight contender. The weigh-in might be just as striking as the fight handed Nurmagomedov struggles to create 155.
While we wait for more shine to be inserted, let us stir the existing pot and divide the main and co-main events of the evening to your betting needs.
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