UFC 226 Predictions and Betting Odds
International Fight Week culminates in UFC 226, one of the best cards on paper we have seen in a while. This card is piled to bottom — I would seriously recommend watching nearly all 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 forecast for every fight on the primary 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 built his match around his world boxing abilities. He constantly probes with his long jab as he waits for his opportunity to cancel. That being said, Miocic could be better when he’s fighting in a phone booth with more power in his short punches than most people have, period. Additionally, the reigning champion is a former D1 wrestler that has adapted his style excellently to MMA. Ordinarily, these skills are utilized but Miocic may also use them offensively to wear down opponents — see his latest bout versus Francis Ngannou. If he has one big drawback, it is his defense. He has a bad tendency to take a hit to give a hit.
Cormier (+195) is first and foremost a chain wrestling pro. The former Olympian is at his best when he can get his opponent’s back against the cage and begin working his enormous array of takedowns. If he reaches top, DC is a master at making his competitor work when giving them go. His striking is not the sexiest however, the meat-and-potatoes approach has become an excellent secondary skill set for Cormier. Though he is proven as a heavyweight — 13-0 at the weight class — his height and reach disadvantage will probably be announced in this one.
Contrary to the betting odds, I wouldn’t be shocked if Cormier won this fight. The only person to beat him is Jon Jones. But, Miocic is an excellent fighter that can utilize his reach advantage over the smaller Cormier and the heavyweight champion’s wrestling background means he will not be steamrolled from the former Olympian.
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