The first UFC PPV of the year goes in Boston when UFC 220 takes to the TD Garden on January 20.

The top of the card features the two name conflicts, as Stipe Miocic tries to derail the hype train of Francis Ngannou and Daniel Cormier looks to establish there are levels vs Volkan Oezdemir.
After those two events, many casual fans likely won’t know another fighter with this card. Fortunately, I do and I am here to help you recognize the fights and possibly pad your bankroll.
Miocic has assembled his game around his world boxing abilities. He constantly probes together with his long jab, as he waits for his opportunity to counter. That having been said, Miocic could be better if he is fighting in a phone booth with much more energy in his brief punches than most people have, period. Additionally, the reigning champion is a former D1 wrestler that has adapted his style excellently to MMA. Generally, these skills are used defensively but Miocic may also use them to wear down opponents. If Miocic has one big drawback, it is his defense. He has a terrible tendency to have a hit to give a hit.
Ngannou is basically the epitome of physical development. “The Predator” is a mountain of a man with an 83-inch reach and maybe the hardest natural hitting power I’ve ever noticed. A good deal of people point to his ability and natural athleticism but Ngannou’s consciousness and feel for when to counter-strike is that of someone well beyond his years. The grappling game is still raw technically but his normal power helps him bully his opponents in the clinch. The actual question is if Ngannou has the ability to get from his back when he gets pulled down against an elite wrestler.
In the event that you were to ask me who the better fighter is, I’d say Miocic. And I despise not financing a champion as an underdog. However, his tendency to take unnecessary punches is a recipe for failure vs Ngannou. One minor mistake by Miocic signifies this fight is over and that seems like a”when” instead of an”if.”

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