The Initial UFC PPV of the year goes down in Boston when UFC 220 Happens to the TD Garden on January 20.
The surface of the card includes the two title fights, 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 2 occasions, most casual fans likely will not know another fighter on this card. Luckily, I do and I am here to help you recognize the struggles and maybe pad your bankroll.
Miocic has assembled his game around his world boxing abilities. He constantly probes with his long jab, as he waits for his opportunity to counter. That being said, Miocic could be better if he’s fighting in a phone booth with more power in his brief punches than most people have, period. Additionally, the reigning champion is a former D1 wrestler that has adapted his personality excellently to MMA. Generally, these abilities are used defensively but Miocic will also use them to wear down opponents. In case Miocic has one enormous negative, it is his defense. He’s got a terrible tendency to take a hit to provide a hit.
Ngannou is the epitome of physical development. “The Predator” is a mountain of a guy with an 83-inch reach and maybe the toughest natural punching power I’ve ever seen. A lot of people point to his ability and natural athleticism but Ngannou’s awareness and feel when to counter-strike is that of somebody well beyond his years. The grappling game remains raw technically but his normal power helps him bully his opponents from the clinch. The real question is whether Ngannou has the ability to get from his back when he has 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 hate not backing a winner as an underdog. However, his inclination to take unnecessary punches is a recipe for disaster vs Ngannou. One minor mistake by Miocic means this battle is finished and that feels like a”when” instead of an”if.”
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