UFC 226: bets open for Stipe Miocic's title defense against Daniel Cormier

Cormier (left) and Miocic (right) fight super champions. Photo: Reproduction / InstagramUFC

On July 07th, in Las Vegas, UFC 226 will take place, which will feature the fight between the current heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic, and his challenger, Daniel Cormier. Despite the fight being just over three months away, investing in advance brings the possibility of a greater profit. Therefore, carefully check the quotas of the Oddsshark.com and make the best bet.

MIOCIC X CORMIER

Cormier has made recent statements that demonstrate his enthusiasm for the fight. After all, he knows that the fight against Miocic will be, perhaps, his biggest challenge in his career. And his goal is not at all modest: to become the best fighter of all time.

“If I win on July 07th, I will have done something that has never been seen before, something that I have always sought. I went after that in the fights with (Jon) Jones regardless of the belt. He always said that, 'once he beat Jones, he would be the best of all time'. So, I believe that if I can (beat Miocic), something that is so crazy that no one has ever tried, I feel like I will be in the discussion for the best of all time”, said the UFC light heavyweight champion, during the program The MMA Hour.

The American's statement sounds a little exaggerated. However, he will have to overcome a lot to beat his compatriot of Croatian descent. Miocic boasts a record of three successful title defenses in the heavyweight division. Born in Ohio, his most recent achievement was a unanimous decision victory over Cameroonian Francis Ngannou, in January this year, during UFC 220.

It was the 18th victory in the champion's record, being his sixth in a row. After breaking the record for title defenses, Stipe Miocic can achieve the longest sequence of victories in the category. Less talkative than his next opponent, he makes a point of ensuring that success will never go to his head, despite his excellent form and his name etched in history.

“No, I will never change my ways, I will not pretend to be someone different. This is exhausting. If they come after me, I'll come after them. But I will never take the initiative to make someone feel bad. The fight is not about that,” she declared, during a press conference in Las Vegas.

Shortly after defeating Ngannou, Miocic did not hold back and declared that the victory was a response to his critics. Calmer, a few weeks later, the champion assured that he is not bothered by what people say about him, but that a response at the time was necessary.

“I don’t care about other people’s opinions, I never have. That's their opinion. I'm here to win. That was just a response to people who said I would be knocked out in the first round,” she explained.

MIOCIC AND CORMIER CARTELS

Stipe Miocic

Record: 18 wins/2 losses

Wins: 14 knockouts (78%)/4 judge decisions (22%)

Losses: 1 knockout (50%)/1 judges' decision (50%)

Height: 1,93 m

Weight: 111,13 kg

Date of birth: 19/08/1982

Daniel Cormier

Last name: D.C.

Record: 20 wins/1 loss

Wins: 9 knockouts (45%)/4 submissions (20%)/7 judge decisions (35%)

Defeats: 1 judges' decisions (100%)

Height: 1,80 m

Weight: 92,99 kg

Date of birth: 20/03/1979

BETTING MARKET OVERVIEW FOR THE MAIN FIGHT OF UFC 226

Currently, quotas for Oddsshark.com  are very favorable to Stipe Miocic, with the maintenance of the belt guaranteeing a return of R$ 1,53 for each real wagered. In case of victory of Daniel Cormier, the investment will yield 262%.

HUNT

Miocic is already an Ultimate legend. In addition to fighting in his original category, he is going through an extraordinary phase and has a greater reach compared to Cormier. Because he is always very focused and not at all extravagant, the heavyweight champion will make a very special preparation that will put him in a position to successfully defend his belt for the fourth time in a row.

However, it will be a tough fight. Daniel Cormier is one of the best fighters today and, with the retirement of Jon Jones, proved to be sovereign in the light heavyweight division. Just Gustafsson, Anderson Silva and Jones himself took “DC” to the judges’ decision.

Therefore, it is worth betting on the heavyweight champion now. Our guess is that Stipe Miocic will achieve victory without the need for the judges' decision. However, we still do not have odds for more specific investments. However, it is worth paying attention, and as soon as they are announced, opt for the champion's triumph by knockout.

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