UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso
| Sport: | MMA |
| Promotion: | UFC |
| Date: | Sept. 27, 2014 |
| Venue: | MGM Grand Garden Arena |
| City: | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Broadcast: | Pay-Per-View |
Conor McGregor (-225) Stephen Thompson (-360) Cat Zingano (-225) - (+167)
Breakdown
Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier
Conor is gonna push a high pace, snipe him from range, and get the finish. Poirier has proven to be hittable and I don't see Conor getting out of position as much as Poirier tends to. McGregor will win this fight by KO.
Stephen Thompson vs Patrick Cote
Cote's days are numbered he is a aging veteran. Cote is pretty slow whereas Thompson is very dynamic and fast on his feet. Thompson will be too hard to gauge and he should find his striking angles to take this fight by TKO.
Cat Zingano vs Amanda Nunes
I think Zingano will weather the early storm and beat the absolute crap out of Nunes in the clinch and from top position. Zingano cardio will hold a lot better than Nunes and when Nunes starts to gas that is when Zingano does work and takes a decision from Nunes.
Stake: 3%
Prediction
| Conor McGregor (-225) Stephen Thompson (-360) Cat Zingano (-225) - Parlay Bet | |
| Odds: | +167 |
| Risk: | $2500.00 |
| To Win: | $4175.00 |
| Outcome: | Win |
Outcome:
Conor McGregor defeats Dustin Poirier via TKO (punches) at 1:46 of round 1.
Stephen Thompson defeats Patrick Cote via Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27).
Cat Zingano defeats Amanda Nunes TKO (elbows and punches) at 1:21 of round 3.
Win
Conor McGregor (-225)
Breakdown
Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier
Conor is gonna push a high pace, snipe him from range, and get the finish. Poirier has proven to be hittable and I don't see Conor getting out of position as much as Poirier tends to. McGregor will win this fight by KO.
Stake: 6%
Prediction
| Conor McGregor | vs. | Dustin Poirier |
| -260 | Odds | +215 |
| 72.2% | Market % | 31.7% |
| 78.00% | Bet on Combat % | 22.00% |
| +5.8% | Inefficiency % | -9.7% |
| Conor McGregor - Straight Bet | |
| Odds: | -225 |
| Risk: | $6750.00 |
| To Win: | $3000.00 |
| Outcome: | Win |
Outcome:
Conor McGregor defeats Dustin Poirier via TKO (punches) at 1:46 of round 1.