Geoff Mackay’s UFC 120 Predictions

Hi Geoff Mackay here. I have analyzed and carefully thought my mixed martial arts predictions for this event. I will now highlight 3 of the best UFC bets to make for this event. I feel the Brits won’t do so well in their home country. So in my UFC matchups I am picking 3 underdog bets I think will make the most money.
Michael “The Count” Bisping (-260) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (+200)

Bisping has come a long way but I still think Akiyama has more skills and better talent to win this fight. I can see Akiyama staying out of Bisping’s range and coming in only for the hit and frustrating Bisping with his constant movement. Bisping is a long kicker and needs a big wind up, but because of this long drawn out motion, fighters can see this coming and the faster ones have more than enough time for evasive action. With a missed kick Bisping would be in a vulnerable position open to hits and take downs, however, if he connects, he could cause some serious damage.

Given the styles of these two fighters there is a chance this one may go to the judges—Akiyama will dance around and use his speed to evade Bisping while Bisping will chase Akiyama about, strike and not connect.

Look for Akiyama to Win a Close Three Round Decision

Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy (-165) vs. Carlos “Natural Born Killer” Condit (+135)

Condit is one of the most aggressive and game fighters in MMA—he has endless energy, a solid chin, and great grappling. He will overwhelm Hardy with pressure and skill which will cause Hardy to gas out. Hardy is not a finisher as all but one of his fights in the UFC have gone to decision with two of them being a split.

When it comes to sports betting Condit should really not be the underdog which makes this is a great match to lay some serious coin on. The former champion with well rounded skills will overwhelm Hardy with pressure and talent.

Look for Condit to Submit Hardy in the Second Round with a Rear Naked Choke

John “The Hitman” Hathaway vs. Mike “Quicksand “ Pyle

UFC betting wise Hathaway is going to come into this fight as a pretty big underdog. The odds might be +250 on the moneyline for Hathaway to be the underdog and -300 for Pyle to win this fight. I really like the power and strength of Hathaway and I expect him to KO Pyle and this will be a great underdog bet to make.

Pyle has not fought very many heavy strikers and the once he has he has a lot of trouble with. He is going to have a lot of problems with Hathaway and that is the reason why I am picking the dog in this fight.

Look for Hathaway to KO Pyle in the Second Round

So that’s it for Geoff Mackay’s UFC 120 picks

Here are my quick thoughts on the the reast of the card

Heavyweight bout: Cheick Kongo vs.s Travis Browne - Cheick Kongo by second round KO

Welterweight bout: James Wilks vs. Claude Patrick - James Wilks by second round rear naked choke

Light Heavyweight bout: Cyrille Diabaté vs. Alexander Gustafsson - Cyrille Diabaté by frist round KO

  Heavyweight bout: Rob Broughton vs. Vinicius Queiroz - Vinicius Queiroz by first round submission

  Light Heavyweight bout: Steve Cantwell vs. Stanislav Nedkov - Steve Cantwell by first round KO

  Lightweight bout: Paul Sass vs. Mark Holst - Paul Sass by 3 round decision

  Lightweight bout: Spencer Fisher vs. Kurt Warburton - Spencer Fisher by 3 round decision

  Light Heavyweight bout: James McSweeney vs. Tom Blackledge - James McSweeney by first round KO