UFC 204: Bisping vs Henderson Preview and Picks
Ready for UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson picks and betting odds & predictions? Saturday, October 8, from Manchester Arena, UFC Middleweight Champion Michael “The Count” Bisping looks to avenge a devastating UFC 100 knockout loss to legend Dan “Hendo” Henderson. The Middleweight Division’s top prize will be at stake when Bisping and Henderson rematch on Bisping’s home-turf of Manchester, United Kingdom.
Let’s take a peek at all of the fights, the odds that accompany them and what should play out on a Saturday night in Manchester.
UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson 2
Date: October 8, 2016
Location: Manchester Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom
Broadcast: PPV, Fox Sports 1, UFC Fight Pass
UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson Card:
UFC 204 Picks: UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping (30-7) -225 vs. Dan Henderson (32-14): +175
In July 2009, Dan Henderson settled his TUF Nations vitriol with Michael Bisping by obliterating the Brit with a perfectly placed “H-Bomb.” Afterwards, the raucous mob occupying the Mandalay Bay Casino roared in appreciation of Bisping’s misfortune.
However, since that fateful date, Bisping’s career has reached an unexpected pinnacle as Henderson’s “Cinderella Man” tale has neared midnight.
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Henderson, now 46, has been halted in four of his past seven bouts. Meanwhile, Bisping has won five of six, recently avenging a 2014 loss to usurp the Middleweight Championship from Luke Rockhold.
While Henderson’s legendary status is iron-clad, the validity of the Temecula California native’s title shot is anything but.
Though Henderson put slumping Hector Lombard to sleep at UFC 199, a repeat of his UFC 100 mastery is unlikely. In this headline encounter, look for the younger, sturdier Bisping to avenge his defeat to Henderson via 1st round K.O.
MMA Betting Pick: Michael Bisping, Stoppage
UFC 204 Picks: Vitor Belfort (25-12): +225 vs. Gegard Mousasi (25-4): -290
Vitor Belfort has enjoyed a long, winding professional path since his 1997 UFC debut.
In that span, Belfort has captured the MMA universe’s imagination — and UFC Light Heavyweight title — while competing in three different weight divisions. However, as is the case with fellow legend Henderson, all good things must eventually end.
That end will likely come in the form of solid Middleweight Gegard “The Dreamcatcher” Mousasi. While Belfort’s late-career championship aspirations were violently halted by Jacare Souza and Chris Weidman, Mousasi has been on an impressive run.
In his last outing, Mousasi eviscerated Thiago Santos. Overall, the 31-year-old Dutch native has won four of five and two straight.
To the dismay of Vitor supporters, Mousasi should test Belfort’s now suspect chin, before sinking in a round-one submission.
MMA Betting Pick: Gegard Mousasi, Submission
UFC 204 Picks: Ovince St. Preux (19-8): -220 vs. Jimi Manuwa (30-7, 1 NC): +177
Fresh off a five-round battle with Jon Jones, the granite chin of #5 ranked Ovince St. Preux will receive a stern test from K.O. artist Jimi Manuwa.
“The poster boy” boasts an impressive knockout ratio of 13 stoppages in 15 wins. However, in the 36-year-old’s two defeats, top-tier light-heavyweights Alexander Gustafson and Anthony Johnson stopped Manuwa.
While St. Preux is a competitive notch below “Rumble” and “The Mauler,” opposite Manuwa, his skill-set and superior grappling should frustrate his one-dimensional opponent.
The former Tennessee Volunteer standout should use his superior range and strength to grind out a unanimous three-round decision against the UK native.
MMA Betting Pick: Ovince St. Preux -220
UFC 204 Picks: Stefan Struve (6-0): -110 vs. Daniel Omielanczuk (13-5-1): +175
Now 28, former rising star Stefan Struve will attempt to regain momentum vs. prolific submission grappler and late replacement Daniel Omielanczuk.
Not to be discounted, Struve has a great submission game as well, painfully forcing 16 of his 27 victims to tap. At 7’0 and 265 lbs, “The Skyscraper” enjoys a massive height, reach and weight advantage.
However, the major area in which Struve outshines Omielanczuk is knockout power.
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The towering Netherlands native has garnered eight concussive stoppages compared to Omielanczuk’s three.
Though Struve is the superior all-around fighter, of late his chin has betrayed him. Since winning four consecutive Octagon appearances — culminating with a victory over current UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic — Struve is 2-3, with two knockout loses.
Conversely, Omielanczuk has claimed three consecutive wins — albeit against lesser competition. In addition, the Dutchman’s last two contests could’ve gone either way.
Heavyweight bouts can end at a moment’s notice, that said, Struve should survive Omielanczuk via three-round split decision. Look for this bout to be fight of the night.
MMA Betting Pick: Stefan Struve -110
UFC 204 Picks: Preliminary Bouts (Fox Sports 1, TSN 2)
Brad Pickett (26-11-0): – vs. Luri Alcantara (32-7-0): +175
MMA Betting Pick: Luri Alcantara -110
Rob Font (12-2-0): -265 vs. Ian Entwistle (9-3-0): +205
MMA Betting Pick: Rob Font -265
Davey Grant (10-2-0): -120 vs. Damian Stasiak (10-2-0): -110
MMA Betting Pick: Davey Grant -120
Albert Tumenov (17-3-0): -140 vs. Leon Edwards (11-3-0): +110
MMA Betting Pick: Albert Tumenov +110
UFC 202 Picks : Early Prelims (UFC Fight Pass)
Danny Roberts (13-1): -140 vs. Mike Perry (10-0): +170
MMA Betting Pick: Mike Perry -130
Leonardo Santos (15-4-1): -125 vs. Adriano Martins (28-7): +110
MMA Betting Pick: Leonardo Santos -110
Raza Madai (14-4): -135 vs. Marc Diakiese (9-0): +165
MMA Betting Pick: Marc Diakiese +135