Although it lost Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, UFC 178 still heads into Saturday as a strong card.
Headlining the event will be a 125-pound championship bout between Demetrious Johnson and Chris Cariaso. While Cariaso is a massive underdog, it’s still a meaningful matchup. Should Mighty Mouse win, he’ll match UFC legends Tito Ortiz and Matt Hughes with five consecutive title defenses.
In addition to the flyweight championship clash, UFC 178 features numerous bouts that could have title-shot implications.
Donald Cerrone will welcome former Bellator MMA champion Eddie Alvarez to the Octagon. Conor McGregor will receive his first big test in the featherweight division opposite Dustin Poirier. Tim Kennedy and Yoel Romero will jockey for positioning in the Top 10 middleweight rankings. Finally, Cat Zingano will make her long-awaited return against Amanda Nunes.
Here is a look at the current odds, via OddsShark.com, for all the aforementioned bouts and predictions on which fighters might get their hand raised.