Frank Mir vs. Andrei Arlovski This is a really tough fight to bet. My general philosophy on heavyweight fights that I have trouble capping properly would be to go after the underdog. Something is holding me back here. For me, I think the major trouble with Mir has been speed and his ability to get hit. Against Arlovski, I don't know if he can get the takedown or if he'd want … [Read more...]
UFC 191: Demetrious Johnson vs. Jon Dodson Betting Tips & Predictions
UFC 191 Betting Preview UFC 191 is one of those upcoming events that I am saying a lot of dog or pass situations. On the main card, we have three fights with the underdog at +400 or higher. The fight capping off the televised prelims has the underdog sitting at +300. In my opinion, most of these matches aren't near as much of mismatches as the odds dictate. I think we'll be … [Read more...]
UFC Fight Night 74 Main Card Predictions
Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira The main event for UFC Fight Night 74 is a solid one with Holloway vs. Oliveira. I'm hesitant to call this a classic striker vs. grappler match as both have shown well rounded skills, but it is clear that Holloway's specialty is striking whereas Oliveira's is the ground game. It's very important to note that Holloway has shown his improved … [Read more...]
Ten Things We Learned From UFC Fight Night 42
Last weekend, the Ultimate Fighting Championship held UFC Fight Night 42 from the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event was headlined by a lightweight showdown between former UFC and World Extreme Cagefighting lightweight champion Benson Henderson vs. Rustam Khabilov. We also saw another lightweight battle between the hometown fan favorite, Diego Sanchez, … [Read more...]
Recapping UFC Fight Night 38
Last night’s UFC Fight Night 38 was a very bizarre night of fights in Brazil. Nearly every underdog took home the win while points were being deducted against non-Brazilian's left and right. With an arena that doesn't have air conditioning; the fights inside the cage were horrifically exhausting, making for some awful performances, sprinkled with spectacular finishes. … [Read more...]