I've watched that first round four times now, and it's nothing short of criminal to give it to Camozzi.
Anyway, I'm considering betting on Halsey for the Bellator show. He should win pretty easily, but he's a real mental midget. Guy didn't show up to practice for the Olympic trials. Hard to take a guy like that seriously, even if he's much better than his opponent. Learned my lesson with Uriah Hall.
I'll probably avoid it for the time being, as I don't feel that I have enough information on Halsey at this point. May change if I watch more footage, but I doubt I'll commit any more time to that awful fight.
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MD
SBR Hall of Famer
01-31-12
9728
#2014
On another note, when the fight aired, I had Larkin beating Carmont 29-28, giving Carmont round one. No idea how I did that, Carmont was throwing more in the first minute or so, then Larkin started throwing leg kicks and Carmont dived desperately for takedowns, and ate elbows and punches for the rest of the round while he tried to hold Larkin against the fence. That fight was legitimately a robbery, and it says a lot about Larkin that it was the worst he's looked in years, yet he deserved to beat Carmont 30-27.
Does anyone like Carmont? I can't think of a fighter I dislike more.
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Rubber Guard
SBR MVP
06-22-11
1550
#2015
Originally posted by MD
Barao opens -305, Aldo -600. Good job by Kalikas, though I'd have opened Aldo steeper. Lamas is the worst top-three guy I've seen in years.
Was surprised. Though Barao would open up lower (like -180) and climb quick. But opened at -305 and dropped to -230.
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Thor4140
SBR Posting Legend
02-09-08
22277
#2016
Originally posted by MD
Barao opens -305, Aldo -600. Good job by Kalikas, though I'd have opened Aldo steeper. Lamas is the worst top-three guy I've seen in years.
i agree. someone on this site thinks he has a chance. I forget who posted it.
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MD
SBR Hall of Famer
01-31-12
9728
#2017
Good God do I wish I could sleep.
In the mean time:
^ Small-moderate Breaking Bad spoilers.
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Pabst
SBR High Roller
05-06-13
199
#2018
Any bets on UFN31 ?
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fitguy67
SBR Hall of Famer
03-13-11
5082
#2019
Originally posted by Pabst
Any bets on UFN31 ?
check out twitter @TheMDMMA
seems to be two picks so far:
Larkin (posted a few days ago at -308, has shortened considerably since then to -355 @5dimes)
Kennedy -5.5 at -195, posted about 12 hours ago...
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hey, MD...question about that Kennedy pick...i've never placed a points-spread bet yet in MMA because i'm not exactly sure how it operates...
I'd assume on a garden-variety three-rounder scored at 29-28, 29-28,29-28 for A over B(all 3 judges having it 2-unexceptional-rounds-to-1 in favour of A)...the gross point score would be 87-84...and that's what this sort of bet is based on...A-2.5 would win while A-3.5 would lose...similarly B+2.5 would lose while B+3.5 would win...
is this correct? if not, MD or anyone who knows that's near a keyboard...enlighten me...thanks
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BTW, i know this Kennedy fight is a five-rounder, my example is for a generic three-rounder for simplicity...to clarify the mechanics of how this sort of bet is graded
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MD
SBR Hall of Famer
01-31-12
9728
#2020
Yes, that is correct.
As for bets, I tweeted Kennedy -5.5, Khabilov/Masvidal goes distance, and Larkin. Not done, though, will probably be tweeting more plays as the card approaches. Waiting for two lines to get better.
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Mercersux
SBR MVP
05-03-12
1521
#2021
Originally posted by MD
Yes, that is correct.
As for bets, I tweeted Kennedy -5.5, Khabilov/Masvidal goes distance, and Larkin. Not done, though, will probably be tweeting more plays as the card approaches. Waiting for two lines to get better.
Remember MD, As with all respected capperz, you can reserve the right to lose all recollection of your stated losing bets or miscalculate your W-L. Just like Gab....on second thought, let's not beat a dead horse eh Brah...
^ Cashed this. Considering making another thread for Carmouche, but I'm not sure. If the line keeps dropping, I probably will.
Glad I decided against that. Not the fight I expected at all; I thought that Carmouche would be pushing forward throwing punches, constantly on the offensive, hold Davis against the fence, and take her down whenever possible. Her wrestling is her best attribute and she hasn't attempted a single takedown. She's fighting a very poor fight. Impressed with Davis though, I've never seen her throw such hard leg kicks.
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Beelzebubzy
SBR Hall of Famer
06-06-11
6995
#2024
Haven't capped lyoto yet but external factors included doesn't -260 seem low.
I have a be a high liquid portfolio so holding doesn't affect me much
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MD
SBR Hall of Famer
01-31-12
9728
#2025
Originally posted by Beelzebubzy
Haven't capped lyoto yet but external factors included doesn't -260 seem low.
I have a be a high liquid portfolio so holding doesn't affect me much
That depends. In a three round fight, it may be too high. Gegard is overrated in a lot of respects, but he's a very talented striker and he'll be bigger than Lyoto. I was actually hoping for Belfort vs Mousasi for some ezmoni. In a five round fight, though, it's very possible that Gegard gasses badly. The problem with this is that Lyoto's pace is slow, and Gegard will be chasing him for most of the fight. He didn't gas against Latifi, and Latifi spent most of the fight backing away and eating jabs and leg kicks. Gegard is definitely the more diverse and technical striker, and I also don't think this is a bad stylistic matchup for him, but as long as he's not getting Jewed by judges, Lyoto is borderline unbeatable at 185. A lot of people think that he'd beat Weidman. I'm not one of them, not by a long shot, but I understand why people feel that way.
Anyway, in a five round fight, it's probably a bit low, yeah.
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mmaed
SBR MVP
11-25-11
1327
#2026
Originally posted by MD
That depends. In a three round fight, it may be too high. Gegard is overrated in a lot of respects, but he's a very talented striker and he'll be bigger than Lyoto. I was actually hoping for Belfort vs Mousasi for some ezmoni. In a five round fight, though, it's very possible that Gegard gasses badly. The problem with this is that Lyoto's pace is slow, and Gegard will be chasing him for most of the fight. He didn't gas against Latifi, and Latifi spent most of the fight backing away and eating jabs and leg kicks. Gegard is definitely the more diverse and technical striker, and I also don't think this is a bad stylistic matchup for him, but as long as he's not getting Jewed by judges, Lyoto is borderline unbeatable at 185. A lot of people think that he'd beat Weidman. I'm not one of them, not by a long shot, but I understand why people feel that way.
Anyway, in a five round fight, it's probably a bit low, yeah.
What is your breakdown of weidman vs machida?
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raag
SBR Hustler
05-18-13
81
#2027
I would also love to hear it!
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MD
SBR Hall of Famer
01-31-12
9728
#2028
^ I'll probably address that later, but for now: Beltran +335.
Yeah, there may not be a 205er in Bellator or the UFC who Rampage should be -500 against.
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Ron_Paul_2012
SBR MVP
01-31-13
3953
#2029
Originally posted by MD
^ I'll probably address that later, but for now: Beltran +335.
Yeah, there may not be a 205er in Bellator or the UFC who Rampage should be -500 against.
So you are going Maxi bet on The Mexicutioner?
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MD
SBR Hall of Famer
01-31-12
9728
#2030
Originally posted by Ron_Paul_2012
So you are going Maxi bet on The Mexicutioner?
Already did. Hoping that public money comes in on Rampage late though. He should be the favourite, but that line is utterly ridiculous for a guy as bad as Rampage is.