Tremendous 2014 MMA Thread

**Tremendous** · 01-15-14, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by dankeykang

tremendus what are the best mma forums for the brazil scene? I check PVT alot.

PVT is the biggest one, but I don't even check it very often. Can't remember any other...

Well, I usually check Sherdog. That's it.

**dankeykang** · 01-15-14, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by Tremendous

PVT is the biggest one, but I don't even check it very often. Can't remember any other...

Well, I usually check Sherdog. That's it.

Okay thanks man. The brazil scene is so hot. The last jungle fight was amazing.

**Tremendous** · 01-15-14, 11:43 PM

Originally posted by dankeykang

Okay thanks man. The brazil scene is so hot. The last jungle fight was amazing.

Yeah, a lot of finishes.

**Tremendous** · 01-16-14, 05:09 PM

2 units --- Josh Thomson (+205)

**Vaughany** · 01-16-14, 05:12 PM

Line will probably get better. Hes said its worst camp of his life!

**Tremendous** · 01-16-14, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by Vaughany

Line will probably get better. Hes said its worst camp of his life!

Damn, that sucks...

The Thomson that fought Melendez and Diaz would make it competitive.

**dankeykang** · 01-16-14, 05:25 PM

good luck, any plays on WSOF?

MD · 01-16-14, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by Tremendous

Damn, that sucks...

The Thomson that fought Melendez and Diaz would make it competitive.

I disagree with you. I think Bendo rolls him pretty badly here.

**Tremendous** · 01-16-14, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by dankeykang

good luck, any plays on WSOF?

Not yet, but I got some leans: Gaethje-Patishnock Under 1.5; Johnson-Kyle Over 1.5.

**Tremendous** · 01-16-14, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by MD

I disagree with you. I think Bendo rolls him pretty badly here.

No matter what Thomson shows up?

**dankeykang** · 01-16-14, 05:58 PM

I hope Benson loses so he can realize jesus doesnt give a f-ck about him winning fights

MD · 01-16-14, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by Tremendous

No matter what Thomson shows up?

Absolutely. He doesn't have a single advantage, in my opinion. Maybe offensive wrestling. I played the opener on Ben, I'll probably put more on him at a later date. I've backed Thomson in the past, but I think this is a really bad match up for him.

**mirinquads** · 01-16-14, 06:07 PM

Would have bet Thompson vs Pettis, but yeah Bendo should roll if he can follow a gameplan

**dankeykang** · 01-16-14, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by mirinquads

Would have bet Thompson vs Pettis, but yeah Bendo should roll if he can follow a gameplan

all things are possible through jesus christ can I get a amen?

**Beelzebubzy** · 01-16-14, 06:08 PM

I'm on bendo here as well. Kinda worried about bendo giving up his back in a scramble but nothin else really. Should have a significant speed advantage

**Tremendous** · 01-16-14, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by MD

Absolutely. He doesn't have a single advantage, in my opinion. Maybe offensive wrestling. I played the opener on Ben, I'll probably put more on him at a later date. I've backed Thomson in the past, but I think this is a really bad match up for him.

Josh is the better striker, no?

**Vaughany** · 01-17-14, 03:45 AM

Originally posted by Tremendous

Damn, that sucks...

The Thomson that fought Melendez and Diaz would make it competitive.

but as he said, he also had a terrible camp for the second Melendez fight yet arguably won so never know

**Tremendous** · 01-17-14, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by Vaughany

but as he said, he also had a terrible camp for the second Melendez fight yet arguably won so never know

You mean the third fight, right?

But yeah, good point, he has complained about stuff like that before.

**Vaughany** · 01-17-14, 09:53 AM

Correct, meant the last one in Strikeforce

**Sato** · 01-17-14, 12:41 PM

Bendo by 10-0 rounds!

MD · 01-17-14, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by Tremendous

Josh is the better striker, no?

I don't think Bendo is a good matchup for Thomson on the feet. Thomson's hands have always let him down, even moreso than Bendo's, and Thomson's kicking game may be interesting, but I think most would concede that Bendo is the harder kicker, which makes me think Thomson won't want to play the range game. Thomson's a bit better at being elusive, though, but who knows how long he could do that before getting tired, if it would even work well for him.

**Tremendous** · 01-17-14, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by MD

I don't think Bendo is a good matchup for Thomson on the feet. Thomson's hands have always let him down, even moreso than Bendo's, and Thomson's kicking game may be interesting, but I think most would concede that Bendo is the harder kicker, which makes me think Thomson won't want to play the range game. Thomson's a bit better at being elusive, though, but who knows how long he could do that before getting tired, if it would even work well for him.

Well, Josh dominated Gil in the latter rounds of their last fight. If it stays on the feet, I don't see Thomson gassing.

MD · 01-17-14, 03:37 PM

^ Slowed down considerably against Diaz, though.

**Vaughany** · 01-17-14, 04:11 PM

And ko'd him!

MD · 01-17-14, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by Vaughany

And ko'd him!

Yeah, but that's irrelevant. Did the Brunson fight make you impressed with Romero's TDD because he KO'd him?

**Vaughany** · 01-17-14, 04:53 PM

No, but if he enough power to finish a Diaz who hasnt been finished like tht before thn was he really tht tired? Thts what im wondering

MD · 01-17-14, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by Vaughany

No, but if he enough power to finish a Diaz who hasnt been finished like tht before thn was he really tht tired? Thts what im wondering

Certainly looked tired to me, and it was only R2. Thomson is a pretty inconsistent guy, largely because of his propensity to become injured. Counting on him to look good from fight to fight is a tall order. I was huge on him against Diaz, but in a five round fight against Bendo? How the same guy can arguably beat Melendez (I thought he did), and get Crushed, I dunno.

**Tremendous** · 01-17-14, 05:07 PM

Bendo is the rightful favorite, but it's all about the odds...

Thomson at +205? Pretty confident there's value there.

**Tremendous** · 01-17-14, 07:28 PM

MFC 39 (17/01/2014)

0.5 unit --- Gilbert Smith (+215)

WSOF 8 (18/01/2014)

1.15 unit --- Luis Palomino (-115)
1.1 unit --- Cody Bollinger (-110)
0.5 unit --- Gaethje-Patishnock Under 1.5 (+120)
0.5 unit --- Johnson-Kyle Over 1.5 (+110)

**Tremendous** · 01-18-14, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by Tremendous

WSOF 8 (18/01/2014)

1.15 unit --- Luis Palomino (-115)
1.1 unit --- Cody Bollinger (-110)
0.5 unit --- Gaethje-Patishnock Under 1.5 (+120)
0.5 unit --- Johnson-Kyle Over 1.5 (+110)

0.5 unit --- Mike Kyle (+377)

**Tremendous** · 01-18-14, 11:44 PM

MFC 39 (17/01/2014): 0.5 unit --- 1.575 unit (+1.075 unit)

WSOF 8 (18/01/2014): 3.75 units --- 5.35 units (+1.6 unit)

**Tremendous** · 01-22-14, 12:27 AM

Some new plays (Mousasi/Thomson bets were already posted)...

**dankeykang** · 01-22-14, 12:55 AM

Martins looks like a great play. I wonder what his game plan is? I think he could out grapple Cerrone but who knows if he will go for the take down.

**Tremendous** · 01-22-14, 01:10 AM

Martins is a decent striker, but he has a clear edge on the ground. I think he'll go for the TD.

MD · 01-22-14, 02:12 AM

Cerrone's really hard to take down, and he's really, really good at avoiding bad positions. I doubt Martins will have a sizeable edge, if he can even get it there.

Not sure how I feel about Caceres hitting +200. Seems silly, but at the same time, maybe not.