UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine (October 04, 2014)

**PaperTrail07** · 09-23-14, 12:06 PM

Rory MacDonald vs. Tarec Saffiedine
Raphael Assuncao vs. Bryan Caraway----Really>?
Yosdenis Cedeno vs. Chad Laprise
Bruno Santos vs. Elias Theodorou
Rob Font vs. Mitch Gagnon
Louis Gaudinot vs. Patrick Holohan

Rory and Assuncao All Day

**JIBBBY** · 09-23-14, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by PaperTrail07

Rory and Assuncao All Day

I'm absolutely on board with ya with these 2 picks also!!!

Probably parlay these 2 up myself..

**NunyaBidness** · 09-23-14, 01:16 PM

See Pun? I like my side even better now.

**PunisherIND** · 09-23-14, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by NunyaBidness

See Pun? I like my side even better now.

lol, i'm adjusting my numbers as we speak.

should get a better price though.

MD · 09-23-14, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by NunyaBidness

See Pun? I like my side even better now.

I'm 100% with JIBBBY. Jesus Christ, what have I become?

**Beelzebubzy** · 09-23-14, 03:48 PM

Tate!!!!

**THE_LOCKSMITH** · 09-28-14, 12:05 AM

probably a 2 hr break after the Sweden card then this one is a go! DOUBLE HEADER!

**marzwoody** · 09-28-14, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

I'm absolutely on board with ya with these 2 picks also!!!

Probably parlay these 2 up myself..

All in parlay

**JIBBBY** · 09-28-14, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by THE_LOCKSMITH

probably a 2 hr break after the Sweden card then this one is a go! DOUBLE HEADER!

Marathon gamble and MMA session coming up next Saturday that's for sure... Just the way I like it....

**Sacrelicious** · 09-28-14, 10:07 PM

I don't think I have heard of a single fighter on this card. Who should I bet on?

**KingofKings** · 09-28-14, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

Marathon gamble and MMA session coming up next Saturday that's for sure... Just the way I like it....

Lets make some money

**Skel** · 09-28-14, 11:41 PM

Gaudinot just pulled out of the Holohan fight. His UFC career will live to see another day.

**Ron_Paul_2012** · 09-28-14, 11:48 PM

Originally posted by Sacrelicious

I don't think I have heard of a single fighter on this card. Who should I bet on?

Did ya reload after your ALL IN on Cote? Go ALL IN on Bruno Santos. He looks a lot meaner than the pretty boy.
ALL IN SAC!

**snufflyjoe** · 09-29-14, 12:27 AM

The price on Tarec seems very generous to me. This is Rory's first 5 rounder and despite Rory having a reach advantage Staff is the more technical Striker.

Staff should not be this high

**JIBBBY** · 09-29-14, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by snufflyjoe

The price on Tarec seems very generous to me. This is Rory's first 5 rounder and despite Rory having a reach advantage Staff is the more technical Striker.

Staff should not be this high

Odds are nuts now at what -500 or something for Rory????.. I'm already placed.. Rory's chin makes me a little nervous but Rory is better in just about every other area and should win this fight hands down...

Be careful my friend with Tarec because of seeing the big odds... Don't get wide eyed....

Rory by clinic is my best guess on the ground.. 5 rounder benefits Rory as he is a cardio machine if it goes that long.. Thinking sub win early on by Rory myself...

He did make it 5 rounds with Nate the Great and barely squeezed out the win in Strike Force with that, his claim to fame... Only one fight in the UFC for Tarec other wise...http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Tarec-Saffiedine-21912

**snufflyjoe** · 09-29-14, 01:45 AM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

Odds are nuts now at what -500 or something for Rory????.. I'm already placed.. Rory's chin makes me a little nervous but Rory is better in just about every other area and should win this fight hands down...

Be careful my friend with Tarec because of seeing the big odds... Don't get wide eyed....

Rory by clinic is my best guess on the ground.. 5 rounder benefits Rory as he is a cardio machine if it goes that long.. Thinking sub win early on by Rory myself...

He did make it 5 rounds with Nate the Great and barely squeezed out the win in Strike Force with that, his claim to fame... Only one fight in the UFC for Tarec other wise...http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Tarec-Saffiedine-21912

I haven't rewatched their fights yet so not sold on a bet as yet man. Rory is fantastic at using his reach BUT Saff has overcome large reach disadvantages before and can be difficult to deal with his switch stance.

I need to look into this further but I sure as shit won't be laying 5/1 on Rory

Edit: Don't worry about Rory's chin , Saff couldn't finish a sandwich

**Thor4140** · 09-29-14, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

Odds are nuts now at what -500 or something for Rory????.. I'm already placed.. Rory's chin makes me a little nervous but Rory is better in just about every other area and should win this fight hands down...

Be careful my friend with Tarec because of seeing the big odds... Don't get wide eyed....

Rory by clinic is my best guess on the ground.. 5 rounder benefits Rory as he is a cardio machine if it goes that long.. Thinking sub win early on by Rory myself...

He did make it 5 rounds with Nate the Great and barely squeezed out the win in Strike Force with that, his claim to fame... Only one fight in the UFC for Tarec other wise...http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Tarec-Saffiedine-21912

He barely squeezed out the win JIbber? i must have to watch this again.

**Bumdeal** · 09-29-14, 09:24 AM

bwahahahaha I swear Jibbby has never seen these fights.

Yes, he barely squeezed out a victory while turning Marquardt's leg into hamburger helper. He just barely won.

MMAJunkie.com	50-45	Saffiedine
Jordan Breen Sherdog.com	50-45	Saffiedine
Chris Nelson Sherdog.com	50-45	Saffiedine
Mike Whitman Sherdog.com	50-45	Saffiedine
Brent Brookhouse BloodyElbow.com	50-45	Saffiedine
Shaun Al-Shatti MMAFighting.com	50-45	Saffiedine

**Vaughany** · 09-29-14, 09:49 AM

**marzwoody** · 09-29-14, 10:00 AM

Oh Jibbehhh

**Bumdeal** · 09-29-14, 10:13 AM

lol marz, did you feel bad or something about your original comment?

**marzwoody** · 09-29-14, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by Bumdeal

lol marz, did you feel bad or something about your original comment?

**Beelzebubzy** · 09-29-14, 10:54 AM

Njoukani has alternated wins and losses over his past 9 fights.

He recently lost his last fight.

ALL IN ON Units on BubzyCoin on Anthony

**JIBBBY** · 09-29-14, 11:46 AM

^^ My take and my opinion on the Tarec vs Nate fight.. Of course I saw it as that was a stacked Strikeforce card back at the time.. I think it was the last Strike Force showing too if I remember correctly?

Nate got his leg chopped to hell in that fight sure but he was coming forward and I don't think it was as one sided as the judges or you guys make it out to be.. Nate was pressing forward that entire fight.. Not a great showing from Nate but he hung in and it went the distance..

Bet on Tarec then fellas against Rory and see what happens..

**PaperTrail07** · 09-29-14, 03:13 PM

Now is NOT the time to bet against Rory......just my opinion..-489 seems a little much but i expect him to get the W..

Originally posted by JIBBBY

^^ My take and my opinion on the Tarec vs Nate fight.. Of course I saw it as that was a stacked Strikeforce card back at the time.. I think it was the last Strike Force showing too if I remember correctly?

Nate got his leg chopped to hell in that fight sure but he was coming forward and I don't think it was as one sided as the judges or you guys make it out to be.. Nate was pressing forward that entire fight.. Not a great showing from Nate but he hung in and it went the distance..

Bet on Tarec then fellas against Rory and see what happens..

**PaperTrail07** · 09-29-14, 03:14 PM

Njou wont catch DC.....DC easy win there///

Originally posted by Beelzebubzy

Njoukani has alternated wins and losses over his past 9 fights.

He recently lost his last fight.

ALL IN ON Units on BubzyCoin on Anthony

**JIBBBY** · 09-29-14, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by PaperTrail07

Now is NOT the time to bet against Rory......just my opinion..-489 seems a little much but i expect him to get the W..

Agreed.. -500 is getting a little silly now.. Probably what the odds should be though...

**Bumdeal** · 09-29-14, 06:16 PM

I have no idea why it's -500. Rory will most likely win but those odds are nuts. I hope it keeps climbing and I'll take my chances with Saffy.

**marzwoody** · 09-29-14, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by Bumdeal

I have no idea why it's -500. Rory will most likely win but those odds are nuts. I hope it keeps climbing and I'll take my chances with Saffy.

Saffs not as good as i remember him being after watching footage.

**rocky16** · 09-29-14, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by marzwoody

Saffs not as good as i remember him being after watching footage.

Saff is very technical on the feet. Makes few mistakes. He doesn't have enough power to put anyone on their ass nevermind put them out with one shot. His takedown defense is very solid. Its improved greatly since his fight with woodley. He's got very good cardio and he's a tough focking kid. But Rory is on another level. The odds are off IMO. I cap Rory at -300. I don't believe saff will beat any of the top 5 guys at 170 and I do think Rory is a top 5 guy and the guy who will eventually hold the title. This will be a very good fight. Much closer than the line indicates but ultimately MacDonald should take a UD.

**rocky16** · 09-29-14, 06:28 PM

Rory Mac decision prop will be the play. I imagine it will be around -240.

**KingofKings** · 09-29-14, 06:42 PM

I like how you think Rock

**Napes21** · 09-29-14, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by rocky16

Saff is very technical on the feet. Makes few mistakes. He doesn't have enough power to put anyone on their ass nevermind put them out with one shot. His takedown defense is very solid. Its improved greatly since his fight with woodley. He's got very good cardio and he's a tough focking kid. But Rory is on another level. The odds are off IMO. I cap Rory at -300. I don't believe saff will beat any of the top 5 guys at 170 and I do think Rory is a top 5 guy and the guy who will eventually hold the title. This will be a very good fight. Much closer than the line indicates but ultimately MacDonald should take a UD.

You feeling ok Rock? This might be the most detailed post with the fewest amount of expletives or slurs I have seen you post in the short amount of time I've been on here. I agree with the breakdown though - can't lay -500 on Rory here. Will see what the props look like when they open up.

**snufflyjoe** · 09-29-14, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by rocky16

Saff is very technical on the feet. Makes few mistakes. He doesn't have enough power to put anyone on their ass nevermind put them out with one shot. His takedown defense is very solid. Its improved greatly since his fight with woodley. He's got very good cardio and he's a tough focking kid. But Rory is on another level. The odds are off IMO. I cap Rory at -300. I don't believe saff will beat any of the top 5 guys at 170 and I do think Rory is a top 5 guy and the guy who will eventually hold the title. This will be a very good fight. Much closer than the line indicates but ultimately MacDonald should take a UD.

How do you see Rory winning though? Will he keep it on the feet and out strike Saff or will he look to take Saff down?

Agree 100% that Rory should not be -500. Normally when I see a -500 I can tell straight away why they are this price but I am struggling here.

I'm not convinced that Rory would have the cardio to implement a wrestling heavy game plan against Saff for his first 5 rounder. So if this fight does stay standing can Rory out strike Saff for 5 rounds?

Lots of question marks for this fight