Bellator 132: Freire vs. Straus (January 16, 2014)

**JIBBBY** · 01-14-15, 08:21 PM

I like Daniel Strauss's chances at those odds with his pace and wrestling.. This Pitbull brother is no joke though... http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Patricio-Freire-9960

**THE_LOCKSMITH** · 01-15-15, 05:37 AM

agreed Jibby

**brooks85** · 01-15-15, 08:54 AM

yeah he is, should easily be undefeated.

**Crassus** · 01-15-15, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by brooks85

yeah he is, should easily be undefeated.

Curran absolutely beat him in the first fight.

**JIBBBY** · 01-15-15, 11:28 AM

Wanna play Bubba Jenkins at -115 with his wrestling but something tells me he might get sub'd out in this one.. He's fighting a guy with a ton of experience compared to him.. http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Georgi-Karakhanyan-19472

Still a no play for me.... Anyone gonna take a stab at this bout?

**Jim_Gunn** · 01-15-15, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

Wanna play Bubba Jenkins at -115 with his wrestling but something tells me he might get sub'd out in this one.. He's fighting a guy with a ton of experience compared to him.. http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Georgi-Karakhanyan-19472

Still a no play for me.... Anyone gonna take a stab at this bout?

I bet Georgi too early at -110, but he's +113 on Bookmaker right now, and I like him even better as an underdog.

**JIBBBY** · 01-15-15, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by Jim_Gunn

I bet Georgi too early at -110, but he's +113 on Bookmaker right now, and I like him even better as an underdog.

Probably the right call Jim... Bubba Jenkins will have the huge wrestling advantage going in and that's always scary to bet against though..

Zwicker vs Houston Alexander... Both of these guys absolutely suck!!! I'm gonna pick the dog with the least amount of flees in Houston Alexander.. Houston moves a bit better on this feet, probably will dance and move around alot until he gets the take down in a decision win is my best guess... The fighting Indian Zwicker is a slugger but slow of foot and should gas out easily after round 1 but he could land that KO punch early if he's gets lucky...

Just a moment...

http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Virgil-Zwicker-9086

24109

Virgil Zwicker

1½

O <label for="ctl00_C_ConstructorLines1_GameLines 1_repHeaders_ctl00_repLines_ctl02_chkBet Over" id="ctl00_C_ConstructorLines1_GameLines1 _repHeaders_ctl00_repLines_ctl02_lblBetO ver">-160</label> <input id="ctl00_C_ConstructorLines1_GameLines1 _repHeaders_ctl00_repLines_ctl02_chkBetO ver" name="ctl00$C$ConstructorLines1$GameLine s1$repHeaders$ctl00$repLines$ctl02$chkBe tOver" type="checkbox">

U <label for="ctl00_C_ConstructorLines1_GameLines 1_repHeaders_ctl00_repLines_ctl02_chkBet Under" id="ctl00_C_ConstructorLines1_GameLines1 _repHeaders_ctl00_repLines_ctl02_lblBetU nder">+130</label> <input id="ctl00_C_ConstructorLines1_GameLines1 _repHeaders_ctl00_repLines_ctl02_chkBetU nder" name="ctl00$C$ConstructorLines1$GameLine s1$repHeaders$ctl00$repLines$ctl02$chkBe tUnder" type="checkbox">

24110

Houston Alexander

Gonna try Houston Alexander $120 to win $100...

**whipton** · 01-15-15, 07:18 PM

Bellator 132
=========

@PatricioPitbull (-260) 5.2 Units for 2 Units

@2sinsurrJenkins (-150) 3.8 Units for 2.5 Units

@houstonassassin (-140) 1.4 Units for 1 Unit

Fernando Gonzalez (+125) 1.5 Units for 1.9 Units

Fernando Gonzalez/Marius Zaromskis Over 1½ (-180) 1.8 Units for 1 Unit

@whipthecapper

MD · 01-15-15, 08:07 PM

^ I got infracted for posting my Twitter when someone asked me to, and this guy has been running an account solely dedicated to advertising his Twitter for almost two years now.

The mods must be busy moving all the good threads to the Saloon.

**Jim_Gunn** · 01-15-15, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

Probably the right call Jim... Bubba Jenkins will have the huge wrestling advantage going in and that's always scary to bet against though..

Zwicker vs Houston Alexander... Both of these guys absolutely suck!!! I'm gonna pick the dog with the least amount of flees in Houston Alexander.. Houston moves a bit better on this feet, probably will dance and move around alot until he gets the take down in a decision win is my best guess... The fighting Indian Zwicker is a slugger but slow of foot and should gas out easily after round 1 but he could land that KO punch early if he's gets lucky...

Just a moment...

http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Virgil-Zwicker-9086

24109

Virgil Zwicker

1½

O <label for="ctl00_C_ConstructorLines1_GameLines 1_repHeaders_ctl00_repLines_ctl02_chkBet Over" id="ctl00_C_ConstructorLines1_GameLines1 _repHeaders_ctl00_repLines_ctl02_lblBetO ver">-160</label> <input id="ctl00_C_ConstructorLines1_GameLines1 _repHeaders_ctl00_repLines_ctl02_chkBetO ver" name="ctl00$C$ConstructorLines1$GameLine s1$repHeaders$ctl00$repLines$ctl02$chkBe tOver" type="checkbox">

U <label for="ctl00_C_ConstructorLines1_GameLines 1_repHeaders_ctl00_repLines_ctl02_chkBet Under" id="ctl00_C_ConstructorLines1_GameLines1 _repHeaders_ctl00_repLines_ctl02_lblBetU nder">+130</label> <input id="ctl00_C_ConstructorLines1_GameLines1 _repHeaders_ctl00_repLines_ctl02_chkBetU nder" name="ctl00$C$ConstructorLines1$GameLine s1$repHeaders$ctl00$repLines$ctl02$chkBe tUnder" type="checkbox">

24110

Houston Alexander

Gonna try Houston Alexander $120 to win $100...

If NCAA Houston shows up and fights like last time by wrestling Zwicker to the ground he should win. As long as he doesn't get a damn point deducted again for head butting his opponent twice! That's why they had a draw last time and that's why they are doing this rematch so quickly in the first place. I paid a higher price for Houston at -145 but that's the breaks when you try to guess whether the line is moving up or down.

**JIBBBY** · 01-15-15, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by MD

^ I got infracted for posting my Twitter when someone asked me to, and this guy has been running an account solely dedicated to advertising his Twitter for almost two years now.

The mods must be busy moving all the good threads to the Saloon.

His betting lines are for crap too, reminds me of myself a few months ago..... Whipton does only post his picks which is not a bad thing though if he wins most of the time... Don't know this guys track record?????

**marzwoody** · 01-15-15, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by MD

^ I got infracted for posting my Twitter when someone asked me to, and this guy has been running an account solely dedicated to advertising his Twitter for almost two years now.

The mods must be busy moving all the good threads to the Saloon.

Why anyone is still posting here instead of the "other place" blows my mind.

Better smileys i guess.

**JIBBBY** · 01-15-15, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by marzwoody

Why anyone is still posting here instead of the "other place" blows my mind.

Better smileys i guess.

You're posting here now and just paid to become an SBR pro just yesterday.. I'm confused....

I'm gonna go with Georgi K and Marius Zar in a 2 team parlay for small to round off this card.. Good luck gents

**marzwoody** · 01-15-15, 11:00 PM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

You're posting here now and just paid to become an SBR pro just yesterday.. I'm confused....

I'm gonna go with Georgi K and Marius Zar in a 2 team parlay to round off this card.. Good luck gents

I registered for a pro over a week ago...

**NunyaBidness** · 01-16-15, 01:06 AM

Originally posted by MD

The mods must be busy moving all the good threads to the Saloon.

Shit, I hear they moved all the good threads to another forum.

MD · 01-16-15, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by NunyaBidness

Shit, I hear they moved all the good threads to another forum.

Unsurprisingly, 80% of the posts in every thread come from guys on my ignore list now. What a coincidence.

**whipton** · 01-16-15, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

His betting lines are for crap too, reminds me of myself a few months ago..... Whipton does only post his picks which is not a bad thing though if he wins most of the time... Don't know this guys track record?????

2015 SBR MMA Record: 5-3 (+8.7 Units)

How do i remind you of yourself ???

**Crassus** · 01-16-15, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

His betting lines are for crap too

Are you shitting me JIBBY? Christ.

Also, one of the better bets is Gonzales ML up to -120.

MD · 01-16-15, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by whipton

2015 SBR MMA Record: 5-3 (+8.7 Units)

How do i remind you of yourself ???

LOL. Shots fired!

**JIBBBY** · 01-16-15, 12:07 PM

I found better line play Whipton that's all.. Fact...

Whipton no offense as maybe my post sounded rude..

A few months ago I didn't pay much attention to value and just took what ever the bookies gave me.. I no longer do that as several regulars brought that to my attention in the past.. So based at looking at the pick value in your above post I said it reminds me of me a few months ago.. Not a knock on ya Whipton as I don't care and a 5-3 winning record is decent as long as they are not all mostly big favorites..

Keep the winning up... MD no shots fired so stop trying to start up crap...

**nanderson1134** · 01-16-15, 12:20 PM

Clear decision win for freire

**Sanity Check** · 01-16-15, 01:38 PM

Not sure if people are aware.

Virgil Zwicker took the fight with Houston Alexander on something like 7 days notice, last time around. He might be better than he showed.

Also, Houston Alexander is 42 and I think he's not cutting down to 205. He's walking around near to that weight. That's why he weighed 203 lbs at the weigh ins. It could mean Zwicker will have a significant size and weight advantage.

I'm hesitant to pick a winner in that one, but am leaning towards Zwicker pulling an upset.

edit - Zwicker has a TKO win over Ovince St Preux, too. I wish I could find tape of it to see if Zwicker managed to stop any of OSP's takedowns.

**JIBBBY** · 01-16-15, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by Sanity Check

Not sure if people are aware.

Virgil Zwicker took the fight with Houston Alexander on something like 7 days notice, last time around. He might be better than he showed.

Also, Houston Alexander is 42 and I think he's not cutting down to 205. He's walking around near to that weight. That's why he weighed 203 lbs at the weigh ins. It could mean Zwicker will have a significant size and weight advantage.

I'm hesitant to pick a winner in that one, but am leaning towards Zwicker pulling an upset.

edit - Zwicker has a TKO win over Ovince St Preux, too. I wish I could find tape of it to see if Zwicker managed to stop any of OSP's takedowns.

Yep, right on all points..

It's a tough bet but the bottom line is Houston Alexander is the quicker fighter, a bit more well rounded and has better wrestling which he exploited in their first match up.. One can only think Houston Alexander is gonna go back to the well and take down Zwicker and just out work him the entire fight if he doesn't get KO'd first...

Smart stupid money has to be on Houston Alexander is my thinking.. Certainly just gambling playing this fight though Sanity Check.... Both of these guys are typically fade material in most other match ups..

**mirinquads** · 01-16-15, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

I found better line play Whipton that's all.. Fact...

Whipton no offense as maybe my post sounded rude..

A few months ago I didn't pay much attention to value and just took what ever the bookies gave me.. I no longer do that as several regulars brought that to my attention in the past.. So based at looking at the pick value in your above post I said it reminds me of me a few months ago.. Not a knock on ya Whipton as I don't care and a 5-3 winning record is decent as long as they are not all mostly big favorites..

Keep the winning up... MD no shots fired so stop trying to start up crap...

You compared him to Jibby bro, that's more than a little rude..!

**Jim_Gunn** · 01-16-15, 02:52 PM

I'm going to be traveling to Vegas this evening, so I won't be watching live on Spike TV. Here's my action for Bellator tonight including the props that just got released:

Bellator 132 Risk $350.50

Patricio Freire (-165) vs Daniel Straus $82.50 for $50.00
Freire wins by 5 round decision (+170) $25.00 for $42.50
Daniel Straus/Patricio Freire Over 4½ (-140) $56.00 for $40.00
Georgi Karakhanyan (-110) vs Bubba Jenkins $44.00 for $40.00
Karakhanyan wins inside distance (+285) $20.00 for $57.00
Houston Alexander (-145) vs Virgil Zwicker $58.00 for $40.00
Alexander wins by 3 round decision (+360) $25.00 for $90.00
Fernando Gonzalez (+125) vs Marius Zaromskis $40.00 for $50.00

**JIBBBY** · 01-16-15, 03:01 PM

Miri bro.. Are you part of the infamous Nunya Posse now, did you get turned to the dark side?

Topic - Daniel Strauss +180 now and climbing steadily.. . Me really likes this play now at those odds!!!!

Fri 1/16		3001 Daniel Straus		<input id="editx" name="M1_0" size="4"> +180	<input id="editx" name="L1_0" size="4"> o4½ -165
10:30PM		3002 Patricio Freire		<input id="editx" name="M2_0" size="4"> -220	<input id="editx" name="L2_0" size="4"> u4½ +135

Thinking about pulling the trigger on this prop play as well...

Fri 1/16

3007 Straus wins by 5 round decision

<input id="editx" name="M1_2" size="4"> +290

**BIGDAY** · 01-16-15, 03:38 PM

GL fellas.

**Jim_Gunn** · 01-16-15, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by BIGDAY

GL fellas.

Egads, I'm against you on every one of those fights this weekend. Good luck to one of us!

**BIGDAY** · 01-16-15, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by Jim_Gunn

Egads, I'm against you on every one of those fights this weekend. Good luck to one of us!

GL

**JIBBBY** · 01-16-15, 04:55 PM

I played and hit all the same plays as Bigday except I didn't take Daniel Cormier, Bendo, Bubba Jenkins, and Zwicker... Solid picks overall Bigday I believe... That Brad Tavarez win was big..

I won't be around to see this event live tonight so good luck to all in advance!!!

**DiggityDaggityDo** · 01-16-15, 06:42 PM

Only bet for me tonight is Alexander

**DiggityDaggityDo** · 01-16-15, 07:44 PM

Are these fights live on Spike?

The books show 6PM but the spike channel guide shows 9PM.

**TankHankerous** · 01-16-15, 08:22 PM

9pm Eastern

**DiggityDaggityDo** · 01-16-15, 08:42 PM

I'm Pacific and its on at 9PM here. Not sure why they are showing it 3 hours later.