Wsof 35

**JIBBBY** · 03-18-17, 06:09 PM

MMAmania previews -

265 lbs.: Blagoy Ivanov (14-1) vs. Shawn Jordan (19-7)
Since being stabbed in a bar fight in 2012 and his departure from Bellator MMA in 2014, Blagoy Ivanov has proved himself by capturing WSOF’s Heavyweight title in his debut and successfully defending it twice since. The Bulgarian bruiser packs a lot of power into his squat frame at 5’11” and 250 pounds and he uses it to toss around foes and throw heavy blows. To take the title from him you’d have to be more vicious and ruthless than him ... perhaps even more “Savage.”
Even though UFC opted not to renew his contact after a loss to Ruslan Magomedov, a close inspection of Shawn Jordan’s record shows he has both the experience and pedigree to give Ivanov all he can handle. He owns two wins over UFC’s No. 6-ranked Derrick Lewis and can also boast victories over Lavar “Big” Johnson, Pat “HD” Barry and British strongman Oli Thompson. The flip side of that coin is that he lost fights that could have elevated his UFC standing each time the brass ring was in reach to the likes of Cheick Kongo, Gabriel Gonzaga and Matt Mitrione.
Jordan is in many respects a less successful version of Ivanov. He’s only one inch taller, has a two-inch reach advantage (75”) and takes the “L” in approximately 25 percent of his fights, while Ivanov has only been bested just once. With knockouts in 79 percent of his wins (15 of 19) there’s little doubt he has power, but the only way so far to get to Ivanov’s chin is to go under it for a rear naked choke. That’s not really a Jordan specialty — he hasn’t tapped out anybody since 2011.
Final result: Blagoy Ivanov retains via technical knockout

145 lbs.: Lance Palmer (11-2) vs. Andre Harrison (15-0)

Lance “The Party” Palmer has been off since regaining the title from Alexandre Almeida last July, but given how busy Team Alpha Male is, you certainly can’t call him “inactive” in that span. After two close fights with the same opponent, though — one he lost via unanimous decision and one he won via majority decision — it’s time to see Palmer return to his form in a big fight. Hopefully he’s spent a lot of time working on the striking, too, because six of his 11 wins (54 percent) come via submission.
Undefeated Bellmore Kickboxing prospect Andre “The Bull” Harrison certainly isn’t going to make things easy for Palmer. Coming off an impressive rear-naked choke submission in his WSOF debut, Harrison quickly moved from unknown to title contender in a division that could use fresh blood (most WSOF divisions could). Even though he’s undefeated his deficit could be that finishes are rare for him, occurring in only one-third of his wins, accounting for three knockouts and two subs.
Palmer is (usually) a cardio monster. And since Harrison very often goes to a decision, the path to victory for Palmer seems clear — keep the taller (5’8” to 5’6”) Harrison at range to avoid power shots, then shoot for takedowns and do the damage on the ground, all the while searching for the vaunted Team Alpha Male chokes. There’s little chance the Bellmore team hasn’t thought of that and drilled takedown defense, so on Saturday night we’ll find out how effective it has been.
Final result: Lance Palmer takes a unanimous decision

135 lbs.: Bekbulat Magomedov (16-1) vs. Donavon Frelow (6-1)

On paper nearly everything would favor Bekbulat Magomedov taking the vacant title. He’s flawless barring a split decision loss to Josh Hill, has finishes in 11 of his 17 fights (64 percent), and has a size advantage over the less experienced Frelow at 5’8” to 5’6.” On the other hand, this is the depth of the division right now, and with Frelow’s only promotional loss coming in the inaugural Flyweight title fight to Magomed Bibulatov (who never defended that belt and is now in UFC) this makes as much sense as anything else WSOF could put together. Unfortunately, Bibulatov was a better size match-up for Frelow and he didn’t get it done so I don’t see him doing better at 135 pounds.
Final result: Bekbulat Magomedov finishes Donavon Frelow by knockout

**JIBBBY** · 03-18-17, 06:10 PM

Props -

MMA Props Fighting

Shawn Jordan vs Blagoy Ivanov - Heavyweight 5 rounds - WSOF 35
Sat 3/18	4003 Jordan / Ivanov goes 5 round distance		+320
11:00PM	4004 Fight won’t go 5 round distance		-425
Sat 3/18	4005 Jordan wins inside distance		+175
11:00PM	4006 Not Jordan inside distance		-225
Sat 3/18	4007 Jordan wins by 5 round decision		+655
11:00PM	4008 Not Jordan by 5 round decision		-1185
Sat 3/18	4009 Ivanov wins inside distance		+105
11:00PM	4010 Not Ivanov inside distance		-135
Sat 3/18	4011 Ivanov wins by 5 round decision		+612
11:00PM	4012 Not Ivanov by 5 round decision		-1078
Sat 3/18	4013 Jordan / Ivanov draw		+7000
11:00PM	4014 Fight not a draw		-18500
if fight goes to scorecards all wagers are no action
Sat 3/18	4015 Jordan (scorecards = no action)		-105
11:00PM	4016 Ivanov (scorecards = no action)		-125
any victory inside distance is a winner for selected fighter, see sportsbook rules for grading details
Sat 3/18	4017 Jordan points handicap	+5½ -110
11:00PM	4018 Ivanov points handicap	-5½ -120
Lance Palmer vs Andre Harrison - Featherweight 5 rounds - WSOF 35
Sat 3/18	4103 Palmer / Harrison goes 5 round distance		-170
10:30PM	4104 Fight won’t go 5 round distance		+140
Sat 3/18	4105 Palmer wins inside distance		+522
10:30PM	4106 Not Palmer inside distance		-853
Sat 3/18	4107 Palmer wins by 5 round decision		+210
10:30PM	4108 Not Palmer by 5 round decision		-270
Sat 3/18	4109 Harrison wins inside distance		+244
10:30PM	4110 Not Harrison inside distance		-310
Sat 3/18	4111 Harrison wins by 5 round decision		+200
10:30PM	4112 Not Harrison by 5 round decision		-260
Sat 3/18	4113 Palmer / Harrison draw		+5500
10:30PM	4114 Fight not a draw		-13500
if fight goes to scorecards all wagers are no action
Sat 3/18	4115 Palmer (scorecards = no action)		+140
10:30PM	4116 Harrison (scorecards = no action)		-170
any victory inside distance is a winner for selected fighter, see sportsbook rules for grading details
Sat 3/18	4117 Palmer points handicap	+5½ -205
10:30PM	4118 Harrison points handicap	-5½ +165
Donavon Frelow vs Bekbulat Magomedov - Bantamweight 5 rounds - WSOF 35
Sat 3/18	4203 Frelow / Magomedov goes 5 round distance		+130
10:00PM	4204 Fight won’t go 5 round distance		-160
Sat 3/18	4205 Frelow wins inside distance		+1169
10:00PM	4206 Not Frelow inside distance		-2172
Sat 3/18	4207 Frelow wins by 5 round decision		+1270
10:00PM	4208 Not Frelow by 5 round decision		-2460
Sat 3/18	4209 Magomedov wins inside distance		-130
10:00PM	4210 Not Magomedov inside distance		+100
Sat 3/18	4211 Magomedov wins by 5 round decision		+165
10:00PM	4212 Not Magomedov by 5 round decision		-205
Sat 3/18	4213 Frelow / Magomedov draw		+8000
10:00PM	4214 Fight not a draw		-21500
if fight goes to scorecards all wagers are no action
Sat 3/18	4215 Frelow (scorecards = no action)		+670
10:00PM	4216 Magomedov (scorecards = no action)		-1225
any victory inside distance is a winner for selected fighter, see sportsbook rules for grading details
Sat 3/18	4217 Frelow points handicap	+5½ +285
10:00PM	4218 Magomedov points handicap	-5½ -375

**Sanity Check** · 03-18-17, 06:41 PM

I haven't seen any of these guys fight recently.

Will probably skip it.

Good luck homeys!

**JIBBBY** · 03-18-17, 07:28 PM

Can watch prelims here - http://www.sherdog.com/events/WSOF-3...s-Jordan-57231

WSOF 35 - Heavyweight 5 rounds - Turning Stone Casino - Verona, New York
Sat 3/18	4001 Shawn Jordan	+120	o1½ -120
11:00PM	4002 Blagoy Ivanov	-140	u1½ +100
WSOF 35 - Featherweight 5 rounds - Turning Stone Casino - Verona, New York
Sat 3/18	4101 Lance Palmer	+125	o4½ -170
10:30PM	4102 Andre Harrison	-145	u4½ +150
WSOF 35 - Bantamweight 5 rounds - Turning Stone Casino - Verona, New York
Sat 3/18	4201 Donavon Frelow	+650	o3½ -115
10:00PM	4202 Bekbulat Magomedov	-1000	u3½ -105
WSOF 35 - Welterweight 3 rounds - Turning Stone Casino - Verona, New York
Sat 3/18	4301 Matt Secor	+415	o2½ -140
9:30PM	4302 Abubakar Nurmagomedov	-580	u2½ +110
WSOF 35 - Lightweight 3 rounds - Turning Stone Casino - Verona, New York
Sat 3/18	4501 Natan Schulte	+220	o1½ -195
8:30PM	4502 Islam Mamedov	-280	u1½ +160