NATE DIAZ +260
GRAY MAYNARD -320
Ultimate Fight Night 20 will end up with what is basically a number one contender's match... but only for one of the contenders!? Gray Maynard (9-0) has strung together six wins after knocking himself out in his very first UFC fight. It was pretty funny as he landed on his head after slamming Rob Emerson, who actually tapped out after getting slammed resulting in a no contest. Now Maynard is close to getting a title shot and a win here might cement it to the dismay of MMA fans everywhere. Maynard is a boring take 'em down and lay and pray type of fighter. Like a junior high first date, Gray Maynard will dry hump the shit out of you. He's actually a blackbelt dry humper.
Maynard's practice session.
GRAY MAYNARD -320
Ultimate Fight Night 20 will end up with what is basically a number one contender's match... but only for one of the contenders!? Gray Maynard (9-0) has strung together six wins after knocking himself out in his very first UFC fight. It was pretty funny as he landed on his head after slamming Rob Emerson, who actually tapped out after getting slammed resulting in a no contest. Now Maynard is close to getting a title shot and a win here might cement it to the dismay of MMA fans everywhere. Maynard is a boring take 'em down and lay and pray type of fighter. Like a junior high first date, Gray Maynard will dry hump the shit out of you. He's actually a blackbelt dry humper.
Maynard's practice session.
Bad boy Nate Diaz (11-4) has slipped lately losing two out of his last three. He was losing his last fight until Melvin Guillard politely jumped head first into a guillotine giving Diaz the submission win. Even with that gift of a win, I'm not to worried about Diaz. He has heart and is always in a position to win. In case you don't remember, Diaz actually submitted Maynard already when they were on the Ultimate Fighter together. Yes, they are both diffrent fighters now but I think Diaz will be able to pester Maynard with slaps until Maynard has to take him down. Then Diaz will have three rounds on the ground to be able to pull out a submission and flick you off at the same time. NATE DIAZ +260
EVAN DUNHAM +210
EFRAIN ESCUDERO -250
Recent TUF winner Efrain Escudero (13-0) has looked impressive in his two UFC fights, a domination of Phillipe Nover and a highlight knockout of clown Cole Miller. With only two fights in the UFC there isn't much to evaluate Escudero on. With that said, I feel that this line is inflated because of his TUF exposure. Escudero is a quality prospect but isn't worthy of such a hefty price tag just yet.
Dunham (9-0) is also a good young prospect with only two UFC fights. However, his wins come over higher quality opponents. Some one's O must go and I think (hope) it will be Escudero's. I think this line should be closer to even, maybe Escudero a slight favorite. So use your kindergarten level math skills and figure out which fighter has value. EVAN DUNHAM +210
BRAD BLACKBURN +135
AMIR SADOLLAH -165
Sticking with the over-rated TUF fighters theme, Amir Sadollah (3-1) steps back into the octagon looking to start a winning streak. Sadollah, best known for his submissions on TUF, used his striking to thump the ultimate can, Phil Baroni. Sadollah looked extremely sloppy with his muay thai when he dismantled the New York Bad Ass. A win's a win, but in all reality it's not a good sign when you can't finish Phil Baroni and he goes all three rounds with you.
Sadollah hits like your "Kid Sister"
EVAN DUNHAM +210
EFRAIN ESCUDERO -250
Recent TUF winner Efrain Escudero (13-0) has looked impressive in his two UFC fights, a domination of Phillipe Nover and a highlight knockout of clown Cole Miller. With only two fights in the UFC there isn't much to evaluate Escudero on. With that said, I feel that this line is inflated because of his TUF exposure. Escudero is a quality prospect but isn't worthy of such a hefty price tag just yet.
Dunham (9-0) is also a good young prospect with only two UFC fights. However, his wins come over higher quality opponents. Some one's O must go and I think (hope) it will be Escudero's. I think this line should be closer to even, maybe Escudero a slight favorite. So use your kindergarten level math skills and figure out which fighter has value. EVAN DUNHAM +210
BRAD BLACKBURN +135
AMIR SADOLLAH -165
Sticking with the over-rated TUF fighters theme, Amir Sadollah (3-1) steps back into the octagon looking to start a winning streak. Sadollah, best known for his submissions on TUF, used his striking to thump the ultimate can, Phil Baroni. Sadollah looked extremely sloppy with his muay thai when he dismantled the New York Bad Ass. A win's a win, but in all reality it's not a good sign when you can't finish Phil Baroni and he goes all three rounds with you.
Sadollah hits like your "Kid Sister"
Brad Blackburn (15-9-1) has quietly put together a three fight win streak including wins over Ryo Chonan and Edgar Garcia. Blackburn has very technical striking and also has some power. Brad Balckburn is going to be "My Buddy" when he wins as a +135 underdog. BRAD BLACKBURN +135
MIKE GUYMON +170
RORY MACDONALD -215
Rory MacDonald (9-0) and Mike Guymon (12-2-1) are both coming over from the King Of The Cage promotion. MacDonald was 155 lb champion and Guymon was the 170 lb champion. MacDonald is still a growing young lad at twenty years old and just can't make the 155 lb weight anymore. Which is why this fight will be taking place at 170 lbs. From everything I have read and heard, MacDonald is supposedly the second coming of Christ when it comes to MMA. In future fights, I expect to see MacDonald's line creap into the high -300's which makes me think this may be the only time we see him in the -200's. I'm all over it. RORY MACDONALD -215
HOFF"S PLAYS
Brad Blackburn +135 (6.5u to win 8.775u)
Rory MacDonald -215 (4.3u to win 2u)*
Nate Diaz +245 (2u to win 4.9u)
Evan Dunham +210 (2u to win 4.2)
*I will be adding to this bet after I see how well I did at WEC 46.
MIKE GUYMON +170
RORY MACDONALD -215
Rory MacDonald (9-0) and Mike Guymon (12-2-1) are both coming over from the King Of The Cage promotion. MacDonald was 155 lb champion and Guymon was the 170 lb champion. MacDonald is still a growing young lad at twenty years old and just can't make the 155 lb weight anymore. Which is why this fight will be taking place at 170 lbs. From everything I have read and heard, MacDonald is supposedly the second coming of Christ when it comes to MMA. In future fights, I expect to see MacDonald's line creap into the high -300's which makes me think this may be the only time we see him in the -200's. I'm all over it. RORY MACDONALD -215
HOFF"S PLAYS
Brad Blackburn +135 (6.5u to win 8.775u)
Rory MacDonald -215 (4.3u to win 2u)*
Nate Diaz +245 (2u to win 4.9u)
Evan Dunham +210 (2u to win 4.2)
*I will be adding to this bet after I see how well I did at WEC 46.
Pretty high opening line for his first UFC fight.
Kid looked impressive, look out 170 in a couple years.
