Pick# 1506 Randy Couture - 450
Pick# 1507 Mark Coleman + 300This should be an easy one for MMA Fans. Though seasoned, Randy Couture has both the stand up and of course the total ground game. As a derivative of wrestling back ground, the only opponent to take advantage of the " Ground & Pound " offense is Brock Lesner. Not too shabby thru a 10 + years as a professional fighter. I don't foresee "The Natural" letting up his strong Guard defense to Coleman's shoot take down. Once on the ground, the mechanics of his ground offense is somewhat astonishing. 75% of Randy's victories come from ground submission or ground & pound KO's.
Mark Colemen is a has been from the early days of Pride FC. The " Hammer " has a proven record against strong opposition to lose flat out with absolutely no chance of winning. Another fighter with wrestling as his base, a ground submission is highly unlikely the outcome of victory for Colemen. Furthermore, stand up striking is another weakness he's never worked on thoroughly. I don't ever recall Mark recording a stand up Knock Out thru Pride or UFC. He goes right for the shoot, obtains excellent side mound, however doesn't seem to have the submission skills to become a major threat to victory. Last point to address, Cardio. After viewing some old footage of Pride & UFC, Coleman has the tendency to Gas Out thru 2 rounds. This element takes its toll and ultimately drives him to his down fall.
Unfortunately laying odds at 450 to win 100 is ideally a great bet. If your looking for a sure shot bet in MMA tonight, look no further. I welcome all questions or comments of my assessment.
