UFC 125 Jan 1 2011 Las Vegas

omalley21 · 11-25-10, 08:12 PM

Thats definitely a weak card. How can you argue that. The biggest name is frankie edgar. This card will not sell a lot of ppv's.

Poppa Catfish · 11-25-10, 10:24 PM

That is UFC's concern not mine. I'm just hoping for some interesting fights, I'm not really sure we got many of those here.

THE_LOCKSMITH · 11-26-10, 02:13 AM

Yea with Aldo out this card isn't living up to the New years "mega card". 2nd year in a row now, with last years main event being Rashad Evas/Thiago Silva. At least there still is a title fight on the card

Vaughany · 11-26-10, 03:28 PM

I personally cant wait for Leben vs Stann! Currently half-way through Stann's book and it truly is the best book I've ever read. I tend to try and avoid bettin on fights that involve my favourite fighters but I wont be able to resist if Stann comes out at +150 or better (which I expect due to the Leben hype after the Simpson and crazy Akiyama win). Just hoping this DUI doesnt force Leben to pull out! Im also surprised that this fight hasnt been moved to the Fight For the Troops event which is only 25 days later...surely it would of made sense to have him as the co-main event seeing as he is an Operation Matador vet and Silver Star recipient!

RaiderNation MMA · 11-26-10, 04:48 PM

this card could of had potential

snake11eyes · 11-26-10, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by GoldenYAK

two best lw's in the world are fighting but its a weak card...? stfu go watch wwe.

That's one fight you moron. The New Years card is supposed to be one of the best if not the best card of the year. This card is not even close to what it should be.

Vaughany · 11-26-10, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by snake11eyes

That's one fight you moron. The New Years card is supposed to be one of the best if not the best card of the year. This card is not even close to what it should be.

Yeah, although this card is still good (especially the undercard) IMO, it definitely is not at the level of last years UFC100 (at least in terms of "star" names) which had Sexyama, Belcher, Fitch, GSP, Thiago Alves, Bisping, Hendo, Lesnar and Mir all on the main card. To be fair the UFC couldnt know that Aldo would pull out!

The HOFF · 11-26-10, 06:04 PM

Like watching Grispi but his fight should be on the undercard now, with Vera vs Silva taking a main card spot.

Kaladarus · 11-26-10, 08:28 PM

I'd rather not have a completely stacked card like UFC 100. What happened after 100? The next couple of UFC's were embarrassments, some not even worth having on PPV. This might not be the best card ever, but it should easily be one of the better cards of the year.

Shane · 11-27-10, 10:39 AM

It's not a star-studded card, by any means. However, it's hard to call it a weak card when there's a title on the line and every main-card fight is a threat to win Fight of the Night.

Vaughany · 12-03-10, 06:28 PM

Stann came out at Evens...currently at +140. Should improve a bit more I reckon to +150 to +175 range hopefully.

Vrakas · 12-03-10, 08:35 PM

vera better win this fight or he will face tito for the worst record of all time.

Vaughany · 12-04-10, 03:54 AM

Originally posted by Vrakas

vera better win this fight or he will face tito for the worst record of all time.

He's gonna be both the LHW and HW Champion tho so no worries, he's gotta it all under control!

The HOFF · 12-04-10, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by Vaughany

Stann came out at Evens...currently at +140. Should improve a bit more I reckon to +150 to +175 range hopefully.

Weird that one random line came out for UFC 125. I also like Stann in this fight. I hope it just keeps moving.

Vrakas · 12-04-10, 08:52 AM

i think that the edgar and diaz fights should be the most interesting fights to watch

Vaughany · 12-04-10, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by The HOFF

Weird that one random line came out for UFC 125. I also like Stann in this fight. I hope it just keeps moving.

I think it's the co-main event so might be why it's come out before any of the other main card fights. Im confident the post-Akiyama Leben hype will lead to Stann reaching +175 so Im gonna hang on for a bit longer before biting!

THE_LOCKSMITH · 12-15-10, 01:55 PM

Frank Edgar +115
Gray Maynard -145

Brian Stann +140
Chris Leben -170

Brandon Vera +130
Thiago Silva -160

Dong Hyun Kim -135
Nathan Diaz +105

Clay Guida -165
Takanori Gomi +135

Mr.Kitty · 12-18-10, 05:39 AM

Creative trailer!

36mafia · 12-18-10, 12:34 PM

card was lookin stacked before aldo had to cancel due to injury
not a great new years card on paper

omalley21 · 12-18-10, 01:02 PM

Now that I think about it, this card is gonna be fireworks. It seems weak on paper but the matchups are gonna make it exciting. Except Maynard Edgar, which is guarenteed to go to decision with Maynard layin n prayin or frankie jabbing and running.

The bets that stand out to me are Gomi, Stann and Maynard.

Vaughany · 12-18-10, 06:01 PM

Anybody think Volkmann might come out as slight dog against McKee?

Eccocide · 12-18-10, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by Vaughany

Anybody think Volkmann might come out as slight dog against McKee?

Hope so, cuz then I can hit McKee if he's a short fav lol. Bad matchup for Volkmann IMO.

Vaughany · 12-18-10, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by Eccocide

Hope so, cuz then I can hit McKee if he's a short fav lol. Bad matchup for Volkmann IMO.

Im torn on this one, I think both will be close to evens?. I guess this is gonna be Volkmann's first fight against a fighter who is equal to or better than him at wrestling but Christmas will have the BJJ edge? McKee should also have speed advantage. Only thing that puts me off McKee is that Volkmann has definitely faced better competition than McKee has and isnt Mckee used to competing in a ring? I doubt anybody he has faced is UFC material except Karo back in the day who he lost to! I'd love to take a to decision prop bet on this one if I could!

urge2kill · 12-18-10, 07:05 PM

McKee/Volkmann has decision written all over it.

r0gu3status · 12-20-10, 05:30 PM

4 bets im making for this card are, maynard (3x), gomi(1x), dong hyun kim (2x), and vera (1x)
i need to switch to a book that has more prop bets and stuff, pinny sucks for mma

Chairib · 12-20-10, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by Vaughany

Im torn on this one, I think both will be close to evens?. I guess this is gonna be Volkmann's first fight against a fighter who is equal to or better than him at wrestling but Christmas will have the BJJ edge? McKee should also have speed advantage. Only thing that puts me off McKee is that Volkmann has definitely faced better competition than McKee has and isnt Mckee used to competing in a ring? I doubt anybody he has faced is UFC material except Karo back in the day who he lost to! I'd love to take a to decision prop bet on this one if I could!

Those are some very interesting questions you ask.

Vrakas · 12-20-10, 06:37 PM

cant wait,wish the fights took place tonight.diaz will raise victorias.

jacktheknife · 12-21-10, 01:02 AM

Am I the only one who's intrigued by Stann/Gomi/Vera at +1253?

Vaughany · 12-21-10, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by Chairib

Those are some very interesting questions you ask.

ha As I said in Ill's thread, a Chairib grappling assessment of this fight would be useful!

Vaughany · 12-21-10, 04:56 AM

Originally posted by r0gu3status

4 bets im making for this card are, maynard (3x), gomi(1x), dong hyun kim (2x), and vera (1x)
i need to switch to a book that has more prop bets and stuff, pinny sucks for mma

Yeah Pinny sucks for parlays and props, but they do have the best odds for straight-up betting.

Vaughany · 12-21-10, 07:06 AM

Second Lil Heathen blog...

Vaughany · 12-22-10, 03:53 PM

THE_LOCKSMITH · 01-01-11, 06:29 PM

why no more SBR UFC contests?

jacktheknife · 01-01-11, 07:35 PM

Got a bit on the WEC war wagon. Sure wish I parley prelims, but I think they're worth the while. Here's what I've got for now.

4u Maynard -155
3u Brown -250
2u Grispi -300
1u Volkmann +220

jacktheknife · 01-01-11, 08:26 PM

Can somebody tell me how the hell they intend to finish the prelims on time? Besides putting nickel plates in Marcus and Jeremy's gloves.