Terrible striking technique, zero footwork, chin straight in the air, and questionable takedown defense. More of a fade of Edinaldo than a bet on Gonzaga for me. Hes obviously got length and a bit of pop and Gonzaga isn't exactly a world beater, but I have serious doubts this guy belongs in the UFC.Originally Posted by Vitooch
Why do you like Gonzaga in this matchup? I don't know anything about his opponent besides his less than flattering frame.
8 of 13 wins via Knockout (and 0 losses) for a BJJ specialist is pretty impressive, IMO.Terrible striking technique, zero footwork, chin straight in the air, and questionable takedown defense. More of a fade of Edinaldo than a bet on Gonzaga for me. Hes obviously got length and a bit of pop and Gonzaga isn't exactly a world beater, but I have serious doubts this guy belongs in the UFC.
This dude made Geronimo dos Santos quit!
I think this is gonna be his first win by submission since 2008.
(closes Ednaldo's wiki page)
Geronimo won the first (and only) round of that fight and quit due to exhaustion, not because of anything Edinaldo did. More embarrassing for Geronimo than anything. And I'll take Gonzaga's experience in losses to high caliber opponents over Oliveira's wins against nobodies on the Brazilian circuit. The last guy he fought was making his MMA debut!8 of 13 wins via Knockout (and 0 losses) for a BJJ specialist is pretty impressive, IMO. This dude made Geronimo dos Santos quit! I think this is gonna be his first win by submission since 2008. (closes Ednaldo's wiki page)
Why do you like Gonzaga in this matchup? I don't know anything about his opponent besides his less than flattering frame.Yeeep pretty much exactly what More-betterness said. More of a fade of Edinaldo than a bet on Gonzaga is the key to this really. Gonzaga has never particularly impressed me, he's pretty slow and cumbersome and not very strategic. Nontheless, he has all the attributes to finish what other much less skilled guys started. As said above, Geronimo took Oliveira down reasonably easily and lay on top of him for a round before gassing out. Grimaldo Oliveira who Edinaldo drew with also had success taking him down but could not do much damage. Edinaldo is also clearly not very thick for a HW which could be problematic for him.Terrible striking technique, zero footwork, chin straight in the air, and questionable takedown defense. More of a fade of Edinaldo than a bet on Gonzaga for me. Hes obviously got length and a bit of pop and Gonzaga isn't exactly a world beater, but I have serious doubts this guy belongs in the UFC.
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Gl V.
Did you hit the prater by decision prop? line still dropping.
I haven't, but have got Fight Starts Round 2 in a couple parlays, and have got risk free arbs on Silva winning by decision and Silva by TKO/KO so don't wanna have to many conflicting plays.Gl V.
Did you hit the prater by decision prop? line still dropping.
Pinnacle is offering Tavares/Stout under 2.5 Rounds at +116 by now (just in case you want to arb it).Adding:
Parlay: 3.26 units on Silva/Prater to Start Round 2 (-215), Not Massenzio by Submission (-3250), Not Rumble by Submission (-5040), Aldo/Mendes to Start Round 2 (-705), & Munoz/Sonnen to Go the Distance (-230) to win 4.966 units;
Parlay: 1.63 units on Stout (-120), Palhares/Massenzio to Start Round 2 (-210), Aldo/Mendes to Start Round 2 (-705), & Maia/Bisping to Go the Distance (-210) to win 5.805 units;
Parlay (double): 0.433 units on Belfort by TKO/KO & Aldo by TKO/KO at +1000 to win 4.33 units;
0.89 units on Palhares by Submission at +140 to win 1.246 units;
0.64 units on Tavares/Stout to Go Over 2.5 Rounds at +200 to win 1.28 units;
0.722 units on Alcantara by Decision at +175 to win 1.263 units.
Cheers for the heads up. I probably won't bother as it's only a small risk on the over and got it at great odds.Pinnacle is offering Tavares/Stout under 2.5 Rounds at +116 by now (just in case you want to arb it).
Any concern that Gonzaga is too big a pussy for a tough guy? Sounds like his opponent might be a Brazilian Joey Beltran, since you say he is durable and has good cardio for a HW. Gonzaga flakes out easily. He dominated Fabricio Werdum in their UFC fight, but pussed out the moment Werdum hit back.
I was watching the match between Gonzaga and Kevin Jordan, and by the second round Gonzaga was too tired to shoot any more. I actually stopped watching at that point and decided not to bet on Gonzaga.
If Edinaldo gets through the first round and Gonzaga gases, Edinaldo could win on points or get a tko with his arm punches.
He was too tired to shoot but ended up winning with a Superman punch KO lol funny shitI was watching the match between Gonzaga and Kevin Jordan, and by the second round Gonzaga was too tired to shoot any more. I actually stopped watching at that point and decided not to bet on Gonzaga.
If Edinaldo gets through the first round and Gonzaga gases, Edinaldo could win on points or get a tko with his arm punches.
Has anyone seen his last fight? What was his shape like then? He got a 3rd round submission, so can't be too bad
It seems like his opponent, Peter Parker, was a complete ******* can. Gonzaga took til the 3rd round to beat a guy that lost via submission in the 1st round by neck crack two fights sooner. I wouldn't give Gonzaga much credit for that.
Yeah, I think I'm right in thinking Ednaldo should be -185.
Another great Dana White video blog part 2... (Shows Belfort's reaction to being told Rumble won't make weight and Dana speaking to Rumble during weigh-ins).. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...v=2mcjR3TsK4s#!
Last edited by Vaughany; 01-14-12 at 04:17 PM.
Wtf is up with Vitor's ice chewing?Another great Dana White video blog part 2... (Shows Belfort's reaction to being told Rumble won't make weight).. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...v=2mcjR3TsK4s#!
