UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber II

The HOFF · 04-08-11, 01:49 PM

A bout between Carlos Condit and unbeaten Dong Hyun Kim has taken a spot on July's UFC 132 card – a spot that likely opened with the recent scratch of a B.J. Penn vs. Jon Fitch co-headliner.

UFC officials today announced the welterweight fight.

sirchadwick1 · 04-08-11, 02:00 PM

Crap, I was hoping for Condit/Penn. Really looking forward to Bader kicking Tito's arse and Dunham/G-Sot.

The HOFF · 04-08-11, 04:28 PM

snake11eyes · 04-08-11, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by The HOFF

I know Guillards on a little bit of a roll, but I'm liking Roller in this spot at +200 or more.

stefan084 · 04-08-11, 11:28 PM

really hope Faber wins, I think Guillard wins easily

sportsfanatic · 04-08-11, 11:54 PM

condit would have had a better chance of winning against bj imo. fighting styles wise kim is a bad match up.

The HOFF · 04-09-11, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by sportsfanatic

condit would have had a better chance of winning against bj imo. fighting styles wise kim is a bad match up.

I think this is a great match up for Condit. Kim has no cardio, and Condit can fight forever. Carlos can hang for 2 rounds and then finish Kim in the 3rd.

GunShard · 04-09-11, 06:21 AM

Nice card.

I see some good spots to bet the underdog.

syn^ · 04-09-11, 05:50 PM

This card looks awsome. Im wondering, they have 6 fights that could be listed for the main card so which fight will they leave off the main card? im guessing guillard vs roller.

Vaughany · 04-11-11, 10:16 AM

Love how Wiman is continually under-valued! I'll be takin him at +135 or better...waiting to see if line improves further, might reach +150. He has better wrestling and BJJ than Siver IMO, sets a ferocious pace and has a granite chin. If he's smart he can get this to the ground. Amazing how fickle general MMA fans are, I've been looking at some of the forums and comments on sites like sherdog, junkie, mmamania and Siver has gone from being one dimensional and having no chance prior to facing GSot to suddenly being a top contender! GSot meanwhile is suddenly average and in their eyes Siver is taking a step down in fighting Wiman! Wiman and GSot are very different fighters, GSot's cardio and wrestling arn't at Wiman's level and the pace he sets doesn't compare. Siver clearly has big advantage technically in the stand-up but I think that's his only advantage.

xelance · 04-11-11, 12:10 PM

totally agree V, I love Wiman in this fight.

sirchadwick1 · 04-11-11, 01:00 PM

Yup, you've got it. G-Sot is now written off as a contender by most now while Siver is suddely overrated after his win. But I still like Dunham to beat George. Wiman's cardio is nuts and he gets better every time out there. I don't see him getting much better that +130, but I hate betting on fights that are almost 3 months away... will probably wait to take him by decision. Siver is tough, but he'll end up on his back sooner or later.

snake11eyes · 04-11-11, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by Vaughany

Love how Wiman is continually under-valued! I'll be takin him at +135 or better...waiting to see if line improves further, might reach +150. He has better wrestling and BJJ than Siver IMO, sets a ferocious pace and has a granite chin. If he's smart he can get this to the ground. Amazing how fickle general MMA fans are, I've been looking at some of the forums and comments on sites like sherdog, junkie, mmamania and Siver has gone from being one dimensional and having no chance prior to facing GSot to suddenly being a top contender! GSot meanwhile is suddenly average and in their eyes Siver is taking a step down in fighting Wiman! Wiman and GSot are very different fighters, GSot's cardio and wrestling arn't at Wiman's level and the pace he sets doesn't compare. Siver clearly has big advantage technically in the stand-up but I think that's his only advantage.

Spot on buddy. I'll be taking Wiman as well and I think we'll get better than 130 due to sivers superstar status right now.

The HOFF · 04-15-11, 10:30 AM

A potential slugfest of a fight has been added to UFC 132 with Andre Winner taking on fellow lightweight Anthony Njokuani.

UFC officials today announced the bout and stated that verbal agreements are in place for the fight.

The HOFF · 04-21-11, 03:52 AM

A bantamweight bout between former WEC champ Brian Bowles (9-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) and onetime title challenger Takeya Mizugaki (14-5-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has been added to July's UFC 132 lineup. MMAjunkie.com confirmed the bout isn't signed but is in the process of being finalized.

rocky502 · 04-21-11, 08:11 AM

Something about Cruz's fighting style is very annoying to me. I guess he has such quick feet and avoids damage but I haven't felt that he is out to finish anybody. His last couple title fights in the WEC I just remember thinking "just tackle him already", but he is very elusive. I think Faber grinds this one out. Will have to look at the Wiman fight closer.

The HOFF · 04-23-11, 01:39 PM

UFC officials today announced Jason Miller will meet wrestling standout Aaron Simpson at July's "UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber II" event.

sportsfanatic · 04-23-11, 11:05 PM

i was hoping miller would stay in strike force to fight diaz

corcoran65 · 04-24-11, 04:13 PM

this on paper is looking like one of the best cards i like

condit to win hedged with DHK by dec
wiman by dec
Brian bowels

Camdemonium · 04-24-11, 05:23 PM

This card is STACKED!!!!!!

Thanks Mike Goldberg.

brooks85 · 05-03-11, 05:14 PM

evan dunham is out, sotiro will still be on the card

http://mmajunkie.com/news/23475/evan...unkie.com+Feed)

Vaughany · 05-04-11, 01:35 AM

Originally posted by brooks85

evan dunham is out, sotiro will still be on the card

http://mmajunkie.com/news/23475/evan...unkie.com+Feed)

Dos Anjos stepping in

The HOFF · 05-04-11, 01:39 AM

Originally posted by Vaughany

Dos Anjos stepping in

Damn! I love that fight. Dos Anjos at +$$$!!

Vaughany · 05-31-11, 02:27 PM

Brad Tavares steps in for Mayhem against A-Train. Would love me Tavares underdog hedged with Simpson by decision.

bjpenn85 · 05-31-11, 02:32 PM

my thought exactly,maybe even KO. That is what i want to happen, but ill guess simpson has a solid chin.

eidolon · 06-11-11, 09:30 PM

I should be there at the fight. First UFC fight live. Hope it's a good one. Will be pulling for Faber.

Pin2Win · 06-13-11, 09:44 AM

there shouldn't be a bad fight on this card... very excited for the Cruz vs Faber

Vaughany · 06-13-11, 09:51 AM

Ye every fight interests me...the undercard could be a Versus main card.

spargament · 06-13-11, 03:19 PM

Faber/Cruz hedging opportunity potential is bouncing around in my mind...if faber is > ev now, but not dramatically, small play on him before the public jumps all over the former WEC goldenboy and swings it...the public doesn't see the same dominant lack of parity between aldo/his weight class and cruz/his weight class.

brooks85 · 06-13-11, 03:39 PM

Ive been waiting for this card for awhile. Be the first ppv ive bought in a long time, zuffa deserves it for this lineup. Its a dam shame swanson was forced out against again Koch.

THE_LOCKSMITH · 06-27-11, 07:05 AM

were a week out, heres the full card

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
Broadcast: Pay-per-view and Spike TV

MAIN CARD

Champ Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber (for bantamweight title)
Wanderlei Silva vs. Chris Leben
Ryan Bader vs. Tito Ortiz
Carlos Condit vs. Dong Hyun Kim
Dennis Siver vs. Matt Wiman

PRELIMINARY CARD (Spike TV)

Melvin Guillard vs. Shane Roller
Rafael dos Anjos vs. George Sotiropoulos

PRELIMINARY CARD

Brian Bowles vs. Takeya Mizugaki
Aaron Simpson vs. Brad Tavares
Anthony Njokuani vs. Andre Winner
Jeff Hougland vs. Donny Walker

poopoo333 · 06-27-11, 01:21 PM

Who do you guys like in Bowles/Mizugaki and Njokuani/Winner? I like Bowles and Njokuani to win

illmatick · 06-27-11, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by The HOFF

Damn! I love that fight. Dos Anjos at +$$$!!

agree, I wouldn't be surprised by a 30-27 sweep in favor of Dos Anjos. I was looking forward to betting oN Dunham in the original match-up but I might actually like Dos Anjos even more.

Lets hope he opens at +150 or higher. Wishful thinking I'm sure.

Educ8d Degener8 · 06-27-11, 03:29 PM

The Faber by split or majority decision (+899) and Cruz by split or majority decision (+1142) may serve as decent hedges... depending on how you guys see this fight playing out.

I just booked 0.25u on Faber by split or majority dec to win 2.25u...

I think Cruz outclasses Faber here, but I think a decision is likely, and given the screwy-ness of judges lately I could see a stolen split win for Amp's posterboy Urijah if he wows the judges with some fancy (non-connecting) spinning elbows...

Planning on playing 2.00u on Cruz here, but plan on waiting for fight day, as I expect a fair amount of chalk to come in on Faber in Vegas. Unless I see the line start moving against me in which case, I'll have to buck up sooner...

GL fellas