UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes

[koscheckbaby]

Booooooooom too easy...piss$d for not going bigger though...all the footage of Oliveira pointed to him being out of his league

Can't blame you for not trusting Napao. He gives up easily and his opponent had power.

Now, Stout or Tavares

[Vitooch]

Booooooooom too easy...piss$d for not going bigger though...all the footage of Oliveira pointed to him being out of his league

I guess it wasn't the same footage Gabe saw

[jacktheknife]

Anthony Johnson weighs 211-pounds just hours before his "middleweight" fight against Vitor Belfort, who weighs 205-pounds, at UFC 142 tonight (Sat., Jan. 14, 2012) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This according to UFC President Dana White, who tweeted the update just minutes ago.

Thought he cleared. Why are they still weighing him?

[Vaughany]

Can't blame you for not trusting Napao. He gives up easily and his opponent had power.

Now, Stout or Tavares

I've got Stout in the contest but only because it's a 50/50 fight for me and Stout is the dog! We might see Tavares do a lot of wall n stall and steal rounds. Or we could see another Lauzon/Stout type fight. Tough one to call. I just need Tavares to not win inside distance

[bjpenn85]

HaHa

[koscheckbaby]

I've got Stout in the contest but only because it's a 50/50 fight for me and Stout is the dog! We might see Tavares do a lot of wall n stall and steal rounds. Or we could see another Lauzon/Stout type fight. Tough one to call. I just need Tavares to not win inside distance

SHIIIIT.

I was debating getting clever and betting it to not go to decision. Thiago doesn't have a chin and Stout's ground game is rarely ever tested. Was thinking Stout by TKO, but Thiago by sub or even wall and stall decision doesn't seem unlikely.

[bjpenn85]

what? arantes and carvalho match again?

[Kaladarus]

Seems like many are on Stout. I like Tavares here, but it is a small play for me. Really close fight.

[bjpenn85]

that fight agaain?

[Beelzebubzy]

Thank you all for the Gonzaga pick.
I switched last minute and went small on Gonzaga.

Still on Stout. Need this for a good night.

[Vaughany]

SHIIIIT.

I was debating getting clever and betting it to not go to decision. Thiago doesn't have a chin and Stout's ground game is rarely ever tested. Was thinking Stout by TKO, but Thiago by sub or even wall and stall decision doesn't seem unlikely.

Having Not Tavares inside distance and not by TKO/KO in two parlays might be something I come to regret. As you say Stout is rarely tested on the ground because he's matched up with strikers all the time.

[koscheckbaby]

Seems like many are on Stout. I like Tavares here, but it is a small play for me. Really close fight.

Classic grappler vs striker matchup. However, one thing Stout has improved on is the ability to scramble up to his feet and not be on his back long. That and Tavares chin being checked by Roller and Wiman makes me think that "Hands of Decision" might actually get a 2nd KO in a row.

[koscheckbaby]

Also, Thiago likes to stand, maybe longer than he should.

[Vitooch]

I think Stout/Tavares ends in a decision

[Vaughany]

Thought he cleared. Why are they still weighing him?

Was just for an update. Belfort is at 204.5

[Beelzebubzy]

Does Stout have alot of scar tissue? a TKO victory for Tavares is not out of question. 5.8% possibility on the gabe scale

[bogbat]

Does Stout have alot of scar tissue? a TKO victory for Tavares is not out of question. 5.8% possibility on the gabe scale

Stout is known for his leather like skin.

[koscheckbaby]

Does Stout have alot of scar tissue? a TKO victory for Tavares is not out of question. 5.8% possibility on the gabe scale

Not sure. I recall Spencer Fisher working him standing in their second fight. If he didn't bleed then, which I don't think so, cut stoppages aren't likely. He's no Marcus Davis. You could fart around that guy and a scar will pop open.

[koscheckbaby]

Any Simpsons fans thinking of "Lee Carvallo"s putting challenge" everytime I hear Rogan say the name

[Vaughany]

I think Stout/Tavares ends in a decision

Hope so, just remembered I have a small play on the Over 2.5 at +200! Stout decision would be ideal

[koscheckbaby]

Hope so, just remembered I have a small play on the Over 2.5 at +200! Stout decision would be ideal

You're great at these prop plays, so I'm sure it will go to decision. But just seems like a lot of time for Tavares chin to hold up or Stout's sub defense to last if it's on ground. Last I remember him on ground, he was lucky Lauzon gassed so quickly. Prior to that, Florian tapped him like a bitch years ago.

[koscheckbaby]

The UFC really has two divisions at 155. They got the strikers and the grapplers. Guys like Spencer Fisher got their shit pushed in once they stopped facing fellow strikers. Stout has been facing strikers too. Barboza still hasn't gotten a primary grappler. Pearson has had Assuncao and Cole Miller. That's it.

[jacktheknife]

Prepare for war!

[koscheckbaby]

Guess Tavares doesn't mind being perceived as a pussy. Instant takedown

[Vaughany]

You're great at these prop plays, so I'm sure it will go to decision. But just seems like a lot of time for Tavares chin to hold up or Stout's sub defense to last if it's on ground. Last I remember him on ground, he was lucky Lauzon gassed so quickly. Prior to that, Florian tapped him like a bitch years ago.

Very true...probly should of arbed out but only small play and at +200 the value was too good

[Vaughany]

Nice trip from Tavares

[koscheckbaby]

Can Tavares gas with these takedowns or does he have cardio?

[Vaughany]

Be happy if Tavares just does this for three rounds!

[Vaughany]

He'll get slower for sure - especially his punches - notice he has quite big arms - lactic acid will build up quick, doubt he'll gas tho.... ooop Stout on top, nice transition

[koscheckbaby]

I thought Stout hurt him, but he didn't follow up.

[Beelzebubzy]

Hedging out w/ Live betting at 2u at -180 with Tavares
my stout nut hugging carried me away

[koscheckbaby]

Stout needs to work the body and legs with kicks.

[Vaughany]

Stout's not throwin any leg-kicks...makes him a bit predictable

[koscheckbaby]

Hedging out w/ Live betting at 2u at -180 with Tavares
my stout nut hugging carried me away

Stout's just gotta up the output. He's stuffing the takedowns. Gass him out with heavy pace

[NeverBackDown]

Got Tavares here-130