If you are into parlays I would never go over a 3 fighter parlay. You are sill likely to loose on a 3 fighter parlay but, with more than that I would say you loose 97% of the time, that is why the payout is so good. Bet like you would bet other sports, would you put $500 on a 8 team NFL/NBA/NHL parlay, I know I would not.
Bodog is the one of the worst books you can use if you're betting big favorites, as they have some of the worst lines on favs. You're going to pay -500 for your Torres and Diaz picks instead of -350 elsewhere.
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Thanks for all the pointers, guys! I'll look into 5Dimes.
Here's the rub about Vitor: Recently changing his camp to Randy Couture's team (because, as he put it, differences in how to fight Anderson with his old coach), I'm expecting Vitor to follow the map laid out by Sonnen. Sure, he can exchange on the feet but that's also his best bet to lose. He knows this; it's just a fact of modern MMA to have to play rules in your favor. So I think he'll look to use his punching to open up opportunities to take down Silva and be active on the ground - IF HE DOESN'T FEEL LIKE HE CAN CAPITALIZE ON THE FEET. That's where Randy's coaching comes in: tie up Silva, dirty boxing, take him down, pound for points.
So this fight could very well go the distance. Wait, let me add: Vitor's punching power is far greater than Sonnen's so you never know - he could TKO Silva on the ground as well. Damn. What to do, what to do...
The only reason I'd bet vitor would be banking on Silva hiding injuries and being too old.
I agree that Belfort moving to train with Couture is interesting as Couture is a solid game-planner, but there is one key point to consider here:Thanks for all the pointers, guys! I'll look into 5Dimes.
Here's the rub about Vitor: Recently changing his camp to Randy Couture's team (because, as he put it, differences in how to fight Anderson with his old coach), I'm expecting Vitor to follow the map laid out by Sonnen... Damn. What to do, what to do...
Sonnen is considered by many to have the best pure MMA wrestling. In the world. Typically mentioned in the same breath with GSP and his Sonnen's Quest teammate, Dan Henderson... and iirc, I believe Henderson has even stated that Chael has the best wrestling in mma, and that's a pretty serious co-sign.
So I'm not sure we'll see Belfort storming in with a Sonnen-like fury and thrashing the Spider on his backside.
Though you raise a good point in that Belfort's striking acumen (much greater than Sonnen's) does add another dimension to the equation.
Well, like I said, working in Randy is really telling. Randy's not exactly a striking coach. And while he is a great gameplanner, the only real way he can help Vitor is 1.) by pointing out exploits he took advantage of when they fought and 2.) by sharing wrestling tips. Vitor doesn't have to take Silva down repeatedly; just once or twice to get him thinking about it and dropping his hands.
as mentioned before by other posters, I would only bet Vitor via KO/TKO if I was going to bet on him at all...I might put a small play on that. With that being said, I think Silva beats Vitor within the distance...but I wont place bets on any odds above -200. I did that last UFC card (Dunham) and got screwed.
I agree about Silva. I see him winning this, but Vitor is worth a small play if you can afford it.
Guillard, on the other hand, I had him taking that from the get-go. His speed, power and working with Greg Jackson has made him a more careful fighter who explodes when he needs to. His last fight was very indicative of that. I'm surprised Dunham was such a favorite...
Something to consider. You're initial parlay has fighters on different cards. So say you've got $500 to burn you could just put that $500 on the first card with a parlay. If you were going to have a 7 fighter parlay with maybe 3 of those fighters being on the first card you now have the money from your win. You would get pretty much the same amount of money betting your winnings on the first parlay on your next 4 fighter parlay if the odds are similar at that time. Since parlays will always be available and the odds of many fighters will likely stay fairly close you would have a lot more money to play with when its time to deal with the second fight card. One thing to consider is line movement, if you get a good price on someone that's not fighting on the first card then maybe it's worth throwing them in the play. Also by play card by card you have more opportunities to play props.
My advice overall is play the first card and see where you're at and then maybe you can split your winnings on several plays on the second card.
-Vitor and Sonnen have very little in common skill wise
-training with Randy or at Xtreme Couture doesn't make you an elite level wrestler like Sonnen
-Belfort was at Xtreme Couture for his last fight and has been for a while. He was only training with Tompkins for striking / rest with Xtreme Couture but has now chosen to go with Gil Martinez. He didnt switch camps to switch his strategy and switch to full on grapple mode. This was a change in striking coaches, not training camps
-Belfort will be coming off of a 16 month layoff, massive ring rust
-Belfort hasnt fought at 185lb since Jan of 09 - thats 2 years
-Silva will have a 4in reach advantage and will be the bigger fighter
-Anderson really only has to worry about Vitor's boxing. He doesn't throw many kicks and he is going to have a hard time finding his range against a lanky Anderson
-This line is affected heavily by the 'old vitor' hype and the fact that the perception of Anderson was changed after his performance against Sonnen (even though he was injured for that fight and it has little relevance in this stylistic matchup)
If you are going to bet Vitor, I'd suggest just taking him in Round 1 or Round 2. He may have a chance at a flurry or big combo while his cardio isnt affecting him. He is a mentally weak fighter and if he cant finish or get to Anderson early, he'll crack and mail it in.
-If you are going to bet Vitor, I'd suggest just taking him in Round 1 or Round 2. He may have a chance at a flurry or big combo while his cardio isnt affecting him. He is a mentally weak fighter and if he cant finish or get to Anderson early, he'll crack and mail it in.
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This pretty much sums it up! But let's admit, if anyone has a puncher's chance (to actually hurt him) against Silva, it's Vitor based on his striking speed and power. Not to mention, the guy's got a decent chin.-Vitor and Sonnen have very little in common skill wise
-training with Randy or at Xtreme Couture doesn't make you an elite level wrestler like Sonnen
-Belfort was at Xtreme Couture for his last fight and has been for a while. He was only training with Tompkins for striking / rest with Xtreme Couture but has now chosen to go with Gil Martinez. He didnt switch camps to switch his strategy and switch to full on grapple mode. This was a change in striking coaches, not training camps
-Belfort will be coming off of a 16 month layoff, massive ring rust
-Belfort hasnt fought at 185lb since Jan of 09 - thats 2 years
-Silva will have a 4in reach advantage and will be the bigger fighter
-Anderson really only has to worry about Vitor's boxing. He doesn't throw many kicks and he is going to have a hard time finding his range against a lanky Anderson
-This line is affected heavily by the 'old vitor' hype and the fact that the perception of Anderson was changed after his performance against Sonnen (even though he was injured for that fight and it has little relevance in this stylistic matchup)
If you are going to bet Vitor, I'd suggest just taking him in Round 1 or Round 2. He may have a chance at a flurry or big combo while his cardio isnt affecting him. He is a mentally weak fighter and if he cant finish or get to Anderson early, he'll crack and mail it in.
You're right on the mark regarding Vitor's shot is early. And probably ONLY early.
This pretty much sums it up! But let's admit, if anyone has a puncher's chance (to actually hurt him) against Silva, it's Vitor based on his striking speed and power. Not to mention, the guy's got a decent chin.
You're right on the mark regarding Vitor's shot is early. And probably ONLY early.
so are you gonna put the 500 on him or what?
