UFC 158 MArch 16th

[Luke]

Last time I did that, BJ penn beat Frankie Edgar in their first fight.

[Luke]

I'm going to be on Hendricks this night







































































And SPX's mom

[MMA_scientist]

I think Hendricks/Condit could go either way. It all depends on Hendricks' game plan... he is in love with his power, so I am afraid he won't try to use his wrestling until he is too tired to make it work.

I don't see how GSP loses. Diaz's bjj is overrated IMO, and GSP can take him down at will. Diaz's striking is not the kind that is going to just turn GSP's lights off either. That said, I would really like to see Diaz win this, please let it happen.

[Svino]

I really like Hendricks over Condit. On this issue of him "falling in love with his hands", I'll believe it when I see him execute a dumb gameplan for the first time. His recent fights haven't had much wrestling, but there were good reasons in each case. Three of the last five fights were very quick KOs, and in the other two he was fighting similarly talented wrestlers in Pierce and Koscheck.

[SPX]

And SPX's mom

I'll murder your family.

[MMA_scientist]

I really like Hendricks over Condit. On this issue of him "falling in love with his hands", I'll believe it when I see him execute a dumb gameplan for the first time. His recent fights haven't had much wrestling, but there were good reasons in each case. Three of the last five fights were very quick KOs, and in the other two he was fighting similarly talented wrestlers in Pierce and Koscheck.

All true, but he has faced an endless gauntlet of wrestlers in the last couple years. There is no telling if he will go back to his wrestling. I think he will, I just hope he does it early... because Condit doesn't get tired, and I think by round 3, Condit is going to be stuffing some shots.

[poopoo333]

Full odds out:

[edman5555]

Dillashaw and Story's lines sure look wonderful.

[SPX]

These lines suck. I'm curious about Roop/Duran. If Duran looks like he did in his last fight, there may be value in Roop.

Also: I had no idea Makdessi and Cruickshank were fighting. That should be a good one.

[edman5555]

Cruishank looks like he has a ton of potential. His striking is solid and he is a college wrestler. Of course Makdessi is very talented himself. I would bet on Cuishank but I'd be worried about him going out there any trying to strike with Makdessi.

[edman5555]

These lines suck. I'm curious about Roop/Duran. If Duran looks like he did in his last fight, there may be value in Roop.

Also: I had no idea Makdessi and Cruickshank were fighting. That should be a good one.

I cant help but wonder about betting Roop. Heres the thing that concerns me though. Roop is 6'1'' and lanky as hell. Duran is a short stocky guy and a good grappler. Do you think he can muscle Roop to the ground?

[edman5555]

Patrick cote released some pictures of himself training for this fight. He is dropping to 170 to fight Voelker. He looks like he is on roids.

[Svino]

I think Cruickshank will be able to get Makdessi down, and Makdessi has looked pretty bad on the ground.

[edman5555]

Yeah. What if he tries to strike? Thats all that worries me.

Cote/Voelker. I don't know who wins. Voelker has more Ko's but Cote has fought much better competition. I guess I like Voelker at good odds. Hard to say what to expect from Cote.

[edman5555]

Thinking about playing Hendricks by decision at +200. I figure he isn't subbing condit. Fat chance he even goes for one. He could Ko Condit but Condits chin is amazing. Of course I am sure it has its limits. Then of course Condit could stop him. Tough call. I do think Hendricks comes to wrestle though. Isn't this for a title shot?