UFC on Versus 3 March 3rd

[poopoo333]

I know. I actually figured I'd get an arb on Branch and Page when making the bets. I probably won't arb out though because I ain't scared homie

[edman5555]

FYI Poopoo. You will prob get a good arb opportunity on Paul Harris.

[poopoo333]

Good point. I wonder if Branch will just go for the TDs and work from the top and try to avoid subs. I do remember Branch improved significantly from the Drwal fight to the Attonito fight. In the Drwal fight he seemed slow and kind of telegraphed his TDs, but in the Attonito fight he looked great in comparison, he looked quick and his takedowns looked smooth. So there is a chance he is one of those fighters that is going to look improved every single fight

[MMA_scientist]

The way I see it is that Linhares engaged in a grappling match with Palhares in round 1 and whatever time there was in round 2 before he got subbed, which gassed Palhares out. Palhares slowed down against Horn, and I am pretty sure that was fairly one sided IIRC. He also slowed down against Hendo as well IIRC. I think Branch will be able to hold his own on the mat, and if this turns into a faster paced grappling match on the floor, I am sure Palhares will significantly slow down and Branch will be able to capitalize. Branch probably won't be too easy to take down either, he was stuffing Harris as well

Yeah, but Palhares might very well outstrike Branch. He has some nice leg kicks and Branch's standup sucks balls. At least he has some reach/

[SPX]

Speaking of Gerald Harris, he lost his fight this weekend

Yeah, Scientist mentioned that. It sucks.

He's already got something else lined up for Tachi Palace in May, though.

I'd really like to see him in a Bellator MW tourney.

[poopoo333]

^^I already got that shit memorized. I was betting from the library today at school and got all the opening lines.. Page was at +290 and Branch +185

[MMA_scientist]

Branch was outwrestled by Harris all three rounds before being put to sleep.

Just saying.

He was held down, but he was not really outgrappled. Harris wasn't doing much and Branch just kept triangle hunting. At least that is how I remembered it. But still, Palhares is not a wrestler, and he doesn't pin guys down that much- he usually goes for the submission.

[MMA_scientist]

lazy bastards.


Looking at Cantwell here. Maybe Page.

[poopoo333]

Speaking of Gerald Harris, he lost his fight this weekend

[SPX]

Branch was outwrestled by Harris all three rounds before being put to sleep.

Just saying.

[poopoo333]

The way I see it is that Linhares engaged in a grappling match with Palhares in round 1 and whatever time there was in round 2 before he got subbed, which gassed Palhares out. Palhares slowed down against Horn, and I am pretty sure that was fairly one sided IIRC. He also slowed down against Hendo as well IIRC. I think Branch will be able to hold his own on the mat, and if this turns into a faster paced grappling match on the floor, I am sure Palhares will significantly slow down and Branch will be able to capitalize. Branch probably won't be too easy to take down either, he was stuffing Harris as well

[MMA_scientist]

^^Is that going to be apart of one of your parlays?

No. Because it could happen. Although neither Kampmann or Diego has ever been subbed, they have several submission wins bewteen them. I save my parlays for things that flat out are not going to happen. Like if Diego was fighting Hardy or something... then I would do "not Hardy by submission"

[MMA_scientist]

Maybe I'll take a look at Lucio Linhares. That went 2 rounds. If he is tired there you might be right.

This is the reason I am gunshy about this fight. Both guys are coming to grapple, so I am looking forward to it (too bad it is on the undercard for some unknown reason). But Linhares was actually getting the better of Palhares in the grappling department until he got subbed. Branch has a long and lean build like Linhares, and he is really good grappler himself. Everyone thinks Palhares is just going to take leg home, but don't be surprised if Branch's heel hook defense is on point. Too bad they won't offer a distance prop, because you could probably get pretty good odds.

[poopoo333]

Two preliminary-card fights from Thursday's UFC on Versus 3 event will stream for free on Facebook.

MMAjunkie.com today confirmed that lightweights Joe Stevenson vs. Danny Castillo and light heavyweights Steve Cantwell vs. Cyrille Diabate will be part of the live one-hour stream, which begins at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT).


yaa I am gonna try to call off work

[poopoo333]

I am either going to do great on Thursday or just straight up shit the bed