UFC 129 toronto GSP-Shields

[SPX]

I'm not sure Rory CLEARLY beat Condit for 2 rounds. Those were close rounds.

I thought it was pretty clear. I mean, if he had been able to keep it up into round 3 and it had been a split, then I'd have been pretty disappointed in the decision.

BTW, check your PMs. I need you.

[Ludo]

I don't know, man. Nate's like 3-4 in his last seven fights. I really think he's a good fighter, but living in his brother's shadow. He's like a Jr version of Nick.

He's also 8-4 in his last 12. Kim was a horrible style matchup for Nate being a strong top control Judoka with good takedowns. Stevenson and Guida basically stalled him out for three rounds. I don't think MacDonald will be able to recreate the gameplan these guys did and I also don't think he's going to win the standing game. Nate is just as dynamic as his brother is, and just remember he's still very young so the upside is still on the rise.

[SPX]

He's also 8-4 in his last 12. Kim was a horrible style matchup for Nate being a strong top control Judoka with good takedowns. Stevenson and Guida basically stalled him out for three rounds. I don't think MacDonald will be able to recreate the gameplan these guys did and I also don't think he's going to win the standing game. Nate is just as dynamic as his brother is, and just remember he's still very young so the upside is still on the rise.

I have a good feeling about Rory, but we'll see.

As for Nate still being young, he's only a year younger than Nick and it's hard to say how much better he's going to get.

[zY|]

I have a good feeling about Rory, but we'll see.

As for Nate still being young, he's only a year younger than Nick and it's hard to say how much better he's going to get.

Both Diaz' are still improving every fight. I'm sure he'll get a good bit better.

[SPX]

Both Diaz' are still improving every fight. I'm sure he'll get a good bit better.

They're improving with every fight? Can you provide statistical data for this.

[Ludo]

They're improving with every fight? Can you provide statistical data for this.

No more than anyone can provide "data" as to Jose Aldo's rising abilities, or GSP's. When talking about progression in the fight game data is something you have to see between the numbers.

[Luke]

After starring in countless Octagon classics, it appears UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture is finally prepared to call it a career. “The Natural,” who turns 48 this June, told ESPN late Monday night he intends to hang up his MMA gloves for good following his UFC 129 fight with Lyoto Machida – win, lose or draw.
“I believe this is my last fight,” Couture stated. “I know the UFC is probably going to have other ideas, especially with acquiring Strikeforce and all that. They’re probably going to try to draw me into another fight, but I don’t think that’s going to happen.
“I want to stick to my guns and this is the last one.”
Couture launched his illustrious career at UFC 13 back in May of 1997. He owns an underrated 19-10 record, with 15 of his fights coming in championship affairs. In March 2007, Couture became the oldest Octagon champion when he dominated Tim Sylvia at UFC 68. He had initially retired 13 months prior to posting the lopsided unanimous decision victory.
“I will miss the competition immensely but I want to go out on my terms,” Couture said. “I want to go out when I think it’s time to go out and not because I lost this fight or lost that fight or because I had an injury that precludes me from training the way I want to train.
“I want to make the decision on my own.”
Couture’s career in Hollywood has blossomed over the last several years, so it’s understandable why he’d opt for the less physically demanding occupation at this stage of his life. He’s scheduled to resume his role as ‘Toll Road’ in “The Expendables 2.” Filming for the blockbuster movie starts this August.
Couture’s swan song will play at UFC 129 on April 30th inside the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada

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All in on Machida?

[poopoo333]

UFC 129: Patrick-Roberts, Menjivar-Valencia Free Fights on Facebook

[poopoo333]

Opened at Brilz -160 Matyushenko +120

[MMA_scientist]

These are some hard fights to cap. How do you see this fight playing out?

[poopoo333]

A lot of clinching and mediocre stand up in a close fight. I planned on betting this fight to go the distance but it's probably going to be -500000

[poopoo333]

Opened at Ellenberger -320/Pierson +240

[MMA_scientist]

I thought about this fight... Pierson looked pretty good against Riddle, but I think Ellenberger is considerably better than Riddle. I might take Ellenberger here, going to have to look at some stuff first.

[poopoo333]

I took Ellenberger at -150

[MMA_scientist]

I took Ellenberger at -150

yeah, that is solid. I would be all over that too... I think he will finish up around -250.

I am thinking about taking him now, just because I think his line will drop (-210), but I really haven't done the work and don't want to end up havnig to hedge at a loss. I have fallen into that trap several times the last couple months.