Bellator 43

[SPX]

I thought Grove looked pretty shitty before he got to Bellator. He was winning fights, but his technique was sloppy as hell, his cardio sucked, and he was having 5 round wars with fat guys who also had shitty technique and cardio.

Then he got to Bellator and wrecked some motherfuckers, like Eddie Sanchez, costing me money.

[MMA_scientist]

What do you guys think about Vega vs. Beebe?

I think it will be competitive by in the end, I think Beebe is just a level up from him. His top control and power are going to be too much IMO. But I just don't know that I want to bet on it... Vega is scrappy and put up a very good fight against West.

[poopoo333]

I think it will be a close fight based on memories of their past fights but I haven't looked at it too much yet. The fighters I want to bet on are Grove and maybe Baker

[MMA_scientist]

I considered Baker, but I am not convinced that he can beat Riggs. Riggs is hot and cold, but if he is on I think he would beat Baker. The other thing is that the one time I bet Baker, he screwed me. He decided to go out and trade with Schlemenko when he could have easily won by just getting the takedowns... Anyway, I think Riggs can beat him standing and I don't know that Baker can get it down. It really depends if motivated Riggs shows up or paycheck Riggs shows up.

[MMA_scientist]

I am looking at Grove if his line is not too crazy and maybe Hawn or Beebe, depending on where the lines come in. I am guessing Hawn will be +120 or so and Beebe will be -170 or so...

[Mr. IWS]

Thoughs on Heiron/Hawn? I kinda like Heiron here.

[poopoo333]

I haven't looked at it yet but I am guessing Hieron will want to just strike with Hawn and avoid getting into the situations Good did.

Well IWS, whatever we do, we have to all win on this card to keep the IWS perfect Bellator streak going.

[MMA_scientist]

I think both guys will have trouble getting the other one down consistently. It will be another close fight IMO probably decided by strikes and one or two takedowns, just like the Good fight. There is really no clear path to victory for either man IMO...

[SPX]

What the fuck's taking so long on these lines?

[edman5555]

I think both guys will have trouble getting the other one down consistently. It will be another close fight IMO probably decided by strikes and one or two takedowns, just like the Good fight. There is really no clear path to victory for either man IMO...

Hawn has the power advantage but Hieron might have the reach advantage. According to wiki Hieron is 6' and Hawk is 5'9''. I don't know if that translates to a reach advantage though. Is it a title fight or 3 rounder?

[poopoo333]

3 rounds

[poopoo333]

I really hope they post lines up for this shit

[poopoo333]

Neil Grove out of Bellator 43 fight with Zak Jensen, fight canceled

http://mmadiehards.com/features/neil-grove-out-of-bellator-43-fight-with-zak-jensen-fight-canceled/

[SPX]

Damn, that sucks.

[MMA_scientist]

Bellator is slacking. They just don't have enough fighters that are draws. They have a roster of about 8 guys that anyone cares about... I fully support Bellator because I think the tournament format is a more pure gauge of ability and I like giving guys a shot to make their own destiny... but they need to pick up a couple more fighters in the heavier weight classes (over WW)