UFC 144: Japan

[SPX]

If they have some Japanese judges, expect "wrestling" not to count in scoring.

Then why did Ishida beat Melendez the first time?

[SPX]

Definitely betting Cantwell now. . .

[poopoo333]

Definitely betting Cantwell now. . .

Yeah...he is worth it. Fukuda is a big question mark as well since the accident.

[poopoo333]

I have a real hard time seeing Bader beating Rampage. Thinking about parlaying Rampage with Edgar for a decent sized bet.

Bader isn't quick enough and his shot isn't good enough to get Rampage down and keep him there. I also think Bader is the type of fighter that will wilt under pressure considering he has been embarassed twice by Jones and Tito. When Jones was clearly beating him, Bader resorted to pulling guard BOL. I also believe that Bader's cardio isn't too good either which will cancel out any detriments of Rampage's cardio if he has any.

Edgar is the risk of this parlay, but I think he beats Bendo. Possibly I can hedge this parlay if Ben Henderson decision gets good enough.

[MMA_scientist]

has Rampage been hurt with strikes in the UFC? I don't recall him every getting hurt with strikes... he has gassed out, been taken down, etc... but Bader is going to have to outstrike him to win IMO.

[Mr. IWS]

has Rampage been hurt with strikes in the UFC? I don't recall him every getting hurt with strikes... he has gassed out, been taken down, etc... but Bader is going to have to outstrike him to win IMO.

He got dropped by Evans and Machida, but I dont really think he was in a lot of trouble even when he got caught. He recovered pretty quickly.

[Ludo]

Definitely betting Cantwell now. . .

Yeah...he is worth it. Fukuda is a big question mark as well since the accident.

The car accident is the only thing that kept Me from betting Fukuda. I just don't trust that knee only a few months after a car crash.

[MMA_scientist]

He got dropped by Evans and Machida, but I dont really think he was in a lot of trouble even when he got caught. He recovered pretty quickly.

Oh yeah, I forgot about Machida. I don't remember him getting hurt by Rashad though.

[edman5555]

Damn I am like the only one who thinks bento takes this

[SPX]

The car accident is the only thing that kept Me from betting Fukuda. I just don't trust that knee only a few months after a car crash.

So you would've otherwise bet Fukuda even at ~-250?

[SPX]

Damn I am like the only one who thinks bento takes this

I think it's very hard to call. I don't really have strong feelings about either guy. I guess I favor Edgar just because of what he's done so far--he always finds a way to win--but I would not at all be surprised to see Bendo pull it off.

[edman5555]

I just see it as a horrible matchup. Frankie always wins because he can stay outside and use footwork to circle and outbox his opponents..Bendo has got a lot of speed, wouldn't you think he can close the distance.

[SPX]

Like I said, hard to call. No result would surprise me, but based upon what we know about both guys, I think it's difficult--if not foolish--to feel very strongly about either guy winning.

[Ludo]

So you would've otherwise bet Fukuda even at ~-250?

Minus the crash yeah I'd bet him at -250 in a parlay all day long against Cantwell.

[Ludo]

I like Bendo in this matchup, I had a hard time betting against Frankie here but I just think Bendo is on one of those runs and has just as much momentum if not more coming into this fight.