werdum is never going to be as dynamic as vera, he will be overwhelmed. vera by ko.

Sounds like a plan John. Did I ever email you my phone number?

Thank you anamoly. YOu are one of the bloggers who’s posts I look forward to reading and I value your oppinion a lot. We tend to disagree at times, but instead of just attcking each other we knowledagbly debate topics. keep doing what you do!

I am so tempted to look at the odds, but If I start thinking about it this soon, I will change my mind a million times by the time next weekend rolls around.

VM: U still got that superbowl money in your Betus account? If so, time to build that account up and what better way to do so then UFC 82.[/quote]

YES I DO! I jumped on Hazelett early in case the odds start to change in his favor, I can’t picture too much money going on Kos at minus 500. I was actually just about to divy up my money amongst the fights, but I think I’ll take your advice and wait until the day before the PPV. Because I too can picture myself changing my mind. Plus the week of a PPV I really get into a lot more than I am right now. Although, next week is the week of the PPV.[/quote]

i like to wait and see how they look at the weigh ins first. that can tell you a lot about the state of mind/body a fighter is in.[/quote]

The Best betting advice I can offer is that when trying to make up your mind on what fights to bet during a certain event, you have to expect about 3-6 upsets. Dry to Identify what favorites are susceptible to being upset… then you identify what underdogs have good chances of pulling off an upset. THen I bet accordingly.

For example…. The boetsch vs. Heath fight: I bet Boetsch, but I didnt know anything about him. THe reason I took Boetsch
was simply because I felt that Heath was one of the favorites that was most sesceptible to being upset.

ViolentMike: Sometime around next wednesday I would like to start looking at the odds with you and we can pick each others brains about the event.

Off the top of my head…. I feel that either Koschek or Diego will get upset, or maybe both. I feel that Hazlett and Beilkheden are both worth $25 - $50 bets. You dont have to bet big on underdogs because even if you only bet $25….it will most likely win $100.,….. Mike, we will have to start analyzing the odds next week, we will come up with some solid bets.

I wont be betting the main event…thats for sure! That fight will be so exciting, that no need to have action on t he fight
because it will be ultra exciting anyway.

Since the Hazlett odds are so good, his value has to warrant a small wager on him. Before the odds change, I am going to lay something on Hazlett today. As for the rest of the fight… I will worry about that next week.[quote comment=”322852″][quote comment=”322691″][quote comment=”322566″][quote comment=”322517″][quote comment=”322503″]werdum is going to take this one to the ground… no way he’s gonna stand up with vera… therefore boring fight.. therefore werdum by decision or submission. honestly not that excited about this matchup. but if werdum wants to trade (hopefully), he’s going to get KTFO.. another highlight reel in the catalogues.[/quote]

So because the fight will go to the ground, in your oppinion that automatically makes it a boring fight? Maybe the UFC isnt for you….u should try out K-1[/quote]

hey man… no need to get all bitchy.. i just think slow, methodical grappling can get boring.. what are you? the judge who decides who can watch the UFC?[/quote]

I just dont understand why so many mma fans hate the grappling aspect of a fight. I think grappling can be very exciting, especially when some one is punching you in the face while attempting submissions. Of Course some ground fights are terribly boring (for example Sherk), but 2 high skilled ground technitions like Werdum and Verra should make for a very exciting fight.

Keep in mind that Werdum’s striking has progressed since joining Chute Box, and by the time June rolls around it will be even better. I expect this fight to be all over the place….Stand up, Clinch, Ground…… I dont understand why you think that this will be a boring match up.

and YES, u have my permission to watch UFC 82! lol[/quote]

Dude get over yourself, that guy was right you have an arrogant attitude.[/quote]

Dude…. I was just kidding, and I dont value your oppinion at all, so please dont address me ever again!

good point and good example of typical backwards logic that fanboys use on this site.