MMA picks by dps

[core42]

I stayed away from these fights but in reality Stephens tested Lauzon & looked very good so who knows what would've happened with more than 2 weeks notice.
Grice had his opponent rocked and just got caught but was the better fighter overall....Rosholt is a little over-rated right now while Miller is under-rated

 

[onemorebet]

I stayed away from these fights but in reality Stephens tested Lauzon & looked very good so who knows what would've happened with more than 2 weeks notice.
Grice had his opponent rocked and just got caught but was the better fighter overall....Rosholt is a little over-rated right now while Miller is under-rated

What fight did you watch?? Lauzon had Stephens' center rolled from the guard, had multiple submission attempts, takedowns, strikes, tempo, positions(mount twice), and Stephens was gassed after round one. Quit making excuses. WHats 2more weeks I bet right now, today. Maybe in 2 weeks he would have learned an armbar right?

 

[onemorebet]

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With what part are you laughing at? Did you have something to say about the fight or do you just laugh like a little school girl all the time? Where do you disagree?

 

[onemorebet]

A lot from a loser who is 12-8.

 

[dps831]

Ytd: 10-6 (+11.8)

 

[dps831]

Early leans for UFC 95:

Stevenson @ +205

and

Sonnen @ +215


Diego Sanchez is a beast, but this is his first fight at lightweight, which could be a tough cut. Joe Daddy looked pretty terrible in his last fight against Florian so I'm gonna wait and see if this line moves even further in Sanchez's favor then I might make a play on it.

Sonnen is a great wrestler, but has been prone to submissions in the past which is exactly what Maia is looking for. That being said, Maia has never really demonstrated great stand up and if Sonnen wants to keep it on the feet he probably can.

 

[dps831]

YTD: 10-6 (+11.8)

UFC 95 (2/21/09):

3* Chael Sonnen (+215)

More picks coming later this week

 

[dps831]

Additional pick:

3* Wilson Goueveia (+230)

The way I see it, if Goueveia has his act together for this fight and shows up in good shape, he's got a 50/50 chance of taking out Marquardt. The key for Wilson will be to use his length and range go keep Nate at a distance, where he has the superior striking.

 

[dps831]

Final pick:

3* Joe Stevenson (+275)

 

[dps831]

Rough event

YTD: 10-9 (+2.8)

 

[dps831]

YTD: 10-9 (+2.8)

WEC 39 (3/01/09):

3* Cardella (+130)

6* Brown (-175)

 

[dps831]

Ytd: 11-10 (+3.23)

 

[dps831]

UFC 96 (3/07/09) picks:

I'm lucky enough to be able to attend this event live, and especially excited because a fighter from my school is making his debut on the undercard.

6* Ryan Madigan (+230)

Perhaps not the smartest thing to bet on a fighter I have a bias towards, since he is the head kickboxing instructor at the school I train at, but I'm doing it anyways. Ryan is already an accomplished striker, holding an 8-2 pro kickboxing record, as well as being a former World Combat League competitor.

On the feet, I believe Madigan has a clear advantage over McCrory, so the question is whether or not McCrory has the ability to get the fight to the ground to possibly set up a submission. Madigan has shown considerable improvement in his brazilian jiu jitsu since working with the Jorge/Pablo Popovitch black belt, Chris Chard, and I think he will be well prepared to stay out of any submissions.

Probably the biggest advantage McCrory has is experience, not only in MMA, but in UFC fights. There is no doubt that many UFC newcomers feel overwhelmed by the fact that they are fighting on the biggest stage of MMA, and as a result have lackluster performances. However, I think with Madigan's professional kickboxing experience, as well as the fact that he will have the hometown crowd behind him will allow him to overcome the "octagon jitters" and perform well.

 

[dps831]

other leans: Carwin & Munoz

 

[dps831]

Additional picks:

6* Carwin

18* Jackson

 

[dps831]

Ytd: 13-11 (+10.56)

 

[dps831]

YTD: 13-11 (+10.56)

UFC Fight Night 18 (April 1) picks:

*3.61 Gleison Tibau (-145)

Gleison is taking this fight on about a months notice, but I see him dominating. He is a monster at lightweight; by time he gets into the octagon he at about 183 lbs, and add to the fact that he's a terrific grappler spells bad news for Stephens. If Lauzon was able to get the fight to the ground, you better believe Tibau will get it there. Look for a submission in the first or second round.

1* Carmelo Marrero (+350)

This pick is all about value. I think Bader should take this fight, but looking at his past opponents this is a pretty big step-up in competition for him. Bader will not enjoy his usual size advantage in this fight, as Marrero was formerly a heavyweight, even defeating Cheick Kongo a few years ago. I think this fight will be close, and although I give the slight advantage to Bader, he is still relatively inexperienced and could come up short in this one.

2* Martin Kampmann (-115)

Kampmann is better in every aspect of the game in my opinion, although you could maybe argue that Condit has a very slight edge in his submission game. That won't be a factor in this fight, as Kampmann has never been submitted in any of his 16 professional fights, and he has faced some tough grapplers like Thales Leites, and even defeated him. Condit will have a reach advantage, but it won't matter as Kampmann has excellent stand-up, utilizing great footwork and head movement. This is also Condit's UFC debut, while it is Kampmann's 7th fight in the octagon. Kampmann is stronger, better in the stand up game, a better wrestler, and will not be submitted if it does hit the ground. I see him taking a 30-27 unanimous decision.

 

[dps831]

Ytd: 15-12 (+13.79)

 

[dps831]

YTD 15-12 (+13.79)

3* Andre Galvao (-125)

Galvao's brazilian jiu jitsu is on par with Demian maia, the guy is an absolute beast. The only problem will be the stand up game, but im confident he will get it to the ground and quickly submit Alessio.

 

[dps831]

Ytd: 16-12 (+16.19)