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UFC 161: Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans Prediction

admin — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:40:29 +0000

UFC Light Heavyweight Bout: Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans

Odds: (+110 Henderson / -140 Evans )

Betting Pick: Hendo

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The main event of UFC 161 features a clash of champions as former UFC Light Heavyweight champion “Suga” Rashad Evans squares off with former two-division PRIDE FC Champion Dan “Hollywood” Henderson. Both of these guys are experienced veterans who have spent years fighting the best opponents in the world. What makes this even more interesting is that this is a mirror match in terms of styles. Both of these guys are primarily wrestlers who are known for supplementing their grappling with huge power punching. This is as competitive a main event as you could hope for, and should provide some very interesting action.

“Suga” Rashad Evans first burst onto the UFC scene as a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter reality show, and has since cemented himself in the upper crust of the 205 pound division. Evans, an accomplished collegiate wrestler, has always been a dangerous grappler who is equally adept at securing takedowns and using the clinch to control his opponents against the cage. Over the years, he has added a devastating power-punching game to his repertoire, which makes him a dangerous opponent for anyone. Evans can use the threat of knockout punches to set up his takedowns more easily and the threat of takedowns to create holes in his opponents’ striking defense.

Dan “Hollywood” Henderson is a true legend of the sport. Having captured belts in two weight classes during his PRIDE FC heyday, Henderson has continued his success in UFC. In terms of pure takedown ability, I think Henderson lags slightly behind Evans, but he is much more accomplished at both using the clinch to control the action and at landing knockout punches. Henderson’s huge, looping power punches have become the stuff of legend, and probably cause some fighters, like Michael Bisping, to wake up in cold sweats in the middle of the night. Against Evans, I think henderson will enjoy a pretty sizable advantage in terms of effective punching, but he is going to have to fight smart and not let Evans tire him out before taking the fight over in the later rounds.

This is a tough fight to call because these are two very accomplished fighters with such similar styles. Evans has better takedowns, but Henderson is the more devastating striker and is better fighting from close range. I think this is going to be a very competitive fight, but ultimately I think Henderson’s ability to bully Rashad in the clinch and set up big power punches on his way out will make the difference. I think Henderson does enough here to earn a unanimous decision victory.

Prediction: Hendo by Unanimous Decision.

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admin — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:40:30 +0000

Pride: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum Video

admin — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:10:55 +0000

Antonio Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum Prediction

admin — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:59:56 +0000

UFC Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum

Odds: ( +230 Nogueira / -300 Werdum )

Betting Pick: Nogueira

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In the main event of the evening, grappling ace Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum will square off against former PRIDE FC champion Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira. The last time these two met, all the way back in 2006, Nogueira did enough to earn a unanimous decision nod. Since then, though, age has begun to catch up with Nogueira while Werdum has significantly improved his striking game, so this should be a much more competitive and hard-fought bout than their PRIDE Final Conflict showdown.

Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum is, without a doubt, one of the Heavyweight division’s most effective and dangerous grapplers. Unlike many Heavyweights, Werdum has submissions from every position and can turn the tide of a fight instantly with his slick grappling transitions. He will always be a grappler first, but over the years he has developed effective, heavy-handed boxing and can hold his own in extended striking exchanges. Against Nogueira, who is stylistically similar and even more experienced, it’s going to come down to which guy can mix the striking and grappling more effectively and who can avoid making a big mistake first.

Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira is, without a doubt, one of the most accomplished Heavyweights in the sport’s young history. Nogueira was the prototype for a Heavyweight submission grappler, and he remains one of the most effective submission artists in the business. In addition, he has supremely effective technical boxing, although he is noticeably short on punching power relative to other Heavyweight strikers. One of Noguiera’s best traits is his iron chin, which is extremely difficult to crack for even the best and most powerful strikers.

These are two experienced Heavyweights with years of top-flight experience who can get the job done both standing and on the ground. In a grappling fight, I think this is something of a stalemate. Werdum clearly has better pure jiu-jitsu, but Nogueira is a match for anyone inside the confines of an MMA fight. In terms of striking, Werdum is definitely the more powerful of the two while Nogueira will enjoy a clear edge in technique. Ultimately, I think Nogueira’s superior technical boxing and accuracy will be the difference-maker here. Their ground games will cancel each other out while Nogueira’s chin will allow him to survive Werdum’s superior punching power. Ultimately, I think Nogueira will consistently beat Werdum to the punch and do enough to earn a unanimous decision win.

Prediction: Big Nog by Unanimous Decision.

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UFC 162: Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman Odds

admin — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:46:41 +0000

Current UFC 162 Betting Odds – On Saturday, July 6, 2013, UFC 162 will hit the air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the headlining bout, pound-for-pound king Anderson “Spider” Silva will defend his Middleweight crown against undefeated prospect Chris Weidman. Silva has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is the sport’s greatest fighter, but Weidman’s dangerous and versatile offensive skillset make him a tough matchup for anyone.

Main Card:

Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman

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