MMA Thread/Betting

[AdamM]

I think the judges got it wrong against Sonnen, and so does Sonnen :-)
I also think he is more than capable of beating both Henderson and Vitor.

The sports psychologist is to help him deal with the  feelings of awe he apparently has when he's in with legends.
He says he finds himself against fighters like those above and he finds himself thinking it's just an honour to be in there with them. Needs to start believing he's capable of beating them.

[Marky147]

Ha, ok I'll watch it again and see what I think, but I can't have him over Henderson and Belfort, as much as I would like to.

Definitely needs on then, surprising given his personality, but he's obviously trying to negate those feelings with the shit talk

[AdamM]

Vitor and Henderson in their prime, I'd agree.
Vitor and Henderson now are well within Bisping's range.

And if he was as good in the cage as he is in interviews, he'd be in about his 15th title defence by now

[scotty2hatty]

I remember thinking it was a 29-28 Bisping at the time.

Rumours that Manuwa is fighting Gustaffson on the March London card, might get confirmed tonight on Beyond The Octagon seemingly. Beast fight.

[AdamM]

Really, seems like a step down after a narrowly lost title shot.
Not that I don't like Manuwa

[scotty2hatty]

Really, seems like a step down after a narrowly lost title shot.
Not that I don't like Manuwa

Does seem a little strange. Was meant to be Gus/Lil Nog but Lil Nog has already pulled out!!! I guess we'll find out soon enough.

[Marky147]

Big card tonight!

Chance to knock in some more dough after Cheltenham

[scotty2hatty]

Big card tonight!

Chance to knock in some more dough after Cheltenham

No point knocking it in when you can win mate.

Huge card, can't wait.

[scotty2hatty]

Some views on tonight: http://www.betpal.com/ufc-betting-tips-ufc-167-st-pierre-vs-hendricks

GSP probably wins on points, not a selection though. Like Koscheck and a couple of underdogs.

Anyone else on anything yet?

[Marky147]

Good day at Cheltenham, so not chasing on Hendricks by spinning back fist in the 4th

Not even had a look yet, but will be on something after dinner.


Reading comprehension issues this afternoon

[AdamM]

No bets.
GSP, Evans, MacDonald, are solid favourites.

Not so sure about Koscheck

Pulling for Cerone and Ebersole on the under card, but both have VERY tough assignments.

[AdamM]

Sod it, had a couple of bets.
Fiver on GSP, Evans & MacDonald and barely over evens.

Then fiver on the same plus Cerone, Ebersole & Woodley. If all six come in its about £160

Been watching Bellator on Viva.
Most of the lads are clearly a class below UFC but it's still entertaining.
Enjoyed watching Joe Diesel Riggs winning their version of TUF.

About to watch this week's main event with Cheick Kongo. I really lime Kongo, but he's never going to beat Cain or Junior so he might as well move down a league and be the big fish in the smaller pond.

Got Rampage v Joey Beltran coming up too, which could be good.

[Marky147]

Your acca will do me Adam, so good luck us 

I watched Rampage doing an interview with some of the Bellator media people, and he was talking about how he wanted to get back into things etc. I can't remember where though, so will have to see if I can find it.

[Marky147]

Ok...

Koscheck
McDonald
Evans
GSP

Pays 9/2

Koscheck by decision
McDonald by decision
Evans by decision
GSP by decision

A mugtastic 33/1

[Marky147]

Fancied I was dead about 30 seconds into the first round