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UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira in Depth

Main Card Bouts:
- Randy Couture (16-9) -200 vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (31-5-1) +160
- Keith Jardine (14-5-1) -180 vs. Thiago Silva (13-1) +150
- Chris Leben (18-7) -170 vs. Jake Rosholt (5-1) +140
- Nate Marquardt (28-8-2) -165 vs. Demian Maia (10-0) +140
- Brandon Vera (10-3) -190 vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (18-8-1) +150

Preliminary Bouts:
- Gabe Gonzaga (10-4) -360 vs. Chris Tuchscherer (17-1) +305
- Mike Russo (11-1) -250 vs. Justin McCully (9-4) +210
- Todd Duffee (4-0) -130 vs. Tim Hague (10-1) -105
- Mark Munoz (5-1) -190 vs. Nick Catone (6-1) +150
- Marcus Aurelio (18-7) -165 vs. Evan Dunham (8-0) +135
- Ed Herman (15-7) -165 vs. Aaron Simpson (5-0) +135

UFC 102

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Damn, it’s hard to come up with decent bets for this card – good sign.

by MMAEruption on Aug 18, 2009 8:10 AM EDT reply actions  

yeah, been struggling with the same thing. so far I’m basing it on a Couture/Vera parlay, since those are the two winners I’m most confident in, though I’m sure others will disagree and say Nog is a live dog.

A wise man told me don't argue with fools
Cause people from a distance can't tell who is who

by thetakeover on Aug 18, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

the hell..

you think vera comes out over Soszynski?

"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"

by blubber_guard on Aug 18, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Vera’s gonna destroy K-Sos. Best bet on the card by far.

http://www.fourouncestofreedom.com

by Tim Burke on Aug 18, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jardine’s so unorthodox, a lot of guys have had that problem against him (Liddell, Rampage). My view of this fight leans more towards K-Sos being completely overrated more than Vera being slept on. K-Sos brings nothing to the table that could put Vera in any danger at all. And Vera’s more active.

http://www.fourouncestofreedom.com

by Tim Burke on Aug 18, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dunno

Vera’s last fight was pretty much a gimme. He hasn’t had a really impressive performance against a name fighter since he came back to the UFC.

by ihateemo on Aug 18, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Munoz looks like a beast and has been training with some top camps.

"Japan is half-Machida" - iiowyn

by Day Man on Aug 18, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

And yes I think Nog is way too live of a dog for you to be basing a parlay on Randy. Is it possible Nog is just over the hill and broken down? Yes but I think its just as likely that this amount of time removed from his knee and staph issues that hes still a top 10 heavyweight and one of the best submission guys ever in his weight class.

"Japan is half-Machida" - iiowyn

by Day Man on Aug 18, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm surprised that McCully is such an underdog

considering it’s Russow’s debut. I’ve been impressed with Russow, but I thought this fight would be fairly even.

by Scott Haber on Aug 18, 2009 10:36 AM EDT reply actions  

I agree. I put a little bit down on McCully at that price.

http://www.fourouncestofreedom.com

by Tim Burke on Aug 18, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dont know if I should buy this card for 1 fight. Nate and Maia, the only great fight on this card imo.

by Riney on Aug 18, 2009 10:42 AM EDT reply actions  

Damn! Somebody grab that line on Marquardt!!

There’s a whole bunch of profit to be made on this fight!

Maia by submission. First round.

by JAYGK95 on Aug 18, 2009 11:19 AM EDT reply actions  

You can probably get +1000 on a Maia first round finish bet.

"Japan is half-Machida" - iiowyn

by Day Man on Aug 18, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed, but I won’t get that specific.

by Cunny on Aug 20, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Rosholt is a good bet I know Leben has the experience but I just see Rosholt controling the shit out of him, and I dont think Leben will be able to pull off a sub. on a side note ,Aurelio is back in the UFC.When did that happen?

by TLAoutlaw on Aug 18, 2009 12:35 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah, but remember how bad his standup was against Osterneck. I like the A train over Herman. No way Herman out wrestles him and A-train has some seriously fast hands.

by naturalist on Aug 18, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I saw that fight, and you have a good point, if Rosholt can’t get Leben down he’s a dead man standing. But for some reason I see him taking Leben down at will.I just keep thinking about the fight he had with Koscheck, I know that was a long time ago but I don’t think Leben’s wrestling has evolved much sense then.

by TLAoutlaw on Aug 18, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

For such an incredible wrestler, Rosholt let Osterneck up multiple times. His top control wasn’t very good in the cage. He’s going to have to keep Leben on the ground for good if he wants to win, because his striking defense is terrible.

http://www.fourouncestofreedom.com

by Tim Burke on Aug 18, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

You might be right, but if I remember right Osterneck has good Jits and is pretty slipery off his back.

by TLAoutlaw on Aug 18, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

"to be a champion, you have to beat a champion"- Big Nog,

Okay, I understand and agreee with that statement, but why would he be saying this? Dude your already a legend. This is a legend vs. legend fight, thats why I am so excited about this fight. Not becuase of title belt implications.

by Bandaka on Aug 18, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Thiago Silva +150??

Since Jardine didn’t fare so well against the last highly aggressive Brazillian named Silva that he fought, I’m almost tempted to throw money against him on this fight. What exactly has he shown recently that suggests he’s going to take this one?

by ihateemo on Aug 18, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions  

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