STRIKEFORCE – NEW JERSEY – FEBRUARY 12, 2011

  5Dimes BetCRIS BetOnline BetUS Bodog Bookmaker Diamond SportBet SportsBook SportsInt.   Fedor Emelianenko – – – – – – – – – – Antonio Silva – – – – – – – – – –   Andrei Arlovski – – – – – – – – – – Sergei Kharitonov – – – – […]

 
 
Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Silva
 
Andrei Arlovski
Sergei Kharitonov
 
Shane Del Rosario
Lavar Johnson
 
Valentijn Overeem
Ray Sefo
 

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UFC FIGHT NIGHT 24 – MARCH 26, 2011

  5Dimes BetCRIS BetOnline BetUS Bodog Bookmaker Diamond SportBet SportsBook SportsInt.   Antonio Rogerio Nogueira – – – – – – – – – – Tito Ortiz – – – – – – – – – –   Dan Hardy – – – – – – – – – – Anthony Johnson – – – […]

 
 
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Tito Ortiz
 
Dan Hardy
Anthony Johnson
 

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MMAMoneyLine’s 2010 Pros’ Picks Contest Final Standings

What an ending to 2010!  No exaggeration whatsoever:  that Anthony Pettis kick might be the craziest thing I’ve ever seen in my many years of following this great sport.  When he landed that, I sat open mouthed staring at the TV for about a minute.  It didn’t hurt that I hit my three bets either! […]

What an ending to 2010!  No exaggeration whatsoever:  that Anthony Pettis kick might be the craziest thing I’ve ever seen in my many years of following this great sport.  When he landed that, I sat open mouthed staring at the TV for about a minute.  It didn’t hurt that I hit my three bets either!

Anyways, with the culmination of WEC 53, so comes to an end the 2010 MMAMoneyLine Pros’ Picks contest.  First off, it was a pleasure dealing with all the gentlemen who’ve contributed their picks all year.  I know their input personally helped me pull the trigger on some lucrative bets.  I hope the section helped the MMAMoneyLine faithful as much!

I’d like to congratulate both Zak Woods and David St. Martin of SBNationMMA for winning the 2010 MMAMoneyLine Pros’ Picks contest.  They end the year with a record of 202-115; a winning percentage of 63.722%.  The representatives from MMABettingBlog, MMAValor, and MMAHive were hot on his heels all year, but the guys from SBNationMMA ended up pulling it out.  One of the highlights of the 2010 Pros’ Picks contest was David St. Martin going an unreal 11-0 on UFC 121.

Thank you to all who participated in the contest, and thank you to those who have supported MMAMoneyLine and the Pros’ Picks contest (and those who support the websites that participated).  I will keep everyone posted on the 2011 plans!  If anyone has any feedback about the contest, shoot me a message on Twitter.

 
 
WEC 53
6-5
7-4
3-8
6-5
9-2
8-3
7-4
8-3
 
UFC 124
7-3
6-4
5-5
6-4
4-6
6-4
4-6
7-3
 
The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale
4-7
7-4
7-4
0-0
6-5
7-4
6-5
4-7
 
Strikeforce – Henderson VS. Bablau
3-2
4-1
5-0
3-2
4-1
5-0
4-1
4-1
 
UFC 123
7-4
6-5
5-6
7-4
8-3
4-7
5-6
7-4
 
UFC 122
6-4
5-5
5-5
8-2
5-5
7-3
6-4
7-3
 
WEC 52
6-5
7-4
8-3
6-5
6-5
6-5
6-5
8-3
 
UFC 121
8-3
11-0
6-5
4-7
6-5
6-5
9-2
7-4
 
UFC 120
6-3
5-4
4-5
3-6
4-5
3-6
5-4
0-0
 
Strikeforce – Diaz VS. Noons 2
3-1
3-1
2-2
0-0
1-3
3-1
3-1
3-1
 
WEC 51
9-2
8-3
9-2
0-0
6-5
8-3
8-3
6-5
 
UFC 119
7-4
9-2
5-6
4-7
7-4
7-4
6-5
7-4
 
UFC Fight Night 22
4-6
6-4
3-7
0-0
4-6
5-5
6-4
4-6
 
UFC 118
6-4
0-0
7-3
8-2
5-5
8-2
6-4
6-4
 
WEC 50
4-6
0-0
4-6
5-5
7-3
5-5
7-3
7-3
 
UFC 117
8-3
7-4
8-3
9-2
0-0
7-4
7-4
8-3
 
UFC On Versus 2
6-4
0-0
6-4
6-4
6-4
4-6
5-5
7-3
 
UFC 116
6-5
6-5
8-3
4-7
7-4
5-6
6-5
7-4
 
The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale
7-3
1-4
5-5
2-3
5-5
6-4
7-3
3-7
 
Strikeforce – Los Angeles
2-2
1-3
1-3
4-0
2-2
3-1
1-3
2-2
 
UFC 115
5-6
8-3
7-4
4-7
3-8
2-9
6-5
8-3
 
UFC 114
6-5
7-4
5-6
9-2
6-5
6-5
6-5
7-4
 
Strikeforce – Heavy Artillery
3-3
4-2
4-2
4-2
3-3
5-1
3-3
3-3
 
UFC 113
6-5
5-5
5-6
3-8
4-7
4-7
6-5
7-4
 
WEC 48
5-6
5-6
8-3
6-5
7-4
7-4
6-5
8-3
 
Strikeforce – Nashville
2-2
2-2
3-1
4-0
2-2
2-2
2-2
2-2
 
UFC 112
4-6
6-4
6-4
5-5
6-4
5-5
4-6
7-3
 
UFC Fight Night 21
9-2
7-4
6-5
8-3
5-6
9-2
7-4
6-5
 
UFC 111
9-1
7-3
7-3
7-3
7-3
9-1
8-2
8-2
 
UFC On Versus 1
8-3
9-2
7-4
9-2
8-3
8-3
8-3
8-3
 
WEC 47
5-5
5-5
5-5
5-5
5-5
6-4
7-3
5-5
 
UFC 110
7-2
6-3
5-4
6-3
3-6
6-3
4-5
4-4
 
UFC 109
6-5
6-5
7-4
7-4
7-4
7-4
8-3
7-4
 
Strikeforce – Miami
4-2
5-1
4-2
3-3
5-1
4-2
4-2
3-3
 
UFC Fight Night 20
8-2
8-2
9-1
7-3
4-6
8-2
7-3
7-3
 
WEC 46
6-4
5-5
5-4
7-3
9-1
6-4
7-3
8-2
 
UFC 108
0-0
8-2
7-3
4-6
6-4
5-5
7-3
7-3
 
Total
208-135 (60.641%)
202-115 (63.722%)
206-146 (58.523%)
183-129 (58.654%)
192-150 (56.140%)
212-141 (60.057%)
214-139 (60.623%)
217-126 (63.265%)
 

WEC 53 Predictions

WEC 53 – Henderson VS. Pettis takes place tonight in Glendale, Arizona.  The final WEC card gets two title matches, as WEC Lightweight champion Ben Henderson takes on #1 contender Anthony Pettis, and WEC Bantamweight king Dominick Cruz squares off against a skilled Scott Jorgensen. I want to take this space to reflect on the […]

WEC 53 – Henderson VS. Pettis takes place tonight in Glendale, Arizona.  The final WEC card gets two title matches, as WEC Lightweight champion Ben Henderson takes on #1 contender Anthony Pettis, and WEC Bantamweight king Dominick Cruz squares off against a skilled Scott Jorgensen.

I want to take this space to reflect on the WEC.  I have watched the WEC since they’ve been on Versus and have thoroughly enjoyed the product they put forward.  On many occasions, the WEC cards would blow the UFC cards out of the water based on excitement.  It is a shame that the WEC didn’t amass more of a following, but there are a lot of positives with the lighter weight fighters getting assimilated into the UFC.  WEC, you will be missed!

As per MMAMoneyLine routine, myself and Mike Hammersmith of MMAHive will be breaking down our best bets for the WEC 53 card.  If you are planning on betting on this event, make sure to keep current on WEC 53 odds and take a look at who the MMA world has winning over at MMAMoneyLine’s WEC 53 Pros’ Picks.

Bart PalaszewskiMike Hammersmith (+135 on Bookmaker)

Two of the toughest bastards in the division will scrap in this potential classic. Bart Palaszewski is one of the most experienced fighters in the WEC, and while he’s not a master of any craft, he brings more than enough problems to make any fight a hard one. Kamal Shalorus is somewhat similar in nature, as a simple yet effective fighter with world-class wrestling and deadly haymaker punches. This is a coin-toss fight, depending on if Shalorus wants to work his wrestling here or just trade with Palaszewski. If this one stays on the feet for long though, expect Palaszewski to get his opponent’s timing down and start bloodying up the Iranian fighter, leading to a late TKO or decision win.

 

Donald CerroneMike Hammersmith (-340 on Sportsbook)

Christmas comes early here, as our best bet of the month will pay off those soaring credit card bills. Coming off a tremendous win in a rematch with Jamie Varner, Donald “The Cowboy” Cerrone looked like a new man, using his iron chin, high-level striking and new-found wrestling to dismantle the former champion. While his opponent Chris “The Polish Hammer” Horodecki has done well for himself early in his career, he finds that a lack of power standing and limited options on the ground make him a gimmie fight for the muay thai assassins in WEC’s Lightweight division. Expect more of the same, as Cerrone crushes Horodecki on the feet with a quick KO finish, and a huge payday for us all.

 

Jamie VarnerMMAMoneyLine (-200 on Sportsbook)

Despite what people think of Varner, he is one of the most well-rounded fighters on the planet, with true technical boxing, high-level wrestling, and the conditioning to grind fighters to dust. Although he’s had a rough patch with a bullshit draw against Kamal Shalrous and a beating at the hands of Donald Cerrone, he will have a chance to shine as he returns to the UFC. For all the skills that Shane Roller brings to the table, he’s largely been unable to get a game plan working for him in any of the fights he’s had, and with little to fill out his wrestling, finds himself constantly in trouble in fights. Varner is a cerebral fighter with the wrestling to slow or stop Roller in his attempt to make this a grappling match, and in the striking department, this is a no-brainer. Combine this with Roller’s suspect conditioning, and Varner should be able to coast to a decision at worst, or knock Roller out early in this bout.

 

Kamal ShalorusMMAMoneyLine (-165 on Sportsbook)

A fight that looks close on paper is not as close in reality.  Quick rundown on Kamal Shalorus:  world class wrestling (that he rarely uses), extremely powerful striking (without much technique), and ungodly strong.  Quick rundown on Bart Palazewski:  the consummate MMA vet, good striking, good grappling, solid chin.  Looks close right?

The problem is that Palaszewski is going to have to stand in front of Shalorus.  Kamal’s striking is novice level, but he hits like a damn garbage truck.  Shalorus has excellent takedown defense that he showed in the Varner fight and will be too strong to get clinched or put up against the cage by Palaszewski.

If Palaszewski wins this fight, he outpoints Shalorus for 3 rounds.  It could happen, but the odds are against it.  Shalorus was able to take Varner’s striking, and the former champ has some of the best boxing in the division.  I fully assume Shalorus will leave his wrestling in the locker room, but I think his freak power will be enough to land one shot and call it a day.

 

Brad PickettMMAMoneyLine (-175 on Sportsbook)

Hey, it’s Ivan Menjivar!  Good to see the vet fighting on the last WEC card.  Unfortunately for him, he is fighting a monster in Brad Pickett.  I was extremely impressed with Pickett’s victory over Demetrious Johnson (a guy who is also burning through the Bantamweight ranks).  Pickett looked good against Jorgensen, but (like most) he did not have the wrestling to compete with the number one contender.

Both Pickett and Menjivar have similar skill sets:  both guys can knock you out, submit you, grind you with wrestling.  However, there are some points that should be made.  Menjivar has had a pretty uneventful career of late, only having one fight since 2006.  In addition, he is dropping a weight class to fight Pickett.  Menjivar doesn’t have the MMA wrestling that Scott Jorgensen possesses, and anything but a world class grappler is in trouble against the Brit.  I like Pickett here by decision.

 

MMAMoneyLine Official Picks:

Henderson/SUB/2

Cruz/UD

Cerrone/UD

Shalorus/KO/1

Zhang/TKO/2

Roller/SD

Wineland/UD

Pickett/UD

Castillo/KO/2

Barao/SUB/2

Lamas/UD

 

MMAMoneyLine Official Wagers (1 unit = 2% of bankroll):

Shalorus – 1.5 u. at -165 on Sportsbook

Pickett – 1 u. at -165 on BetUS

Roller – .5 u. at +165 on Bodog

MMAMoneyLine’s 2010 Pros’ Picks: 1 Event Left

With one event (WEC 53) left in 201o, both MMAMoneyLine’s 2010 Pros’ Picks contest in addition to a great year in MMA are coming to an end.  It was a pleasure to have representatives from MMABettingBlog, WatchKalibRun/SBNationMMA, MMAConvert, MiddleEasy, MMAAdNet, MMAValor, and MMAHive help MMAMoneyLine out with our Pros’ Picks section.  It has been a […]

With one event (WEC 53) left in 201o, both MMAMoneyLine’s 2010 Pros’ Picks contest in addition to a great year in MMA are coming to an end.  It was a pleasure to have representatives from MMABettingBlog, WatchKalibRun/SBNationMMA, MMAConvert, MiddleEasy, MMAAdNet, MMAValor, and MMAHive help MMAMoneyLine out with our Pros’ Picks section.  It has been a fun contest, and hopefully its helped other MMA bettors out there.  I know I took what the other seven gentlemen had to say into account when I was reviewing my bets.  Without further adeiu, here is the next to last leader board for 2010:

 
 
WEC 53
 
UFC 124
7-3
6-4
5-5
6-4
4-6
6-4
4-6
7-3
 
The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale
4-7
7-4
7-4
0-0
6-5
7-4
6-5
4-7
 
Strikeforce – Henderson VS. Bablau
3-2
4-1
5-0
3-2
4-1
5-0
4-1
4-1
 
UFC 123
7-4
6-5
5-6
7-4
8-3
4-7
5-6
7-4
 
UFC 122
6-4
5-5
5-5
8-2
5-5
7-3
6-4
7-3
 
WEC 52
6-5
7-4
8-3
6-5
6-5
6-5
6-5
8-3
 
UFC 121
8-3
11-0
6-5
4-7
6-5
6-5
9-2
7-4
 
UFC 120
6-3
5-4
4-5
3-6
4-5
3-6
5-4
0-0
 
Strikeforce – Diaz VS. Noons 2
3-1
3-1
2-2
0-0
1-3
3-1
3-1
3-1
 
WEC 51
9-2
8-3
9-2
0-0
6-5
8-3
8-3
6-5
 
UFC 119
7-4
9-2
5-6
4-7
7-4
7-4
6-5
7-4
 
UFC Fight Night 22
4-6
6-4
3-7
0-0
4-6
5-5
6-4
4-6
 
UFC 118
6-4
0-0
7-3
8-2
5-5
8-2
6-4
6-4
 
WEC 50
4-6
0-0
4-6
5-5
7-3
5-5
7-3
7-3
 
UFC 117
8-3
7-4
8-3
9-2
0-0
7-4
7-4
8-3
 
UFC On Versus 2
6-4
0-0
6-4
6-4
6-4
4-6
5-5
7-3
 
UFC 116
6-5
6-5
8-3
4-7
7-4
5-6
6-5
7-4
 
The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale
7-3
1-4
5-5
2-3
5-5
6-4
7-3
3-7
 
Strikeforce – Los Angeles
2-2
1-3
1-3
4-0
2-2
3-1
1-3
2-2
 
UFC 115
5-6
8-3
7-4
4-7
3-8
2-9
6-5
8-3
 
UFC 114
6-5
7-4
5-6
9-2
6-5
6-5
6-5
7-4
 
Strikeforce – Heavy Artillery
3-3
4-2
4-2
4-2
3-3
5-1
3-3
3-3
 
UFC 113
6-5
5-5
5-6
3-8
4-7
4-7
6-5
7-4
 
WEC 48
5-6
5-6
8-3
6-5
7-4
7-4
6-5
8-3
 
Strikeforce – Nashville
2-2
2-2
3-1
4-0
2-2
2-2
2-2
2-2
 
UFC 112
4-6
6-4
6-4
5-5
6-4
5-5
4-6
7-3
 
UFC Fight Night 21
9-2
7-4
6-5
8-3
5-6
9-2
7-4
6-5
 
UFC 111
9-1
7-3
7-3
7-3
7-3
9-1
8-2
8-2
 
UFC On Versus 1
8-3
9-2
7-4
9-2
8-3
8-3
8-3
8-3
 
WEC 47
5-5
5-5
5-5
5-5
5-5
6-4
7-3
5-5
 
UFC 110
7-2
6-3
5-4
6-3
3-6
6-3
4-5
4-4
 
UFC 109
6-5
6-5
7-4
7-4
7-4
7-4
8-3
7-4
 
Strikeforce – Miami
4-2
5-1
4-2
3-3
5-1
4-2
4-2
3-3
 
UFC Fight Night 20
8-2
8-2
9-1
7-3
4-6
8-2
7-3
7-3
 
WEC 46
6-4
5-5
5-4
7-3
9-1
6-4
7-3
8-2
 
UFC 108
0-0
8-2
7-3
4-6
6-4
5-5
7-3
7-3
 
Total
202-130 (60.84%)
195-111 (63.73%)
203-138 (59.53%)
177-124 (58.80%)
183-148 (55.29%)
204-138 (59.65%)
207-135 (60.52%)
209-123 (62.95%)
 

UFC 124 Pros’ Picks

  MMABettingBlog SBNationMMA MMAConvert MiddleEasy MMAAdNet MMAValor MMAHive Total   Georges St. Pierre vs. Josh Koscheck St. Pierre St. Pierre St. Pierre Koscheck Koscheck St. Pierre St. Pierre St. Pierre 71%   Stefan Struve vs. Sean McCorkle Struve McCorkle Struve McCorkle Struve Struve Struve Struve 71%   Charles Oliveira vs. Jim Miller Miller Miller Oliveira […]

 
Total
 
Georges St. Pierre vs.
Josh Koscheck
St. Pierre
St. Pierre
St. Pierre
Koscheck
Koscheck
St. Pierre
St. Pierre
St. Pierre 71%
 
Stefan Struve vs.
Sean McCorkle
Struve
McCorkle
Struve
McCorkle
Struve
Struve
Struve
Struve 71%
 
Charles Oliveira vs.
Jim Miller
Miller
Miller
Oliveira
Miller
Oliveira
Oliveira
Oliveira
Oliveira 57%
 
Joe Stevenson vs.
Mac Danzig
Stevenson
Stevenson
Stevenson
Danzig
Stevenson
Stevenson
Stevenson
Stevenson 86%
 
Thiago Alves vs.
John Howard
Alves
Alves
Alves
Howard
Alves
Alves
Alves
Alves 86%
 
Mark Bocek vs.
Dustin Hazelett
Bocek
Bocek
Hazelett
Hazelett
Hazelett
Hazelett
Hazelett
Hazelett 71%
 
Ricardo Almeida vs.
TJ Grant
Almeida
Almeida
Almeida
Almeida
Almeida
Almeida
Grant
Almeida 86%
 
Dan Miller vs.
Joe Doerksen
Miller
Miller
Miller
Miller
Miller
Miller
Miller
Miller 100%
 
Rafael Natal vs.
Jesse Bongfeldt
Natal
Natal
Natal
Natal
Natal
Natal
Natal
Natal 100%
 
Matt Riddle vs.
Sean Pierson
Riddle
Riddle
Riddle
Pierson
Riddle
Pierson
Riddle
Riddle 71%
 
Pat Audinwood vs.
John Makdessi
Audinwood
Audinwood
Audinwood
Makdessi
Audinwood
Audinwood
Audinwood
Audinwood 86%
 
Tiebreak
St. Pierre/UD
St. Pierre/SUB/3
St. Pierre/UD
Koscheck/KO/1
Koscheck/TKO/2
St. Pierre/TKO/2
St. Pierre/UD
 
Total
7/10 (70%)
6/10 (60%)
5/10 (50%)
6/10 (60%)
4/10 (40%)
6/10 (60%)
4/10 (40%)
 

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