Event: UFC Fight Night 60 Date: Saturday, February 14, 2015 Venue: 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colorado Broadcast: Live on FOX Sports 1 Odds: UFC Fight Night 60 Betting Odds Main Card: 170 lbs: Ben Henderson vs. Brandon Thatch 145 lbs: Cole Miller vs. Max Holloway 170 lbs: Kiichi Kunimoto vs. Neil Magny 185 lbs: […]
Event: UFC Fight Night 60
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2015
Venue: 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colorado
Broadcast: Live on FOX Sports 1
Odds: UFC Fight Night 60 Betting Odds
Main Card: 170 lbs: Ben Henderson vs. Brandon Thatch 145 lbs: Cole Miller vs. Max Holloway 170 lbs: Kiichi Kunimoto vs. Neil Magny 185 lbs: Patrick Walsh D vs. aniel Kelly 155 lbs: Michel Prazeres vs. Kevin Lee 125 lbs: Ray Borg vs. Chris Kelades
Preliminary Card: 145 lbs: Nik Lentz vs. Thiago Tavares 155 lbs: Efrain Escudero vs. Rodrigo Lima 145 lbs: Jim Alers vs. Chas Skelly 125 lbs: Zach Makovsky vs. Tim Elliott 155 lbs: Jake Lindsey vs. James Moontasri
UFC Middleweight Bout: Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz Odds: ( -450 Silva / +325 Diaz ) Betting Pick: Silva Bet on this fight at Bovada Coming to us LIVE from Las Vegas, NV, UFC 183 brings us Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz. For being one of the most prolific fighters in the world today and […]
UFC Middleweight Bout: Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz
Coming to us LIVE from Las Vegas, NV, UFC 183 brings us Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz. For being one of the most prolific fighters in the world today and having the #1 contender spot locked up, only being -450 in the sports books says something about Nick Diaz. Nick Diaz is a former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion and the oddsmakers are clearly bring that into consideration. Physicality wise, Silva holds a serious advantage, but fighting is more than just size. Diaz is thought to be more well rested, much younger than Silva at 39, and isn’t coming off an injury that would take many right out of the sport. I like how the oddsmakers are handling this fight, clearly Silva has the advantage but to count out Diaz would surely be a mistake. Placing these two inside the octagon will be something no UFC fan will want to miss.
Nick Diaz 27-9-1
As the other Diaz in the UFC, to describe Nick Diaz as mean, well would almost be nice. Nick Diaz can and has intimidated some of the most prolific UFC fighters to ever step inside the octagon. What Diaz might lack in size compared to Silva, which isn’t much, he makes up with being able to take as many punches as many fighters can throw. Now, statistically Diaz is a better striker, obviously debatable in a round-table discussion, submission capability on the other hand is something the Nick wins hands-down. Now with the striking capabilities of Diaz its tough for me to say that he should try and get this fight to the mat but we’ve all seen what Silva can do with fighters with lower than average striking defense. My advice for Diaz would be to try and end this fight as soon as possible. Silva can and will outlast Nick, but Nick can knock out Silva within the first two rounds. Nick needs to come out of the gates strong. Silva will be ready but timid until he lands a strong kick, Nick needs take advantage of that precious time of vulnerability.
Anderson Silva 33-6
The amount of headlines Anderson Silva brings to Las Vegas this weekend are endless. The Spider as we all know is coming back from one of the most gruesome injuries in the history of the UFC. Even with all of the obvious advantages Silva has coming into the fight, that injury will always be on the back of his mind. Silva’s state of mind won’t be known until that first bell rings but from who we know Anderson Silva is, he’ll come out as vicious as day one. Again, we have to presume his training is as intense as always and will be ready for the brawling fighting style Nick Diaz will bring to the octagon. If Silva is able to withstand the initial attack of Nick Diaz and regain his fighting composure we all know he has, Silva will make Nick Diaz look like a fool for stepping into the octagon with him.
This like any other fighter can have an unlimited amount of scenarios, but I really think very few are legitimately possible. This is the problem for Diaz, he does in with a brawler fighter style that typically overwhelms his opponents, and those fighters typically don’t fare well against Silva. That last fighter that tried that was Sonnen, and even though he came as close as any, he was caught and game over. Silva will be ready for this fight whether the fans of Diaz like it or not. Silva will not be scared to throw a kick at any point in the fight and won’t back down to any challenge placed in front of him. Now though we need to discuss the value of the bet. Silva’s is currently standing around -450 in the sports books. As we all know that means you will have to place $450 to win a $100. Even with those numbers, Silva is your only the way to go. Diaz will have way to much confidence and lose control of his movements leaving him open for that knockout blow we all know is coming. My prediction is that Diaz gets placed on his back in the second round and doesn’t get up. Silva will control most of rounds one an two, then finish it in the third with a TKO.
UFC Light Heavyweight Bout: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Anthony Johnson Odds: ( -280 Gustafsson / +220 Johnson ) Betting Pick: Johnson Bet on this fight at Bovada All the way from across the pond, UFC Fight Night on Fox 14 comes to us from Stockholm, Sweden this Saturday, January 24th. On the top of the card […]
UFC Light Heavyweight Bout: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Anthony Johnson
All the way from across the pond, UFC Fight Night on Fox 14 comes to us from Stockholm, Sweden this Saturday, January 24th. On the top of the card is the fight that could determine the next opponent for Jon Jones. Alexander Gustafsson will square of against Anthony Johnson. As we all remember, Gustafsson was as close as anyone to knocking Jones off the throne in their last fight as he came up just short. Anthony Johnson and his struggles have always been a headline in the UFC due to the undeniable talent that he possesses. Johnson has been on a tear as of late and Gustafsson hasn’t been in the octagon since last March will make for a fight no UFC fan will want to miss.
#3 Contender – Anthony Johnson 18-4
Anthony Johnson has been a wrecking ball in the UFC ever since his last reinstatement. Johnson hasn’t lost a fight since January 2012, and I don’t believe Johnson believes that is going to change. After Johnson quit trying to cut weight and began to fight in his normal weight class, we’ve been able to see the true talent this kid has to offer. Johnson comes into this fight with heavier hands, a better takedown average, and more effective takedown defense. Johnson is going to want to keep this fight on his feet. If you really crunch the numbers, Johnson has a 5% advantage in avoiding strikes from his opponent. If Gustafsson is ever to feel at a disadvantage on his feet, Johnson will more effectively be able to avoid any sort of takedown Gustafsson may try. My advice for Johnson would be to keep the physical advantages Gustafsson may have by keeping the fight in close proximity. With his knockout ability, any well significant strike could end the fight and his chances of landing one of these will be much higher from close range. Johnson is a slight underdog according to the odds makers at an average of +225. Being that this fight to most is a coin-flip, this could be a great bet.
#1 Contender – Alexander Gustafsson 16-2
To most, including himself, Gustafsson has the advantage in this fight. As stated earlier, Gustafsson has been the closest to knocking Jon Jones from his throne in their last bout. Gustafsson has every skill needed to win this figh,t he just needs to be able to use them at the right time. First off, if Gustafsson somehow is able to take this to the ground, Gustafsson has a significant advantage on the ground over Johnson. His submission skills are significantly better in every way and at some point in the fight; he needs to consider if that would be tactically smart. Looking at the number, striking is almost like a toss-up. With the slight reach advantage, Gustafsson should be able to keep this fight at somewhat of a distance. He doesn’t have the knockout ability of Johnson but looking back at many of his previous fights, he has the smarts to work a fight in ways that makes his advantages over his opponent shine. Gustafsson is going to keep this fight on his feet with Johnson, that’s just how its going to go but Gustafsson has slight more skills than Johnson has, and has seen better opponents in his career. Johnson also has a slightly poor defense when it comes to striking. Despite his rock-hard chin, if Gustafsson consistently lands what he normally does, this fight will get ugly, quickly. The odds makers have Gustafsson the favorite in this fight for good reason. Sitting around -280 averages in the sports books, Gustafsson to me is a scary bet. You’re looking at more of a coin-flip type of fight and needing to bet $280 to win a $100 just seems a bit worry-some to me.
This is going to be one hell of a fight. You’re talking about two fighters that, presumably whoever wins will get the spot to fight against Jones in his next title bout. For me, I like Johnson in this one with regards to betting and winning the fight. First off, Johnson is just a better bet when it comes to making money. This fight is basically a toss-up and his odds are high enough that you can make a pretty coin off of it. Secondly, I think he just has the mental advantage. He’s been on a tear since his last reinstatement and whole-heartedly doesn’t believe that even with the fight in Sweden, that’s ending anytime soon. Johnson will keep Gustafsson close and make him work to land anything significant.
Prediction: Anthony “Rumble” Johnson by third round T/KO.
