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Monthly Archives: August 2009

Betting Lines for UFC 102

It appears the touts like one Randy “The Natural” Couture to win at UFC 102, but it might be an excellent choice to keep with the smart set and place a little on Nogueira… As for Demian Maia? Place your shekels there, my friends, mark my words well…

Medical Suspensions Following WEC 42

An even dozen of the fighters who saw action at WEC 42 in Las Vegas have been issued standard medical suspensions by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The NSAC released the list of injuries this week. Bowles broke his left hand during his fight with Miguel Torres and must have the injury cleared by a [...]

Philadelphia Newspapers Rallying to UFC 101 And MMA Coverage

In a media world where newspapers have largely ignored coverage of mixed martial arts, the Philadelphia papers want you to know they’re in the minority. The papers there put out a 29 page special section on the event and their website, Philly.com, is loaded with UFC 101 coverage. It’s about time. Nice work, Philadelphia Men [...]

How MMA Odds And Betting Work

Here’s the bottom line on what you need to know when betting on MMA. A minus number means that’s the amount you need to bet to win $100. The favorite is always a minus number. The higher the minus number, the bigger favorite the fighter is. Numbers over  -300 mean Vegas says that fighter is [...]

UFC 101 Will Be A Better Card Than UFC 100

UFC 100 was a watershed moment for MMA, and the Brock Lesnar fight and his subsequent antics were entertaining to be sure, but UFC 101 will provide better fights across the board. The Forrest Griffin vs. Anderson Silva matchup promises to be a fight for the ages. The divergent styles of the two combatants will [...]

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Betting On UFC 101 Will Require Careful Choices

Still Time to Place Your Wager on UFC 101 Forrest Griffin and Anderson Silva is an intriguing matchup, and the gentlemen at Betus.com can make sure your money rides with the best possible odds. Griffin, much larger than Silva and possessed of a huge heart and hands of stone, figures to be an underdog in [...]

Semtex Daley Still Not Signed to Any Promotion, UFC Deal on Hold

British welterweight Paul “Semtex” Daley is still looking for a place to fight, but a deal with the UFC has not yet been finalized. “These reports are premature, we have signed nothing,” Daley’s manager said. “We’re in talks with groups, one of whom includes the UFC.” Daley (21-8-2) was out in the cold as his [...]