I can’t gamble on MMA and not write a blog about my bets, I guess. Something like ~20% on picks between 299 and Tybura vs. Tuivasa. Yeah, after the Rozenstruik/Gaziev banger we posted (went like 8-1 or 7-2), I’ve been getting cut up. The best thing we can do is stay the course, as always. Here’s the thing guys…
Loughran vs. Pacheco
He’s due for a win. Little red headed steroid freak. Loughran ML.
Petroski vs. Malkoun
Don’t be afraid of the man who has practiced 1000 moves once, be afraid of the man who has practiced one move 1000 times. Malkoun ML but I’m not betting this fight. Just going to sit back and enjoy this great sport like a fan. I am a fan here, too. Not just chasing the dragon. But more on that shortly.
Aslan vs. Turkalj
I caught a whale recently and then it got slightly poked in the eye and the commission said I had to release it. Fuck you, Ange Loosa. Something told me in that moment of release - while Bryan Battle yelled like a psychopath in the background - that less is more. Like I said, I’m a fan here, at the end of the day. There’s a winner and a loser and I realize I know my winners. In the depths of my heart, I’m never wrong. I’ve gotten to the age I want the confetti to be my color every time. 10 fights, how about 5-6 fights? What about those fever dreams that wake me up every 2-3 months? Those all will remain. I just don’t need to have my hand in the pot for every bout. With just those that jump at me I’ll leave no doubt. I’m dumping on Aslan. Reward the Ottoman kid with 1 or 2 k.
Buzukja vs. Matthews
The gym legend is the favorite in this fight, I like that for my money. Not going crazy here but I like Matthews’ ML. Atlantic City judges could be the death of me, however.
Jandiroba vs. Godinez
What did I say about my baby Mokaev a few weeks ago? What did I say? I love a snoozer. This fight is a snooze in itself, but there will be money to be made. Dump dump dump. Godinez ML ignore the odds.
Landwehr vs. Emmers
Emmers is younger and has better striking. This could be the fight that retires old Nate. I see all of those things, trust me. The writing is on the wall. I’ve been burned by some vets recently, too. Still, I can’t help but tap the button on Landwehr by decision here. A lot of time on the fence means the whoville resident wins. If he’s behind the black tape, bye-bye money.
Njokuani vs. McKee
This should be a kick boxing match. McKee needs a win or he will get cut. I like betting on guys with their backs up against the wall. He’s a bit faster and tougher than the older Njokuani, I think. I like McKee ML although we’re keeping it conservative.
Algeo vs. Nelson
I don’t know why the odds are disrespecting Nelson like this. Algeo seems to win most of his fights because of his opponent’s mistakes rather than his own skill. He also never looks bigger than anyone who steps in there with him. I think Nelson keeps it on the feet and lands the bigger shots. Nelson ML but I’m not betting this fight big either.
Ruziboev vs. Dumas
Sedrique Dumas has such a great combination of appearance and namesake. Looks like he should be in the YSL trial and has the name of a French warlord. Just a shame he’s a bit of a woman batterer and mouth breather. Because he’s a fraud in my eyes, we’re peeling out the wallet on this fight for the chinstrap. I’m begging God Ruziboev comes out with a funny hat. I need to see him in one of those funny hats in order to properly cream my panties. Regardless of hat choice during walkout, backing up the truck for this one. Ruziboev ML.
Luque vs. Buckley
My last big bet of the night comes in the form of Vicente Luque. The man is still pure violence. It’s a close fight, don’t get me wrong. Buckley has looked clean and prepared his last couple fights. It doesn’t faze me. Hand in my face, blurred vision, struggling for balance. Doesn’t matter. Luque will have a higher output and that will make Buckley overextend himself. The result of that: Buckley will get caught. Luque ML.
Blanchfield vs. Fiorot
I won’t be betting this fight but Blanchfield should put us to sleep for the night with a dub. Oh, and Chris Weidman might win a fight before he retires. I can see that storyline being written.