McKee's only loss (as an amateur) was a KO, so I'm more worried about Patricio's striking in this matchup. I'm probably holding off on the MEI think I might just stick with a straight bet on McKee for this event (+100). Patricio is Patricio, he's so solid, but I think McKee has the skills, the size, and the pedigree to pull it off. Freire's been fighting since 2004 (!!!) and as had 36 fights, that's a lot of miles. The wheels have to come off eventually... don't they?
I am slightly worried if McKee gets too comfortable pulling guard or working from the bottom, but I guess we'll see. Should be a great fight no matter the outcome.
Honestly, even without that KO loss I'd still be pretty worried about Pitbull clipping him.
Fingers crossed he'll use his reach and kicks to stay out of Pitbull's range before he moves in to take him down and work from top position. Am I off base for thinking McKee is usually decent at avoiding damage on the feet?
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I'm thinking of playing Burnell and Gonzalez in this next event, probably throw in Georgi and Porto on there as well. Goiti has been beaten by just about every strong wrestler he's ever faced, and Chris is at TAM so his sub D should hold up.
I'm thinking (and hoping) Burnell is going to lean on his grappling heavily. Sanchez is of the breed of fighters that makes up for mediocre defensive wrestling by being active off his back and never settling into position, but Mads top game is legit as hell and should stymie Emmanuel.How do you think the Burnell fight is gonna go? Have a hard time invisioning it
More than worth it imo. He's a pretty strong wrestler, and Goiti has struggled with them for most of his career (Will Martinez, Bubba Jenkins, Chandler) getting stuck on his back for long periods of time and not being able to so much as threaten with a sub from time to time.chris gonzalez +130?
yeah im just puzzled by the odds maker. Chris seems like one of those undefeated prospects who will become a future star. I think he is the best pick in this card.More than worth it imo. He's a pretty strong wrestler, and Goiti has struggled with them for most of his career (Will Martinez, Bubba Jenkins, Chandler) getting stuck on his back for long periods of time and not being able to so much as threaten with a sub from time to time.
Chris is also at TAM so I'm sure they'll prepare him for the grappling well enough (or they'll pull whatever shit they did last UFC card to get the judges' nod).
Had to bet AJ McKee decision at +340 which I think it's crazy odds.I'm on McKee here. Pitbull is a beast, but McKee has been close to flawless in Bellator. He's got the wrestling, crafty subs, striking from outside with his length, creativity, etc. Pitbull is more meat and potatoes, but certainly gets it done with that. With that said, we've definitely seen stumbles or areas where he's had trouble. Straus fights, Weichel, relatively close fight with Sanchez the first time, etc. Not an easy one to cap, but it's hard for me to bet against McKee right now.
I feel the same way.I think I might just stick with a straight bet on McKee for this event (+100). Patricio is Patricio, he's so solid, but I think McKee has the skills, the size, and the pedigree to pull it off. Freire's been fighting since 2004 (!!!) and as had 36 fights, that's a lot of miles. The wheels have to come off eventually... don't they?
I am slightly worried if McKee gets too comfortable pulling guard or working from the bottom, but I guess we'll see. Should be a great fight no matter the outcome.
Brian moore and Christophor are my lock in good picks. Based on odds.Who is the biggest lock on this card? Islam Mamedov over Brent Primus? And are there any fights where you're positive that they will go to decision or end by ko/tko?
PS: I forgot about Usman Nurmagomedov. He should be the biggest lock, amrite?