While doing research for the CB Dollaway/Jay Silva fight, I came across some startling statistics.  It seems like a hot topic as of late is “who is going to be the first reality show winner to get cut?” question.  This discussion was brought on because of the ongoing struggles of the likes of Mac Danzig, Amir Sadollah and Nate Diaz.

While digging a bit deeper, I found it pretty interesting how freezing cold a streak the TUF finalists are riding.  Lets look at the last fights of each winner and runner up of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show: (more…)

UFC Fight Night 19 takes place this Wednesday, September 16th in Oklahoma City.  UFN 19 is going to have serious ramifications in the UFC’s Lightweight division, with several fights taking place at 155 lbs.  The main event pits two alums of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality series against one another, as Nate Diaz takes on Melvin Guillard.  The co-main event will be the return of Sports Illustrated poster boy, Roger Huerta, against rising Lightweight, Gray Maynard.

Carlos Condit, Steve Cantwell, Brian Stann, Nate Quarry, CB Dollaway, Sam Stout and Brock Larson will also be competing, looking to further themselves in their respective divisions.  Here are MMAMoneyLine’s picks for UFC Fight Night 19. (more…)

It has been a while since I’ve made a blog post, but as I was scanning the money lines for the upcoming events I felt compelled to get some thoughts down.  As a long time MMA bettor, it is in my nature to immediately identify (what I believe to be) underdogs that have a better chance than the books are giving ‘em.  Finding these inconsistencies between a sports book’s odds and actual history and knowledge based odds is one of the keys to being a successful MMA bettor.

While scanning the odds for UFC 102, UFC 103, UFC 104, UFC 105, UFC 106, UFC 107, UFN 19 & WEC 43, there are some underdogs that stick out to me.  These fighters aren’t being given much of a chance by handicappers, but sharp wagerers should keep a keen eye on them.  Here are 3 particular underdogs who have what it takes to pull off a W and put some serious cash in your pocket. (more…)