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Tuning up my hands
The start up I work for recently moved to a new home by London Bridge.  I was pretty psyched to find a Boxing Gym literally just up the block. I find boxing an excellent way to combat Muay Thai burnout.  For those of you who’ve never done any formal boxing, I whole heartedly recommend that you […] ShareThis

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UFC 85 Betting Preview

All odds are from BestFightOdds.com, aggregator to all the odds on various sites around the Internet. Check out their site for the best odds on each fight at UFC 85

UFC 85 isn’t shaping up to be a heavy betting event like some of the others we have seen in the past. For the most part, many of the higher profile fights have lines that are close to one another. Nonetheless, there still are some steals in the mix.

Vera vs. Werdum

While I believe Vera is going to have a significant standup advantage, it’s hard to say how well Werdum’s move to Chute Box is improving his striking skills. He may very well come out with much improved striking along with a size advantage. If he can use that size advantage on the ground as well, it’s very possible he could beat Vera there. It’s a risky bet, but Werdum is looming at +150 right now. A small bet might be something to think about.

Davis vs. Swick

Davis is sitting at EVEN to -105, but Sportsbook actually has him at +105 currently. I firmly believe Davis can crush Swick, and with some sites underdogging him slightly, it’s tough not to bet some small change on this one.

Lambert vs. Cane

If you believe that Lambert’s horrible boxing technique will show up once again against Cane, this may be the betting line of the evening. Cane has some great standup skills, but it’s hard to imagine Lambert not getting a takedown and pounding him out. Nonetheless, Cane could expose Lambert’s striking once again. At +135, it’s small bet worthy.

Hughes vs. Alves

A lot of fans think Hughes is going to win, and I’ll admit that my prediction of Alves winning isn’t solid. It’s definitely a chance. Regardless, Alves is sitting at +170 at the moment. For those fans believing in Alves’s standup game and Hughes’s aging skills, this could be the big bet of the night.

Liaudin vs. Taylor

I’ll include this one for the mere fact that Liaudin does have some submission skills that could catch Taylor. Sitting at +200 on most sites, it’s a nice 2 to 1 betting line.

Day vs. Bisping

+300 is a bit ridiculous for this fight for Day. While he isn’t a top middleweight, he still holds a solid record and has knockout power. For the chance that Day catches Bisping, big winnings could come from the 3 to 1 odds.

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