Randy Couture bio - Randy Couture information
November 11, 2007
Randy Couture is a legend in UFC fighting and is currently in the UFC Hall of Fame. Couture has held a championship belt many times in the UFC including both the heavyweight and light heavyweight belt, which no other fighter has ever accomplished.
UFC 78 odds - Bet on UFC 78
November 11, 2007
UFC 78 takes place on Saturday, November 17th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The betting odds for UFC 78 are slowly being posted at most major online sportsbooks. The full odds card should be up by Friday night.
UPDATED: New odds posted November 15th
Rashad Evans vs. Michael Bisping odds
- Rashad Evans (-280)
- Michael Bisping (+210)
Odds from BetUS.com
- Rashad Evans (-275)
- Michael Bisping (+215)
Odds from Bookmaker.com
- Rashad Evans (-325)
- Michael Bisping (+250)
Odds from Bodog
Houston Alexander vs. Thiago Silva odds
- Houston Alexander (-140)
- Thiago Silva (+110)
Odds from BetUS.com
- Houston Alexander (-160)
- Thiago Silva (+130)
Odds from Bodog
Karo Parisyan vs. Ryo Chonan odds
- Karo Parisyan (-350)
- Ryo Chonan (+250)
Odds from BetUS.com
- Karo Parisyan (-450)
- Ryo Chonan (+300)
Odds from Bodog
Spencer Fisher vs. Frankie Edgar odds
- Spencer Fisher (-130)
- Frankie Edgar (+100)
Odds from BetUS.com
- Frank Edgar (-135)
- Spencer Fisher (+105)
Odds from Bodog
Ed Herman vs. Joe Doerksen odds
- Ed Herman (-140)
- Joe Doerksen (+110)
Odds from Bodog
Thiago Alves vs. Chris Lytle odds
- Thiago Alves (-185)
- Chris Lytle (+155)
Odds from Bodog
Marcus Aurelio vs. Luke Caudillo odds
- Marcus Aurelio (-500)
- Luke Caudillo (+350)
Odds from Bodog
Akihiro Gono vs. Tamdan McCrory odds
- Akihiro Gono (-260)
- Tamdan McCrory (+200)
Odds from Bodog
Joe Lauzon vs. Jason Reinhardt odds
- Joe Lauzon (-450)
- Jason Reinhardt (+300)
Odds from Bodog
Bet on all of these fights at Bodog (best underdog lines) or BetUS.com (best favorites lines).
Chuck Liddell bio - Chuck Liddell information
November 11, 2007
Chuck Liddell is a UFC fighter from Santa Barbara, California. Liddell is one of the most recognizable stars in the UFC and has appeared in Sports Illustrated, ESPN and FOX Sports. Liddell boasts an impressive MMA professional record of 20-5, with most of his wins coming via knockout.
Tito Ortiz bio - Tito Ortiz information
November 11, 2007
Tito Ortiz is a UFC fighter from Huntington Beach, California and is also one of the UFC’s biggest stars. He is a previous UFC heavyweight champion from 2000-2003. His professional MMA record is 15-5-1, with most of his wins coming by knockout.
EliteXC odds posted at Bodog & Bookmaker for Saturday Nov. 10th
November 8, 2007
BodogLife.com & Bookmaker.com have just released odds for the EliteXC MMA event this Saturday night. Bodog has a $500 max limit on each bet, whole Bookmaker has a $250 limit. The event will take place in Corpus Christi, Texas at the American Bank Center Arena at 10 PM ET. The event will be broadcast on Showtime.
There are two fights on the card that I’m really looking forward to watching. Kimbo Slice will be squaring off against Bo Cantrell. If you haven’t heard of him yet, Kimbo has made a huge name for himself on Youtube with video of his street fights. Kimbo has been in one MMA bout thus far, but his competition was some schmuck in his mid forties.
The other fighter I’m really looking forward to seeing is Nick Diaz. Diaz is a scrappy fighter, who is 15-6 in his professional MMA career. He fought in the UFC for a while against notables such as Sean Sherk, Joe Riggs and Diego Sanchez. Diaz seemed to be a bit outclasses in all of those bouts, as he lost all three via unanimous decision. I’m interested in seeing how he bounces back for the EliteXC event.
Elite XC Renegade odds at Bodog
- Kimbo Slice (-325)
- Bo Cantrell (+250)
- Nick Diaz (-450)
- KJ Noons (+300)
- Kyle Noke (-140)
- Seth Kleinbeck (+110)
- Antonio Silva (-350)
- Jonathan Wiezorek (+275)
- Jake Shields (-350)
- Mike Pyle (+275)
Elite XC Renegade odds at Bookmaker.com
- Kimbo Slice (-345)
- Bo Cantrell (+275)
- Nick Diaz (-375)
- KJ Noons (+305)
- Kyle Noke (-130)
- Seth Kleinbeck (EV)
- Antonio Silva (-370)
- Jonathan Wiezorek (+300)
- Jake Shields (-325)
- Mike Pyle (+265)
- Yves Edwards (-325)
- Nick Gonzalez (+265)
You can bet on all of these bouts at BodogLife.com and Bookmaker.com today.
How to convert a moneyline to a percentage
November 8, 2007
Converting a moneyline to a percent helps bettors to understand the percentage chance each fighter is being given to win the bout. Since moneylines are sometimes difficult to understand for newer bettors, percentages will help clear things up a bit.
How to convert to a percent for a favorite
- Amount you need to bet to win $1 / (Amount you need to bet to win $1 + $1) = Favorite’s %
- Example : Chuck Liddell (-300) vs. Keith Jardine (+220). So Chuck is a -300 favorite, this means you would need to bet $3 to win $1. If you take this and plug it into the formula, it would look like this… $3/($3 + $1) = 75%.
How to convert to a percent for an underdog
- 1/(Amount won when wagering $1 + $1) = The underdog’s %
- Example : For Keith Jardine (-220) you will win $2.20 if you bet $1. If you take this and plug it into the formula, it would look like this 1/($2.20 +$1) = 31.25
Note: The reason the two percentages do not add up is because of the juice that the sportsbook is putting on this bout. This is how sportsbooks make most of their money. They win a little bit from every fight, and every game bet on because of the juice.
How to use a percent to your advantage
- Using the percentage to your advantage is a very common betting philosophy in baseball, basketball, football and also fight betting. In order to use the percentage effectively you should gauge what percentage chance you think a fighter has in the bout and then compare that to the actual percent. If your percent and the actual percent are more than 5% off you probably have an edge (this applies to someone who understands the odds, and isn’t just taking a wild guess). Anytime you have an edge you should make a wager on the bout.
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Bankroll management - Money management for the long haul
November 6, 2007
Bankroll management is the key to being a winning bettor in any sport. Any bum can pick a winner and cash in once, but it takes knowledge and discipline to win money over the long haul in gambling.
The most important rule
- The golden rule in bankroll management is to bet about 2-3% of your bankroll for each bet. This means that if your bankroll is $5,000 for a year, then each time you make a bet it should be about $100-$150. This amount that you consistently bet is referred to as a unit. Some people wager one unit on every fight, while others vary their units. If you like to be on the conservative side, I would bet the same amount on every fight. If you want to be more liberal with your money, then you can vary your units.
Don’t chase your losses
- Chasing your losses is a very common mistake for many sports bettors. Bettors usually go on a bad run and then try to win all their money back with one or two big bets. This is exactly what the bookie wants you to do. Never chase your losses. Bad days will happen in sports betting and you need to just take your lumps and pick it back up another day.
Wager within your means
- In the example above I used a starting bankroll of $5,000. If you can afford to bet with $5,000 then go ahead and do it. However you should never bet with any money that you can not afford to lose. This means rent, food etc… Unless you’re a professional, betting should be seen as a form of entertainment.
Keep in mind these three bankroll management tips, and you’ll be in better shape than 95% of bettors out there.
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Bookmaker.com review - Bookmaker sportsbook
November 6, 2007
BookMaker.com review - An honest review from a real gambler
Overview of Bookmaker.com - (US players welcome)
- Bookmaker.com is part of the BetCRIS network. Bookmaker has a very solid foundation under them and they have been in the gambling business since 1985. Bookmaker offers a wide variety of deposit options and they also have a 25% deposit bonus which you can earn in increments by wagering on their site. If you are interested in the Bookmaker.com sportsbook, we highly recommend that you check out their site now! If you’d like more info about their MMA betting, continue reading below…
MMA and UFC betting at Bookmaker.com
- Bookmaker has solid lines if you like to bet on favorites. They have odds posted for all UFC events and most other MMA leagues. The lines are usually up at least 2-3 weeks in advance. The best thing about Bookmaker is they always have lines out very early for every fight. Most sportsbooks wait until 3 days before the fights to post odds for fights.
- My only knock on Bookmaker.com would be that they have a $250 limit on all MMA fights. If you’re a recreational bettor, than this won’t really be a problem for you.
Fight leagues which always have odds at Bookmaker.com
- UFC (includes The Ultimate Fighter)
- HDNet Fights
- Rio Heroes
- M-1 Global
- StrikeForce
Over/Under round betting
- No
Minimum and maximum bet amounts
- Minimum - $5
- Maximum - $250 for MMA fights
Deposit options at Bookmaker.com
- Creditcard (Visa)
- Bank wire
- Western Union
- eWallet Express
- Moneygram
Bonus at Bookmaker.com
- 25% free play for sportsbook players. This bonus is for a $300 minimum deposit and is available to all non-credit card deposits. The bonus has a 5x rollover on it as well. This means you need to wager whatever you deposit 5x before you can earn the bonus.
Additional gambling at Bookmaker.com
- Bookmaker.com offers bettors the option of using the sportsbook, racebook, casino and poker room with one account. They also offer mobile betting on your cell phone.
Last words
- Bookmaker.com is a very established sportsbook. They put out odds very early for most events and have great odds for UFC favorites.
How to fund your online sportsbook account
November 4, 2007
Funding an online sportsbook account can be somewhat confusing at first if you’re new to the world of online betting. However, in this article we will take you through each step of funding your account and show you the easiest possible way to start betting today!
Since the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) passed in October of 2006, funding your betting accounts has become a little bit harder if you’re a U.S. citizen. Contrary to what some media sources are reporting, the UIGEA does not make online betting illegal. The only thing this bill does is reduce the amount of ways Americans can make deposits to online betting sites. With that out of the way, here are the easiest ways to fund your sportsbook account.
BodogLife Poker Review - BodogLife.com
November 2, 2007
BodogLife Poker Review - BodogLife.com
This review is for the Bodog poker room. For information about the Bodog sportsbook, click the link.
Overview of BodogLife.com Poker
- The poker room at Bodog has one of the easiest to use interfaces in online poker. They have daily freerolls, low and high limit cash games, sit and goes and also tournaments running all day long. The stakes at Bodog range from micro limits (.05/.10) to high limits (30/60). They have a great instant 10% signup bonus when you make your first deposit. The bonus has no limit on it so you can deposit as much as you’d like and earn the bonus instantly.
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