UFC 210 Betting Odds: Can Weidman Rebound Against Mousasi?
Apr 6, 2017 Comments
(SPONSORED CONTENT) -- You wouldn’t be remiss if you’d forgotten
that Chris Weidman used to rule the middleweight class with an iron
fist. It’s also excusable if you’re completely stunned that he’s an
underdog in UFC 210 betting against Gerard Mousasi. There’s just
so much going on in the middleweight division.
Beyond Michael Bisping spewing his trademark venom from atop his championship throne, you have Yoel Romero, Luck Rockhold and Jacare Souza all threatening to steal his thunder. It’s an intensely talented group.
Weidman’s ascension to the title was absolutely incredible after he
nearly ended Silva’s career with a devastating leg kick. Follow-up
title defences against Machida and Belfort seemed to cement his
standing as a colossus amongst titans. But then he was thoroughly
dismantled by Rockhold, and was then demolished by Romero’s knee a
year later.
It’s been a fast and merciless fall from grace for Weidman and it might not get any better for him considering who he’s posting up against in UFC 210 betting.
Gegard Mousasi is one of the most understated fighters in the UFC. At least to me. It’s hard to believe that at just 31 years of age he’s amassed a record of 41-6-2. The sheer volume of experience alone is one thing, but the success rate is mind boggling. Mousasi may not be as beloved or revered as a guy like Weidman, but he’s also 4-0 SU in his last four fights and the three most recent have all come by vicious knockouts.
There’s still obvious hope for Weidman despite the obvious threat that Mousasi represents. Most of the UFC 210 betting logic I’ve seen has pointed to Weidman’s lacking defence as a reason to wager against him. Honestly, if a fighter gets knocked out twice – and loses a title in one of those blackouts – then he’s probably going to learn how to take better care of himself.
Mousasi is a good bet, but I think Weidman is the better one. The payout’s stronger and I think the critics are underselling his ability to learn from mistakes. Weidman has to be a better tactician in later rounds, and I believe whole heartedly that we’ll see a refined and reconditioned athlete in the octagon in Buffalo. Weidman’s past errors are totally correctable, and Mousasi is the ideal foil to test his new skills against.
Beyond Michael Bisping spewing his trademark venom from atop his championship throne, you have Yoel Romero, Luck Rockhold and Jacare Souza all threatening to steal his thunder. It’s an intensely talented group.
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It’s been a fast and merciless fall from grace for Weidman and it might not get any better for him considering who he’s posting up against in UFC 210 betting.
Middleweight Chris Weidman over Gegard Mousasi
Saturday, April 8 --- KeyBank Arena, BuffaloUFC 210 Betting Odds: Weidman -102 / Mousasi -118
Gegard Mousasi is one of the most understated fighters in the UFC. At least to me. It’s hard to believe that at just 31 years of age he’s amassed a record of 41-6-2. The sheer volume of experience alone is one thing, but the success rate is mind boggling. Mousasi may not be as beloved or revered as a guy like Weidman, but he’s also 4-0 SU in his last four fights and the three most recent have all come by vicious knockouts.
There’s still obvious hope for Weidman despite the obvious threat that Mousasi represents. Most of the UFC 210 betting logic I’ve seen has pointed to Weidman’s lacking defence as a reason to wager against him. Honestly, if a fighter gets knocked out twice – and loses a title in one of those blackouts – then he’s probably going to learn how to take better care of himself.
Mousasi is a good bet, but I think Weidman is the better one. The payout’s stronger and I think the critics are underselling his ability to learn from mistakes. Weidman has to be a better tactician in later rounds, and I believe whole heartedly that we’ll see a refined and reconditioned athlete in the octagon in Buffalo. Weidman’s past errors are totally correctable, and Mousasi is the ideal foil to test his new skills against.
UFC 210 Betting Picks – Wiedman -102
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