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We had a few things reaffirmed for us at UFC 118: B.J. Penn can't handle the speed (or strategy, for that matter) of Frankie Edgar, a wrestler will beat a boxer in a "fight" (as opposed to a boxing match) every time, and when you're a dual contest champion at MMATorch, your attention is too divided to successfully defend both titles. Cambo "Rambo" Nelson came into Saturday with both belts, but left with only one. He turned a small profit on his bets, and it was more than enough to hold off #1 contender "Richie" Rich Hansen, who crapped his proverbial pants by laying a goose egg on a title shot. Congrats to Mr. Nelson for retaining his betting title.
He wasn't so lucky with his predictions, going 6-4 (the same mark as nearly half of our record-setting field), but not being able to best #1 contender John Hickman, who took the strap with a 7-3 record. Congrats to our new Prediction Champion John Hickman!
Who will our champions battle at UFC 119 next month? Well, I'm glad you asked. Cambo Nelson will look to defend his Betting Title for the second time against Casey Vaccaro, who more than doubled his money with successful bets on underdogs Frankie Edgar and Greg Soto. Congrats and good luck to Mr. Vaccaro.
On the prediction side, three men separated themselves from the pack with contest-best marks of 8-2: Drew Rothstein, Jonah Goodman, and Kubi. It came down to tie-breakers, and while all three were impressive on that front, Rothstein and Goodman were tops with a whopping seven rounds/methods predicted correctly. Since they tied on the tie-breakers, both men will move on to the title fight at UFC 119 in a three way dance! Hickman vs. Rothstein vs. Goodman. Good luck gentleman. Full results below:
Betting Championship:
Cambo Nelson - $300 on Edgar for $1050
$100 on Maynard for $225
Total Payout: $1275
Rich Hansen - $0
Prediction Pool:
Jonah Goodman 8-2 (7)
Drew Rothstein 8-2 (7)
Kubi 8-2 (6)
TJ Brown 8-2
Brian Fuller 7-3
Casey Vaccaro 7-3
Sam Berkenbile 7-3
Supernova 7-3
Kort 7-3
David Lakoskey 7-3
Rich Hansen 7-3
Jamie Penick 7-3
Scott Hart 6-4
Daniel Moore 6-4
Tony Shuck 6-4
Brooks Rittel 6-4
Danny Mellor 6-4
Dom762 6-4
Voiceinthedesert 6-4
Clarkiefromcanada 6-4
Belgian Waffler 6-4
Jason Odle 6-4
Erick Petchprom 6-4
Casper Petty 6-4
Christopher Wallner 6-4
Matthew Mcfarland 6-4
Lane Bradford 6-4
Matt Pelkey 6-4
Mikey Fritz 5-5
Shaun Godric Louis 5-5
Michael Thomas 5-5
Brent King 5-5
Corry Porter 4-6
Betting Pool:
Casey Vaccaro - $500 on Edgar for $1750
$300 on Soto for $690
Total Payout: $2440
Voiceinthedesert - $500 on Edgar for $1750
$200 on Maynard for $450
Total Payout: $2200
Kubi - $500 on Maynard for $1125
$400 on Lentz for $780.95
$100 on Soto for $230
Total Payout: $2135.95
TJ Brown - $500 on Soto for $1150
$400 on Lentz for $780.95
Total Payout: $1930.95
Drew Rothstein - $300 on Maynard for $675
$200 on Edgar for $700
$200 on Soto for $460
Total Payout: $1835
John Hickman - $300 on Edgar for $1050
$300 on Maynard for $675
Total Payout: $1725
Eric Labrador - $400 on Edgar for $1400
Total Payout: $1400
David Lakoskey - $500 on Miller for $669.49
$400 on Pierce for $560
Total Payout: $1229.49
Sam Berkenbile - $200 on Lentz for $390.48
$200 on Diaz for $300
$100 on Edgar for $350
$100 on Lauzon for $122.22
Total Payout: $1162.70
AJ Rhea - $500 on Soto for $1150
Total Payout: $1150
Chris Moore - $200 on Maia for $280
$200 on Couture for $234.78
$100 on Edgar for $350
$100 on Miller for $133.90
Total Payout: $998.68
Brian Fuller - $300 on Maynard for $675
$100 on Lentz for $195.24
Total Payout: $870.24
Jonah Goodman - $200 on Maynard for $450
$200 on Lentz for $390.48
Total Payout: $840.48
Matt Pelkey - $500 on Diaz for $750
Total Payout: $750
Mr. Kabob - $300 on Soto for $690
Total Payout: $690
Lane Bradford - $300 on Soto for $690
Total Payout: $690
Belgian Waffler - $300 on Maynard for $675
Total Payout: $675t
Matthew Mcfarland - $300 on Maynard for $675
Total Payout: $675
Daniel Moore - $400 on Diaz for $600
Total Payout: $600
Christopher Wallner - $400 on Diaz for $600
Total Payout: $600
Jamie Penick - $300 on Lentz for $585.71
Total Payout: $585.71
Kort - $400 on Maia for $560
Total Payout: $560
Supernova - $200 on Soto for $460
Total Payout: $460
Michael Thomas - $200 on Soto for $460
Total Payout: $460
Tony Shuck - $300 on Diaz for $450
Total Payout: $450
Corry Porter - $300 on Maia for $420
Total Payout: $420
Mikey Fritz - $100 on Edgar for $350
Total Payout: $350
Danny Mellor - $100 on Maynard for $225
Total Payout: $225
Scott Hart - $100 on Diaz for $150
Total Payout: $150
Shaun Godric Louis - $0
Brooks Rittel -$0
Dom762 - $0
Clarkiefromcanada - $0
Sam Jefferis - $0
Brent King - $0
Performer of the night: Despite coming up just short in both pools, Kubi had the best all-around night on Saturday. He tied for the best prediction mark and more than doubled his money. Hopefully a POTN award will soften the blow.
Goat of the night: There were plenty of zeroes in the betting contest, but one stood out more than the rest. The GOTN has to go to one Rich Hansen for laying the egg in a title shot. Better luck next time Rich.
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