Posted on 2/13/2007 4:33:04 PM

UFC 68 Betting - Handicapping The Uprising

By BetUS Staff

Ultimate fighting has earned the respect of sport's bettors around the world. When looking over a fight card, the bigger names immediately grab your attention. But is betting on the star fighters always wise? Of course not. Your dollars are hard earned; investing them should be done with precision, not because of a fighter's recognition.

 

Handicapping the action in the Octagon should be done exactly like any other sport. While one warrior of the cage may be a striker, known for his heavy hands and knockout power, the other fighter may be a submission artist who taps opponents out with boa constrictor like clutches.

With a large variety of martial arts in the mix, it's vital to know each competitors style of fighting and how he matches up against the other’s particular tactics. This is arguably the single most important area to research when handicapping the UFC.

A fighter's win-loss record is an indicator of his talent but doesn't always suggest legitimate chances of winning or losing. For example: A record of 7-9 may be misleading if a fighter has gotten better in his recent matches.

If a guy comes into a battle having won his last several consecutive fights, it's wise to throw previous losses out and not be influenced by the losing record. Often, these caliber of fighters will be tagged the underdogs, providing you the shot at a big payday.

 

Saturday, March 3 will be a magnificent evening of action in UFC 68 - The Uprising. There's plenty of time to do your homework. So be smart, keep all things in mind and you'll be cashing in on the sport that is sweeping bettors of their feet.

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