The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale!

[akatdrake]

Only two bets today, though I'll be interested in Diego Brandau - guy has some sick power, but hasn't gotten caught. The majority of his seven professional losses (four) were by KO or TKO.

Jason Miller +160

John Dodson +165

Miller is pretty cold, hasn't fought in a while but Bisping missed weight, and just hasn't looked like he's in the game. Pretty boastful and whatnot.

Dodson at these odds is a gift, no matter the outcome... odds are probably being influenced by Dillashaw's experience. Yes he's seasoned and talented but we haven't seen him do all that much. Dodson, while cocky and I really want to punch him in the face, is physically strong, and small. He's got a lower center of gravity, and really tough to take down. Guy has some KO power and reminds me a lot of Mighty Mouse Johnson. Could be a future force in the UFC.

Brandau is -350 right now

[akatdrake]

Nailed Dodson at those odds and lost Mayhem but made a tiny profit.

I think the big thing that I noticed changing was my image of Bisping. Sure he's a cocky prick, but boy the guy can fight. Decent takedown defense, superb boxing, great cardio. Throughout TUF season 14 I was not impressed by him, and it turns out he may have been training just as well for his fight against Mayhem instead of kidding around with the boys like Jason did. Who knows. I was on the wrong side.

Bisping has lost three times, two decisions and the KO of the century by Dan Henderson. For me, it was an epic card, and I know when I think of Bisping, I think of Hendo cold-cocking him back to England. That weighed on my emotions betting the fight. Fact is, he's a good fighter, and near the top of 185... possibly to number three behind Silva and Sonnen. Silva out with shoulder injury, but Sonnen fighting Munoz coming up and I think Bisping should get the winner there. We'll see.