UFC Betting News - UFC 114 Nogueira vs Brilz

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Jason Brilz UFC 114-May 29, 2010 by Nick Spear

The original UFC 114 fight card had Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (18-3) fighting Forrest Griffin on May 29^th, 2010. However, on May 4^th Griffin was forced to pull out with an injured shoulder and he was quickly replaced with Jason Brilz (18-2-1). What was once a highly anticipated fight now seems to be sort of a dud. Nogueira, a seasoned MMA veteran who is looking to make a name for himself in UFC, was already considered the clear favorite by the UFC betting lines in the bout against Griffin and things should be no different against Brilz. Brilz has a respectable record, but has never fought anyone in Nogueira’s class and this win would be huge for his career. Nogueira should win this fight, but needs to be careful not to underestimate the relatively unknown Brilz. The UFC betting is undecided on his ability this far.

Nogueira is the twin brother of UFC former heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and is in his second UFC fight after a career in PRIDE and Affliction. Nogueira was very impressive in his debut at UFC 106 in November 2009 with a TKO over Luiz Cane that was named Knockout of the Night. He is an extremely formidable fighter who is both an expert in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is an accomplished boxer, making him dangerous both on his feet and on the ground.

Brilz is fighting fighting in his fifth UFC match. He is currently 3-1, with his last victory over Eric Schafer in March of this year. While maintaining a good record, this fight pits Brilz against a far more accomplished and talented than he has ever faced and would be a significant boost in his career if could achieve the victory. A wrestler by training, Brilz showed in his victory over Schafer that he can win against fighters who are seen as the clear favorite, even by UFC betting.

This is Nogueira’s match to lose. With less than four weeks to prepare, Brilz should be easily outfought by the Brazilian veteran. Brilz is in no way a pushover and it would be a huge mistake for Nogueira to treat him lightly, but if Nogueira fights well the victory should be his. Is this an easy fight to bet on? UFC betting is divided. Head over to www.sportsbook.com where everybody bets.

UFC Betting News - UFC 114 Jackson vs Evans

Rampage Jackson vs. Evans UFC 114-May 29^th, 2010 by Nick Spear

The main event at UFC 114 pits recent rivals and former heavyweight champions Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (30-7) vs. “Suga” Rashad Evans (14-1-1) against each for the first time. After intense verbal sparing on the 10^th season of Ultimate Fighter, Jackson and Evans were originally going to fight in August 2009 but postponed it due to a conflict with Jackson’s role in the upcoming “A-Team.” The fighters are considered extremely well-matched and there is no clear favorite going in to the fighter. The betting lines generally give Jackson a slight advantage, but there is a lot of talk that Jackson is in less than perfect shape and may be more focused on his budding movie career. This may give the quicker Evans the chance to overcome Jackson’s brute force. This will be a very close fight making UFC betting a tough call for this matchup.

Jackson is a PRIDE and UFC legend who has transcended the sport to achieve mainstream popularity. He won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in May 2007 from Chuck Liddell and held it for a year until he lost to Forrest Griffin in June 2008. Since then he has beaten Wanderlei Silva December 2008, an old nemesis who had bested him in their first two fights, and Keith Jardine in March 2009, but has not fought since then. He has spent the last year filming the new “A-Team” movie and coaching on Ultimate Fighter Season 10. This has led to worries that he may not be in the best shape and may be rusty after a year off from fighting, made especially worrisome by reports that he has done things like retaken up smoking. Still, Jackson is a devastatingly strong puncher and an excellent wrestler who can beat almost anyone when he fighting his best.

Evans also has created a significant name for himself in with UFC bettors. He holds victories over Chuck Liddell, Thiago Silva and Forrest Griffin, which gave him the light heavyweight title that Jackson lost. He lost the title to Lyoto Machiada in May 2009, but won his next and most recent bout against Silva in January of this year. He took time off between the Machiada fight and the Silva fight to appear as a coach on Ultimate Fighter Season 10. Like Jackson, Evans is a strong puncher and a great wrestler and is considered to be in excellent shape for the match, something to keep in mind when betting on UFC fights like this. That scrape of information could be the difference in a win and a loss.

The variables surrounding this match make it extremely difficult to predict and also make for a very exciting and close match. Jackson on paper may look to be the better fighter, and if he comes out with his best he could be too much for Evans to handle. However, the worry that he won’t be in this form and that his movie career and recent issues with UFC president Dana White have him looking beyond his MMA career are a cause for concern. Evans quickness and recently shown take-down skills could be a problem for Jackson even in the best of circumstances. The bookies may favor Jackson, but this is definitely a fight that could go either way. Get over to www.sportsbook.com where everybody bets.

UFC Betting News - UFC 113 Dragon vs Shogun

Machida vs. Shogun 2 the rematch from their classic fight in 2009

A lot of time has passed since October 24th 2009. That night in xxx Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida beat Mauricio Rua on a controversial decision by the judges after the two light heavyweights battled it out for five rounds. UFC bettors were on the edge of their seats as the decision came in; the Dragon was named the victor.

The betting world was divided on the decision. Mauricio Rua promised revenge. Well the clock has been ticking ever since, and payday is fast approaching. May 8th 2010, at the Bell Centre in Montreal these two 205 pounds warriors will go at it once again, and this time Rua vows not to let the judges decide the bout.

UFC betting is in a frenzy over this fight, who will you bet on.

Lyoto Machida is a deadly combination as a Japanese Brazilian MMA fighter from Salvador, Brazil. His father a Japanese Shotokan karate master has laid the groundwork for the Dragon’s as of now undefeated UFC career. At 16-0 Machida has laid waste to everyone he has faced so far, including Mauricio Rua.

Mauricio Milani Rue is a Brazilian MMA with impressive wins over Chuck Liddell, Rampage Jackson, and Alistair Overeem twice. His super aggressive sometimes called wild with his stomps and soccer kicks to downed opponents while fighting in Pride FC. He is the younger brother of fellow MMA fighter Maurilo “Ninja” Rua, another favorite of UFC betting.

UFC 113 is going to be a key point in both of these fighters MMA careers. If the wild Rua loses again, his hopes of UFC stardom are probably over. Lyoto even at 16-0 needs to make up for his overly defensive showing against Rua in October, the fans were chanting for Rua, and Lyoto spent the last two rounds retreating. Rua’s trainer has called his fighters the Machida antidote.

Can Lyoto deal with the barrage of leg kicks he took in their first fight? Can Rua continue to keep the pressure on the patient Dragon? Lyoto has spent the last 7 months focused on adapting to Rua’s style, many think that time will allow him to come out much stronger than he did in October. We will find out Saturday who is ready to take this to the next step.

After their 25-minute war where Lyoto took more hit than he ever had in his UFC career, UFC fans are counting the seconds until they can see these two animals enter the ring again. UFC bettors are lining up to get a piece of this action. Get over to www.sportsbook.com where everybody bets.

Popular Baccarat Variations

With Baccarat’s road to fame still unstoppable, casinos all over the world whether it is offline or online tends to create different variations of it. There are many baccarat variations of the game which you can find in other countries. We’re lucky that online casino had sprung up (Now, we can play different baccarat variations without going in other countries). They come under different names and rules, but the object of the game is the same – to get winning hand as close to 9 as possible.

The punto banco. This is the most popular baccarat variations of all. Punto banco is sometimes called American baccarat as it is the most widespread version you will find in US casinos. This version of the game is played with from between four to six decks of playing cards with no jokers. The croupier deals all of the cards according the pre determined set of rules. At the big table games of punto banco you will find up to 14 players. The croupier does all of the shuffling but the dealing is done in turn by each player moving in a clockwise direction. The player dealing the cards must follow the croupier instructions and must pass on the shoe if they place a losing bet.

Baccarat Chemin de Fer gives the players a more active roll in the game. Each player has the option of shuffling the cards and dealing the cards. The dealing is also different to punto banco as the cards are dealt face down rather than face up. The player with the biggest bet gets to see the face down cards while the other players must wait for the outcome. Interestingly enough baccarat Chemin de Fer is the only version where you can choose whether to take an additional card. This is the rarest among all baccarat variations and is quite hard to find.

Baccarat Banque is much like Baccarat Chemin de Fer with the exception that one gambler will remain the dealer and banker for the entire shoe. All of the drawing and turning the card rules are the same. To determine who will act as the banker the croupier will pick either the player with the biggest wager or the first player to their right. In general you will find that baccarat banque are played with fewer decks than punto banco or chemin de fer.

Mini Baccarat. This is the most commonly found Baccarat variations in American Casinos and online casinos; it is very similar to traditional baccarat but with lower limits to enable wider accessibility. Other variations include: a smaller table, only the dealer handles the shoe, and the table is worked by one dealer only.

It is indeed interesting that the game baccarat had come along way. First played by rich people only, but know can be played by anyone. And what better way to play it than play it online? You don’t need to go on other countries just to enjoy these different baccarat variations. Enjoy a game of baccarat now at Jackpotslot.co.uk! Play now and get a chance to double any amount of money you deposit! Good luck.

Increase Your Chances With Winning At Roulette

Winning at roulette is probably every online gamblers dream because they think that winning in the casinos are almost impossible. But with some guaranteed strategies, winning at roulette is possible and easy to play. You just have to know some tricks and bend some rules. Here are a couple of tips to increase your chances on winning at roulette.

Make a comparison between results and pre-pick numbers in a certain table before deciding to bet. If in a certain table, most of the results are gained at first and third tries, you should stay in that table but you should stay away from it if the results are gained at fourth and fifth tries.

Winning at roulette is a game of chance that doesn’t depend on mathematical roulette strategies. They do not use systems and strategies are very complicated. It does not matter how many times a red or black show in a row. Just because red shows thirteen times in a row doesn’t mean that black will appear on your next spin.

With winning at roulette, players can get emotional when losing games so stay calm every time you play because this will affect your roulette strategies. You better stop playing if you cannot keep your emotions and leave the casino to unwind a bit. You must know when to stop and be responsible whenever you win or lose.

Gamblers sometimes get disappointed when they bet on big amounts in one game and lose. If you are that kind of person, you should always be ready to lose everything in just one roulette game. Never rely on your what if’s and do not expect that the next spin will make you rich. Bet in small amounts simultaneously that betting in big amounts at once.

It’s best to choose a good roulette system in order to get more opportunities in winning more money at roulette. Check out Jackpotslot.co.uk’s American Roulette to increase your chances of winning.

Play PC Casino Games Anytime, Anywhere

Playing PC casino games are fun and enjoyable thing to do during your extra time.

There are actually lots of pc casino games that you can choose and play. Some online casinos allow you to play and gamble right on their website while others require you to download software that is synchronized with their website so that they can monitor your wins, losses and credits.

There are many pc casino games you can choose from. You can play slot machines, video poker, roulette, black jack and others. It is almost like playing in land based casinos. The only difference is that it is done digitally online. Many people actually enjoy and prefer pc casino games than land based casinos because there is less noise and less crowds. Another advantage of playing at online casinos are that there are more bonuses and bigger prizes to be won.

Video poker is one of the popular pc casino games. This game allows you to play poker at the comfort of your home. Roulette is another type of pc casino games and is as popular as it is in casinos.

Playing pc casino games are much easier than on real world casino for they are easier to understand. The rules are available to them at a click of a mouse. Some sites even offer you with strategies, rules, and history. You can also review the online casino site’s term and conditions anytime.

There are just so many choices when playing pc casino games that you might spend a lot of times choosing what to play. You can try them all if you want. Play craps, Texas Hold’em poker, seven card stud, five card stud, blackjack, slots machines, and more without having to spend extra cash for gas, parking, drinks, and tips.

In this fast paced technology world, everything is now possible. Now you can play pc casino games online, anytime and anywhere you want to.

Fantasy Baseball 2009 - Toronto Blue Jays

SummaryThe Toronto Blue Jays are a part of the Eastern Division of the American league. They are based in Toronto in Canada, and are currently the only team in MLB to be based outside the United States. Despite having a relatively short history, the team has still enjoyed major success. The Jays can boast five East Division titles, two of which led to the aforementioned World Series victories.

History
The Beginning
The Blue Jays played their first game on April 7, 1977, against the Chicago White Sox, before a home crowd of 44,649 where Toronto won 9-5. Unfortunately, that win would be one of the rare wins the Blue Jays would receive that year as they finished last place in the American League East with a record of 54-107. In 1978 and 1979, the team met a similar fate as they finished last again. In 1980, they hired Bobby Mattick to be manager and in his first season as manager, although they remained at the bottom, Toronto almost reached the 70-win mark, finishing with a record of 67-95, a 14-win improvement.

1980s
Under new manager Bobby Cox, Toronto's first solid season came in 1982 as they finished 78-84. In 1983, the Blue Jays compiled their first winning record, 89-73, finishing in fourth place. The Blue Jays' progress continued in 1984, finishing with the same 89-73 record, but this time in a distant second place. In 1985, Toronto won their first championship of any sort: the first of their five American League East division titles. They finished 99-62 and ended up facing the Kansas City Royals in the American League Championship Series, but lost the series and their hope of a World Series. In 1987, the Blue Jays finished with a 96-66 record, second best in the major leagues, but to no avail.
In 1988, however, Toronto could not duplicate the successes of the previous season, tying the Milwaukee Brewers for third in the division at 87-75.

World Series Era
In 1989, the Blue Jays' new retractable roofed home, SkyDome, opened in the mid-season. It also marked the beginning of an extremely successful five-year period for the team. After the 1991 season had ended, the Blue Jays acquired pitcher Jack Morris, who had led the Minnesota Twins to victory in the World Series. The 1992 regular season went well, as the Jays clinched their second straight AL East crown with a final record of 96-66. The Blue Jays would go on to win the World Series against the Atlanta Braves becoming the first team based outside of the United States to win the World Series. IN 1993 The Blue Jays cruised to a 95-67 record, one less win than 1992 and seven games ahead of the New York Yankees, winning their third straight division title. Then later on the win a consecutive world series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Aftermath
In the 1995 season, the Blue Jays proved that they had lost their contending swagger of the past 12 years. 1996 was another mediocre year for the Blue Jays. The next couple years that followed proved to be pretty mediocre while the Blue Jays continued to trade players in hopes of finding the right formula that’ll take them to the World Series again.

The Playing Ground
The Blue Jays played their first home games at the Exhibition Stadium in Toronto. In 1989, they moved to the SkyDome. In 2004, it was renamed Rogers Centers after Rogers Communications became the owners.

Hall of Famers
Rickey Henderson
Paul Molitor
Phil Niekro
Dave Winfield

Most Valuable Player
1987 - George Bell

American League Cy Young
1996 - Pat Hentgen
1997 - Roger Clemens
1998 - Roger Clemens
2003 - Roy Halladay

Edgar Martinez Award
1992 - Dave Winfield
1993 - Paul Molitor
Rookie of the Year
1979 - Alfredo Griffin
2002 - Eric Hinske