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07-29-23 | Justin Gaethje +133 v. Dustin Poirier | 1-0 | Win | 133 | 10 h 58 m | Show | |
Ricky's 10* play on Gaethje. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the recent history of these two fighters is particularly significant. - Poirier may get too much credit for a pair of wins over Connor McGregor. - Gaethje has improved since losing to Poirier in 2018. - Gaehhje may have superior conditioning. Verdict: The value is on the underdog, |
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03-05-23 | Cyril Gane v. Jon Jones -175 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 18 h 39 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the history of these teams is quite significant. Key Trends: - The - The - The Verdict: The value is on the favorite. |
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08-21-22 | Leon Edwards v. Kamaru Usman OVER 4.5 | Top | 1-0 | Win | 100 | 22 h 37 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on Over. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the history of these teams is quite significant. Key Trends: - The challenger has never been knocked out. - The last time these two fighters faced each other it went the distance. - The challenger has gone the distance in four of his last five fights. Verdict: Usman should dominate this fight, but not sure he can finish Leon. |
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08-07-22 | Thiago Santos v. Jon Hill UNDER 2.5 | 0-1 | Loss | -185 | 47 h 41 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Under. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the history of these fighters is quite significant. Key Trends: - Four of Hill's last five fights have ended in the first round. - Seven of Hill's last 11 fights have been decided by KO. - Santos has lost four of his last five fights. Verdict: Expect Hill to record an early victory. |
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07-30-22 | Sergey Pavlovich v. Derrick Lewis UNDER 1.5 | Top | 1-0 | Push | 0 | 30 h 52 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on Under. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the history of these fighters is quite significant. Key Trends: - Pavlovich has seen his last five fights end in round 1. - Pavlovich has seen 13 of his 16 career fights end in round 1. - Lewis has seen 27 of his 35 career fights end in a KO. Verdict: It seems unlikely that we see this fight go past the first round. |
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07-23-22 | Tom Aspinall v. Curtis Blaydes UNDER 3.5 | Top | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 7 h 58 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on Under. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the history of these fighters is quite significant. Key Trends: - Aspinal has eight KO victories in 14 fights. - Aspinal has never gone the distance. - Blaydes has seen 14 of his 19 fights end in a KO. Verdict: I don't see this fight going the distance. |
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07-09-22 | Michael Johnson v. Jamie Mullarkey UNDER 2.5 | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 18 h 19 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on Under. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the history of these fighters is quite significant. Key Trends: - The Australian Jamie Mullarkey is a -240 favorite. - Mullarkey has 19 career fights, all but four of those fights decided within regulation. - Mullarkey's last three fights all decided by KO. Verdict: We should see this one end in the first two rounds. |
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07-02-22 | Max Holloway v. Alexander Volkanovski OVER 4.5 | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 117 h 14 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on Over 4.5. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the history of these fighters is quite significant. Key Trends: - The first fight between these two fighters ended in a decision. - The second fight between these two fighters ended - The last five fights for Holloway went the distance. Verdict: History tells us that this fight is destined to go the distance. |
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06-26-22 | Neil Magny v. Shavkat Rakhmonov OVER 2.5 | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 14 h 20 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Over. |
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06-11-22 | Taila Santos v. Valentina Shevchenko UNDER 3.5 | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 11 h 25 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Under. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the history of these fighters is quite significant. Key Trends: - Shevchenko has won three of her last four fights by KO. - Shevchenko has won two thirds of her pro fights by KO or Submission. - Santos won by first round submission in her last fight, and 13 of her 20 pro fights ended with a KO or a submission. Verdict: Both these fighters have a history of finishing their opponents. |
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06-04-22 | Jair Rozenstruik v. Alexander Volkov UNDER 3.5 | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 16 h 27 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Under. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the history of these fighters is quite significant. Key Trends: - Volkov has 44 career fights, only 10 of those went the distance. - Rozenstruik has 15 career fights, and only three of those went the distance. - Volkov lost his last fight in the first round. Verdict: This fight should end quickly. |
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05-15-22 | Jan Blachowicz v. Aleksandar Rakic OVER 3.5 | 1-0 | Push | 0 | 14 h 3 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on Over. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the history of these fighters is quite significant. - Rakic is coming off back to back wins by decision. - Blachowicz recently recovered from a neck injury that caused him to lose feeling in his arm. - Rakic possesses one of the best right low kicks in the business. Verdict: Jan has gone the distance in four of his last six fights. |
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05-07-22 | Tony Ferguson v. Michael Chandler OVER 1.5 | Top | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 34 h 48 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on Over. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the history of these fighters is quite significant. - Chandler is the favorite despite losing his last three fights. - Ferguson went the distance against Dariush and Oliveira and went five rds versus Gaethje. - In 32 fights in the UFC (including three title fights) his only KO loss came in the 5th round versus Gaethje. Verdict: It doesn't look like Ferguson is getting enough respect here, expect a battle. |
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04-10-22 | Chang Sung Jung v. Alexander Volkanovski UNDER 4.5 | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 12 h 1 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Under. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the history of these fighters is particularly significant. - The Korean Zombie has gone the distance just twice in his last 11 fights. - Volkanovski has 14 finishes in 24 fights. - Vokanovsi looks good to finish the Korean Zombie. Verdict: This fight is projected to be very one-sided. |
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03-19-22 | Tom Aspinall v. Alexander Volkov OVER 2.5 | 1-0 | Push | 0 | 5 h 24 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on Over |
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03-06-22 | Jorge Masvidal v. Colby Covington OVER 4.5 | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 22 h 21 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Over. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the recent history of these two fighters is particularly significant. - Colby Covington has gone to the 5th round in each of his last five fights. - Masvidal has seen six of his last 12 fights decided by the judges. - Both fighters went the distance versus Kamaru Usman. Verdict: This should be a war, and I think it goes the distance. |
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02-26-22 | Bobby Green v. Islam Makhachev OVER 1.5 | Top | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 42 h 26 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on Over. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this match the recent history of these two fighters is particularly significant. - The challenger has gone the distances in four of his last five fights. - The favorite has gone 3+ rounds in four of his last five fights. - The favorite has just three KO wins in 22 UFC Fights. Verdict: We expect this to be a competitive fight into the later rounds. |
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02-05-22 | Jack Hermansson v. Sean Strickland OVER 4.5 | Top | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 20 h 27 m | Show |
10* |
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01-23-22 | Cyril Gane -125 v. Francis Ngannou | Top | 0-1 | Loss | -125 | 200 h 6 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on Ciryl Gane. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the history of these fighters is significant. - Gane comes in with a perfect 10-0 record. - Ngannou has never won a fight that has gone three or more rounds. - Ngannou is 0-3 when it goes to the judges. Verdict: Ngannou is all power, but Gane is more the total package. |
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01-15-22 | Calvin Kattar v. Giga Chikadze OVER 2.5 | 1-0 | Push | 0 | 44 h 37 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on Over. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the history of these fighters seems most significant. - Chikadzee is undefeated in seven UFC fights. - Kattar has lost five fights, four of those losses coming by decision. - Kattar went the distance versus Max Holloway in his last fight. Verdict: We expect this fight to go the distance. |
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01-15-22 | Jennifer Maia v. Katlyn Chookagian -180 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 42 h 21 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on Chookagian. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the history of these fighters seems most significant. - Chookagian is 8-1 in her last nine fights decided by the judges. - Maia has lost two of her last three fights decided by the judges, including a loss to Chookagian. - This fight is priced at -400 to go the distance, and that clearly favors Chookagian. Verdict: We expect the height and reach advantage to be a big factor for Chookagian. |
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01-15-22 | Bill Algeo v. Joanderson Brito OVER 2.5 | 1-0 | Push | 0 | 41 h 8 m | Show | |
We like the over in this fight ... Bill Algeo has gone the distance in each of his last five fights. He's got a chin, and he can hang around. |
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12-18-21 | Derrick Lewis +128 v. Chris Daukaus | 1-0 | Win | 128 | 18 h 46 m | Show | |
Ricky's 6* play on Lewis. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the experience of the two fighters is significant. - The reach and size advantage go to Lewis. - The more impressive resume belongs to Lewis. - The experience goes to Lewis. Verdict: The five fight winning streak for Chris Daukhaus is impressive, but he's stepping up in competition. Lewis has fought legends, beating Francis Ngannou and losing to Danile Cormier. The same can not be said of Daukhaus. |
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12-12-21 | Charles Oliveira v. Dustin Poirier OVER 1.5 | 1-0 | Push | 0 | 10 h 25 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Over. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The size and reach advantage goes to Oliveira. - Oliveira has won three of his last five fights by way of KO. - Oliveira is 9-0 since 2017. Verdict: Poirier appears to be overrarted after his wins over McCgregor. |
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11-13-21 | Yair Rodriguez v. Max Holloway UNDER 3.5 | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 19 h 20 m | Show | |
7* |
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11-06-21 | Michael Chandler v. Justin Gaethje -209 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 28 h 31 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Gaethje by KO, TKO, Sub or DQ. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - Gaethje has won seven of his last eight title fights. - Chandler is 3-6 in his last nine title fights. - Chandler's last five fights all ended by KO or TKO. Verdict: As great a fighter as Chandler is, he always seems to come up short in his biggest fights. |
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10-30-21 | Glover Teixeira v. Jan Blachowicz OVER 2.5 | 1-0 | Push | 0 | 25 h 25 m | Show | |
5* |
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10-23-21 | Paulo Costa v. Marvin Vettori UNDER 3.5 | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 4 h 47 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Under. Costa coming in overweight might lead to an early finish in this fight. |
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10-16-21 | Andrew Sanchez v. Bruno Silva UNDER 2.5 | Top | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 25 h 60 m | Show |
10* |
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10-09-21 | Marina Rodriguez v. Mackenzie Dern OVER 2.5 | Top | 1-0 | Push | 0 | 19 h 52 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on Over. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The favorite has won three of her last four fights via 1st round submission. - The favorite is 11-1 overall with seven wins by submission. - The underdog has gone the distance in four of her last five fights. Verdict: This fight is likely to go the distance. |
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10-02-21 | Johnny Walker v. Thiago Santos -146 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 47 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on Thiago Santos Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this match the recent history of these two fighters is particularly significant. - This is a big step up in competition for Johnny Walker. - Santos went the distance with Jon Jones in 2019. - Santos knocked out Jan Blachowicz just prior to his fight against Jone Jones. Verdict: The veteran has faced some legends in his career, and should prove to be too much for Walker. |
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09-25-21 | Nick Diaz v. Robbie Lawler -145 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 28 h 16 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Robbie Lawler. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - Nick Diaz was unable to make weight, forcing a shift from welterweight to middleweight. - Robbie Lawler looked great weighing in at 184 lbs. - Nick Diaz last fought in 2015. Verdict: The long layoff might be too much to overcome for Nick Diaz. |
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08-29-21 | Edson Barboza v. Giga Chikadze OVER 4.5 | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 32 h 38 m | Show | |
Ricky's 2* play on the Over. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the recent history of these two fighters is particularly significant. - Giga Chikadze has never been knocked out in 15 career fights. - Edson Barboza has seen three of his last four fights go to a decision. - Edson Barboza has been knocked out three times in 31 career fights. Verdict: This fight might well go the distance. |
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08-08-21 | Derrick Lewis v. Cyril Gane OVER 3.5 | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 14 h 44 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on Over. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the recent history of these two fighters is particularly significant. - The favorite (Gane) has never been knocked out, or subbed. - The underdog (Lewis) has been knocked out four times in 32 professional fights. - The knockout power possessed by Lewis could force Gane to be cautious early in the fight. Verdict: This fight appears to be destined to go into the later rounds. |
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07-31-21 | Uriah Hall v. Sean Strickland -200 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 9 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Sean Strickland. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the recent history of these two fighters is particularly significant. - The tale of the tape shows that Strickland is seven years younger than Hall. - The record for Strickland (23-3) includes a loss to Usman by decision. - The last victory for Hall came under extraordinary circumstances (Weidman broken leg). Verdict: There is a reason why Strickland is more than a 2-1 favorite at some books. |
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07-10-21 | Dustin Poirier v. Conor McGregor OVER 1.5 | 1-0 | Push | 0 | 21 h 27 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Over. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the recent history of these two fighters is particularly significant. - McGregor has been knocked out just once in 27 career fights. - Poirier has seen three of his last four fights go into round three. - Poirier has been knocked out just once in 33 career fights. Verdict: This fight could go either way. |
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07-10-21 | Gilbert Burns v. Stephen Thompson OVER 2.5 | 1-0 | Push | 0 | 21 h 3 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Over. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the recent history of these two fighters is particularly significant. - Burns has gone the distances in three of his last five fights. - Wonderboy has gone the distance in four of his last five fights. - Wonderboy has gone the distance in both his title fights versus Woodley. Verdict: This fight could go all the way. |
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07-10-21 | Kris Moutinho v. Sean O'Malley UNDER 1.5 | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 20 h 42 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Under. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the recent history of these two fighters is particularly significant. - O'Malley has seen four straight fights end by knockout. - O'Malley has seen three of his last four fights end in the first round. - Moutinho has been knocked out in two of his last four fights. Verdict: This fight appears to be a complete mismatch. |
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06-12-21 | Eryk Anders -144 v. Darren Stewart | 1-0 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Anders. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the recent history of these two fighters is particularly significant. - The last fight was dominated by Anders before it was ruled a no contest. - Anders has seen half of his fights decided by KO, and he won eight of nine of those fights. - Steward has just one win in his last four fights. Verdict: Anders looks good in this revenge spot. |
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05-22-21 | Victor Rodriguez v. Bruno Silva UNDER 2.5 | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 4 h 42 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Under. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The under is 10-0 in Victor Rodriguez career (all 10 fights) - The bookmakers see this as a one-sided fight with Silva -400 to win. - The losses for Roddriguez all came very early in his fights. Verdict: This fight should end in the first two rounds. |
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05-15-21 | Tony Ferguson v. Beneil Dariush OVER 2.5 | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 13 h 45 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the over. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The only time Feguson was knocked out in his career was in the 5th round versus Gaethje. - The most recent loss for Ferguson came by decision. - Ferguson has lost five fights in his career, four of those fights went over 2.5 rounds. Verdict: Ferguson doesn't make for an easy opponent, this fight should be a good one. |
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04-24-21 | Rose Namajunas v. Weili Zhang -198 | 1-0 | Loss | -198 | 27 h 57 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Weili Zhang. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - Weili Zhang is 21-0, and she is 10-0 by KO. - Namajunas was knocked out by Jessice Andrade in 2019. - Weili Zhang knocked out Jessica Andrade in 2019. Verdict: Namajunas might be biting off more than she can chew. |
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03-28-21 | Stipe Miocic v. Francis Ngannou OVER 1.5 | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 31 h 0 m | Show | |
Ricky's 10* play on Over. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The last fight ended with Stipe winning a unanimous decision. - Ngannou has never been knocked out. - All three losses for Ngannou came by decision. Verdict: Stipe is likely going to be very cautious early in this fight, and I like his chances of surviving the early rounds. |
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03-21-21 | Derek Brunson +173 v. Kevin Holland | Top | 1-0 | Win | 173 | 9 h 17 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on Derek Brunson. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - Brunson has more experience fighting in the main event. - Holland may be getting too much credit for defeating a 41 year old Souza. - Brunson has faced far tougher opponents than Holland in his career. Verdict: The veteran looks like the sharp play as the dog in a fight that could go either way. |
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03-07-21 | Jan Blachowicz v. Israel Adesanya OVER 2.5 | 1-0 | Push | 0 | 16 h 35 m | Show | |
7* |
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01-16-21 | Calvin Kattar v. Max Holloway -160 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 401 h 31 m | Show |
10-24-20 | Justin Gaethje v. Khabib Nurmagomedov UNDER 4.5 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 70 h 2 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on Under. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - Justin Gaethje has seen 11 straight fights end by KO. - Gaethje has two career losses, both by KO. - Khabib has 18 finishes in 28 fights. Verdict: Khabib could be a little fatigued after struggling to make weight. |
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07-18-20 | Joseph Benavidez v. Deiveson Figueiredo UNDER 4.5 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 21 h 50 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Under 4.5 rounds. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the recent history of these two fighters is particularly significant. Key Trends: - Figueiredo has 15 professional fights, and has gone the distance in just three of those. - Benavidez has 34 professional fights, and 19 of those ended with a submission or a KO. - The last fight ended in the second round with a knockout. The verdict: look somebody to end this fight before the final bell. |
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07-16-20 | Dan Ige v. Calvin Kattar UNDER 4.5 | 0-1 | Loss | -160 | 60 h 30 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Under 4.5 rounds. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the recent history of these two fighters is particularly significant. Key Trends: - Kattar is the favorite, and he comes in with an 11-0 KO record. - Kattar has seen three of his last four fights end with a KO in round 1 or 2. - With questionable judging in the UFC, it wouldn't be wise to let it go the distance. The verdict: look for this fight to end early. |
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07-11-20 | Jessica Andrade v. Rose Namajunas -185 | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 332 h 59 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Rose Namajunas. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the recent history of these two fighters is particularly significant. Key Trends: - Thug Rose is looking to avenge a loss to Andrade in her last fight. - After an upset win over Rose, Andrade lost by KO in the first round in her next fight. - Prior to the loss to Jessica, Rose had won back to back title fights versus Jedrzejczyk. The verdict: look for Rose to execute revenge. |
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06-27-20 | Dan Hooker v. Dustin Poirier OVER 2.5 | Top | 0-5 | Win | 100 | 67 h 56 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on Over 2.5 rounds. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this fight the recent history of these two fighters is particularly significant. Key Trends: - Dustin Poirer has gone at least three rounds in four of his last five fights. - Dan Hooker has gone at least three rounds in three of his last four fights. - Hooker has eight losses, five of those by decision. The verdict: look for a hard fought fight to the end. |