[QUOTE=Alf M;17384]Truu, can you elaborate your take on Jardine/Bader.
I've seen Jardine fight and train in person and he is on the way down, while Bader blew out his ACL and has had one fight back since, was not impressive, but upside is huge...I played Bader small at -160 and now is down to -140 in spots, why?.....thanks[/QUOTE]
This appears to be a very even fight. It is rumored that Jardine has great take down defense but that is a bit unbelievable as he hasn't faced anyone that is really that great at the take down.
My opinion on the fight is that it really is a close match. Jardine is fading, but is Bader really that good. Bader is the younger and stronger fighter but Jardine may well be fighting for his UFC life having lost 3 of his last 4 and the win was a split decision.
I don't think Bader has it in him to KO Jardine, but Jardine probaby can't KO Bader either. Jardine has never learned to keep his chin down but like I said I'm not sure Bader has it in him.
Bader's under a year off what sounded like a serious knee injury may not want this fight on the ground.
I really don't come away with strong feeling on this match.
The line move probably is from the thinking that is just the opposite of yours. Getting a good price on Jardine +160 or better I might bet him. Bader not being as well known, You'd think that Jardine would naturally get more of the public's money funneled his way.
I can see this fight ending in just about every way and truth is I'd lean a bit to Jardine because of the need factor and Bader's recent injury. (Most athletes don't recover from 2 ligament knee injuries in under a year.
Hope that helps....
