I'm coming off a pretty big all sports weekend & look to keep the momentum going. We have hit the last 3 MMA free plays so hopefully we can make it 4. This event takes place in Japan & is only available on Fight Pass. The event will be from 12:30AM til 6am EST Saturday morning
Unit Size: 1/2
Sport: MMA (UFC)
Pick Type: Moneyline
Odds: 135
Pick: Dan Hooker
Analysis: I wish there was a prop for Hooker to win by DQ because Blanco is very talented but has one of the lowest fight IQ's in the UFC. Blanco is just 2-4 in his last 6 fights because makes far too many stupid mistakes that cost him victories & this fight will be no different. Hooker had a very impressive UFC debut defeating Ian Entwistle with some nasty elbows. Hooker is a very good finisher with 10 of his 12 victories coming by either knockout or submission. Hooker is the much larger man & also has a 5 inch reach advantage. As long as Hooker doesn't get hit with a big haymaker then he should keep up on the feet until Blanco makes a mistake & Hooker will capitalize on it. I could see Hooker finishing Blanco or even grinding out a decision with top control but the only way Blanco wins is by knockout in the early going. Blanco is just too much of a headcase & Hooker has more ways to win this bout.