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Zandesh
Learning to Sprawl
Career record: 1-0
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: Denmark
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Hi there,
I have been following some random UFC matches throughout the past 3 years but nothing specific, but now i have come to a point in my life where i am getting even more interested than before and therefore i would like to ask the users in here if they recommend any way to get a little more depth inside UFC.
I mean i don't know much about UFC in general and would like to expand my horizon on this front, what can i do besides following the matches?
I would also like to begin betting on UFC matches but that do require i know a little something about this.
Please help me out here.
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Post #1 2/8/10 7:52:11AM
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george112
Self-Proclaimed
Career record: 402-278
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: Texas
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the best advice i can give you really is to just start watching a ton of MMA. Not just the UFC
their are plenty of orgs. out there and there are also plenty of videos out there on the net.
Highlight reels are also good to.
I say these things because the more you familiarize yourself with fighters, orgs etc.
betting will become alot easier.since you are already familiar with how somebody fights.or how someone would match up against another fighter.
i hope i helped a little bit.
goodluck bro
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Post #2 2/8/10 9:58:40AM
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prozacnation1978
Heavyweight Champ
Career record: 720-362
Season: 36-14 (#165)
Location: san diego
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i agree with george
it's not just ufc but mma in general watch wec, strikeforce, what ever you can get your hands on
by a couple dvd's even
maybe go to a local event near you, or go to the big show ufc event
u will get the hang of it, watch the pay per views at a bar
try to meet people in your area with common interest
i know it is hard fo me i do have a couple guys i watch with, it makes it alot more enjoyable with people who watch it then say alone or a girlfriend who has no interest in it 
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Post #3 2/8/10 1:00:18PM
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chickmagnet
MMA Sensei
Career record: 387-247
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: Sacramento, CA
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This website is a great way to learn MMA. Plenty of MMA Videos, of all top fighters. The forums which discuss and analyze match-ups, which is convientient if you are looking to bet on UFC bouts.
I also reccomend keeping up with all organizations(The ones worth following anyway) - UFC, Strikeforce, WEC, maybe some Japanese organizations. And definitely watch older fights, like the Greats of PrideFC, and the old school UFC.
If your really interested in learning MMA watch some old Pride fights, pay attention to the rules of MMA, watch and learn the techniques closely. When I started grappling, I learned much more about what was going on, on the ground in MMA Fights. Remember who the champs of each division are. But as long as you keep watching the events you will get a better understanding of the fighters and the sport, and this will update you on whats going on.
If your really interested in something, just research it. 
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Post #4 2/8/10 3:52:27PM
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warglory
Heavyweight Champ
Career record: 448-302
Season: 21-20 (#2163)
Location: Portland, ME
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Zandesh, my suggestion would be to go to sherdog.com, plug in your favorite fighters (or at least the ones you are familiar with), and watch bouts based on their fight history. I do this all the time with fighters I am un-familiar with. This allows you to not only become more familiar with fighters you like, but you gradually begin to recognize other fighters to which you can then research. I actually envy you in being a new fan because there are sooo many great match ups out there to discover! To get you on your way, here are a handful of fights you should check out!
Carlos Newton vs Kazushi Sakuraba (PRIDE 3)
Mirko "CroCop" Filipovic vs Fedor Emelianenko (PRIDE Final Conflict 2005)
BJ Penn vs Georges St Pierre (UFC 58)
Anderson Silva vs Forrest Griffin (UFC 101)
Lyoto Machida vs. Rashad Evans (UFC 98)
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Post #5 2/8/10 5:39:39PM
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bjj1605
MMA Sensei
Career record: 626-379
Season: 39-11 (#165)
Location: Chicago
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I envy your position to. When I first got into this sport it was the most fun. There's so much out there for you to learn.
I would recommend watching old PrideFC fights and UFC fights. Listen closely to the commentary of Joe Rogan, Bas Rutten, and Frank Mir (WEC). Ignore the commentary of almost anyone else.
Just watching and listening will help you understand whats going on better. You need to understand the basics of grappling to really appreciate the UFC. Here's a study guide of terms that you should know.  
Clinch
Greco Roman Wrestling
Double Under-hooks
Over-Under
Throw
Take Down
Double Leg
Single Leg
Grappling
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Judo
Sambo
Guard
Arm Bar
Triangle Choke
Kimura
Guillotine Choke
Half Guard
Passing the Guard
Side Control
Mount
Back Mount
Rear Naked Choke
There's obviously a lot more to the sport but I think most people understand one dude punching another dude in the face. Try to understand grappling a little. If you know what they're trying to do its more exciting. Passing the guard might seem like an unimportant event to the casual observer, but its actually a pretty big deal. Learn some submissions, positions, and maybe buy a book or two on the subject.
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Post #6 2/8/10 6:43:23PM
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codyq
BANNED
Career record: 40-30
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: Pismo Beach california
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LOL this is funny. If you like the sport, watch it. It will take some time to become familiar with anything. If you really like this sport, you will know whats going on. Its not like a fad, either you respect it, or you don't. I started watching the sport cause chuck liddell is from my home town, I began following him and his career and ever since I got hooked. You just gotta enjoy it. Dont look at it as human **** fighting either, cause it is a real professional sport and not just a bar fight. These are some of the best athletes in the world. Did you ever watch the most recent TUF?? Ex- NFL guys were having a hard time with the training. Dont just fall into the UFC either or you will become bias in the future. I have had debates with guys who only know the UFC and think everything else out there is the minor leagues, lol, thats what got me onto the website to set the facts straight.
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Post #7 2/9/10 12:35:48AM
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BustedKnuckle
MMA Sensei
Career record: 424-232
Season: 32-18 (#496)
Location: The Flip Side
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As mentioned above dont just limit your MMA knowledge to the UFC. Strikforce is a good org. As is the WEC, DREAM. If i could offer up one fight to watch it would be Donald Cerrone vs Ben Henderson WEC. Amazing fight. This is my favorite fight. Used to be CroCop vs Fedor, then Chuck Lidellvs Wanderlei Silva
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Post #8 2/10/10 6:38:42PM
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Pookie
Heavyweight Champ
Career record: 742-383
Season: 36-14 (#183)
Location: NorCal
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You know its hard to really say, because depending on the way you learn things there is different ways to go about it.
Personally i try to break down the variables i see as far as i can. For instance because Greco-wrestlers tend to use upperbody/trip takedowns and not shoot-in leg takedowns so much, they have troubles fighting people who they cant seem to get ahold of. But they also have a clinch game that should be feared whereas the Freestyle wrestler normally does not.
Find the nuances and the differences between the styles being analyzed, and then take a look at the fighters and how they use their natural gifts and training to enforce their strengths and diminish their weaknesses.
As a visual and conceptual learner this is the most effective way for me, as i dont deal well with hard facts. If that sounds familiar to you, i suggest watching lots and lots of tape, until you feel that you understand the subtle actions taking place and why they are.
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Post #9 2/10/10 6:53:04PM
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mmapunch
Learning to Sprawl
Career record: 0-0
Season: 0-0 (#-)
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I got to say, I'm with the rest of the crows here, I envy you being new to this sport. What a great time to make your entry!
Watch lots of UFC Unleashed and Best of PRIDE, it's a great start!
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Post #10 2/16/10 6:06:16PM
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