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Mania Free Pool: Ellenberger vs Sanchez Results

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There you go. Event number five was just concluded and we had some low scores. So as not to hurt your eyes with some low scores you can just focus on the partners of the free poolers' group picture.

The guy who banters his name in Mania as Heel Hook (McRad in Playground) get top honors for this event as he scored an event high (yes, I know!) of 64 points. He did this by going 7 of 9 and getting full points on Miocic, Dillashaw, and correctly predicting that Justin Salas will hump his way into victory.

Very close to Heel Hook is perennial contender Mr GrappleFan who scored 63 points by correctly picking 6 out of 9 winners. He got full points on Ellenberger and Dillashaw. He was also able to predict that Kuivanen's takedown defense is worse than Dan Hardy.

Coming in as third is newcomer LetstalkMMA who scored 62 points by going 7 of 9 and getting full points on Miocic and Salas.

My protege karpentero channeled her inner sarah and dismally scored 22 points. That's gotta be the lowest anyone who picked all fights scored in any pool, in any given time.

My pick to win this season Choro probably overslept and forgot to pick. Wake up Choro!

Wolfman was not able to share his picks but he scored decently at 55

Rest of the scores:

Camp RankPointsPlayerPicks
1 64 McRad View Picks
2 63 MrGrapplefan View Picks
3 62 letstalkmma View Picks
4 61 marcbjr2 View Picks
5 60 hairybumcrack View Picks
5 60 thunderdownunder View Picks
7 55 wolfman13 View Picks
8 52 liverpoolsnxt View Picks
9 51 Larry View Picks
10 44 prokk27 View Picks
11 37 Bons_210309 View Picks
12 34 PedroPark View Picks
13 33 tr8k View Picks
14 32 Raymondo View Picks
15 29 CDSmid View Picks
15 29 BrizzleT View Picks
17 26 Stazza View Picks
18 22 karpentero View Picks

Rankings after 6 events completed:


Season
MMA Playground season 12: The Dirty Dozen
6 / 10 events complete
RankPointsPlayerPicks
1 370 MrGrapplefan (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
2 361 McRad (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
3 318 thunderdownunder (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
4 316 hairybumcrack (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
5 309 marcbjr2 (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
6 307 liverpoolsnxt (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
7 296 BrizzleT (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
8 279 PedroPark (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
9 275 karpentero (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
10 266 Bons_210309 (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
11 259 Stazza (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
12 241 tr8k (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
13 224 CDSmid (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
14 217 Choro (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
15 192 letstalkmma (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
16 182 carthur (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
17 180 Raymondo (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
18 171 prokk27 (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
19 126 Larry (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145
20 98 wolfman13 (select event)UFC 141UFC 142UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. MillerUFC on FOX: Evans vs. DavisUFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditUFC on FUEL: Ellenberger vs. SanchezUFC 144: JapanUFC on FX 2 - Flyweight Tournament SemifinalsUFC on FUEL TV 2 UFC 145

Hit it up Maniacs.

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letstalkmma

Great score for a newcomer!

I don't mind stealing bread from the mouths of decadence...

by DetroitDrew1980 on Feb 16, 2012 1:19 AM EST reply actions  

Lowest score in any pool this season is 20 by TuffGong

22 was the lowest by anyone this event, not including Ch0r0. And David W-S > Entire free pool. Come on people, we need you to produce more roland’s and Stallion’s.

Always a Nick Diaz fan, losing a close fight to Carlos Condit does not mean that you were overrated. And utilising a smart strategy to win a fight does not mean that you're scared.
Mania misses dakatak.

by David W-S on Feb 16, 2012 1:21 AM EST reply actions  

Hahaha

Sorry I forgot the 20 scored by tuffgong. Regardless, 22 is still 22.

Professional sig bet record: 7-8-1

Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Franke/Bendo: 2 weeks (Frankie)
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Shields/Akiyama: 2 weeks (Shields)

The feast is over for Nick Diaz. No longer will he dine on mediocre fighters from lesser promotions. With a future promising fights against GSP, Condit, Fitch, Kos, MacDonald, Ellenberger, Alves, Hendricks and Sanchez, you probably should retire. Don’t be scared, Homie.

by Phasebook on Feb 16, 2012 1:34 AM EST up reply actions  

Grapplefan needs to come over to the money pool next season

You go out there and start acting like a terrorist, you're gonna get Osama Bin Laden'd

by Rolandando on Feb 16, 2012 3:22 AM EST up reply actions  

Grapplefan is supposed to come over this season

Changed his mind and he will play this free pool. Am sure he will come over next season. He can be competitive in the money pool.

Professional sig bet record: 7-8-1

Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Franke/Bendo: 2 weeks (Frankie)
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Shields/Akiyama: 2 weeks (Shields)

The feast is over for Nick Diaz. No longer will he dine on mediocre fighters from lesser promotions. With a future promising fights against GSP, Condit, Fitch, Kos, MacDonald, Ellenberger, Alves, Hendricks and Sanchez, you probably should retire. Don’t be scared, Homie.

by Phasebook on Feb 16, 2012 4:35 AM EST up reply actions  

Ill be there. More people than me need to come over. Heelhook is a consistant machine and my friend larry is gonna spank yall. Next season he picked all decisions as split this event … if ur reading this; u noob :) In the free pool everybody can afford several off nights. In the money pool I would be toast by now. I’m comimg over though.

by MrGrapplefan on Feb 16, 2012 7:03 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

you would be close to top 10

which is within spitting distance of the money with 4 events left.

Liek you said, the key is consistency. One bad event can be mitigated. Two cannot.

Mania is not quite Mania without Dakatak. Come back soon, Dak.

Please copy this sig if you agree.

by Ulf Murphy on Feb 16, 2012 10:27 AM EST up reply actions  

if u want the inside scoop on parlay let me know, we'll do via email

no question is to dumb… so feel free to ask “wat tha fuc is 2,3,4 wayRRPB again?”

and Im not talking about $$$ bets on playground, but if that’s your practice board that’s cool.

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Feb 17, 2012 1:12 AM EST up reply actions  

Sound good man. I can give you the mega scoop on my crazy under 30 pound bets haha

I appreciate any discussions about parlays mate especially from maniacs. I’d definitely take you up on the round robin explanation. I get a feeling that i’m heading towards that right now (5/6 fighters mixed into 6 parlays so I don’t lose them all on one fighter, equal amounts of cash at roughly even odds with one slightly larger “lock” parlay).

you’re darkside so I need to gain the knowledge before next season probably.

5-3, undefeated and undisputed, beat me ... if you can.

I clearly didnt learn my lesson the first time, The Pride has smashed me AGAIN. My excess estrogen has destroyed my life, I make Chaz Bono look like a real man"

by grapplefan on Feb 17, 2012 4:43 AM EST up reply actions  

I can't help u with picks u seem to do good on your own...

I can’t have drewvader on my ass he squeezes my brain with telekinisis for punishment! but I can help u with betting strategy… ask Jay for my email so I don’t post it on here we’ll hookitup…

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Feb 17, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions  

Ah so that's why you're a darksider

He’s force choking you lesser minds into submission.

Always a Nick Diaz fan, losing a close fight to Carlos Condit does not mean that you were overrated. And utilising a smart strategy to win a fight does not mean that you're scared.
Mania misses dakatak.

by David W-S on Feb 18, 2012 8:09 AM EST up reply actions  

ah'' ....the hate,,, the hate....

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Feb 19, 2012 2:25 AM EST up reply actions  

Im going to be home late tonight or tomorrow I'll check my email see if there's something there from you

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Feb 17, 2012 11:56 AM EST up reply actions  

Posted below. DarthDrew / Drew Vader is a scary individual.

5-3, undefeated and undisputed, beat me ... if you can.

I clearly didnt learn my lesson the first time, The Pride has smashed me AGAIN. My excess estrogen has destroyed my life, I make Chaz Bono look like a real man"

by grapplefan on Feb 17, 2012 1:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Ill be there. More people than me need to come over. Heelhook is a consistant machine and my friend larry is gonna spank yall. Next season he picked all decisions as split this event … if ur reading this; u noob :) In the free pool everybody can afford several off nights. In the money pool I would be toast by now. I’m comimg over though.

by MrGrapplefan on Feb 16, 2012 7:03 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

MAke sure you sign up at fantasysportsvault.com

They will be handling our money from now on.

Anyone interested in the money pool needs to sign up on that site.

I actually had a half decent event. I finally got the hot bout correct. I would have actually won the free pool!!!!

Overeem is sexy and he knows it.

by jay. on Feb 16, 2012 10:20 AM EST up reply actions  

I would have actually won the free pool!!!!

whatever motivation it takes for you to keep donating to the money pool, I am good with.

Mania is not quite Mania without Dakatak. Come back soon, Dak.

Please copy this sig if you agree.

by Ulf Murphy on Feb 16, 2012 10:27 AM EST up reply actions  

I have no problem donating

Most of you guys are worth the money.

haha

Overeem is sexy and he knows it.

by jay. on Feb 16, 2012 10:46 AM EST up reply actions  

lol

Mania is not quite Mania without Dakatak. Come back soon, Dak.

Please copy this sig if you agree.

by Ulf Murphy on Feb 16, 2012 10:50 AM EST up reply actions  

Every event there's about 10 money poolers who "would have won the free pool"

bastards! :) It is a glorious day when we have the winning score. I’ll get on that Jay, thanks.

5-3, undefeated and undisputed, beat me ... if you can.

I clearly didnt learn my lesson the first time, The Pride has smashed me AGAIN. My excess estrogen has destroyed my life, I make Chaz Bono look like a real man"

by grapplefan on Feb 17, 2012 4:44 AM EST up reply actions  

There came a point when a free pooler scored higher than the money pooler

Professional sig bet record: 7-8-1

Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Franke/Bendo: 2 weeks (Frankie)
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Shields/Akiyama: 2 weeks (Shields)

The feast is over for Nick Diaz. No longer will he dine on mediocre fighters from lesser promotions. With a future promising fights against GSP, Condit, Fitch, Kos, MacDonald, Ellenberger, Alves, Hendricks and Sanchez, you probably should retire. Don’t be scared, Homie.

by Phasebook on Feb 17, 2012 4:55 AM EST up reply actions  

didn't happen

5-3, undefeated and undisputed, beat me ... if you can.

I clearly didnt learn my lesson the first time, The Pride has smashed me AGAIN. My excess estrogen has destroyed my life, I make Chaz Bono look like a real man"

by grapplefan on Feb 17, 2012 4:58 AM EST up reply actions  

lol

You go out there and start acting like a terrorist, you're gonna get Osama Bin Laden'd

by Rolandando on Feb 17, 2012 5:34 AM EST up reply actions  

Good to see wolfman in there, he did alright.

I don't mind stealing bread from the mouths of decadence...

by DetroitDrew1980 on Feb 16, 2012 1:54 AM EST reply actions  

he didn't post his picks in a fanpost

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Mania is not quite Mania without Dakatak. Come back soon, Dak.

Please copy this sig if you agree.

by Ulf Murphy on Feb 16, 2012 10:28 AM EST up reply actions  

lifes been getting in the way

college, illness and job interviews.

Go away. I hate your soul.

by wolfman13 on Feb 17, 2012 5:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Im rooting for my gamblin buddy Mr. GrappleFan

n yes he does need to come to moneypool so he can get his ass kicked like mine is right now even though I have 350pts…

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Feb 16, 2012 3:35 AM EST reply actions  

thats a mixed bag that i will say thanks very much and to the second part; no deal!

First time I broke even yesterday. Lost a pound but whatever. Stumberg killed it, if I didn’t listen to him about salas id be a gonner this event so thanks patrick … I love you in a dave herman super hetro sasquatch type of manner (you lucky lucky guy). Two of the people I bet on lost so I can’t complain with breaking even at all. Feel like I’m getting the hang of it, iv lost several times before by including the same fighter in all parlays, I’m a slow learner. Did you keep on your roll?

by MrGrapplefan on Feb 16, 2012 7:12 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

yes I did hang on to my bankroll but lost a little

as u know Im experimenting with Round Robin Parlay Bets…. lets call it RRPB from now on ok? I’ve been experimenting with RRPB for the last few events because it was a learning process and took a big hit for me last time because I foolishly did RRPB 4ways without realizing the consquences. This time I was scrambling the last 2 hrs before the event because I didn’t know it was on a freakin’ wed. so all my picks in playground were by UD as I left it that way to place my bets(priority). By the time I came back to playground it was closed.

I think I get it now..here’s how it went down even though I didn’t hit I protected my roll by only doing 2wyRRPB.

Risking $201.00 (3 bets, 2way RRPB at $67.00ea) To Win $318. (-65.43) got back $135.57
Ellenberger/Brookins/Simpson… shit that was close.

Risking $140.00 (28 bets, 2way RRPB at $5.00ea)To Win $216.19 (+36.83) got back $176.83
ellenberger/menjivar/simpson/ brookins/salas/herman/dillashaw

Risking $75.00 (15bets, 2way RRPB at $5.00ea)To Win $395.06 (-37.22) got back $37.78
Ellenberger/Brookins/Struve/DeFries/Watson/Albert

Total bets $416.00 got back $350.18

I think the moral of the parlay betting experiments is, 2way RR parlays… u can have a decent upside with a somewhat protected downside of getting your money back… picking 5 out of 7 in a 2way round robin earned a small profit.

5 dimes gave best odds, betus 2nd, bovado 3rd

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Feb 16, 2012 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

and yes I know i contridicted myself...

with my $140 bet and $75 bet… I just needed to see what would happen picking favorites and then picking underdogs they kind of cancelled eachother out.

Brookins/Ellenberger were my horses… if I just did $200 straight up on them I would’ve won $200 and that would have been a lot easier and profitable but it would have been all or nothing. I really like the RRPB2way and will now use that to compliment my bets with more than 2 fighters involved in a parlay… it leaves a lot more options for me now… i like it.

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Feb 16, 2012 8:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Have you ever had trouble getting money out of websites?

Im gonna start gamblin on ufc 144 which sites should I use?

You go out there and start acting like a terrorist, you're gonna get Osama Bin Laden'd

by Rolandando on Feb 17, 2012 2:10 AM EST up reply actions  

His suggestions are the ones I see the most ...

5dimes has usually good odds but is apparently not user friendly (not to the point of being unusable mind),
Bovada is Bodog in Europe I think, so they can accept bets from US citizens.
BetUS.

don’t forget bestfightodds.com to compare across sites. That’s why if possible you should sign up with more than 1 to take advantage of better odds.

5-3, undefeated and undisputed, beat me ... if you can.

I clearly didnt learn my lesson the first time, The Pride has smashed me AGAIN. My excess estrogen has destroyed my life, I make Chaz Bono look like a real man"

by grapplefan on Feb 17, 2012 4:50 AM EST up reply actions  

lol I guess I overlooked the last line of that post

But what about withdrawing your money, have any problems?

You go out there and start acting like a terrorist, you're gonna get Osama Bin Laden'd

by Rolandando on Feb 17, 2012 10:09 AM EST up reply actions  

with me I had to bet a certain amount before I withdrew but I was notified when I could.

I haven’t actually done it yet so I don’t know how long it takes though

5-3, undefeated and undisputed, beat me ... if you can.

I clearly didnt learn my lesson the first time, The Pride has smashed me AGAIN. My excess estrogen has destroyed my life, I make Chaz Bono look like a real man"

by grapplefan on Feb 17, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions  

generally 10 days after u give them a photo id copy other info etc

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Feb 19, 2012 2:28 AM EST up reply actions  

5dimes, bovada, betus

generally in that order… 5 dimes isnt as user friendly but lately my bets have been going to them… odds for complete card usually come out early wed morning

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Feb 19, 2012 2:28 AM EST up reply actions  

These were hard fights to pick. I had never even heard of a lot of these guys.

by Tr8k on Feb 16, 2012 7:52 AM EST reply actions  

You're not even winning the free pool?

What happened to you?

Overeem is sexy and he knows it.

by jay. on Feb 16, 2012 10:24 AM EST up reply actions  

so sad...

Mania is not quite Mania without Dakatak. Come back soon, Dak.

Please copy this sig if you agree.

by Ulf Murphy on Feb 16, 2012 10:29 AM EST up reply actions  

And Carthurs already given up playing

How the mighty have fallen.

Always a Nick Diaz fan, losing a close fight to Carlos Condit does not mean that you were overrated. And utilising a smart strategy to win a fight does not mean that you're scared.
Mania misses dakatak.

by David W-S on Feb 16, 2012 10:39 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

You, me and Ulf keeping up on the free pool

We’re still free poolers at heart.

Overeem is sexy and he knows it.

by jay. on Feb 16, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions  

yep

too bad only one of made the transition to money pooler. I enjoyed our back and forth as I slowly kicked your asses. ;)

Mania is not quite Mania without Dakatak. Come back soon, Dak.

Please copy this sig if you agree.

by Ulf Murphy on Feb 16, 2012 10:51 AM EST up reply actions  

I'm just too inconsistent for the money pool

I’ve had 4 strong events and 2 abysmal events. I would still be in contention for the money had I not shit the bed so badly in events 2 and 3.

Always a Nick Diaz fan, losing a close fight to Carlos Condit does not mean that you were overrated. And utilising a smart strategy to win a fight does not mean that you're scared.
Mania misses dakatak.

by David W-S on Feb 16, 2012 1:48 PM EST up reply actions  

David...

How about a little honorary mention for rookie of the year?… those that played feepool before and those that have never played anykind of pool period and took a dive into the moneypool… u wanna recruit? so recruit…

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Feb 17, 2012 1:18 AM EST up reply actions  

Fair point

I’ll mention the rookie of the year from now on. So far that honour goes to Stallion.

Always a Nick Diaz fan, losing a close fight to Carlos Condit does not mean that you were overrated. And utilising a smart strategy to win a fight does not mean that you're scared.
Mania misses dakatak.

by David W-S on Feb 17, 2012 4:36 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

stallion is a different different category of rookie

there r those that have never played either pool and those that have come from freepool to money pool… honorable mention to both categories might be nice plug for us wanna be’s

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Feb 19, 2012 2:31 AM EST up reply actions  

Lol you just blatantly want a plug for yourself

Always a Nick Diaz fan, losing a close fight to Carlos Condit does not mean that you were overrated. And utilising a smart strategy to win a fight does not mean that you're scared.
Mania misses dakatak.

by David W-S on Feb 20, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions  

DANG!

Changed Markes to Simpson right before the fight, you just cant ignore his wrestling background. Also went against my boy Struve but figured it was time he got KO again, dam. Tough picks, didnt know anythign about alot of these guys,did alot of reading.

by HEELHOOK on Feb 16, 2012 9:12 AM EST reply actions  

Fuck Simpson

He’s brutal. I haven’t picked anyone from their camp ever. Hate them all.

Overeem is sexy and he knows it.

by jay. on Feb 16, 2012 10:21 AM EST up reply actions  

For all of Simpsons wrestling credentials I've never actually seen him show good wrestling

Always a Nick Diaz fan, losing a close fight to Carlos Condit does not mean that you were overrated. And utilising a smart strategy to win a fight does not mean that you're scared.
Mania misses dakatak.

by David W-S on Feb 16, 2012 10:38 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Same here

He moves like he’s older than Randy.

I hate that entire camp.

Overeem is sexy and he knows it.

by jay. on Feb 16, 2012 10:49 AM EST up reply actions  

Markes' fight with Vemola convinced me on him.

but then I read he lost 53 pounds in 8 weeks to make 185 and got scared.

Glas I didn’t switch it at the last minute.

Mania is not quite Mania without Dakatak. Come back soon, Dak.

Please copy this sig if you agree.

by Ulf Murphy on Feb 16, 2012 10:52 AM EST up reply actions  

The Vemola fight was the reason that I picked him as well

That an how unimpressed I have been by Simpson in every fight that I’ve seen him in. Luckily I didn’t do enough research to find out about the tough weight cut otherwise I probably would have changed my pick. I admittedly put way too much stock into tough cuts when picking fights.

Always a Nick Diaz fan, losing a close fight to Carlos Condit does not mean that you were overrated. And utilising a smart strategy to win a fight does not mean that you're scared.
Mania misses dakatak.

by David W-S on Feb 16, 2012 1:50 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm feeling that Markes/Simpson flip flop Heelhook. Glad we both did it though.

Markes humbled me when I picked Vemola, this time I was stupid and knew what he could do. I found out too late that he’s actually a MW fighting a guy who hasn’t got superior striking.

5-3, undefeated and undisputed, beat me ... if you can.

I clearly didnt learn my lesson the first time, The Pride has smashed me AGAIN. My excess estrogen has destroyed my life, I make Chaz Bono look like a real man"

by grapplefan on Feb 17, 2012 4:51 AM EST up reply actions  

yeah those were two major swings I was wrong on both of them..

it was difficult to determine exactly how big or effective Markes was going to be at 185lbs.. at 205lbs he was really avoiding punches and showed just enough composure to get by in the standup… at 185lbs he was confident in his size advantage and was more comfortable on his feet despite getting stung with a simpson underhook. I knew Markes grappling would be solid but I didn’t know his composure would get better in the standup at 185lbs… I was counting on simpsons standup to be a tad better… it was almost dead even.

I liked struve and almost picked him and didn’t realize herman would gas so easily. I knew herman wouldnt improve much and knew that struve would, I just didnt know he would improve enough to beat herman… ‘wrong’

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Feb 17, 2012 1:27 AM EST up reply actions  

On the Struve fight I was so non-objective on that fight. Discredited Struve because of his past performances and writ him off like an idiot

Overestimated Herman’s endurance in the later rounds too but I still don’t know why he tired. jgrapplefan@yahoo.co.uk if you want to reach me Thor.

5-3, undefeated and undisputed, beat me ... if you can.

I clearly didnt learn my lesson the first time, The Pride has smashed me AGAIN. My excess estrogen has destroyed my life, I make Chaz Bono look like a real man"

by grapplefan on Feb 17, 2012 4:56 AM EST up reply actions  

gotcha grapplefan... u because u gamble n' Ulf because he said he was a stats guy

thats all I need door is closed….

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Feb 17, 2012 11:33 PM EST up reply actions  

lol, that's sick. Thanks again.

5-3, undefeated and undisputed, beat me ... if you can.

I clearly didnt learn my lesson the first time, The Pride has smashed me AGAIN. My excess estrogen has destroyed my life, I make Chaz Bono look like a real man"

by grapplefan on Feb 18, 2012 12:35 PM EST up reply actions  

I'll take a pass on 5,6 and 9 in the hot asian pic

The rest are mine

Overeem is sexy and he knows it.

by jay. on Feb 16, 2012 10:23 AM EST reply actions  

YUUUUUP

Mania is not quite Mania without Dakatak. Come back soon, Dak.

Please copy this sig if you agree.

by Ulf Murphy on Feb 16, 2012 10:30 AM EST up reply actions  

She's all yours McRad

Professional sig bet record: 7-8-1

Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Franke/Bendo: 2 weeks (Frankie)
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Shields/Akiyama: 2 weeks (Shields)

The feast is over for Nick Diaz. No longer will he dine on mediocre fighters from lesser promotions. With a future promising fights against GSP, Condit, Fitch, Kos, MacDonald, Ellenberger, Alves, Hendricks and Sanchez, you probably should retire. Don’t be scared, Homie.

by Phasebook on Feb 17, 2012 4:19 AM EST up reply actions  

Ulf would you mind if I give her to you instead?

Professional sig bet record: 7-8-1

Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Franke/Bendo: 2 weeks (Frankie)
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Shields/Akiyama: 2 weeks (Shields)

The feast is over for Nick Diaz. No longer will he dine on mediocre fighters from lesser promotions. With a future promising fights against GSP, Condit, Fitch, Kos, MacDonald, Ellenberger, Alves, Hendricks and Sanchez, you probably should retire. Don’t be scared, Homie.

by Phasebook on Feb 17, 2012 4:28 AM EST up reply actions  

Jay

I’ll take note and make a post about them more. Looking for more pictures. :)

Professional sig bet record: 7-8-1

Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Franke/Bendo: 2 weeks (Frankie)
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Shields/Akiyama: 2 weeks (Shields)

The feast is over for Nick Diaz. No longer will he dine on mediocre fighters from lesser promotions. With a future promising fights against GSP, Condit, Fitch, Kos, MacDonald, Ellenberger, Alves, Hendricks and Sanchez, you probably should retire. Don’t be scared, Homie.

by Phasebook on Feb 16, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Jay, for you

Professional sig bet record: 7-8-1

Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Franke/Bendo: 2 weeks (Frankie)
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Shields/Akiyama: 2 weeks (Shields)

The feast is over for Nick Diaz. No longer will he dine on mediocre fighters from lesser promotions. With a future promising fights against GSP, Condit, Fitch, Kos, MacDonald, Ellenberger, Alves, Hendricks and Sanchez, you probably should retire. Don’t be scared, Homie.

by Phasebook on Feb 17, 2012 4:39 AM EST up reply actions  

Very nice

Overeem is sexy and he knows it.

by jay. on Feb 17, 2012 9:11 AM EST up reply actions  

wait a minute,

i dont see jays name on the list, I’ll take her too!

by HEELHOOK on Feb 17, 2012 10:35 AM EST up reply actions  

hey can i join the pool?

Ulf directed me here

Nick Diaz sucks balls , he can’t hang with the elite WW’s he only looks good against 2nd rate guys in SF

Two week sig bet with TheDragon

by Kalejohncox on Feb 16, 2012 4:14 PM EST reply actions  

sure Kale

Just message me your username at mmaplayground.com and I will ask my friend karpentero to invite you.

Professional sig bet record: 7-8-1

Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Franke/Bendo: 2 weeks (Frankie)
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Shields/Akiyama: 2 weeks (Shields)

The feast is over for Nick Diaz. No longer will he dine on mediocre fighters from lesser promotions. With a future promising fights against GSP, Condit, Fitch, Kos, MacDonald, Ellenberger, Alves, Hendricks and Sanchez, you probably should retire. Don’t be scared, Homie.

by Phasebook on Feb 16, 2012 9:59 PM EST up reply actions  

pb... they don't know what that means...

more step by step direction for newbies might recruit more players… playground is not user friendly… when I 1st went on there i had some difficulty, figuring out what r the proper steps to take to sign up and get a reply from someone in mania camp. it took a couple of weeks to get it right even though i mailed my money on time.

once u have it down u can cut n paste it at the bottom of every result u post… so the next time someone asks u can just say look above. and if they forget (cause they will) they can always go to one of the posts n look up directions.imo.

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Feb 17, 2012 1:38 AM EST up reply actions  

oh Kalejohncox is a recent player I over looked him... oops.

thought he was purely new like myself

"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"

by THORAZINE on Feb 17, 2012 1:46 AM EST up reply actions  

Thanks Thor for the help

I believe Kale was directed by Ulf to join the free pool first before heading into the big league. I also believe that he knows what MMA Playground is.

Professional sig bet record: 7-8-1

Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Franke/Bendo: 2 weeks (Frankie)
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Shields/Akiyama: 2 weeks (Shields)

The feast is over for Nick Diaz. No longer will he dine on mediocre fighters from lesser promotions. With a future promising fights against GSP, Condit, Fitch, Kos, MacDonald, Ellenberger, Alves, Hendricks and Sanchez, you probably should retire. Don’t be scared, Homie.

by Phasebook on Feb 17, 2012 2:34 AM EST up reply actions  

thanks!

i sent you a msg on playground

Nick Diaz sucks balls , he can’t hang with the elite WW’s he only looks good against 2nd rate guys in SF

Two week sig bet with TheDragon

by Kalejohncox on Feb 17, 2012 11:00 AM EST up reply actions  

my friend karpentero will invite you

Just accept it and you’re in

Professional sig bet record: 7-8-1

Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Franke/Bendo: 2 weeks (Frankie)
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Shields/Akiyama: 2 weeks (Shields)

The feast is over for Nick Diaz. No longer will he dine on mediocre fighters from lesser promotions. With a future promising fights against GSP, Condit, Fitch, Kos, MacDonald, Ellenberger, Alves, Hendricks and Sanchez, you probably should retire. Don’t be scared, Homie.

by Phasebook on Feb 18, 2012 5:58 AM EST up reply actions  

Fight camp invitation has been sent!

Professional sig bet record: 7-8-1

Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Franke/Bendo: 2 weeks (Frankie)
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Shields/Akiyama: 2 weeks (Shields)

The feast is over for Nick Diaz. No longer will he dine on mediocre fighters from lesser promotions. With a future promising fights against GSP, Condit, Fitch, Kos, MacDonald, Ellenberger, Alves, Hendricks and Sanchez, you probably should retire. Don’t be scared, Homie.

by Phasebook on Feb 18, 2012 6:40 AM EST up reply actions  

Told ya Grapple,,,,Phase..

3rd with 77 points last event and I did say I’ll be back to my 30s points next event.
And I hit 37 lol

Kenny Florian is 0-3 in title fights. I am 0-0 in title fights. MMA maths mean I'm better than Florian!

by tap or snap bons on Feb 16, 2012 5:50 PM EST reply actions  

lol

I am sure you’ll hit the 70 points barrier again..

Professional sig bet record: 7-8-1

Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Franke/Bendo: 2 weeks (Frankie)
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Shields/Akiyama: 2 weeks (Shields)

The feast is over for Nick Diaz. No longer will he dine on mediocre fighters from lesser promotions. With a future promising fights against GSP, Condit, Fitch, Kos, MacDonald, Ellenberger, Alves, Hendricks and Sanchez, you probably should retire. Don’t be scared, Homie.

by Phasebook on Feb 16, 2012 9:59 PM EST up reply actions  

damn ... you didn't have to do it on purpose to prove a point!

5-3, undefeated and undisputed, beat me ... if you can.

I clearly didnt learn my lesson the first time, The Pride has smashed me AGAIN. My excess estrogen has destroyed my life, I make Chaz Bono look like a real man"

by grapplefan on Feb 17, 2012 4:58 AM EST up reply actions  

This thread makes me a sad panda

Two reasons really:

1. It is better than the Money Pool thread
2. It is better than the Friday fun thread

WHAT. THE. FUCK?

Fighters fight. Snitches Snitch.

by Deuce02 on Feb 17, 2012 3:51 PM EST reply actions  

I actually like this thread better than the money pool thread

More women and less Violent Mike. I’m going to have to find some pretty Japanese girls to top Phase next week.

Always a Nick Diaz fan, losing a close fight to Carlos Condit does not mean that you were overrated. And utilising a smart strategy to win a fight does not mean that you're scared.
Mania misses dakatak.

by David W-S on Feb 18, 2012 8:11 AM EST up reply actions  

lol

I’m having difficulties finding Japanese women with clothes on! If I posted all my collections, Jesse will ban me

Professional sig bet record: 7-8-1

Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Frankie/Bendo: 2 weeks (Frankie)
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Shields/Akiyama: 2 weeks (Shields)

by Phasebook on Feb 18, 2012 9:40 AM EST up reply actions  

sex sells, phase does great work.

actually the pools are about even. Our females are in picture form and you guys are competing.

5-3, undefeated and undisputed, beat me ... if you can.

I clearly didnt learn my lesson the first time, The Pride has smashed me AGAIN. My excess estrogen has destroyed my life, I make Chaz Bono look like a real man"

by grapplefan on Feb 18, 2012 12:36 PM EST up reply actions  


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