Hazelett the popular pick, but Bocek the right one?

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: buffaloblue
Date: December 11, 2010 at 05:32 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

I think that while Hazelett received 83 picks compared to 58 from Bocek that Bocek should win this.
Anyone else see this as the case?
I actually think Bocek matchups up incredibly well with Dustin and people like Dustin cause of the name.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: MikeyHatTrick
Date: December 11, 2010 at 05:36 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

+1

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JonnyF
Date: December 11, 2010 at 05:38 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

I could've gone either way. I gave it to Hazelett since he has more to lose and should come out very motivated.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: trubs
Date: December 11, 2010 at 05:50 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

+1
Although I got Bocek the lowest lock, I do think Hazelett gets KO'd tonight.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: ResoluteProtector
Date: December 11, 2010 at 06:05 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

+1

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: benbadman
Date: December 11, 2010 at 06:16 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

It's definitely hard to pick a fighter coming off 2 straight KO losses with any kind of confidence. If people think just because Dustin is "moving down" from Welterweight that he will have a "strength advantage" they will be mistaken. Hazelett was small at 170, the kind of guy that sweat off 3 pounds in the sauna and made weight. Plus Bocek is an angry ginger, and I've seen them get riled up, this ginger guy at the gym gets crazy aggressive mad while playing basketball.
In UJC tonight, 64% pick Hazelett while 36% see it for Bocek

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: pilqs
Date: December 11, 2010 at 06:26 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

Honestly Blue, I was on the fence with this one. I figured that you would pick Bocek, and figured we would be close everywhere else, so I risked it. Plus, I really think that either guy can win this fight. My favorite fight on this card.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: buffaloblue
Date: December 11, 2010 at 06:39 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

I always try to make a thread like this before an event, cause if you make it after it turns into I told ya so.
Win or lose I am confident with my pick.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JonnyF
Date: December 11, 2010 at 06:44 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

buffaloblue said:
Win or lose I am confident with my pick.
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buffaloblue said:
4 Mark Bocek Dec 3
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A 4 lock doesn't seem very confident.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: vesus21
Date: December 11, 2010 at 06:58 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

I think Dustin will be a much more effective fighter at LW, that is the sole reason for my picking him

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: BadassCoffee
Date: December 11, 2010 at 07:02 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

JonnyF said:
buffaloblue said:
Win or lose I am confident with my pick.
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buffaloblue said:
4 Mark Bocek Dec 3
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A 4 lock doesn't seem very confident.
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I picked Bocek, locked him at 2 and am very confident in him. I'm confident in all my picks, not just my high locks.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: WarJorge
Date: December 11, 2010 at 07:33 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

JonnyF said:
buffaloblue said:
Win or lose I am confident with my pick.
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buffaloblue said:
4 Mark Bocek Dec 3
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A 4 lock doesn't seem very confident.
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Just because he locked it at 4 doesnt mean hes not confident. Hell, he could be confident in all his picks. Not to mention, when making an underdog pick, a smart thing to do is "respect the favorite" in not gambling too much by lowering the lock.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Gordon
Date: December 11, 2010 at 07:39 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

Took Bocek based on Hazletts lack of a chin.
I think Biocek can avoid the subs and grind out a Dec or late TKO

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: destruction90
Date: December 11, 2010 at 09:22 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

Bocek DOMINATED

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Gordon
Date: December 11, 2010 at 09:24 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

MidwestHammerfest said:
Bocek DOMINATED
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Not what I expected at all.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: BringUFCtoDetroit
Date: December 11, 2010 at 10:55 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

This was the only fight me and chronicgambler had different. I went Hazelett and he took Bocek and it cost me the whole card. Son of a b---- :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: RJCT
Date: December 12, 2010 at 01:11 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

I was going back on forth on this but thought a Bocek win would be a decision due to better wrestling. Definitely didn't expect that.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Gordon
Date: December 12, 2010 at 01:25 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

RJCT said:
I was going back on forth on this but thought a Bocek win would be a decision due to better wrestling. Definitely didn't expect that.
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Basically word for word my breakdown.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: THEWINNER
Date: December 12, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

pretty much expected it, top lock boeck i think sub or ko 1 is what i picked

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: ChronicGambler
Date: December 12, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hazelett-the-popular-pick-but-bocek-the-right-one.33167/

BringUFCtoDetroit said:
This was the only fight me and chronicgambler had different. I went Hazelett and he took Bocek and it cost me the whole card. Son of a b---- :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Was very confident in this one, had him locked high and was my biggest bet of the night. I screamed myself hoarse during this fight. Good fight btw.