Another of our popular features makes a triumphant return. Again, with apologies to two time champion, Randy Rowles, here is the MMA Torch "Playing With Money" Contest!

The MMATorch reader or writer who is able to make the most theoretical money from their UFC 79 Playing with Money wagers will be declared the new number one contender for the MMATorch Betting Championship, and will go head-to-head for the title at UFC 80, which will be held Saturday, January 19, and will air on PPV.

At UFC 77, MMATorch Betting Champion Tyson Kubas was able to successfully defend his title.  Now, Kubas will be looking to defend his title for the third time, this time against MMA Torch Columnist, Mike Jarsulic. Kubas will need to step up his game against this formidable opponent.   

Here's your chance to get yourself into the next championship match at UFC 80.

UFC 79: NEMESIS

1 - Mark Bocek (-110) vs. Doug Evans (-120)

2 - Roan Carneiro (-155) vs. Tony Desouza (+125)

3 - Jordan Radev (+280) vs. Dean "Boogeyman" Lister  (-350)

4 - Nate Mohr (+305) vs. Manny "Pitbull" Gamburyan (-375)

5 - Luis "Banha" Cane (-180) vs. James "Sandman" Irvin (+150)

6 - Soa Palelei (-155) vs. Eddie "Manic Hispanic" Sanchez (+125)

7 - Rich "No Love" Clementi (+190) vs. Melvin "Young Assassin" Guillard (-240)

8 - Lyoto Machida (-140) vs. Rameau "African Assassin" Sokoudjou (+110)

9 - Chuck "Iceman" Liddell (EVEN) vs. Wanderlei "Axe Murderer" Silva (-130)

10 - Matt Hughes (+190) vs. Georges "Rush" St. Pierre (-240)

PLAYING WITH MONEY - UFC 77 BETTING CONTEST RULES

- You have $1,000 in play money to wager on this event.

- You can bet on as many fighters as you would like, but you must bet on at least 3 fighters.

- There is a maximum bet of $500 and a minimum bet of $100 on any one fighter.  

- Payouts will be determined by the betting odds listed above (which were current as of 12/25 at 5:00 p.m. EST -- courtesy of www.betonfighting.com).

Your UFC 79: NEMESIS Playing with Money bets can be e-mailed to drscruf18@yahoo.com

How to Read a Line - The fighter with the greater negative number is the odds-makers' favorite to win the match. All numbers are based on a $100 increment. A negative number means you would have to wager the amount of the negative number (in positive dollars) to net a $100 profit. A positive number means you could wager $100 to profit the amount of the positive number.

- For entry into this contest, please use $1000 in play money to make bets on at least 3 UFC 79 fighters, with a maximum bet of $500 and a minimum bet of $100. Please send in your predictions by 6:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, December 29.

- Eligible entries must include bets on at least 3 fighters. Any bets over $500 will be rounded down, with the difference being added evenly to the other bets. Any bets under $100 will be rounded up, with the difference being subtracted evenly from the other bets. 

- This competition is open to all MMATorch readers and MMATorch staff members. THIS IS ONLY A GAME AND AND DOES NOT INCLUDE THE WAGERING OF ANY REAL MONEY. If no one is able to profit, the winner will be determined by who lost the least.

- Entries must be received by 6:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, December 29. Entries can be resubmitted up until this time. Please make a note in your e-mail that your entry is a resubmission, which will void your original entry.

Ladies and gentlemen, please place your bets.

Your UFC 79: NEMESIS Playing with Money bets can be e-mailed to

drscruf18@yahoo.com