<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BrokenCycle" data-cite="BrokenCycle" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44604" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>No, not really. It's mostly based on the perception of a fighter-- popularity and reputation (ranking) mostly... Skill is factored in, too, but it's fairly limited. <p> </p><p>
The betting line is best used as a way of judging where the fans perceive the fighters in the ladder.</p><p> </p><p>
<strong>The best way to build young unknown fighters is by putting them in favorable matchups</strong>.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p>
What would be the best way to know this?</p><p> </p><p>
Like a boxer vs a guy with a weak chin?</p>