Even though UFC 100 odds are what’s hot right now, it wouldn’t be
a bad thing to start getting ready for UFC 101, which takes place in Philadelphia
on August 8th. The two main bouts come from the lightweight and
light heavyweight division, and it’s no surprise who the favorites are in your offshore
sportsbook.
UFC
101 Odds - Saturday, August 8, 9:00 PM ET
PENN VS FLORIAN
B.J. Penn (13-5) will put his lightweight belt on the
line against Kenny Florian (11-3), who has already lost one attempt at the
lightweight title to Sean Sherk back at UFC 64. Florian has won six straight
matches since then, but it hasn’t stopped betting services from making him a
+180 underdog against Penn, who hasn’t fought since UFC 94, when he lost to
Georges St. Pierre in an attempt to take his welterweight title. Penn is much
more in his element as a lightweight, and he’ll be facing a fighter that has
admitted that he looks up to Penn, which could give him a bit of a psychological
advantage. As those who make sports picks know, any type of edge is a good one.
SILVA VS GRIFFIN
Anderson Silva (24-4), who currently holds the UFC
middleweight title, will be a -280 betting favorite when he faces Forrest
Griffin (16-5), the former light heavyweight champion. Silva’s last fight was a
defense of his belt against Thales Leites in a terrible tilt which featured
Leites laying on the ground for most of the match, trying to goad Silva into a
mat battle. Silva likes to stand up, and he’s one of the best strikers in the
world. If he wants a standup battle, he’ll get it in spades against Griffin,
who can take it as well as he dishes it out. Griffin’s last two fights, a win
over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson to take his light heavyweight belt followed a
loss of the title to Rashad Evans, both earned “Fight of the Night” honors.
Griffin has stepped up his grappling game, but he’s more known as a brawler.
However, this could be his downfall as Silva is probably the best in the world
at capitalizing on an opponent’s mistake. If Griffin goes in with his head
down, it’ll be a short fight. Regardless, the entertainment value of this fight
should be worth the price
per head that the UFC is charging.