Pacquiao Cotto betting. Couture vs Vera. What a weekend for fight fans.

Dang it! Turns out the boxing world and UFC still can’t get along. They’re counter programming against each other this Saturday, forcing us to choose which event to watch. All we can do is break down the two events based on various fun factors and try to make a decision. Let’s see if we can come to a verdict by answer the following questions:

Which event is more significant for its sport?

The Pacquiao fight, without a doubt. Not only are Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto both putting titles on the line, many fight fans also feel this bout is the final bridge to the fight of the decade. If Manny Pacquiao wins, he’ll almost certainly draw undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. next.

UFC 105 features no title fights. The headliners, Randy Couture and Brandon Vera, are top-five guys in the light heavyweight division at best, though you never know if Dana White will just hand Couture another title shot. The bigger UFC fight is the Mike Swick/Dan Hardy bout, which will determine the No. 1 welterweight contender.

Edge: Pacquiao fight

Which event is easier on the wallet?

UFC 105 – because it’s free. It’s no coincidence that Dana White scheduled a cable TV event on Spike featuring Randy Couture on the same night as the Pacquiao fight. Sportsbook bettors should expect him to do that many more times.

Edge: UFC 105

Which event’s undercard bouts offer more entertainment?

UFC 105’s. Because the event takes place in England, Dana White has loaded the card with British fighters – pretty much all of whom are brawlers who like to do nothing but punch. Hardy, Michael Bisping, Paul Kelly and Paul Taylor should all be fired up in front of some very rowdy fans. UFC 105 thus probably offers more consistent entertainment over three hours.

Edge: UFC 105

Which event is better to watch with a big group of friends?

UFC 105. It seems like very UFC card in England has fireworks – the type of battles that result in big knockouts and make you and your buddies yell “OHHH!”

Edge: UFC 105

Which even is better to watch on your own?

The Pacquiao fight. It’s a pleasure to watch the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world and you’ll appreciate Pac-Man even more if you get to watch him uninterrupted and just listen to the commentary.

Edge: Pacquiao fight

THE VERDICT

If you’re looking for a fun, cheap, wild affair, you should definitely opt for UFC 105. However, if you’re a die-hard sports fan or online betting sharp, Pacquiao vs Cotto is the “can’t-miss” event. It features two world-class fighters in their prime, each of whom has an exciting, aggressive style. If you miss UFC 105, no problem – UFC 106 is a week later. You’re better off spending the extra bucks and ordering the boxing match this time around. Enjoy the fights and don’t forget the Patriots vs Colts NFL odds this Sunday night! That could be the best sporting event of all this weekend.

Pick: Pacquiao fight