UFC on Fox 5 gets Bendo-Diaz, Shogun-Gustafsson, Prodigy-Rory

freakzilla wrote:

How the hell is Rua the underdog?

He just went through a four round war with Brian Vera.

OU wrote:

http://mmajunkie.com/news/30214/ufc-on-fox-5-odds-champ-henderson-opens-as-heavy-favorite-over-diaz.mma

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Noted and influential MMA oddsmaker Joey Oddessa has set an opening "Odessa line" with Henderson at -340 and Diaz at +260, which makes the champ an approximate 3-to-1 favorite.

Light-heavyweight contender Alexander Gustafsson (-145) is a small favorite over former champ Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (+115), who recently headlined UFC on FOX 4 but didn't put away underdog Brandon Vera until the fourth round.

Additionally, after their bout was scratched from UFC 152 and rebooked for UFC on FOX 5, fast-rising welterweight prospect Rory MacDonald (-285) is a nearly 3-to-1 favorite over former two-division champ B.J. Penn (+225)

I think BetOnline is a little more realistic for the Diaz vs Bendo fight at +165 for Diaz and -190 for Henderson. I think Henderson should be the favorite but this line will get closer as December roles around. I think it should be about +150 Diaz to -170 Henderson.

I think Gustafsson being the favorite is to push action, though he might slightly be the betting favorite come December still. I would schedule it at -100 for Shogun and -105 for Gustafsson.

I think sports book is in the right neighborhood with Penn vs McDonald. It might get a little closer before the fight, but not much and I could see it possibly getting bigger. McDonald -285, Penn +225.

Of the dogs I put money on BJ

Damn..that Rory-Penn line is insulting. I guess the odd makers really did buy Rogan's commentary about how Che Mills was a beast and not a tailor made fight.

The BJ line is accurate he's past his sell by date and coming off a layoff to face one of the most talented prospects in a division he's not really big enough for.

I'll definitely be putting money on Nate as long as his odds are just as good over here.

Ali wrote:

MMAEYES wrote:

I understand BJ being the underdog in this fight with Rory but I don't think he should be THAT big of an underdog.

Yeah well who the hell is Brian Vera? lol

MMAEYES wrote:

Ali wrote:

MMAEYES wrote:

I understand BJ being the underdog in this fight with Rory but I don't think he should be THAT big of an underdog.

Yeah well who the hell is Brian Vera? lol

Hahah I got my Vera's mixed up Brian is a boxer I meant Brandon LMAO.

http://mmajunkie.com/news/30312/ufc-on-fox-5-henderson-vs-diaz-to-take-place-at-seattles-keyarena.mma
December's UFC on FOX 5 event already had a star-studded lineup, and now it has a location.

UFC officials announced on Tuesday's new edition of "UFC Tonight" that the Dec. 8 event, which features a lightweight title fight between current champion Benson Henderson (17-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and top contender Nate Diaz (16-7 MMA, 11-5 UFC), will take place at Seattle's KeyArena.

Swick vs brown is the fourth fight huh. At least its free but i was hoping for a better fight. Beggars can't be choosers.

bigbeastcardinal12 wrote:

Swick vs brown is the fourth fight huh. At least its free but i was hoping for a better fight. Beggars can't be choosers.

You can bet your ass they will entertain. Those boys will come to fight.

OU wrote:

UFC on Fox V: The Death of Two Legends

I'll need to Fed Ex some Kleenex to Killer for that card.