UFC 99: The Comeback Betting Odds
Written June 9, 2009 by Jason Lowry
With less than a week separating fans from UFC 99: The Comeback, I thought it would be a good idea to make sure everyone has the latest odds for all the action ready to go down this Saturday, June 13. Besides being just one pay-per-view event away from the historical 100 mark, UFC 99 will be the first ever UFC event to take place in Germany, as some of the top fighters in the world get ready to invade the Lanxess Arena this weekend. The fight that has everyone talking is former UFC middleweight champion Rich “Ace” Franklin taking on the dangerous former PRIDE champion Wanderlei ” The Axe Murder” Silva. For those of you looking to do some UFC betting this weekend, here is quick look at some of the top fights this weekend, plus the odds for nearly every fight on the card.
Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlie Silva: There is a pretty good chance that one of these fighters will have a much harder time remembering the fight, as UFC fans should be in for a treat this weekend. Both fighters have exceptional striking ability, and as long as the fight stays off the ground, this could be your classic punch each other till somebody falls to the ground. Silva carries a scary demeanor that would put fear in a lot of men, but many wonder how much this guy has left in the tank, as he has just 1 win in the UFC over the last 9 years. After losing to Tito Ortiz in early 2000, Silva did not return to the UFC until December of 2007, where he lost to Chuck Liddell. Silva’s lone win came in May of last year, as he knocked out Keith Jardine, but it was not a good showing for Silva at UFC 92, as he was knocked out in the first round by Quinton Jackson. As for Franklin there is no question he will be ready to go for this fight, and I can pretty much guarantee there will be no backing down from this man. Franklin has put quite the UFC career together over the years, as he suffered his first loss to someone not named Anderson Silva at UFC 93, where he lost by split decision to Dan Henderson. I expect both fighters to bring it all in this one, and when you hit as hard as these two fighters do, it only takes one good shot to win the fight. Bet Franklin -140 or Silva +110 at Sportsbook.com.
Cheick Kongo vs. Cain Velasquez: For those of you who like to watch the big boys go at each other, this heavyweight bout should be all that and some more. Velasquez brings a perfect 5-0 record to the table in this one, including three straight wins while fighting in the UFC. On the other side you have Kongo, a veteran of the UFC, who comes in with a solid 24-4-1 MMA record, including a very impressive 7-2 record while fighting in the UFC. Kongo also brings a three fight win streak to this fight. The thing that really adds some excitement to this fight, is in each of these two fighters three win streak in the UFC, all have come by TKO in the 2nd round or earlier. With UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar scheduled to defend his belt against Frank Mir at UFC 100, the winner of this fight could very well be headed to a title shot in the near future. Bet Kongo +160 or Velasquez -200 at Sportsbook.com.
More Betting Odds for UFC 99:
Mike Swick -200 vs. Ben Saunders +160
Marcus Davis -200 vs. Dan Hardy +160
Spencer Fisher -200 vs. Caol Uno +160
Mirko Cro Cop -550 vs. Mostapha Al Turk +350
Dennis Siver -170 vs. Dale Hartt +140
Terry Etim -500 vs. Justin Buchholz +300
Paul Taylor -500 vs. Peter Sobotta +300
Paul Kelly -500 vs. Rolando Delgado +300
John Hathaway -150 vs. Rick Story +120
Stefan Struve -130 vs. Denis Stojnic EVEN
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