BJ Penn vs. Sean Sherk
Bodoglife.com Odds
- Penn (-250)
- Sherk (+200)
“My bet is Sean Sherk for $100 to win $200”
Fight Predictions
This fight will be explosive, with high intensity right as the bell rings. Sherk is here to take back the belt he lost and that he feels was wrongfully stripped from him after the steroid case. Penn just came off a great submission win over Joe Stevenson to claim the lightweight championship belt. Immediately after winning the belt, in his interview, he called out Sean Sherk and claimed he was a ‘dead man’. Sherk was at that fight and came into the octagon after Penn called him out, sparking the fury between them. There is bad blood flowing between the two and we can expect a thrilling fight. People have questioned Penn’s cardio in the later rounds; while Sherk could probably go a good ten rounds.
BJ says he going to finish him in the first round, while Sherk plans on taking this fight to the floor where he usually dominates. Overall, Penn is a more well-rounded fighter and has an excellent ground game. Sherk is going to have a hard time trying to take Penn to the mat. I think Penn will win by majority decision at the end of the fifth round. The odds of +200 on Sherk are too good to pass up on such a close fight.
Tito Ortiz vs. Lyoto Machida
Bodoglife.com Odds
- Lyoto (-200)
- Tito (+160)
“My Bet Tito Ortiz for $100 to win $160”
Fight Predictions
This is a big fight for both opponents. Lyoto is 12-0 in his MMA career and 4-0 in the UFC. Ranked at #4 in the world, a win over Tito would solidify his name with the light heavy weights and soon put him in contention for a title fight. Tito wants this fight to show he still is a force to be reckoned with. Currently #10 in the world, this will be Tito’s last fight with UFC. He needs a decisive win to be more attractive for other MMA leagues to want to sign a contract. Tito would love nothing more than to leave the UFC with a win and shut up Dana White, with whom he has had an ongoing feud with over the years. We need to see the old Tito, aggressive and determined, taking Lyoto to the mat for his patent ground and pound. If this fight stays on their feet, I would give this fight to Lyoto. Tito is the underdog coming into the fight. At +160 I think he’s a good bet and as long as he can take Lyoto down to the mat, I say Tito wins by decision.
Wanderlei Silva vs. Keith Jardine
Bodoglife.com Odds
- Silva (-160)
- Jardine (+130)
“My bet is Wanderlei Silva for $160 to win $100.”
Fight Predictions
Wanderlei needs this win more than anyone on the fight card. Coming off three straight losses, he knows if he can’t get through Jardine he will drop down the top light heavy weight list. In preparation for this important fight, Silva has recruited the help of UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture and his team to prepare and train for this battle. Jardine is confident, coming from a huge win over Chuck Liddell. Silva’s last loss was to Liddell, giving Jardine more confidence coming into this fight. The question is can he handle the aggressive style and persistent pressure Silva will bring upon him? With Silva consistently bringing the fight to him, Jardine won’t be able to release his devastating kicks, which has brought him success in his past fights. This should be an exciting fight, but I’m giving the edge to Silva, with a second round TKO.
Predicted by Pat V.
