The UFC this week released five of their fighters, two of which most recently fought on last month’s UFC 152 fight card. All of the five fighters are coming of back to back defeats inside the Octagon and all but one of them has a losing record with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
A UFC light heavyweight title shot is on the line tonight as one of the four 205 pound fighters that are headlining the UFC on FOX 4 card will take on the winner of the UFC 151 main event between Jon Jones and Dan Henderson. UFC President Dana White said the winner of either the main event or co-main event that most impresses will get the next shot at the belt.
All 20 UFC on FOX 4: Rua vs. Vera fighters made weight at today’s weigh-ins without trouble in Los Angeles, California. The fourth UFC card to air on FOX will take place at the Staple Center and one of the light heavyweights will be next in line for a title shot.
After a two-week break the UFC returns to action this Saturday with the UFC on FOX 4. Looking to erase the memories of their last event (UFC 149) the promotion looks to the light heavyweight division to put on a show for the fans watching on network television.
With my temper still up after spending $55 on UFC 149, it’s at least nice to see the free UFC on FOX 4 card on deck. Light Heavies are on deck here, as former champions Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua take on some talented mid-card competitors in Ryan Bader and Brandon Vera respectively. We’ve got some great bets to make on this card, so free up your bank roll and get ready to hit these wagers as they emerge.
The time has come, all the work has been put in and it’s finally time for UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes. The UFC’s second trip to Brazil in just under five months hit a pot hole at yesterdays weigh-ins as co-main event fighter Anthony Johnson massively missing the middleweight limit of 186 lbs. by a staggering 11 pounds. The fight will still take place as a catchweight bout but Johnson will lose 20% of his purse and was forced to weigh-in less than 205 lbs. today.
Less than five months since making their triumphant return to Brazil the UFC comes to the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro for UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes. Like before the card is stacked with local fighters and headlined by a Brazilian champion defending his title. Jose Aldo makes his third title defense of his UFC featherweight title against the undefeated Chad Mendes.
It took a little doing, but Chad Mendes will finally get his title shot against Jose Aldo at UFC 142. Whether he comes to regret a shot at the Nova Uniao product will remain to be seen, but our ability to make money on this event is never in question! Below is my comparison betting odds for the fights, as well as some valid props. I’ve also included a confidence rating that gives you an idea of how much wiggle room we have with the line. High confidence indicates few surprises and plenty of footage to watch of both men, while a low rating means there are multiple variables or a lack of information present on new fighters.
