The upcoming UFC 97 is taking place In Montreal Canada on the 18th of April. The card looks very exciting with some fights penned in. Anderson “The Spider” Silva compete against Brazilian, Thales Leites, which looks like a one sided contest but it should make for interesting viewing. Other fighters in action include The Iceman Chuck Liddell, Cheick Kongo and Nate Quarry. This looks like the ideal line up to be placing bets on there are a couple of fights with huge underdogs such as; Silva Vs Leites and Kongo Vs Hardonk.
Thales Leites Vs Anderson Silva
This fight is for Silva’s UFC Middleweight championship. After Leites first round submission victory against Drew McFedries he has proved himself worthy of a shot at the big time and has been given a chance to capture the Middleweight title from in form Anderson Silva who himself has stopped all of his last 8 opponents within the distance.
Early Thales Leites Vs Anderson Silva odds are showing Anderson is going in as a huge favourite, which isn’t surprising at all. You’d have to be a brave man to risk much money on Leites who is a huge underdog and is being given odds of +350 ( 7/2) for a victory.
Anderson Silva : None Yet
Thales Leites: None Yet
Bodog Life
Anderson Silva : -525 (4/21)
Thales Leites: +325 (13/4)
Andreson Silva : -500 (1/5)
Thales Leites : +350 (7/2)
Chuck Liddell Vs Mauricio Rua
This looks to be a great fight. UFC legend and former Light Heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell does battle with the up and coming Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Chuck is looking to avenge a recent loss to Rashad Evans at UFC 88. Other losses on Chuck’s record include a some what controversial split decision loss against Keith Jardine and a first round stoppage from the talented Quinton Jackson.
Early Chuck Liddell Vs Mauricio Rua odds show Liddell to be the favourite. Rua is the underdog and i think he may well be a great bet. Liddell is now 39 and coming of a loss to Rashad Evans i think it’s a great time for Rua to catapult his way up the light heavyweight rankings. I personally will be placing a bet on a Rua win and i expect a 3rd round stoppage in this fight.
Chuck Liddell : None Yet
Mauricio Rua : None Yet
Bodog Life
Chuck Liddell : -200 (1/2)
Mauricio Rua : +160 (8/5)
Chuck Liddell : -205 (1/2)
Mauricio Rua : +165 (8/5)
Cheick Kongo Vs Antoni Hardonk
Cheick’s last two fights have been very explosive. Both resulted in a first round knockout for Kongo. Other notable wins include a decision win over Mirco Cro Cop and Assuerio Silva. Hardonk has notched up 3 back to back victory’s against; Colin Robinson, Eddie Sanchez and most recently Mike Wessel. On the cards this looks like it will be a very exciting fight, although with Kongo’s record he will be going in to the fight as a clear favourite.
Odds for the Cheick Kongo Vs Antoni Hardonk fight are expected to jump around a bit before they settle but early lines show Kongo a -310 favourite. Below is the complete list of Kongo Vs Hardonk Odds.
Cheick Kongo : -300
Antoni Hardonk : +200
Bodog Life
Cheick Kongo : -295
Antoni Hardonk : +235
Cheick Kongo : -300
Antoni Hardonk : +240
