Two excellent fighters will go toe-to-toe in the UFC Live event that takes place on Sunday August 1st, 2010. In the lightweight bout on the preliminary card, Paul Kelly will take on Jacob Volkmann. This entire event will be televised on Versus, and will take place in Salt Lake City at the EnergySolutions Arena, after San Diego, CA. had to give it up. This is one of six fights on the preliminary card, and ten overall.
Kelly Vs Volkmann Best Odds;
Paul Kelly is a 25-year-old fighter from Liverpool. He stands at 5’9 and weighs 155lbs. Kelly is best known for his Vale Tudo style, along with traditional wrestling. He made his UFC debut at UFC 80, in which he won a decision over Paul Taylor. In his career as a professional fighter, Kelly is 10-2. When fighting in UFC events, he has won four of six. His last fight was on April 10th, 2010 against Matt Veach. In that fight, Kelly won via submission.
Jacob Volkmann is an emerging force when it comes to American mixed martial arts fighters. The fighter known as “Christmas” is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, and is currently a chiropractor in White Bear Lake, MN. The 29 year old made his UFC debut against Brazilian Paulo Thiago, where he lost via an unanimous decision. He lost his second UFC fight as well; falling to Martin Kampmann at UFC 108. Volkmann picked up his first UFC win over Ronnys Torres, in his last fight on March 31st, 2010.
The Paul Kelly Vs Jacob Volkmann Odds have been released! Jacob Volkmann comes in as a very slight favorite to win this fight. Two of our favorite sports betting locations; BetUs.com and Sportsbook.com have Volkmann listed at -125 and -145, while Kelly can be found at or near even money, with the best odds currently being offered by Bodog.Com who list Kelly at +115.