UFC 137 takes place on the 29th October live at the Mandalay event Centre in Las Vegas. Originally the event was schedules to take place on the 15th October in Liverpool, England. Due to difficulties encountered due to broadcasting rights the event was re-schedules for th coming weekend and is taking place in Las Vegas. The headline fight was expected to feature Georges St-Pierre against Carlos Condit but due to multiple injurys the main event now pits BJ Penn against Nick Diaz. This article isn’t going to get involved in the politics about why fights aren’t taking place, instead were going to look at the UFC 137 betting opportunities and the latest UFC 137 odds.
BJ Penn Vs Nick Diaz UFC 137 Odds;
BJ Penn – (-130) @ Bodog.Com
Nick Diaz -(+105) @ Bodog.Com
We are backing Penn to win this fight. Diaz should come out hoping to outbox Penn, and he will want to keep the fight standing. After Penn’s performance against Fitch you have to think that Diaz may end up on the ground, and if he does he is likely to lose. Many people are pointing to the fact that Edgar outboxed Penn and seem to think Diaz will do the same, that’s definitely possible but Edgar boxes very differently to Diaz and also Edgar is a much better wrestler. We recommend a small play on a Penn victory.
Cheick Kongo vs Matt Mitrione UFC 137 Odds;
Cheick Kongo – (+105) @ Bodog.Com
Matt Mitrione – (-130) @ Bodog.Com
This heavyweight battle is difficult to call. The odds are very close and whenever you stick two heavyweights who like to swing in the octagon you have the potential of the fight ending at any time. Whilst we aren’t going to bet this fight ourselves we think Mitrione will outstrike Kongo.
Mirko Filipovic vs Roy Nelson UFC 137 Odds;
Mirko Filipovic – (+230) @ Bodog.Com
Roy Nelson – (-300) @ Bodog.Com
Nelson is entering this fight as a very big favourite. Whilst we feel he is a very deserving favourite, many people are counting out Cro Crop before he has even entered the octagon. With regards to take down defence Filipovic looked impressive against Brendan Schaub, who is a very physical fighter. The current Filipovic Vs Nelson Odds are quite ridiculous, although we feel Nelson will win he should not be anywhere near a -300 favourite. Whilst we feel Nelson will win, and retire CroCop the current odds are offering to much value for a Filipovic victory. A small value bet on Filipovic is warranted, assuming you get +200 or better.
Jeff Curran vs Scott Jorgensen UFC 137 Odds;
Jeff Curran – (+350) @ Bodog.Com
Scott Jorgensen – (-450) @ Bodog.Com
Jorgensen should be far to much for Curran to handle. Sadly for ufc 137 bettors there is no value in picking Jorgensen, there very rarely is at odds of -450. There is also no real value in picking Curran to win.
George Roop vs Hatsu Hioki UFC 137 Odds;
George Roop – (+275) @ Bodog.Com
Hatsu Hioki – (-330) @ Bodog.Com
Hioki should win this fight by submission, his triangle choke should secure victory. At the current UFC 137 Odds we feel only a very small play is waranted because the odds aren’t to rewarding and it is possible that Roop could outstrike him.
More UFC 137 Odds will be added soon, as well as further fight insight.
