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Betting on UFC 86: Who Will Win?
By bettingfool | June 29, 2008
It’s been 10 long months since we last saw Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in the UFC Octagon. The wait is almost over. In the main event of UFC 86, Jackson will defend his Light Heavyweight title on July 5 at Mandalay Bay against Forrest Griffin.
Jackson is the prohibitive favorite at –260, with the popular Griffin checking in at +200. From a value perspective, Griffin is the easy pick. He’s 5-2 since winning the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter, and he’s coming off an impressive victory over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 76.
The TUF alumni have been solid value picks in general, and many of Jackson’s fellow ex-PRIDE superstars (like Rua) have found difficulty making the transition from the ring to the octagon. But Jackson has been the exception. His combination of striking and grappling skills has been successful in every combat environment from cagefighting to kickboxing. As a straight-up pick, Jackson is the man.
Topics: mixed martial arts, UFC |
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