{"id":34338,"date":"2011-02-21T15:23:49","date_gmt":"2011-02-21T23:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=34338"},"modified":"2011-02-21T15:24:59","modified_gmt":"2011-02-21T23:24:59","slug":"ufc-127-betting-odds-free-picks-21211","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/fight-club\/ufc-127-betting-odds-free-picks-21211\/","title":{"rendered":"Free UFC Picks \u2013 UFC 127 Lines"},"content":{"rendered":"

UFC 127 Penn vs Fitch Preview & Picks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While UFC 127 lacks the allure of a title fight, its main event has title implications. The winner of BJ Penn vs Jon Fitch will likely meet the winner of Georges St-Pierre and Jake Shields or, if GSP wins and moves up a weight class, will battle for the vacated welterweight belt. <\/p>\n

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UFC 127 \u2013 EVENT INFO
\nPromotion\t– Ultimate Fighting Championship
\nDate\t– February 26, 2011
\nTime – 10PM ET\/7PM PM Venue – Acer Arena, Sydney, Australia
\nBroadcast – Pay-per-view
\nBetting: <\/strong>Bet on UFC 127<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a pick for the main event and a couple of other important bouts.<\/p>\n

BJ Penn (16-7-1) vs Jon Fitch (23-3, 1 NC)<\/strong>
\nUFC 127 odds: Penn +160, Fitch -190<\/p>\n

After losing twice to UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar, BJ Penn decided he was better off seeking new challenges at 170 pounds. His return to the welterweight division was a glorious one, as he needed just 21 seconds to rearrange Matt Hughes\u2019 face last November.<\/p>\n

But Saturday\u2019s fight is a different animal. Knocking out the washed up Hughes is a different story than taking out Jon Fitch, one of the UFC\u2019s most underrated and consistently dominant fighters. Fitch has won 20 of his last 21 professional fights; relying on his long reach but primarily on his outstanding wrestling to dominate opponents.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no doubting Penn\u2019s amazing natural talents; he can box with the best of \u2019em and his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is amazing. But there\u2019s also no doubt that Fitch is a horrible matchup for him. Penn struggles with (a) wrestlers and (b) wrestlers who are bigger than him. He got manhandled by St-Pierre the last time they fought and by Hughes in their second fight during Hughes\u2019 prime. Fitch is precisely the type of fighter who smothers Penn\u2019s strengths. He has a strong jaw to handle any power punches from Penn and good submission defense.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d love to see Penn do something spectacular \u2013 simply because I\u2019m tired of watching Fitch. He\u2019s among the sport\u2019s most boring fighters. His last five wins have come via decision and his last eight fights went to decision. But he\u2019s very good at what he does. I\u2019d expect three rounds of Fitch lying on top of Penn while Penn struggles unsuccessfully to wriggle free. If Fitch can hold down the huge, dangerous Thiago Alves as easily as he did in his last bout, he can do the same with Penn. Pick<\/strong>: Fitch -190<\/p>\n

Michael Bisping (20-3) vs Jorge Rivera (19-7)<\/strong>
\nUFC 127 odds: Bisping -330, Rivera +265<\/p>\n

Ever since Michael Bisping suffered his famously devastating knockout loss to Dan Henderson, bettors have been afraid to throw down on him, worried about his chin. But Bisping survived Wanderlei Silva and Yoshihiro Akiyama without getting knocked out (though he lost to Silva), so maybe it\u2019s time we started trusting him again. \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Jorge Rivera has major knockout power, sure, but he\u2019s not nearly as talented as Bisping. He can\u2019t match Bisping\u2019s speed, elusiveness or athleticism. It won\u2019t necessarily be the most exciting fight but I think Bisping will stick-and-move his way to a decision victory. Pick<\/strong>: Bisping -330<\/p>\n

George Sotiropoulos (14-2) vs Dennis Siver (17-7)<\/strong>
\nUFC 127 odds: Sotiropoulos -320, Siver +260<\/p>\n

Is George Sotiropoulos one win away from earning a lightweight title shot? The contending picture is crowded but the Aussie Sotiropoulos certain deserves consideration. He\u2019s a perfect 6-0 since entering the UFC and has beaten quality opponents like Joe Stevenson, Kurt Pellegrino and Joe Lauzon. Sotiropoulos is a very well-rounded fighter, a Jiu-Jitsu submission ace but also a guy who uses his long reach very well in the striking game.<\/p>\n

His opponent, Dennis Siver, is a dangerous guy. Siver has heavy hands and devastating kicks; he\u2019s also capable of pulling out submissions on the ground.<\/p>\n

However, Siver is also a stump of a man at 5\u20197\u201d compared to the lanky Sotiropoulos, who stands 5\u201910\u201d. I think Sotiropoulos will use his reach to at least neutralize Siver\u2019s standup attacks and eventually get this fight to the ground, where he is the superior fighter. Pick<\/strong>: Sotiropoulos -320<\/p>\n

UFC 127: OFFICIAL FIGHT CARD<\/p>\n

Main Event: <\/strong>
\n170 lbs: B.J. Penn vs. Jon Fitch <\/p>\n

Main Card (Televised): <\/strong>
\n185 lbs: Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera
\n155 lbs: Dennis Siver vs. George Sotiropoulosv
\n170 lbs: Brian Ebersole vs. Chris Lytle
\n185 lbs: Chris Camozzi vs. Kyle Noke<\/p>\n

Undercard (May not be broadcast): <\/strong>
\n155 lbs: Spencer Fisher vs. Ross Pearson
\n205 lbs: Alexander Gustafsson vs. James Te Huna
\n205 lbs: Tom Blackledge vs. Anthony Perosh
\n185 lbs: Riki Fukuda vs. Nick Ring
\n155 lbs: Maciej Jewtuszko vs. Curt Warburton
\n265 lbs: Mark Hunt vs. Chris Tuchscherer
\n155 lbs: Jason Reinhardt vs. Tiequan Zhang<\/p>\n

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