Don\u2019t get me wrong \u2013 I think Edgar is a tough guy but some feel that he may not even deserve this rematch. I for one feel that Henderson beat him soundly in the first fight \u2013 decisively! <\/p>\n
UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar 2<\/strong> Ben Henderson (16-2): -200<\/strong> Not much has changed since the first fight \u2013 Henderson\u2019s unorthodox striking power athleticism and size have been absolutely too much for the Lightweight Division. Edgar will be game but Henderson is just too good to be denied.<\/p>\n Pick<\/strong>: Benson Henderson -200<\/p>\n Donald Cerrone (18-4, 1 NC): -300<\/strong> One thing that we are guaranteed \u2013 an exciting fight in the Lightweight Division. Many have this tabbed as Fight of the Night. Melvin Guillard bounced back in his last fight with a win over an inferior opponent \u2013 big deal. Guillard had lost two fights before that most recent unimpressive win. Donald Cerrone, Guillard\u2019s former training partner is simply better in every aspect of MMA ahead of this fight. There is a possibility of Melvin landing one huge shot but it is more likely that Cerrone holds his own in the standup and once this fight hits the mat he will take over. Guillard must keep this fight standing to have absolutely any shot \u2013 Cerrone won\u2019t let that happen.<\/p>\n Pick<\/strong>: Donald Cerrone -300<\/p>\n Yushin Okami (26-7): -600<\/strong> Buddy Roberts was supposed to fight Chris Camozzi after an OK UFC debut. But now he steps in as an injury replacement for Rousimar Palhares. Poor Buddy Roberts. To say this is a huge step up in competition is an understatement. Okami totally dominates this fight \u2013 no doubt!<\/p>\n Pick<\/strong>: Yushin Okami -600<\/p>\n Ed Herman (20-8): +160<\/strong> Jake Shields makes his Middleweight debut on Saturday after looking so-so at Welterweight \u2013 he lost twice last year to the elite of the division before winning his last match against Akiyama. His opponent is Ed Herman \u2013 3-0 since returning from a recent injury. Saturday marks an enormous step up in competition for Herman. Both are great wrestlers but Shields is the far more seasoned, more dangerous fighter here. Shields has been in there with the best \u2013 that experience should carry him to victory on Saturday. [ad-3573245]<\/p>\n Pick:<\/strong> Jake Shields -200<\/p>\n Justin Lawrence (4-0): -120<\/strong> Justin Lawrence winner of TUF 15 will look to keep his perfect record intact against Max Holloway. Holloway\u2019s UFC experience includes a loss to the very tough Dustin Poirier. Lawrence may have decent all around skills but Holloway\u2019s terrific boxing skills will be the difference in this one. The name of the game is offense and in this match Holloway has the better game.<\/p>\n Pick<\/strong>: Max Holloway -110<\/p>\n Dennis Bermudez (8-3): -350 vs. Tom Hayden (8-1): +250<\/strong> Jared Hamman (13-4): -130 vs. Michael Kuiper (11-1): +100<\/strong> Ken Stone (11-3): -125 vs. Erik Perez (11-4): -105<\/strong>
\nDate: August 11, 2012
\nTime: 10pm ET\/7pm PT
\nLocation: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado
\nBroadcast<\/strong>: Pay-per-view, FX<\/p>\n
\n Frankie Edgar (14-2-1): +160<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Melvin Guillard (30-10-2, 1 NC): +220<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Buddy Roberts (12-2): +400<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Jake Shields (27-6-1): -200<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Max Holloway (5-1): -110<\/strong><\/p>\nFX Preliminary Card<\/h3>\n
\nPick<\/strong>: Dennis Bermudez -350<\/p>\n
\nPick<\/strong>: Jared Hamman -130<\/p>\n
\nPick<\/strong>: Erik Perez -105<\/p>\n