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‘UFC on FOX: Shogun vs. Vera’ Betting Odds (Main Card)

Found August 01, 2012 on 5thRound.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Dana White,  Lyoto Machida,  Ryan Bader,  Brandon Vera,  Phil Davis,  Mike Swick,  Jamie Varner,  Joe Lauzon,  Mauricio Rua
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UFC Light Heavyweight Mauricio Shogun Rua

As you may have already heard, UFC president Dana White upped the ante for the four featured fighters competing in “UFC on FOX: Shogun vs. Vera.” Speaking of raising the stakes, the Gambling Gods have released several wagering lines for Saturday’s show.

According to the powers that be, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (Pictured) and Lyoto Machida will be competing against each other to see who can post the most impressive performance and become the light heavyweight top contender.

Both Brazilians are 3.5-to-1 odds-on favorites to beat their respective opponents this weekend. Machida meets Ryan Bader in the night’s co-featured attraction, while Shogun headlines the show opposite Brandon Vera.

FOX will broadcast the main card live beginning at 8PM ET/5PM PT.

Here are the available wagering lines for Saturday (Courtesy of BetUS):

Favorites (-) Underdogs (+)

Wagner Prado +425
Phil Davis -650

Mike Swick (N/A)
DaMarques Johnson (N/A)

Jamie Varner +100
Joe Lauzon -130

Ryan Bader +250
Lyoto Machida -350

Brandon Vera +250
Mauricio Rua -350

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