UFC betting tips are always popular among fight fans who find themselves bogged down with the sheer volume of fights these days. With 21 fights under the Zuffa banner alone over the past weekend, it's easy to see why. Looking ahead to UFC 116, we break down three solid betting tips for those looking to make some coin on the upcoming fights.
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Wanderlei Silva
Akiyama is a live dog heading into this bout, and can be found as high as +150. This is a solid bet for those looking to make some money. I like Akiyama to soundly outbox Wanderlei on the feet, stay away from Silva's power and work his ground game. Akiyama has also shown an excellent chin in the past - I think the only way Akiyama loses this is if he gets sloppy and runs into some bombs.
Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Stephan Bonnar
This is a rematch of a bout that took place at UFC 110 in Australia. Soszynski was awarded the TKO win after a headbutt opened a cut on Bonnar's face. I like Bonnar in this rematch, especially as he can be found as high as +200. Look for Bonnar to exact some retribution and outwork Soszynski en route to a decision win.
Shane Carwin vs. Brock Lesnar
Finally, I like Carwin as an underdog in his bout against UFC heavyweight champ, Brock Lesnar. Brock has shown an aversion to getting hit, something Carwin will be looking to do plenty of. With no size disparity between fighters, I like Carwin's meaty paws to act as equalizers here, and separate Brock from consciousness sometime in the first round. Carwin is currently sitting around the +135 mark.
