Jon Jones will finally step into the Octagon on Saturday, September 22 to defend his UFC Light Heavyweight title at UFC 152 in Toronto.
However, he won’t be defending it against Dan Henderson as originally planned. Instead, he faces former UFC Light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort, and as expected Jones is a massive favorite to defend his title and record his fifth straight victory over a former UFC Light Heavyweight champion.
Jones is currently handicapped as a -800 favorite at Sportsbook, while a Belfort upset will pay +550 at Sportsbook. Jones is superior to Belfort in every aspect of MMA and should have an easy day at the office at UFC 152.
He should wear down his opponent for a couple of rounds and score either a third-round TKO or a submission victory.
The first UFC Flyweight champion in history will be crowned at UFC 152 when Demetrious Johnson meets Joseph Benavidez. The two have made it to the finals of the Flyweight tournament to battle for the strap, and it’s Benavidez who is currently handicapped as the -300 favorite at Sportsbook.
Johnson is a crafty fighter who gives every opponent a tough time and has a real chance to upset Benavidez and take the title home. With a payday of +250 at Sportsbook, Johnson may be worth the risk at UFC 152. If he’s able to beat his opponent to the punch, he will have a good chance at a decision win.
The other fight with action currently available on the UFC 152 card is the Middleweight bout between Brian Stann and Michael Bisping. This is handicapped close with Bisping currently a slight favorite at -175 at Sportsbook.
Both fighters are elite strikers but its Bisping’s experience that makes Stann the Sportsbook +155 underdog.
UFC 152 Betting Odds - Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada - props from Sportsbook:
Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman -230
Kyle "KO" Noke +180
Walel "The Gazelle" Watson -205
Mitch Gagnon +165
Seth "The Polish Pistola" Baczynski -150
Simeon "The Grin" Thoresen +120
Jim "The Kid" Hettes -500
Marcus "The Bama Beast" Brimage +350
Lance Benoist -165
Sean "The Punisher" Pierson +135
Evan Dunham -190
T.J. Grant +155
Igor "The Duke" Pokrajac -190
Vinny "Pezao" Magalhaes +155
Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira -250
Cub Swanson +195
Matt "The Hammer" Hamill -375
Roger "The Hulk" Hollett +285
Michael "The Count" Bisping -190
Brian "All American" Stann +155
UFC Flyweight Championship
Joseph Benavidez -280
Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson +220
Method of Victory
Joseph Benavidez wins inside distance 15/4
Joseph Benavidez wins by 5 round decision 20/29
Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson wins inside distance 19/4
Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson wins by 5 round decision 15/4
Draw 45/1
UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Jon "Bones" Jones -800
Vitor "The Phenom" Belfort +500
Method of Victory
Jon "Bones" Jones wins inside distance 2/9
Jon "Bones" Jones wins by 5 round decision 23/4
Vitor "The Phenom" Belfort wins inside distance 11/2
Vitor "The Phenom" Belfort wins by 5 round decision 12/1
Draw 90/1
Total Fights that go to Decision on UFC 152 PPV Card?
Over 2.5 +130
Under 2.5 -160
How Many Knockouts or Technical Knockouts on UFC 152 PPV Card?
Over 1.5 -160
Under 1.5 +130
How Many Submission finishes on UFC 152 PPV Card?
Over 1.5 +140
Under 1.5 -170
Will Any Fight end in a Draw, Disqualification or No Contest?
Yes +450
No -650
