UFC 96 betting odds have Quinton “Rampage” Jackson about a 3-1 favorite against Keith “The Dean of Mean” Jardine in UFC on Saturday, March 7th. There are a total of 10 bouts on the UFC 96 betting card, five of which will be televised and attract most of the attention from gamblers that bet on UFC.
UFC betting should be popular on Jackson who is the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Jackson is looking to regain his title but will have to wait a while since Rashad Evans was not ready for a March fight. Jardine steps in to give Jackson a fight and it might not last long for gamblers that bet on UFC 96. Jackson is considered one of the best fighters in the world and UFC betting odds have him heavily favored. Jackson took out Wanderlei Silva at UFC 92 so it is surprising to see Jardine getting the bout against Jackson since he lost to Silva.
Jardine actually trains with Rashad Evans so perhaps that had something to do with the matchup. “I think [the UFC] is probably expecting me to lose,” Jardine said. “I think they’ve put me in other fights where they expected me to lose, but that didn’t happen. I guess I’m the guy they get to step in whenever they need somebody.” Jardine has definitely been a spoiler in the UFC before as he defeated Liddell and Griffin so he could be a surprise choice for gamblers who bet on UFC.
Jackson has nothing to gain in this fight but could lose a great deal. He is waiting for his bout against Evans while Jardine has already said he won’t fight Evans even if he wins. The UFC 96 betting matchup between Jackson and Jardine is definitely a bit strange.
In addition to Jackson and Jardine in UFC betting odds the other four fights on the televised card could be interesting for gamblers who bet on UFC. Gabriel Gonzaga is favored in UFC 96 betting odds against Shane Corwin. Matt Hamill is favored against Mark Munoz in UFC 96 betting odds. Pete Sell will be taking on Matt Brown in UFC 96 betting while Jim Miller faces Gray Maynard.
The preliminary UFC 96 betting card has Mike Patt against Brandon Vera. Tim Boetsch takes on Jason Brilz in UFC 96 betting. Ryan Madigan faces Tamdan McCrory in UFC betting while Jason Day takes on Kendall Grove and Aaron Riley goes against Shane Nelson.
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