Affliction Fight Odds – (Updated on Fight Night)
Andre Sanchez - July 19th, 2008 .There have been several significant odds changes for the Affliction Fight since our last update. Tim Sylvia’s line has come in dramatically. Several major books including Bookmaker.com have moved his line from +350 earlier in the week to +240 today. He still remains interesting value proposition. Sign-up at Bookmaker if you like the underdog for this match-up. Other underdogs on the card include Season 5 Ultimate Fighter contestant Edwin Dewees (+700), IFL star Ben Rothwell (+195) and former UFC heavyweight contender Pedro Rizzo (+300).
Even more significant has been the withdrawal of Emelianenko’s younger brother Alexander due to undisclosed medical concerns. The California State Athletic Commission has refused to license the Russian. A late replacement has been found. Veteran figher Gary Goodridge has been called up to replace Emelianenko and face Paul Buentello on Saturday.
Betting lines have also finally been posted for the entire preliminary card. Below are the updated fight odds for the event.
Affliction Banned Betting Lines Update
Saturday, July 19,Honda Center in Anaheim, California
Heavyweights: Fedor Emelianenko vs Tim Sylvia
* Fedor Emelianenko(-300)
* Tim Sylvia (+240)
Heavyweights: Andrei Arlovski vs. Ben Rothwel
* Andrei Alaska (-225)
* Ben Rothwel(+185)
Heavyweights: Josh Barnett vs. Pedro Rizzo
* Josh Barnett (-350)
* Pedro Rizzo (+280)
Welterweights: Matt Lindland vs. Fabio Negao
* Matt Lindland (-425)
* Fabio Negao (+345)
Light Heavyweights: Renato Sobral vs. Mike Whitehead
* Renato Sobral (-275)
* Mike Whitehead (+215)
Undercard card
Light Heavyweights: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Edwin Dewees
*Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (-1500)
*Edwin Dewees (+700)
Middleweights: Vitor Belfort vs. Terry Martin
*Vitor Belfort (-260)
*Terry Martin (+200)
Featherweights Savant Young vs. Mark Hominick
*Savant Young (Even)
*Mark Hominick (-130)
Welterweights Mike Pyle vs. JJ Ambrose
*Mike Pyle (-450)
*JJ Ambrose (+300)
Middleweights Justin Levens vs. Ray Lizama
*Justin Levens (-210)
*Ray Lizama (+170)
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