Rampage Jackson vs Wanderlei Silva Odds and Betting Lines
Andre Sanchez - December 18th, 2008 .Quinton “Rampage” Jackson gets another shot at “The Axe Murder”. Find out what the odds makers think. We have the latest Rampage Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva odds for you below.
Its as close as it it gets. The odds makers cant split the two former champions.
Betting Lines: Rampage Jackson (-115) vs. Wanderlei Silva (-115)
Latest lines courtesy of Betus.com sportsbook. Check them out if you’re looking to bet on this or any other match-up at UFC 92.
Those of you who have followed MMA during the good old Pride FC days will be well aware that this really is one of the biggest and most interesting match-ups in the history of the sport. Both men are legends in MMA community and have been for years. They may not be as popular here in the US as say someone like Randy Couture but for the hardcore fan who has followed the sport from the very beginning this fight is truly is a historic moment.
Both their previous bouts ended in specular fashion. Their last meeting took place over 4 years ago at Pride 28: High Octane. A devastating series of knees and punches delivered by the then Pride middleweight champion left Jackson’s lifeless body handing on the ropes at the end of the second round. It was a powerful image that has since gone down in MMA history.
When these two combatants last met it was Wanderlei who had a clear edge in the betting.
Pride 28: Wanderlei Silva (-172) vs. Quinton Jackson (+162)
Some four years later it different story. Rampage went on to a successful career in the UFC becoming a defending champion along the way. While Wandelei had a rocky path in Japan before returning to UFC himself and going 1 and 1 inside the Octagon.
The big question going into this bout is Jackson’s mental state. He has had a complete breakdown after his upset defeat to Forrest Griffin early this year. He has a new team and new coaches. As a fighter he has improved considerably over the past 6 to 12 months, that is absolutely clear. But its matters outside the Octagon that will decide this bout. Is he training properly? Is keeping his weight down and is he listening to the right people? These are the factors that will decide this third and maybe final fight between these two men.
Andre will bring you his complete breakdown of this match-up later this week. Stay tuned and don’t forget to subscribe to our feed.
