UFC 144 Japan

UFC 144 Japan Predictions and Plays

Frankie Edgar (-160) vs. Benson Henderson (+130)

Benson Henderson is the most complete fighter Edgar has faced.  Ben has the slight advantage in the grappling game with his strong submissions.  Edgar has great boxing, footwork and cardio, but look for Henderson to control this fight in the standup and earn a Unanimous Decision victory. 

Top Play: 3 star Benson Henderson (+130)

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (-170) vs. Ryan Bader(+160)

This line moved from Jackson -260 to -170, which is good because Rampage is a bad matchup for Bader.  Jackson weighed in at 211 which raises eyebrows but he claims he was sick in camp and could not cut the weight as planned.  Rampage will stuff Bader’s takedowns and win in the stand up exchanges and eventually ko/tko Bader or win on UD.

Top Play:  2 star Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (-170)

Jake Shields (-400) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (+300)

Akiyama dropped weight classes to 170 lbs and takes on Jake Shields who is one of the best grapplers in the UFC.  Akiyama has strong stand up skills and could possibly hurt Shields, but Shield’s strong chin will help.  Look for Shields to get 2 or 3 takedowns and control this fight possibly getting a submission or winning on UD.

Top Play:  2 Star Jake Shields (-400) Recommended: Strong Parlay Builder rather than straight wager

Tonight’s Plays:

Top Plays: 3 Star Benson Henderson (+130); 2 Star Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (-170); 2 Star Jake Shields (-400)

(Forced Action Pick)FAP: Bart Palaszewski (+150) Mark Hunt (+210)

Parlay: 2 Star: Shields(-400) Pettis (-280) Fukuda (-300)

 1 Star: Shields(-400) Pettis (-280) Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (-170)