Believe it or not, the UFC is hosting a major mixed martial arts show this weekend, and there will be a title up for grabs. “UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson” may not be garnering too much hoopla, but the Gambling Gods know just the remedy to piqué your interest.
Lightweight king Frankie Edgar defends his crown against Ben Henderson in the show’s featured attraction. Edgar is a slight -135 odds-on favorite to retain his hardware against the former WEC champion. Bendo, on the other hand, checks in just behind as a +105 underdog.
The event takes place Sunday, February 26th inside Saitama Super Arena in Saitama in order to accommodate a Saturday, February 25th 10PM ET/7PM PT start time in North America. The main card airs live on pay-per-view.
Here are the available wagering lines for UFC 144 (Courtesy of BetUS):
Favorites (-) Underdogs (+)
Mark Hunt +210
Cheick Kongo -280Joe Lauzon +190
Anthony Pettis -240Ryan Bader +190
Quinton Jackson -240Benson Henderson +105
Frank Edgar -135