The date and location for the eagerly-anticipated rematch between UFC middleweight king Anderson Silva (Pictured) and Chael Sonnen may have changed, but the chances of Uncle Chael dethroning “The Spider” still remains a long shot.
Silva enters the sequel as a 3-to-1 odds-on favorite to retain his title against his bitter rival. Sonnen, despite dominating the Brazilian for most of their initial meeting prior to getting submitted at the 11th hour, checks in as more than a 2-to-1 underdog.
“UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II” takes place inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 185-pound championship affair headlines the July 7th festivities.
Here are the wagering lines for UFC 148’s main card (Courtesy of BetUS):
Favorites (-) Underdogs (+)
Dong Hyun Kim -140
Demian Maia +110Cung Le +250
Rich Franklin -350Tito Ortiz +220
Forrest Griffin -300Dominick Cruz -230
Urijah Faber +180Chael Sonnen +220
Anderson Silva -300