Latest UFC 118 odds and betting lines for 'Edgar vs Penn 2' on Aug. 28

by MMAmania.com on Aug 23, 2010 9:04 PM EDT

The clock is ticking ... literally.

We're just a few days away from the upcoming UFC 118: "Edgar vs. Penn 2" pay-per-view (PPV) event, which will take place from the TD Garden in Boston, Mass., on Saturday, Aug. 28.

And the closer we get to showtime, is less time that you have to place your bets.

This weekend's action is, of course, headlined by UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar, taking on number one contender -- and perhaps the most dominant 155-pound fighter in the world -- BJ Penn.

Edgar had "The Answer" for the "Prodigy" in their first go-around earlier this year, sticking and moving en route to a unanimous decision win in Abu Dhabi. Despite their history, Penn currently sits as a solid favorite (-450) as the challenger, making the champion a decent underdog bet (+250).

It might not surprise you who the underdog is in the "UFC vs. Boxing" co main event between Randy Couture and James Toney; however, the massive spread will more than likely make you do a double take. We're talking Matt Serra UFC 69-type odds, folks.

No joke... unlike, perhaps, the sideshow pairing.

Here are the latest UFC 118 odds (- = favorite; + = underdog):

BJ Penn	-350	BET NOW
Frank Edgar	+250	BET NOW
Randy Couture	-700	BET NOW
James Toney	+450	BET NOW
Kenny Florian	-160	BET NOW
Gray Maynard	+130	BET NOW
Nate Diaz	-210	BET NOW
Marcus Davis	+165	BET NOW
Andre Winner	-120	BET NOW
Nik Lentz	-110	BET NOW
Nick Osipczack	-140	BET NOW
Greg Soto	+110	BET NOW

Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 118 beginning with the PPV telecast at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 28. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night.

For the latest UFC 118: "Edgar vs. Penn 2" news and notes click here.

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Question about rankings

Do you guys automatically rank the champ as #1? Sherdog and most other listings has Frankie as the #1 lightweight because he beat BJ and is the champ, but how can they rank him #1 if BJ is clearly still the favourite? I guess rankings dont necessarily equate to jack shit.

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by Two_Words on Aug 23, 2010 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

Had same argument a couple days ago with someone… It is strange BJ is such a large favorite..But for those who say he wont bring anything different dont know what they are talking about..BJ is known for having off nights… No excuses, that is just what he does.. Sometimes he is on point and sometimes he is just off… If he brings his A game Edgar is in trouble…

by bobncc98 on Aug 24, 2010 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Gotta love those odds

on Edgar and Toney. Edgar already beat Penn once and I’m not sure what BJ will bring to the table that he didn’t have in the last fight. Sure he didn’t look as good as he could, but that tends to happen when you are well matched up with another great fighter. And I think Randy takes this because no way will he stand with James. But James Toney is no joke guys if he lands a punch on Randy it is lights out. Pardon the punn.

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by fenderacoustic (formerly wAyNe) on Aug 23, 2010 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

BJ won the first fight

He was just robbed, but because Edgar beat peoples ‘expectations’ of him he seemed like he was doing better than he was.

I still think +250 makes it a good bet; I’d think +200 is a line more in tune with reality.

I agree with Toney, for those types of odds a small bet on James seems prudent

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by ShaiZ on Aug 23, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions

BJ lost the first fight

because he didn’t look like he gave a rat’s ass. He looked like he was just putting in an obligatory appearance on the way home to his PlayStation. Frankie came to fight and B.J. was lazy and apathetic. I think the judges were basically punishing him for taking them for granted and for assuming they would give him the W when he was putting in zero effort.

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by (shonuff) on Aug 24, 2010 7:32 AM EDT up reply actions

that zero effort won't happen again. i think penn actually likes rewinning the belt.

that is what motivates him.

I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Glory favors the bold. Chance favors the prepared mind. Luck, well i have that too. University of Utah goes to the Pac-12 conference in 2011. I expect them to compete immediately for the conference CG. Brock Lesnar will defeat Cain Velasquez. Womens MMA, the next big thing in sports. 10 days till the first game of college football. UTAH vs Pitt. September 2nd 2010.

by wolfmanshowlforever on Aug 24, 2010 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Rose TInted Glasses ShaiZ??

BJ won the first fight? Really? REALLY?

Edgar beat BJ’s expectations, and on fight night, thats all that matters!!!

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by JW22 on Aug 24, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions

I love when people say stuff like..he won and thats all that matters… Whenever the judges are involved winning is not all that matters..or at least shouldn’t be anyway.. I am not saying BJ won or lost that fight but when you have 3 morons judging the fight anything can happen..

by bobncc98 on Aug 24, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions

beating expectations

doesnt mean beaing your opponent.

No one thought Edgar would see the second round, so when he lasted til the 5th and made it competitive, people were shocked.

But the fact is most people (experts) scored it for Penn.

The reality is the decision went to Edgar, but you can see how many people think that’s deserved by the heavily Penn favoured betting line.

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by ShaiZ on Aug 24, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Pun that is.

No need to call out the GP.

by fenderacoustic (formerly wAyNe) on Aug 23, 2010 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

wasnt penn a -450 in their first fight?...man they're giving edgar NO prayer whatsoever..i mean i can understand if it was like -250 but -450 that is retarded

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by HellaHectic on Aug 23, 2010 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

BJ was way higher in the first fight.

I got Edgar at +575, and I think at that point Penn was roughly +850.

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by TheGreg on Aug 24, 2010 2:39 AM EDT up reply actions

-800 moneyline for penn in first fight.

by wolfmanshowlforever on Aug 24, 2010 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions

50 bucks on toney is worth the risk

by HellaHectic on Aug 23, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah with those kind of odds im definitely starting to think i should lay down something on Toney

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by Khaos_Warrior on Aug 23, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Davis is the only fight I have money on.

The odds aren’t worth the risk for BJ-Edgar or Randy-Toney in my opinion. But I see Davis outclassing Nate on the feet and winning a UD.

"Before I do anything I ask myself, "Would an idiot do that?" And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing." - Dwight Schrute

by TheGreg on Aug 24, 2010 2:42 AM EDT reply actions

i agree that Davis is a solid bet considering his resume compared to Nate. I doubt Davis will get caught in going to the ground with Nate, and his standup is WAY more versatile than Nate’s. this is the only good play for the money on the card as the lines stand.