How sexy is the betting line for the UFC 133 co-main event?
Well, that depends on who you're picking. Vitor Belfort (19-9), who will throw down against Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-3) on the main card of the "Evans vs. Ortiz II" pay-per-view (PPV) on Aug. 6 in Philadelphia, PA, is a "Phenomenal" -300 favorite.
That leaves "Sexyama" an appealing +250 underdog.
The Brazilian is the odds-on favorite despite suffering from foot-and-mouth disease thanks to Anderson Silva and his fight-ending, Steven Seagal-inspired, front kick back at UFC 126.
His "Spider" bite snapped a win streak of five that included four brutal (T)KO stoppages.
Akiyama will enter the cage on a two-fight skid, having dropped consecutive bouts to middleweight mashers Chris Leben and Michael Bisping, respectively.
However, the former K-1 bad boy has earned himself "Fight of the Night" honors in all three of his Octagon appearances. That's a track record that speaks for itself.
And with the speedy -- and powerful -- hands possessed by Belfort, a fourth straight bonus award isn't out of the picture. Excited?
You should be.
Vitor Belfort (-300) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (+250) at UFC 133. Who ya' got and why?
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