UFC Preview: UFC Fight Night 77 - Belfort Vs. Henderson 3

Main Event: Dan Henderson vs. Victor Belfort

Odds: Henderson +300, Belfort -360

In the “rubber match” between two veterans unlikely to face each other again – as Henderson is 45 and Belfort is 38 – Belfort looks to win the series between two former champions. The veterans combine for 55 career victories, but Henderson is 2-5 over his last 7 career fights, including a loss to Belfort in 2013. Belfort sits 4^th on the middleweight rankings, while Henderson has slinked down to 12^th. Belfort could get another title fight if he wins on Saturday, while Henderson is primarily fighting for pride and to end his career on a high note.

Pick: Belfort

Glover Teixeira vs. Patrick Cummins

Odds: Teixeira -440, Cummins +350

Teixeira, who enters the bout ranked 4^th in the light heavyweight division is within striking distance of a title fight if he can win over the 9^th ranked Cummins.  Cummins is a highly touted up-and-comer with an 8-2 record in his MMA career and has great defense and strong grappling skills. Cummins should give Teixeira a strong challenge, but Teixeira’s knowledge and experience gives him the edge on Saturday night.

Pick: Teixeira

Alex Oliveira vs. Piotr Hallmann

Odds: Oliveira -200, Hallmann +170

Two relative newcomers to the UFC roster – with Oliveira being 2-1 and Hallmann being 2-3 – square off in one of the more intriguing matches on the card. Hallmann was suspended in 2014, testing positive for a banned substance and lost his return fight due to a doctor’s stoppage. Hallmann had shown promise, but his suspension has led to some uncertainty over how good he actually is. Oliveira began his UFC career with 3 fights in just over 3 months, winning the last two. The match will be close – with a victory through submission a strong prop bet options.

Pick: Hallmann 

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