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The UFC betting odds for this Saturday’s fight between Anderson “The Spider” Silva and James “The Sandman” Irvin are very much in favor of the Brazilian martial artist.  This UFC betting odds fight will be aired on Spike TV at 9:00 PM Eastern Time.

Those who bet UFC seem really confident that Silva will most likely take Irvin out either by KO or TKO.  UFC betting odds at SBG Global.com show Silva as the overwhelming favorite at -600, and Irvin as the underdog at +400.

Anderson Silva, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and Brazilian Muay Thai champion, has a few advantages that many UFC betting odds enthusiasts are aware of.  Besides his quick movements, long reach, and lure tactics, he has more experience in the UFC betting odds fighting scene than Irvin, and this is a very important point many fans who bet UFC look at when observing the UFC betting odds and placing their wagers.  He is currently the UFC betting odds middleweight champion and undefeated in the UFC.

Here’s the kicker:  Silva isn’t fighting Irvin in middleweight.  Silva’s moving up one weight class to the light-heavyweights.  For this he put on 20 extra pounds and that can have a negative impact on his quickness.  Those who are watching the UFC betting odds should definitely keep this fact in mind.

To bet UFC fights when Silva is involved you’ve got to know how he fights.  Silva’s fighting style involves a lot of angles and “false defense” tactics.  He pretends to be the passive contender, and when his opponent shows any sign of advancing toward him; Silva switches the UFC betting odds game around goes on a hard offensive, and catches his opponent off guard.

Fans that bet UFC know that James Irvin, an experienced light-heavyweight fighter, won’t go calmly.  He claims he has Silva figured out and that he’ll be ready for him with his own traps.  Not to mention, Irvin’s fighting style is much more of a “steamroll your opponent” approach.

What UFC betting odds fan could forget Irvin’s crushing superman punch that knocked Houston Alexander out only 8 seconds into the 1st round?  Though Silva is a very impressive fighter, said to be pound for pound the best in the UFC betting odds world, Irvin is still a force to be reckoned with.

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