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August 8, 2010 by · Comments Off on Jon Fitch 

Jon Fitch, 117 UFC Thiago Alves vs Jon Fitch Betting Odds & Predictions: UFC Billboard 117 this afternoon with the expected rematch between top welterweight Jon Fitch and Thiago Alves. The two were supposed to meet at UFC 111 in March, but Alves had to withdraw after doctors discovered a group of veins in the brain that made it unsafe for him to fight. The Brazilian is now in the clear and ready to face the Indiana native is always difficult. 117 Predictions UFC Betting Odds at BetUS.com have Alves & appears as a slight -130 favorite to avenge his loss to Fitch 2006.

Jon Fitch may be the least respected MMA fighter today as many fight fans do not appreciate the polished style
former Purdue wrestler used to overwhelm most opponents. Regardless of how they feel the fans or UFC brass, Fitch has used his formidable wrestling skills to put together a 25-3 overall record and 13-1 mark in the Octagon. Thus, while his approach may not lead to a lot of knock outs and submissions, it is clear than those who focus most of the welterweight division is based on. This writer, for one, can appreciate this fact.

The American Kickboxing Academy product has been formulated counts against some very tough competition, beating the likes of Alves, who TKO’ed, Luigi Fioravanti, Diego Sanchez, Akihiro Gono, and Thiago Paulo. Fitch’s only loss came at the hands of UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre, a man most likely to meet again if Alves overcome a second time.

Thiago Alves, who is known as one of the most exciting strikers in MMA today, goes into tonight’s skirmish a professional sports record of 22-5. The 26-year-old has not fought in over a year as his last time in the Octagon was July 2009 when San Pedro was found in a championship game at UFC 100.Alves lost that fight by unanimous decision, cutting a seven fight win streak.

Like Fitch, Alves has overcome a series of high-profile opponents, after removing Chris Lytle, Karo Parisy, Matt Hughes and Josh Koscheck.

UFC 117 is scheduled to be launched tonight at 10:00 pm ET at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. The event can be seen live on Pay-Per-View.

BetUS.com UFC 117 Thiago Alves vs Jon Fitch Predictions & Betting:

Anderson Silva (-400) vs. Chael Sonnen (300)

Thiago Alves (-130) vs. Jon Fitch (100)

Clay Guida (-120) vs. Rafael Dos Anjos (-110)

Ricardo Almeida (-175) vs. Matt Hughes (145)

Dos Santos Junior (-350) vs. Roy Nelson (250)

Ben Saunders (-220) vs. Dennis Hallman (175)

Dustin Hazelett (-115) vs. Rick Story (-115)

Johny Hendricks (-450) vs. Charlie Brenneman (325)

Stefan Struve (-200) vs. Christian Morecraft (160)

Phil Davis (-700) vs. Rodney Wallace (450)
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