UFC betting online: Nobody saw Fabricio Werdum (20-5-1, 6 KOs, 10 SUBs) coming. The Brazilian interim champion shocked the world at UFC 188 to beat the man many considered the greatest UFC heavyweight of all time, Cain Velasquez (13-2, 11 KOs).
Now the undisputed champion, Werdum has reeled off six straight wins and reigns over a suddenly wide-open heavyweight division. Let’s break down some possible opponents for the new champ and estimate some odds.
The rematch: Cain Velasquez (13-2)
Possible Bookmaker UFC odds: Velasquez at -150, Werdum at +110
Should Velasquez get an immediate rematch, it’s highly likely that he’ll still be the favorite. The popular opinion is that the fight might have been drastically different had the fight occurred at normal altitude. And there’s also the fact that Velasquez absolutely destroyed everyone put in front of him with relative ease. Werdum deserves all the credit in the world, but it’s doubtful he’ll get the ultimate respect from oddsmakers.
The other rematch: Junior dos Santos (17-3)
Possible Bookmaker UFC odds: Werdum at -175, dos Santos at +150
Dos Santos owns a 2008 KO victory over Werdum, which makes a rematch intriguing. Adding to his credentials as the next possible title challenger is the fact that he’s never lost to anyone not named Cain Velasquez. However, he’s taken some serious beatings in his last few fights, and hasn’t looked as dominant as he did in his first few years in the octagon. Factor in Werdum’s now elite standup skills, and the new champ would surely be the favorite against a man he lost to.
The feel-good story: Andrei Arlovski (24-10, 1 NC)
Possible Bookmaker UFC odds: Arlovski at +300, Werdum at -200
Since rejoining the UFC last year, Arlovski has had a stunning career resurgence, beating Brendan Schaub, Antonio Silva and Travis Browne – all top-10 opponents. At 36, the former heavyweight champion has emerged as an extremely unlikely contender. Although Arlovski’s comeback story makes for a marketable fight, Werdum’s dramatic improvements as a fighter would make him a big favorite against Arlovski.
While Dana White hasn’t announced Werdum’s next opponent, these are the three possible opponents that make the most sense. As soon as his first title defense is announced, Bookmaker’s UFC odds should have money lines within a few days. The heavyweight title is arguably the most prestigious belt in the business, which means odds show up earlier than a typical midcard matchup. Make sure you’re signed up with Bookmaker to get daily updates to all the latest UFC fight odds.
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