
One of the more intriguing fights on the
UFC 86 undercard is the lightweight bout between Tyson Griffin and Marcus Aurelio. When I first saw that they were fighting, I thought it seemed like a fairly competitive bout, and I was very surprised to see that Vegas installed Griffin as a huge favorite.
FightMatrix.com was surprised, too. The innovative Fight Matrix ratings have the two fighters essentially equal, with Aurelio actually very slightly ahead. So why is Griffin a -350 favorite?
UFC 86: Why Is Tyson Griffin Such a Heavy Favorite Over Marcus Aurelio? - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog