Chris Leben and Wanderlei Silva, two UFC fighters who have earned the love of fans with their all-out brawling styles will meet at UFC 132. Both fighters campaigned for the fight, particularly Silva who purportedly declined several other match offers to face Leben. The oddsmakers think Wandy made a good choice as they have him favored in the fight.
The odds opened up this week at Leben -180 vs. Silva +140 but have since reversed and settled in at:
Chris Leben +105 vs. Wanderlei Silva -145
Jul 2nd, live on Pay-per-view from Las Vegas, Nevada:
Chris “The Crippler” Leben (25-7) [Num. 17]
Loss Brian Stann – TKO (Knee and Punches) UFC 125
Win Yoshihiro Akiyama -Submission (Triangle Choke) UFC 116
Win Aaron Simpson – TKO (Punches) TUF 11 Finale
Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva (33-10-1) [Num. 10]
Win Michael Bisping – Decision (Unanimous) UFC 110
Loss Rich Franklin – Decision (Unanimous) UFC 99
Loss Quinton Jackson – KO (Punch) UFC 92