UFC Fight Night 20: Maynard vs. Diaz Betting Odds

by Nick Thomas on Jan 4, 2010 10:38 PM EST in MMA News

Are up for the main card - live on Spike, Monday, Jan 11th at 9:00 PM EST:

Main Bouts:
Gray Maynard (8-0) [Num. 5] -340 vs. Nate Diaz (11-4) [Num. 17] +260

Efrain Escudero (12-0) -270 vs. Evan Dunham (9-0) +215

Aaron Simpson (6-0) -260 vs. Tom Lawlor (6-1) +200

Amir Sadollah (3-1) -165 vs. Brad Blackburn (15-9-1) +135

UFC Fight Night 20 coverage

Preliminary Bouts:
Chris Leben (18-7) vs. Jay Silva (5-2)

Rick Story (8-3) vs. Jesse Lennox (11-1)

Thiago Tavares (18-3) vs. Nik Lentz (17-3-1)
Jeremy Stephens

Rory MacDonald (9-0) vs. Mike Guymon (10-2-1)

Kyle Bradley (14-6) vs. Rafael dos Anjos (12-4)

Tim Credeur (13-5) vs. Mike Massenzio (11-3)

Nick Catone (6-2) vs. Steve Steinbeiss (4-3)

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I see a lot of young/new blood on the main card

I’m surprised that Joker is on the main card. It’s good to see Simpson vs Lawlor on the main card, but I see Simpson taking that one. Escudero and Dunham are both up-and-coming prospects, so it surprises me that the UFC is putting these two against each other. I don’t like Diaz or Maynard, but if I had to choose one, I am going with Diaz.

by chrisbboy82 on Nov 30, 2009 11:36 AM EST reply actions

I was surprised that one is on the main card too

are they pushing McDonald?

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by Kid Nate on Nov 30, 2009 12:11 PM EST up reply actions

They should.

He’s young and lethal.

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by Ozzz on Nov 30, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions

Looking at the main card one thing that stands out is how many of the fighters have only one loss and are undefeated.

Keep firing Assholes!

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by Ubernoober on Nov 30, 2009 11:40 AM EST reply actions

leben went from headliners to fight night undercards so soon? ouch

by phantasma475 on Nov 30, 2009 11:43 AM EST reply actions

He is on a two-fight losing streak

And unfortunately didn’t look that impressive in either of those losses.

by dv8shun on Nov 30, 2009 12:28 PM EST up reply actions

Add in a drug related suspension.

by Razreshat on Nov 30, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions

by Cory Braiterman on Nov 30, 2009 12:47 PM EST up reply actions

LOL

That is sooo horrible!

We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.

by Anthony Pace on Nov 30, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions

almost looks like he's trying to throw a discus

Hell, with how many people bitching about wrestlers lately, they should be applauding this kind of fighting

by soadtrails on Nov 30, 2009 2:02 PM EST up reply actions

Stand and Bang, baby!

We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.

by Anthony Pace on Nov 30, 2009 2:03 PM EST up reply actions

Ugh!

So tired of that ~~phrase~~concept!!!!

by asa on Nov 30, 2009 2:20 PM EST up reply actions

Why? I just wanna see people bleed.

But really, I think it’s that walking/running forward punch that makes Boxers shit on MMA. If Soulja Boy needs a new dance to stay relevant, he should call it the MMA Walk. Forrest Griffin circa 2006 can give him lessons

We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.

by Anthony Pace on Nov 30, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions

To be fair

it’s worked for him before

by Shaun32887 on Nov 30, 2009 2:56 PM EST up reply actions

Yea, it worked against Anderson Silva well.

by xDieseLx on Nov 30, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions

by Nick Thomas on Nov 30, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

All. Day. Long.

I never ever get tired of seeing him work that boy.

by asa on Nov 30, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions

Now now, let's be fair.

We don’t know if a knife – let alone lungin’ punchin’ – would’ve been successful against Anderson

by asa on Nov 30, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions

Matt Hughes

Was winning fights when Forrest stepped on the scene swingin’, so anything can change as this sport matures.

I’m a guy who’d like to think that we’ve moved past this and are ready to move on to throwing balls of flame from our bare hands. But that’s just me: I’m a realist.

by asa on Nov 30, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Thats where he belongs

Confucius says:

"Baseball is wrong: man with four balls cannot walk."

by RiverHorror on Nov 30, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions

Is anyone else surprised thet Jeremy Stephens isn’t on the main card?

"Stop smiling you are about to be punched in the face !"

by Warhand on Nov 30, 2009 11:46 AM EST reply actions

not as much as Leben. he was the co-headliner of UFC 89 (i mean, really it was just Bisping but he was still in the main event of a numbered card)

We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.

by Anthony Pace on Nov 30, 2009 12:10 PM EST up reply actions

Thales Leites is crying for him.

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by Ozzz on Nov 30, 2009 2:20 PM EST up reply actions

I often think

that Rafael dos Anjos and Paulo Thiago are one and the same person.

Kuwabara Kuwabara

by J. B. Maddox on Nov 30, 2009 11:50 AM EST reply actions

dos Anjos?

he of the Fresh Prince high-top fade?

We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.

by Anthony Pace on Nov 30, 2009 12:09 PM EST up reply actions

Peep the Steez, son.

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@deowade

by Damon O. on Nov 30, 2009 4:14 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

he looks like a cool ass frankenstein there...

And that’s not a slam, I think its awesome.

by willydynamite on Nov 30, 2009 7:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

FrankenSTYLE?

by Shaun32887 on Nov 30, 2009 11:47 PM EST up reply actions

What, good Brazilian fighters who get thrown to the wolves right away?

by chrisbboy82 on Nov 30, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Guymon-MacDonald isn't officially on the main card yet

UFN 19 had 7 prelims scheduled (although Nover-Stout never happened), so I wouldn’t be totally surprised if they added another main card fight and put Guymon-MacDonald on the prelims.

by Scott Haber on Nov 30, 2009 12:43 PM EST reply actions

Let's hope for one more...

I got my tickets to this, my first, UFC show. They were surprisingly cheap ($50 w/fees). However, there aren’t many names and they’re mostly lighter weights. Typical UFN stuff, but I’m still hoping for more. Can we hope for another fight to be added? With so many injury shake-ups, some of those fighters who’ve had to miss fights must be itching for a match-up. Dustin Hazelett anyone? Maybe Ben Saunders would be ready for him in time? Or Anthony Johnson?

Any other possible additions?

by Jaydoggydog on Nov 30, 2009 12:57 PM EST up reply actions

Already bought my tickets

Ready for Jan. 11! Woot!

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by funnytiger on Nov 30, 2009 12:54 PM EST reply actions

I'm bummed that this event is after I move back to Texas

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by Kid Nate on Nov 30, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions

What part of Texas?

I have family in Houston.

by ufc4 on Nov 30, 2009 5:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I'm in Houston

horrible weather, today was nice though

by Shaun32887 on Nov 30, 2009 11:46 PM EST up reply actions

will you still be working on this site?

your my fave

by osfan914 on Nov 30, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions

Nate will be here for-e-ver, for-e-ver, for……

by ufc4 on Nov 30, 2009 11:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Surprised to see Credeur so low

Yeah, he’s coming off a loss, but that was exciting as hell, and he had a great run right before that. Add in TUF exposure, and he should be on the main card

by Shaun32887 on Nov 30, 2009 1:15 PM EST reply actions

He will be.

After he destroys Massenzio.

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by Ozzz on Nov 30, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions

Not sure i can call that fight exciting as hell. That third round was painful to watch.

by Rabbit915 on Nov 30, 2009 4:24 PM EST up reply actions

I'm just waiting for

UFC 107

This is the only event that has that real UFC quality feel to it. I CANT WAIT! YESS!!!!

This Fight Night here is decent.

Mauricio Shogun Rua #1 LHW in the World. The TRUE Champion.

Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."

by xFenixKnightx on Nov 30, 2009 1:46 PM EST reply actions

Think of it as getting what you pay for.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by Scott C. Broussard on Nov 30, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions

Jones/Hammill and Kimbo/Houston don’t do anything for you?

by ufc4 on Nov 30, 2009 5:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Quarter chub.

Mauricio Shogun Rua #1 LHW in the World. The TRUE Champion.

Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."

by xFenixKnightx on Nov 30, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions

I’m talking about BIG TIME FIGHT feel.

Mauricio Shogun Rua #1 LHW in the World. The TRUE Champion.

Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."

by xFenixKnightx on Nov 30, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions

rory looks a bit like a wax sculpture in that photo.

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by sonofapsycho on Nov 30, 2009 2:41 PM EST reply actions

So this definitely means

That Leben loses and he’s out right?

by Neil Manich on Nov 30, 2009 3:36 PM EST reply actions

I've got front row tickets for this and I hope Diaz rips Maynard's arm off!

I’m sure my ugly face is going to get on TV! I’m jacked for this one and I hope they make Northern Virginia a regular UFC playing ground. $200.00 for front row seats!!! That juice is definitely worth the squeeze!

Favorite Fighters:
Nick Diaz
Nate Diaz
Brock Lesnar
Nate Marquardt

by Hokieblitz on Nov 30, 2009 6:04 PM EST reply actions