UFC 94 Picks – St. Pierre has Something to Prove

From casual MMA fans, to hardcore UFC betting sharps, UFC 94 has truly bridged the gap and become the biggest card Dana White and his crew have ever put on. The reason? The feud between Georges St. Pierre and BJ Penn sells itself.

Viewers of UFC Primetime have witnessed the battle between the man who came from the streets of Montreal and the ‘rich kid’ from Hawaii unfold before their eyes, and the excitement and UFC betting numbers have been going through the roof ever since. St. Pierre vs Penn odds currently favor the Montreal native at -175, given that he was victorious in the last bout several years ago, however many suggest that the decision was controversial.

Observers of UFC 94 lines point to value in betting BJ Penn, due to his natural striking ability and relative dominance of St. Pierre in the early stages of their last bout. A determined man, Penn has fended off a who’s who of MMA in his quest for a rematch with St. Pierre, dominating Sean Sherk, Joe “Daddy” Stevenson and Jens Pulver in his last three bouts—a TKO and two submissions. In addition to momentum being in his favor, he will also be moving up to Welterweight to face St. Pierre, which is arguably his optimal weight, as it will allow for more power behind his already lethal strikes.

Meanwhile, St. Pierre has been sticking to his normal weight, as he defends his UFC Welterweight Championship. Arguably, the Canadian dynamo is the most well-rounded fighter in all of UFC, and perhaps in MMA history. Believe it or not, St. Pierre is trained in karate, boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay-Thai and wrestling, meaning he cannot be uncomfortable in any situation this bout throws at him. Of course, having controlled rounds two through five in his last battle with Penn, he knows exactly what will need to be done in order to retain his title. Not to mention that Penn, having moved up in weight, will arguably not be as quick as he once was, according to UFC betting pundits.

At first glance, a winner is certainly difficult to pick. However, if props become available, there is a fantastic chance that this bout will go to a decision, given how closely contested the last bout was, and how evenly matched the two fighters are. Both men are in tremendous physical condition, and are in superhuman cardiovascular shape as well, meaning either man would have no problem going all five rounds this weekend.

However, given the momentum he has generated, and his all-around game, St. Pierre will be too prepared and too elusive for Penn to take advantage of. If you’re evaluating UFC 94 betting lines, Georges St. Pierre at -175 is the play of the night.

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