UFC 104 Odds: Machida vs. Shogun

After embarrassing Rashad Evans, Lyoto Machida looks to pummel another opponent doubting his skills. (MMA Weekly Images)"]

The main event at UFC 104 on Saturday night pits Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.

Bodog's UFC betting odds have the light heavyweight champion Machida as the big favorite at -450 with “Shogun” listed at +300 for the upset.

Rua is no run-of-the-mill +300 underdog, though. The former PRIDE champion has one of the most impressive resumes in MMA. He has built an 18-3 professional record with signature wins over Quinton Jackson, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Alistair Overeem, and most recently Chuck Liddell at UFC 97 in April.

The biggest knock against Rua heading into UFC 104 is his stamina. In his 21 professional fights, he has gone the distance just twice (both wins) .

UFC president Dana White seems more interested in dispelling the idea that his main event is a mismatch, and he disagrees with the odds.

Guess we will see what happens on Saturday night at the Staples Center.

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