Diego Sanchez vs Josh Koschek UFC 69 Odds
The odds in this fight have continue to move in favor of Diego Sanchez and have currently reached -240. In a previous post "Patrick" commented that if Koscheck's odds hit +200 (which they are at now) he might put some money on him. I think Diego is most likely going to win this fight but if an upset is going to happen at UFC 69 this is one of the most probable bouts.
Looking back to their original, split decision, fight during TUF 1, it was obvious what both of their strengths were and what areas needed work. Diego has always had a sound ground game with decent wresting skills, his stand up was still under construction during TUF 1. Diego's biggest weakness in the fight was his ability to defend against the takedowns of a great wrestler. However, when the fight did go to the ground Koscheck was not able to capitalize on his big takedowns, nor did he show the ability to be a finisher in that fight.
Since their last meeting both have improved significantly. Diego Sanchez (14-0) has become a well rounded fighter, continues to train with Greg Jackson's camp, and is ranked by many as the #3 welterweight in the UFC. Josh Koscheck (8-1) who trains at the American Kickboxing Academy, has been on a tear of his own winning all 4 of his 2006 fights. He continues show his greatest strength to be his wrestling, but he has added a greater ability to finish on the ground with both submissions and good ol' "ground 'n pound". He's also showed some changes in his standup game, throwing huge (Liddell style) overhands and hooks. He has yet to finish and opponent with them and his technique still looks open and a bit wild; but if he can land one he could easily walk away with the upset.
If the odds hit +250 for Koscheck, I'll put a bet on him pulling out a suprising TKO, otherwise I'm betting on Sanchez to finish this in the 2nd round with a knee followed by a G'nP TKO.
You wanna make a bet....
