Posted on 3/3/2007 1:33:14 PM

UFC 68 Betting - Pound the Puppy

By BetUS Staff

Jason “The Athlete” MacDonald vs. Rich ''Ace'' Franklin

Saturday, March 3 --- Nation Wide Arena, Columbus, OH --- 10:00pm EST

Line: Franklin -500 / MacDonald +400

If you're looking for an underdog that'll land you a big payday in Saturday's UFC 68 - The Uprising, we have your man.

Jason “The Athlete” MacDonald (18-7) isn't being given much of a chance by oddsmakers in his fight against Rich ''Ace'' Franklin (20-2), but that's ok if you're looking to pound the puppy in this fight.

After making short work of lesser fighters on the hit series “The Ultimate Fighter”, MacDonald now turns his focus to former champion Frankin. Many feel that Franklin may hold an edge in striking over MacDonald, but ''The Athletes'' striking skills match-up well with the former champion.

Opting to concentrate on the basics during his most recent training camp, MacDonald flew South for the winter, hoping powerhouse players Keith Jardine, Rashad Evans and Diego Sanchez will raise his game to championship proportions for this fight.

Preparing for a fight at the Greg Jackson’s gym in Albuquerque New Mexico with these caliber of fighters will greatly enhance MacDonald's chances at an upset.

It's also being reported Team MacDonald has spent significant time studying footage of Franklin's previous fights and they have a stout game plan drawn up.

By defeating Franklin, MacDonald would instantly put himself into title contention. Many feel ''The Athlete'' was brought into the UFC to act as a stepping stone for other fighters and a confidence builder for Franklin.

But MacDonald has proven that's not the case.

MacDonald enters this fight with a ton of confidence, and why not? At +400, he's worth a shot.

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