Update on Punk's UFC debut, UFC Fight Night 75 odds and favourites

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- CM Punk’s UFC debut is one of the most anticipated in recent memory and the buzz Punk has brought along with him from the WWE is astonishing.

The latest updates about his impending debut suggest that the UFC that the officials having started to zero on the possible opponents. Other ideas are also being discussed on who should be facing Punk, who most probably would be a fighter with a premature MMA record similar to Punk’s. They have not yet come to a final decision. His debut may happen quite soon as the organisation would soon be announcing his opponent once they come to a conclusion, which has not happened up until now.

- The next UFC event is going to be held in Japan that is UFC Fight Night 75 and will be headlined by a host of talented Asian mixed martial artists. The show will be headlined by Josh Barnett and Roy Nelson, which many might be a snoozefest or would feature a knockout highlight of the night and will be held on 26th September at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

Both the Heavyweight veterans have a notable history off some impressive knockout finishes and it will be interesting to see how to fight pans out to be. The card would also feature a Middleweight bout between Gegard Mousasi and Uriah Hall and the return of Flyweight contender Kyoji Horiguchi against Chico Camus. Below are the Vegas odds and the favourites to walk out of Saitama Super Arena with the honours:

UFC Fight Night 75 Odds For The Undercard:

- Diego Brandao (-230) vs. Katsunori Kikuno (+170)

- Li Jingliang (-230) vs. Keita Nakamura (+170)

- Nick Hein (-280) vs. Yusuke Kasuya (+200)

- Kajan Johnson (-270) vs. Naoyuki Kotani (+190)

- Shinsho Anzai (-130) vs. Roger Zapata (-110)

UFC Fight Night 75 Odds For The Main Card:

- Josh Barnett (-260) vs. Roy Nelson (+220)

- Gegard Mousasi (-450) s. Uriah Hall (+360)

- Kyoji Horiguchi (-365) vs. Chico Camus (+255)

- Takeya Mizugaki (-245) vs. George Roop (+175)

- Mizuto Hirota (-245) vs. Teruto Ishihara (+175)

A fun card with a solid Heavyweight bout and loads of talented Asians makes it an event that should be watched.

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