Fight fans could not ask for more this Saturday night. TD Garden, home of the NHL Boston Bruins and NBA Boston Celtics, will host UFC 292. At the onset of the main card is two UFC championship bouts. Consider that there are four UFC Betting ranked matchups and nine ranked combatants. The main event is the bantamweight championship bout between Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley. At the same time, Zhang Weili and Amanda Lemos will fight for the women’s strawweight championship. Gambling activity is already at a fever pitch, with a blitz at the windows expected until fight night.
UFC 292 Main Card
| Date and Time: | Saturday, August 19, 2023, 10 p.m. ET |
|---|---|
| Location: | TD Garden, Boston, MA |
| TV Coverage: | Check Listings |
Bantamweight Title Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Aljamain Sterling | -265 |
| Sean O’Malley | +215 |
Aljamain Sterling has a career sports betting record of 23-3. By contrast, Sean O’Malley has a career mark of 16-1.
Initially, Aljamain Sterling won the UFC bantamweight title against Petr Yan. Sterling beat Yan by DQ illegal knee on March 6, 2021. Since then, he has successfully defended his title belt three times. On April 9, 2022, Sterling won a split decision in a rematch against Yan. On October 22, 2022, Sterline won a 2nd round TKO against TJ Dillashaw. And then, on May 6, 2023, Sterling won a split decision against Henry Cejudo. Sterling won his last nine bouts.
In like manner, Sean O’Malley is unbeaten in six bouts. O’Mally’s matchup against Sterling is the first championship bout of his career. Last time out on October 22, 2022, O’Malley won a split decision against Petr Yan. Previously he was in a no contest (eye poke) against Pedro Munoz on July 2, 2022.
Women’s Strawweight Title Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Zhang Weili | -300 |
| Amanda Lemos | +250 |
Overall, Zhang Weili has a career mark of 23-3. Amanda Lemos stands at 13-2-1 in her career.
Last time out, Zhang Weili won a 2nd-round submission against Carla Esparza on November 12, 2022. As a result, she reclaimed the UFC women’s strawweight title for the second time. In comparison, Amanda Lemos is fighting in his first championship bout.
Welterweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Neil Magny | +350 |
| Ian Machado Garry | -450 |
Neil Magny has a career record of 28-11 with the UFC Betting odds. In comparison, Ian Machado Garry is 12-0 in his career.
Bantamweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Marlon Vera | -180 |
| Pedro Munhoz | +150 |
Namely, Marlon Vera has a career record of 20-8-1. Pedro Munhoz stands at 20-7 for his career.
Middleweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Chris Weidman | +210 |
| Brad Tavares | -258 |
Chris Weidman is 15-6 in his career. In turn, Brad Tavares is 19-9 for his career.
Middleweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Gregory Rodrigues | -355 |
| Denis Tiuliulin | +280 |
In sum, Gregory Rodrigues is 13-5 in his career. Denis Tiuliulin stands at 11-7 for his career.
Lightweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Austin Hubbard | -177 |
| Kurt Holobaugh | +152 |
Austin Hubbard is 13-6 in his career. By contrast, Kurt Holobaugh is 17-7 in his career.
Middleweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Andrew Petroski | -230 |
| Gerald Meerschaert | +235 |
To summarize, Adrew Petroski is 9-2 in his career. Gerald Meerschaert is 35-16 in his career.
Women’s Flyweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Andrea Lee | +275 |
| Natalia Silva | -345 |
Correlate that Adrea Lee is 13-7 for her career. In turn, Natalia Silva is 15-5-1 in her career.
Women’s Flyweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Karine Silva | -170 |
| Maryna Moroz | +142 |
Karine Silva has a career record of 16-4. On the other hand, Maryna Moroz is 11-4 in her career.
UFC 292 SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Aljamain Sterling and Zhang Weili have successful championship bout experiences that their opponents lack.
UFC 292 SBG Best Bets: Aljamain Sterling and Zhang Weili.