On Saturday’s Fight Night from San Diego, gamblers will have plenty to choose from. Most important of all, it is a quality card loaded with quality combatants. The main UFC Betting event is a bantamweight match between Marlon Vera and Dominick Cruz. Vera and Cruz are ranked and seeking a championship fight opportunity. Also ranked are Cynthia Calvillo and Nina Nunes in the women’s flyweight bout. Overall, it’s one of the best fight cards of the year. And it does not require pay-per-view to see it. ESPN joins ESPN+ in offering all of the action.
UFC Fight Night Vera vs. Cruz Main Card
| Date and Time: | Saturday, August 13, 2022, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Pechanga Arena, San Diego, CA |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN+ and ESPN |
UFC Fight Night Bantamweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Marlon Vera | -190 |
| Dominick Cruz | +160 |
Marlon Vera has a sports betting record of 19-7-1. At the same time, Dominick Cruz stands at 24-3 for his career.
Late on, Marlon Vera won three straight fights. Vera is coming off a unanimous decision win over Rob Font on April 30, 2022. On November 6, 2021, Vera won a 3rd-round knockout over Frankie Edgar. And then, on June 19, 2021, Vera scored a unanimous decision win over Davey Grant.
Overall, Dominick Cruz has won two consecutive fights. But he lost the two fights before that. Cruz is coming off a unanimous decision win o December 11, 2021, against Pedro Munhoz. While on March 6, 2021, Cruz won a split decision against Casey Kenney.
Previously Dominick Cruz lost a 2nd-round technical knockout against Henry Cejudo on May 9, 2020. And then Cody Garbrandt won a unanimous decision over Cruz on December 30, 2016.
Catchweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Angela Hill | TBD |
| Loopy Godinez | TBD |
Angela Hill has a career marker of 13-12. In comparison, Loopy Godinez has a career ledger of 8-2.
Of major concern is that Angela Hill has lost five of her last six bouts. Including her most recent three fights. Hill is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Virna Jandiroba on May 14, 2022.
By contrast, Lupita Godinez is coming off two straight wins. Godinez is coming off a unanimous decision win over Ariane Carnelossi on May 7, 2022.
Women’s Flyweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Cynthia Calvillo | TBD |
| Nina Nunes TBD | TBD |
Overall, Cynthia Calvillo has a career record of 9-4-1. Nina Nunes has a record of 10-7 for her career.
Of great concern is that Cynthia Calvillo has lost three straight fights. She is coming off a 2nd round technical knockout loss to Andrea Lee on November 13, 2021.
In a similar way, Nina Nunes has dropped two consecutive fights. She is coming off a 1st round submission loss to Mackenzie Dern.
Featherweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Devin Clark | +150 |
| Azamat Murzakanov | -175 |
In sum, Devin Clark has a UFC Betting odds record of 13-6. In contrast, Azamat Murzakanov is at 11-0 for his career.
Middleweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Bruno Silva | -260 |
| Gerald Meerschaert | +220 |
Overall, Bruno Silva has a career record of 22-7. In like manner, Gerald Meerschaert stands at 34-15 for his career.
UFC Fight Night SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, Dominick Cruz brings a great price and potentially strong value as a quality and ranked underdog. In turn, Vera is overpriced for such an even matchup.
UFC Fight Night SBG Best Bets: Dominick Cruz.