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- Saturday 08.13.2022 at 04:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN
- Name: UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Cruz
- Also Known As: UFC Fight Night San Diego
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: Pechanga Arena
- Location: San Diego, California, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Brendan Fitzgerald, Michael Bisping, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Joe Martinez
- Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $1,735,000
- Attendance: 12,804
- TV Ratings: 797,000 avg. viewers (481k ESPN prelims)
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Marlon Vera defeats Dominick Cruz via KO/TKO, Head Kick | 2:17 Round 4 of 5, 17:17 Total Bout Page | |
| Nate Landwehr defeats David Onama via Decision, Majority | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Yazmin Jauregui defeats Iasmin Lucindo via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Azamat Murzakanov defeats Devin Clark via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 1:18 Round 3 of 3, 11:18 Total Bout Page | |
| Priscila Cachoeira defeats Ariane Lipski via KO/TKO, Punches | 1:05 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Gerald Meerschaert defeats Bruno Silva via Submission, Guillotine Choke | 1:39 Round 3 of 3, 11:39 Total Bout Page | |
| Angela Hill defeats Lupita Godinez via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Martin Buday defeats Łukasz Brzeski via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Nina Nunes defeats Cynthia Calvillo via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Gabriel Benítez defeats Charlie Ontiveros via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 3:35 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Tyson Nam defeats Ode Osbourne via KO/TKO, Counter Right Hook | 2:59 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Josh Quinlan defeats Jason Witt via KO/TKO, Left Hook | 2:09 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Youssef Zalal vs. Da'Mon Blackshear Ends in a Draw, Majority | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 8
08.06.2022 | 9:16 PM ET
@Jrey
Predictions: 4 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 3168th
Jrey said Takashi Sato was a good pick. Plus odds and he hit it, meaning Battle gave Jrey back shots after that KO on his pick
08.07.2022 | 1:28 AM ET
Predictions: 4 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 3074th
Can’t wait for Youssef to get back in the win column next week!
"Echoes of past events, nudge the tiller on my present course. I await its reflection in the future."
08.07.2022 | 2:01 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 2897th
I'm definitely picking Blackshear cause CFFC prospects tend to do well on short notice and Blackshear is decent
08.07.2022 | 2:03 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 190 Points | Tied for 3830th
Lipski vs. Cachoeira
Ariane Lipski, TKO, R3
I picked Ariane to win until she flunked her weight and they pushed the fight up to this coming week and im sticking with my pick. However I did originally pick decision but watching the faceoffs I think these ladies come swinging for the fences. Lipski has a clear ground advantage in my eyes as well. I think she'll be more motivated too hopefully with this situation she had happen as well and have something to prove.
Ariane Lipski, TKO, R3
I picked Ariane to win until she flunked her weight and they pushed the fight up to this coming week and im sticking with my pick. However I did originally pick decision but watching the faceoffs I think these ladies come swinging for the fences. Lipski has a clear ground advantage in my eyes as well. I think she'll be more motivated too hopefully with this situation she had happen as well and have something to prove.
"Walk by Faith, not by sight."
08.07.2022 | 2:09 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 190 Points | Tied for 3830th
Witt vs. Quinlan
Jason Witt, DEC
I'm going with the underdog in this one. Just like last fights pick I'm also content with keeping my pick on this one. However just like last fights pick I'm changing from Sub Round 2 to Decision... maybe even Split Decision. I think Quinlan might impress a judge but I like Witt and I think he needs a nice rebound from that Phillip Rowe KO.
Jason Witt, DEC
I'm going with the underdog in this one. Just like last fights pick I'm also content with keeping my pick on this one. However just like last fights pick I'm changing from Sub Round 2 to Decision... maybe even Split Decision. I think Quinlan might impress a judge but I like Witt and I think he needs a nice rebound from that Phillip Rowe KO.
"Walk by Faith, not by sight."
08.07.2022 | 2:26 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 190 Points | Tied for 3830th
Zalal vs. Blackshear
Da'Mon Blackshear, SUB, R2
I obviously don't see the odds yet but I'm betting a lot of people who picked didn't REALLY dive into the matchup like I try to do each one. Zalal is gonna try at 135 now after 3 losses? I don't think going down in weight will solve the issue with his losing streak. Zalal likes the ground game but Blackshear LOVES the ground game. I think he's find gonna surprise some of us. Plus he's got a cool last name.
Da'Mon Blackshear, SUB, R2
I obviously don't see the odds yet but I'm betting a lot of people who picked didn't REALLY dive into the matchup like I try to do each one. Zalal is gonna try at 135 now after 3 losses? I don't think going down in weight will solve the issue with his losing streak. Zalal likes the ground game but Blackshear LOVES the ground game. I think he's find gonna surprise some of us. Plus he's got a cool last name.
"Walk by Faith, not by sight."
08.07.2022 | 2:39 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 190 Points | Tied for 3830th
Osbourne vs. Nam
Ode Osbourne, TKO, R1
I think Ode creates some fireworks here. Tyson hasn't fought in awhile and im not liking that five inch reach advantage that Ode has in Nams case... if my prediction does come to reality I think it's time to hang them up for Tyson as it is for Sam ******* Alvey.
Ode Osbourne, TKO, R1
I think Ode creates some fireworks here. Tyson hasn't fought in awhile and im not liking that five inch reach advantage that Ode has in Nams case... if my prediction does come to reality I think it's time to hang them up for Tyson as it is for Sam ******* Alvey.
"Walk by Faith, not by sight."
08.07.2022 | 2:53 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 190 Points | Tied for 3830th
Benítez vs. Ontiveros
Gabriel Benítez, TKO, R2
I'm already rmom.
Gabriel Benítez, TKO, R2
I'm already rmom.
"Walk by Faith, not by sight."
08.07.2022 | 4:12 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 2768th
Zalal vs. Blackshear
Youssef Zalal, DEC
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Youssef Zalal, DEC
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08.07.2022 | 5:47 AM ET
Predictions: 4 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 305 Points | Tied for 3339th
Cruz will destroy Vera with his movement. Moving and cornering at such speed does not suit Vera at all, he should not press Cruz on the wire because that is where Cruz is most dangerous, come out from the side and punish the opponent with potshot combinations. Vera needs to make a lot of adjustments to which he would not be effective in order to win the match, and that is to look for a fight in the center from which he will look for a counterpunch. Vera has a hard chin and sharp punches with which he can knock out Cruz, if this goes to a decision then this goes to Cruz's mill.
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* Edited at 08.07.2022, 5:48 AM ET *
08.07.2022 | 8:13 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 164th
Zalal vs. Blackshear
Youssef Zalal, DEC
Blackshear is a good prospect but not ufc ready imo. Should be an easy win for zalal to get back in the win column
Witt vs. Quinlan
Josh Quinlan, TKO, R1
Wasn’t confident in this one but seeing that quinlan is still on steroids makes me more confident
Lipski vs. Cachoeira
Ariane Lipski, TKO, R2
I worry about lipskis performance given she can’t make weight like a tard but if she shows up even 50% she should violate catch a beating
Youssef Zalal, DEC
Blackshear is a good prospect but not ufc ready imo. Should be an easy win for zalal to get back in the win column
Witt vs. Quinlan
Josh Quinlan, TKO, R1
Wasn’t confident in this one but seeing that quinlan is still on steroids makes me more confident
Lipski vs. Cachoeira
Ariane Lipski, TKO, R2
I worry about lipskis performance given she can’t make weight like a tard but if she shows up even 50% she should violate catch a beating
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.07.2022 | 8:20 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 164th
Vera vs. Cruz
Marlon Vera, TKO, R5
Chito time. After seeing munhoz almost kill Cruz I’m pretty sure chito is gonna violate him. Cruz may be winning the fight but chito is gonna win in classic fashion I feel
Onama vs. Landwehr
David Onama, TKO, R2
This depends on who’s durability fails first. Onama is overrated but I think Nate’s chin will be the first to give
Meerschaert vs. Silva
Bruno Silva, TKO, R3
This seems like a repeat of the muradov fight. Hopefully it doesn’t end the same way lol
Clark vs. Murzakanov
Azamat Murzakanov, TKO, R1
I could totally see clark winning as azamat is not that good, but I think his lack of durability fails him here. Azamats hand speed is too fast
Nunes vs. Calvillo
Nina Nunes, DEC
I can’t back a quitter. Nunes might not be winning but she looks more motivated than the girl who quit on the stool because she was losing
Jauregui vs. Lucindo
Yazmin Jauregui, TKO, R3
Good fight honestly
Brzeski vs. Buday
Martin Buday, TKO, R2
Neither guy is good but I think buday is slightly less **** than brzeski
Benítez vs. Ontiveros
Gabriel Benítez, TKO, R1
Benitez could lose this because he’s looked like **** recently + he is having trouble making weight but he’s fighting the most fragile guy on the roster. He could literally leg kick Charlie hard enough and he would quit on the spot
Osbourne vs. Nam
Tyson Nam, TKO, R1
Ode is too hittable for my liking I think nam sparks his ass
Hill vs. Godinez
Lupita Godinez, DEC
Hill couldn’t defend takedowns against a bad wrestler last fight; she’s screwed
Marlon Vera, TKO, R5
Chito time. After seeing munhoz almost kill Cruz I’m pretty sure chito is gonna violate him. Cruz may be winning the fight but chito is gonna win in classic fashion I feel
Onama vs. Landwehr
David Onama, TKO, R2
This depends on who’s durability fails first. Onama is overrated but I think Nate’s chin will be the first to give
Meerschaert vs. Silva
Bruno Silva, TKO, R3
This seems like a repeat of the muradov fight. Hopefully it doesn’t end the same way lol
Clark vs. Murzakanov
Azamat Murzakanov, TKO, R1
I could totally see clark winning as azamat is not that good, but I think his lack of durability fails him here. Azamats hand speed is too fast
Nunes vs. Calvillo
Nina Nunes, DEC
I can’t back a quitter. Nunes might not be winning but she looks more motivated than the girl who quit on the stool because she was losing
Jauregui vs. Lucindo
Yazmin Jauregui, TKO, R3
Good fight honestly
Brzeski vs. Buday
Martin Buday, TKO, R2
Neither guy is good but I think buday is slightly less **** than brzeski
Benítez vs. Ontiveros
Gabriel Benítez, TKO, R1
Benitez could lose this because he’s looked like **** recently + he is having trouble making weight but he’s fighting the most fragile guy on the roster. He could literally leg kick Charlie hard enough and he would quit on the spot
Osbourne vs. Nam
Tyson Nam, TKO, R1
Ode is too hittable for my liking I think nam sparks his ass
Hill vs. Godinez
Lupita Godinez, DEC
Hill couldn’t defend takedowns against a bad wrestler last fight; she’s screwed
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
08.07.2022 | 9:38 AM ET
@ay
Predictions: 1 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 4072nd
I really like to see your predictions.
And the best part is that you share your thoughts on your profile's prediction and I can find them easily hahaha.
Keep smiling man, never ever let 2 ****s to feel bad about what you're thinking
And the best part is that you share your thoughts on your profile's prediction and I can find them easily hahaha.
Keep smiling man, never ever let 2 ****s to feel bad about what you're thinking
08.07.2022 | 10:04 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 164th
@vasilis lol thanks
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
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- GreenTeaEnthusiast
08.07.2022 | 10:05 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 2988th
Vera vs. Cruz
Marlon Vera, TKO, R5
This is close. Chito will start slow but Cruz won't do enough to stop him from picking up the pace. Chito should finish him late in the fight, or win a decision.
Witt vs. Quinlan
Josh Quinlan, TKO, R2
Don't trust Witt's chin against a heavy-handed opponent here.
Marlon Vera, TKO, R5
This is close. Chito will start slow but Cruz won't do enough to stop him from picking up the pace. Chito should finish him late in the fight, or win a decision.
Witt vs. Quinlan
Josh Quinlan, TKO, R2
Don't trust Witt's chin against a heavy-handed opponent here.
08.07.2022 | 10:30 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 27th with 8 others
Vera vs. Cruz
Marlon Vera, TKO, R5
Alright boys, time to lose another parlay based off 1 fighter. Who will it be this week?? Cruz's footwork might give Chito problems early but there's not too many people I see beating chito in a 5 round fight
Onama vs. Landwehr
David Onama, TKO, R1
Onama didn't look that good in the stand up his last fight but that was against a bantamweight. Bantamweights are way faster and better technically than featherweights. I think Onama puts NATE THE TRAIN out cold
Meerschaert vs. Silva
Bruno Silva, TKO, R1
Silva is a beast. Meerschaert has no chin
Clark vs. Murzakanov
Azamat Murzakanov, TKO, R3
I could see Clark grinding out a decision but if murzakonov can make improvements from his last fight he should ko Clark. The bigger cage helps murzakonov
Nunes vs. Calvillo
Nina Nunes, DEC
Motivated nunes should win this. Calvillo isn't good, she's very slow. If nunes can stuff the takedowns she should be able to piece calvillo up
Jauregui vs. Lucindo
Yazmin Jauregui, DEC
Jauregui is your typical Mexican fighter. Nice hands but not so great TDD. I could see lucindo getting the upset but I think Yazmin will cause more damage
Brzeski vs. Buday
Martin Buday, DEC
Brzeski is slow and relys on grappling to win. I don't see him being able to out grapple Buday who is 30 lbs heavier
Benítez vs. Ontiveros
Gabriel Benítez, TKO, R1
Neither guy is durable but I'll go with the dude with more experience. I think Benitez wins with a liver kick
Osbourne vs. Nam
Ode Osbourne, DEC
Maybe Nam could get the upset but I can't pick a 37 year old flyweight who hasn't fought in a year & a half with a 4 inch reach disadvantage
Hill vs. Godinez
Lupita Godinez, DEC
Loopy will wrestle **** Angie "over the" hill
Zalal vs. Blackshear
Youssef Zalal, DEC
I might have picked Blackshear if he wasn't coming in on short notice. Bantamweight is the right weight class for zalal
Witt vs. Quinlan
Josh Quinlan, TKO, R1
I'll take the dude who does steroids against the guy with no chin
Lipski vs. Cachoeira
Priscila Cachoeira, DEC
Both trash but I think cachoeira is tougher
Marlon Vera, TKO, R5
Alright boys, time to lose another parlay based off 1 fighter. Who will it be this week?? Cruz's footwork might give Chito problems early but there's not too many people I see beating chito in a 5 round fight
Onama vs. Landwehr
David Onama, TKO, R1
Onama didn't look that good in the stand up his last fight but that was against a bantamweight. Bantamweights are way faster and better technically than featherweights. I think Onama puts NATE THE TRAIN out cold
Meerschaert vs. Silva
Bruno Silva, TKO, R1
Silva is a beast. Meerschaert has no chin
Clark vs. Murzakanov
Azamat Murzakanov, TKO, R3
I could see Clark grinding out a decision but if murzakonov can make improvements from his last fight he should ko Clark. The bigger cage helps murzakonov
Nunes vs. Calvillo
Nina Nunes, DEC
Motivated nunes should win this. Calvillo isn't good, she's very slow. If nunes can stuff the takedowns she should be able to piece calvillo up
Jauregui vs. Lucindo
Yazmin Jauregui, DEC
Jauregui is your typical Mexican fighter. Nice hands but not so great TDD. I could see lucindo getting the upset but I think Yazmin will cause more damage
Brzeski vs. Buday
Martin Buday, DEC
Brzeski is slow and relys on grappling to win. I don't see him being able to out grapple Buday who is 30 lbs heavier
Benítez vs. Ontiveros
Gabriel Benítez, TKO, R1
Neither guy is durable but I'll go with the dude with more experience. I think Benitez wins with a liver kick
Osbourne vs. Nam
Ode Osbourne, DEC
Maybe Nam could get the upset but I can't pick a 37 year old flyweight who hasn't fought in a year & a half with a 4 inch reach disadvantage
Hill vs. Godinez
Lupita Godinez, DEC
Loopy will wrestle **** Angie "over the" hill
Zalal vs. Blackshear
Youssef Zalal, DEC
I might have picked Blackshear if he wasn't coming in on short notice. Bantamweight is the right weight class for zalal
Witt vs. Quinlan
Josh Quinlan, TKO, R1
I'll take the dude who does steroids against the guy with no chin
Lipski vs. Cachoeira
Priscila Cachoeira, DEC
Both trash but I think cachoeira is tougher
08.07.2022 | 10:59 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 3094th
Vera vs. Cruz
Dominick Cruz, DEC
vera has some nice lowkicks which cruz could be vulnerable to, but cruz's timing with his wrestling i think will pay off huge. vera starts every round slow, and if cruz hits takedowns early and often with superior cardio he can win this fight pretty reliably
Meerschaert vs. Silva
Bruno Silva, TKO, R2
love me some gm3, but silva hits hard and has a great ground game. i dont see how gm3 pulls this one off but maybe he'll surprise everyone
Clark vs. Murzakanov
Devin Clark, DEC
clark has fought hard hitters before, and i think he's pretty underrated for this fight considering this is azamat's toughest fight so far
Osbourne vs. Nam
Tyson Nam, TKO, R2
i think nam will clip osbourne with that 2 of his at least once, and im not convinced ode can eat it
Zalal vs. Blackshear
Youssef Zalal, DEC
the morrocan devil's bounce back fight?
Witt vs. Quinlan
Josh Quinlan, TKO, R2
not sure if this fight will still be on the card come fight night... but witt will have to wrestle perfectly to win this or he'll get caught. quinlan has the power to put him out and the cardio to keep getting up for the first 2 rounds at least
Dominick Cruz, DEC
vera has some nice lowkicks which cruz could be vulnerable to, but cruz's timing with his wrestling i think will pay off huge. vera starts every round slow, and if cruz hits takedowns early and often with superior cardio he can win this fight pretty reliably
Meerschaert vs. Silva
Bruno Silva, TKO, R2
love me some gm3, but silva hits hard and has a great ground game. i dont see how gm3 pulls this one off but maybe he'll surprise everyone
Clark vs. Murzakanov
Devin Clark, DEC
clark has fought hard hitters before, and i think he's pretty underrated for this fight considering this is azamat's toughest fight so far
Osbourne vs. Nam
Tyson Nam, TKO, R2
i think nam will clip osbourne with that 2 of his at least once, and im not convinced ode can eat it
Zalal vs. Blackshear
Youssef Zalal, DEC
the morrocan devil's bounce back fight?
Witt vs. Quinlan
Josh Quinlan, TKO, R2
not sure if this fight will still be on the card come fight night... but witt will have to wrestle perfectly to win this or he'll get caught. quinlan has the power to put him out and the cardio to keep getting up for the first 2 rounds at least
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- paulopasta
08.07.2022 | 12:48 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 3274th
Brzeski vs. Buday
Martin Buday, TKO, R2
Wasn’t impressed with Brzeski on DWCS, Buday looks bigger and looks like the better all around fighter
Osbourne vs. Nam
Ode Osbourne, DEC
Great fight here, it’s close but I’d give the edge to Ode. If Nam catches that chin it could be problematic for Ode
Hill vs. Godinez
Lupita Godinez, DEC
Different date, same outcome
Zalal vs. Blackshear
Youssef Zalal, DEC
Blackshear doesn’t look bad but Zalal should win because of his experience
Witt vs. Quinlan
Josh Quinlan, TKO, R1
The SAUCE FIEND himself will put Witt on the UFC cut list
Martin Buday, TKO, R2
Wasn’t impressed with Brzeski on DWCS, Buday looks bigger and looks like the better all around fighter
Osbourne vs. Nam
Ode Osbourne, DEC
Great fight here, it’s close but I’d give the edge to Ode. If Nam catches that chin it could be problematic for Ode
Hill vs. Godinez
Lupita Godinez, DEC
Different date, same outcome
Zalal vs. Blackshear
Youssef Zalal, DEC
Blackshear doesn’t look bad but Zalal should win because of his experience
Witt vs. Quinlan
Josh Quinlan, TKO, R1
The SAUCE FIEND himself will put Witt on the UFC cut list
08.07.2022 | 2:26 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 3168th
Nunes vs. Calvillo
Nina Nunes, DEC
Grappling with Alexandre Pantoja and striking with Pedro Munhoz, should give her a good advantage. I will never trust a fighter that willingly quits.
Zalal vs. Blackshear
Youssef Zalal, TKO, R3
Damon has a gas problem. I think Zalal will apply the wrestling and Damon will get way too tired eventually losing to ground and pound in the 3rd. 3 in a row, he needs this
Nina Nunes, DEC
Grappling with Alexandre Pantoja and striking with Pedro Munhoz, should give her a good advantage. I will never trust a fighter that willingly quits.
Zalal vs. Blackshear
Youssef Zalal, TKO, R3
Damon has a gas problem. I think Zalal will apply the wrestling and Damon will get way too tired eventually losing to ground and pound in the 3rd. 3 in a row, he needs this
08.07.2022 | 2:32 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 420 Points | Tied for 1712th
Nunes vs. Calvillo
Cynthia Calvillo, DEC
I think Calvillo's grappling skills get her the win
Cynthia Calvillo, DEC
I think Calvillo's grappling skills get her the win