Saturday’s UFC main card is loaded with ranked matchups. In fact, 10 out of the 12 combatants are ranked. Gamblers will have the main card of six UFC betting tilts. The main event is between featherweights Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez. But the women’s strawweight matchup of Michelle Waterson and Amanda Lemos is of similar stature. One look at the odds shows the even nature of the matchups. And that gamblers have a challenging handicap loaded with potential value and winners. Accordingly, Saturday’s action begins at 2 p.m. ET rather than the normal evening times.
UFC on ABC – Main Card Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, July 16, 2022, 2 p.m. ET |
|---|---|
| Location: | UBS Arena, Elmont, New York |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
Featherweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Brian Ortega | -165 |
| Yair Rodriguez | +140 |
Brian Ortega has a career sports betting record of 15-2. In comparison, Yair Rodriguez brings a marker of 14-3 to the octagon.
Brian Ortega has dropped two of his last three fights. Most important of all, both losses were UFC featherweight championship bouts. Ortega lost to Alexander Volkanovski in a unanimous decision on September 25, 2021. And then he lost a 4th round technical knockout to Max Holloway on December 8, 2018.
Late on, Yair Rodriguez has won only two of his most recent five bouts. He is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Max Holloway on November 13, 2021.
Women’s Strawweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Michelle Waterson | +275 |
| Amanda Lemos | -330 |
Overall, Michelle Waterson has a career record of 18-9. Amanda Lemons is 11-2-1 with the UFC Betting odds.
Late on, Michelle Waterson has lost three of her most recent four bouts. She is coming off a May 8, 2021, loss to Marina Rodriguez. Amanda Lemos is coming off a 1st-round submission loss to Jessica Andrade. Previously she won five consecutive bouts.
Flyweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Matt Schnell | +210 |
| Su Mudaerji | -250 |
Matt Schnell has a career record of 15-6. At the same time, Sumudaerji has a career marker of 16-4.
Matt Schnell has only one win in his most recent four fights. The last time out was a 1st-round submission loss to Brandon Royval. Su Mudaerji is riding a 3-bout winning streak. He is coming off a unanimous decision win over Zarrukh Adashev on January 20, 2021.
Welterweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Li Jingliang | +150 |
| Muslim Salikhov | -175 |
Li Jingliang is 18-7 for his career. In turn, Muslim Salikhov is 18-2 in his career.
Of great concern is that Li Jingliang has lost two of his most recent three bouts. Muslim Salikhov has won five consecutive fights. He is coming off a unanimous decision win over Francisco Trinaldo.
Featherweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Shane Burgos | -190 |
| Charles Jourdain | +160 |
Shane Burgos stands at 14-3 for his career. At the same time, Charles Jourdain has a career record of 13-4-1.
Women’s Flyweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Lauren Murphy | +145 |
| Miesha Tate | -170 |
To summarize, Lauren Murphy has a career record of 15-5. Miesha Tate is 19-8 for her career.
UFC on ABC SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Brian Ortega has the advantage of two championship bouts on his resume. Whole Amanda Lemos is in much better form than Michelle Waterson.
UFC on ABC SBG Best Bets: Brian Ortega and Amanda Lemos.