UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Cruz Picks and Predictions

Marlon Vera and Dominick Cruz are the main event for UFC Fight Night betting on Saturday, August 13. Vera is a favorite at -220 and Cruz at +180. The fight takes place at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego.

UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Cruz is on. Click on each prediction to jump to the full analysis.

Marlon Vera's win by KO/TKO/DQ will boost his odds at Betway to +600.

Marlon Vera is the No. 5 ranked bantamweight contender in the UFC. He has won three fights in a row, most recently defeating Rob Font by unanimous decision in April. Dominick Cruz won the WEC battling title in 2010 and defended it twice. After a three-year absence, he returned to the octagon in 2020 and was knocked out by Henry Cejudo.

Vera vs Cruz is taking place at UFC Fight Night. Our prediction is compiled from the analysis of the fighters and is an indication of who we are leaning with to win this bout.

Cruz is one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in MMA history. He's not as good as he used to be in the lower weight classes. Chito has a 2.5-inch reach advantage and more power. Vera has terrific power at 135 pounds and has the durability to win.

Marlon Vera moneyline is (-220) at bet365.

Vera is a finisher and has won nine of his last 11 fights by stoppage. Cruz was dropped by Munhoz in his previous bout. Vera is the best bet to win inside the distance.

DraftKings picks Marlon Vera by KO, TKO, DQ or submission.