Two noteworthy prospects outside the top ten of the Bantamweight class clash in what portends to be an absolute barnburner on the main card of UFC Vegas 81. The duo of Jonathan Martinez and Adrian Yanez take to the Octagon before the main events in a dream match that will see the winner certainly get to face a top ten fighter next. Calling for the oddsmakers is a tough fight; Jonathan Martinez is the slight favorite in the early odds.
MMA: UFC Bantamweight
Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 15.10.2023. 02.45
Jonathan Martinez
In March, Jonathan Martinez scored the biggest win of his career when he won a unanimous decision over Said Nurmagomedov despite being a massive underdog. Number thirteen in the 135-pound ranking, “The Dragon” debuted in the UFC in 2018 and currently holds a 9-3 record in the promotion with notable wins over the aforementioned Said Nurmagomedov, Thomas Almeida, and Cub Swanson. The 29-year-old Martinez is on a four-fight winning streak, but his performances and the extended winning streak have got little traction in the public eye because of the quiet and less flamboyant demeanor of the American.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 29
- Height: 5’ 7”
- Weight: 135 Ib
- Reach: 70”
- Record: 18-4
Adrian Yanez
The Metro Fight Club fighter was finally defeated in the UFC on his sixth trip to the Octagon. At UFC 287 last April, the 29-year-old was stopped with a brutal first-round knockout by Rob Font. Despite landing good punches himself, Font landed a massive uppercut to hand Adrian Yanez his first promotional loss. An elite striker, Adrian Yanez, has three knockouts from four wins in the promotion. His resume includes wins over Dave Grant and Randy Costa.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 29
- Height: 5’ 7”
- Weight: 135 Ib
- Reach: 70”
- Record: 16-4
Betting Odds
Jonathan Martinez is a 1.80 favourite on Bet365, with Yanez the 2.00 underdog. Adrian Yanez is 3.45 to win by knockout or TKO on Betwinner. Yes for the fight to go the distance is 2.19 on 1XBET with the No at 1.64. Betting on a unanimous decision as the method of win is 2.88 odds on Betwinner.
