UFC Fight Night 212: Jonathan Martinez vs Cub Swanson 10/15/2022 – Jonathan Martinez looks to extend his winning streak to four matches as he takes on Cub Swanson in a three-round bantamweight clash that is part of the UFC Fight Night 212 main card. The main card starts at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, October 15, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. ESPN+ will feature the bout on television while UFC Fight Pass will cover the fight via livestream. Martinez has been on a tear lately, emerging victorious in his last three fights in a span of seven months. Almost five months later, he will look to resume his winning ways against Swanson, who suddenly found his fighting touch, winning three of his last four matches. The MMA fight odds are in for this great clash in the 135-pound division.
UFC Fight Night 212: Jonathan Martinez vs Cub Swanson 10/15/2022
| When: | Saturday, October 15, 2022 7:00 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Where: | UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | UFC Fight Pass |
UFC Fight Night 212: Jonathan Martinez vs Cub Swanson 10/15/2022 Odds
| Fighter | Odds | Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Martinez | -175 | Cub Swanson | +151 |
Main Card
Jonathan Martinez
The fighter known as “The Dragon,” Martinez (16-4, 7-3 UFC) is on a three-fight winning streak and is 5-1 in his last six matches. The Los Angeles native looks to catch a big fish in his hopes of moving into the UFC rankings. Nine of Martinez’s 16 wins were by stoppage and seven of them were knockouts. He also has the endurance to last fights as his last four wins were by decision. The 28-year-old looks to beat Swanson and pick up his fourth consecutive win that will also benefit his status in the UFC in the long run.
Cub Swanson
A veteran of 40 fights, Cub Swanson (28-12, 13-8 UFC) has fought with the best fighters in the UFC. He has wins over Charles Oliveira, Dustin Poirier, Dennis Siver and Ross Pearson. After winning over Artem Lobov, the 38-year-old suddenly experienced a tailspin, losing four consecutive matches against Brian Ortega, Frankie Edgar, Renato Moicano and Shane Burgos. Swanson broke the streak in October 2019 when he outclassed Kron Gracie. He would make a comeback in December 2020 and beat Daniel Pineda by knockout. The two-game win streak was cut short after succumbing to a one-round technical knockout to Giga Chikadze. He would bounce back with a win over Darren Elkins with a one-round TKO that was induced by spinning wheel kick and a series of punches. Swanson looks to spoil Martinez’s ascent and a win over the up and comer would put him up the rankings once more.
Jonathan Martinez vs Cub Swanson Betting Numbers
| Record | 11-2-0 | 25-10-0 |
| Last Fight | Win | Win |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Height | 5’6″ | 5’8″ |
| Weight (lbs) | 134 | 145 |
| Reach (in) | 69″ | 69″ |
| Win by KO/TKO | 44% | 46% |
| Win by Submission | 13% | 14% |
| Decisions | 44% | 39% |
| Strikes landed per minute | 3.93 | 4.38 |
| Striking accuracy | 59% | 49% |
| Striking absorbed per minute | 3.2 | 3.55 |
| Striking defense | 43% | 61% |
| Takedown average | 1 | 1.12 |
| Takedown accuracy | 50% | 50% |
| Takedown defense | 33% | 60% |
| Submission average | 0 | 0.49 |
UFC Fight Night 212: Jonathan Martinez vs Cub Swanson Betting Picks
Martinez and Swanson are looking to extend their winning spree in their showdown. Sports punters see Martinez as a slight favorite in this match as he looks to use Swanson as a stepping stone for his rise in the UFC. On the other hand, the veteran looks to use this match against Martine as a gauge for his capacity to stay in the UFC. This will be Swanson’s debut in the bantamweight division and a rival who comes back and forth in the 135- and 145-pound class is a perfect match. Expect a slam-bang affair as both fighters are capable of knocking each other out.
