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UFC Fight Night on ESPN Main Card Betting Odds, Picks and Predictions (Saturday, May 8, 2021)

Michelle Waterson vs. Marina Rodriguez Women’s Strawweight Bout Odds

At the onset of ESPN Fight Night was a scheduled bantamweight showdown.  TJ Dillashaw was to face Cory Sandhagen.  Dillashaw was going to return after a two-year suspension for testing positive for EPO.  However, Dillashaw was cut by a head butt during training.  The injury forced him to withdraw and turned the UFC betting card upside down.  Saturday’s main card features six current.  Following numerous cancelations and changes.  Credit to UFC President Dana White.  He made lemonade out of lemons once again.  Saturday’s Fight Night Card could have additional late changes announced later in the week.

UFC Fight Night Betting Information

Date: Saturday, May 8, 2021
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada
TV Coverage: ESPN and ESPN+

Neil Magny vs. Geoff Neal Welterweight Bout Betting Odds

Team SP/RL TOTAL ML
Neil Magny 2½ (-150) +165
Geoffrey Neal 2½ (+130) -190
Place Bets

Neil Magny brings a Bitcoin sportsbook record of 24 wins and eight losses.  Last time out, Magny lost a unanimous decision to Michael Chiesa on January 20, 2021.  The defeat snapped a three-bout winning streak.

In like manner, Geoff Neal is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Stephen Thompson on December 19, 2020.  Neal had a seven-bout winning streak snapped.  He brings a career record of 13 wins and three losses.

Maurice Greene vs. Marcos Rogerio De Lima Heavyweight Bout Odds

Fighter ML
Maurice Greene +165
Marcos Rogerio De Lima -190
Place Bets

It has been a rough stretch for Maurice Greene entering Saturday night.  To show, Greene lost three of his most recent four bouts for UFC bets.  Greene is coming off a technical knockout loss to Greg Hardon on October 31, 2020.  For all that, Greene has nine wins and five losses in his career.

Marcos Rogerio de Lima has put gamblers on a roller coaster ride.  Consider that he lost five of his most recent nine bouts.  He alternated between wins and losses in those nine fights.  Last time out was a technical submission loss to Alexander Romanov on November 7, 2020.  His record is 17 wins and seven losses.

Carlos Diego Ferreira vs. Gregor Gillespie Lightweight Bout Odds

Fighter ML
Carlos Diego Ferreira +155
Gregor Gillespie -175
Place Bets

Carlos Diego Ferreira brings a career ledger of 17 wins and three losses.  Encompassing that was a split decision loss to Beneil Dariush on February 6, 2021.  Previously Ferreira won the six fights before that defeat.

Also coming off a loss is Gregor Gillespie.  Kevin Lee defeated him by knockout on November 2, 2019.  It was the first loss of Gillespie’s career.  Now he stands at 13 wins and one loss.

Amanda Ribas vs. Angela Hill Women’s Strawweight Bout Odds

Fighter ML
Amanda Ribas -175
Angela Hill +155
Place Bets

To summarize, Amanda Ribas has a career MMA betting record of 10 wins and two losses. She is coming off a technical knockout loss to Marina Rodriguez on January 24, 2021.

Angela Hill has 13 wins and nine losses for her career.  Accordingly, she is coming off a unanimous decision win over Ashley Yoder on March 13, 2021.

Donald Cerrone vs. Alex Morono Welterweight Bout Odds

Fighter ML
Donald Cerrone -190
Alex Morono +165
Place Bets

Of major concern is the recent Online sportsbook trend of Donald Cerrone.  His career record is 36 wins and 15 losses.  But Cerrone is winless in five consecutive bouts.  He is coming off a no-contest against Niko Price on September 19, 2020.

In sum, Alex Morono brings a mark of 18 wins and seven losses.  Morono is coming off a December 19, 2020, unanimous decision loss to Anthony Pettis.  It was his second defeat in three bouts.

Michelle Waterson vs. Marina Rodriguez Women’s Strawweight Bout Odds

Fighter ML
Michelle Waterson +175
Marina Rodriguez -210
Place Bets

Late on, a deal is in the works to add this matchup.  Michelle Waterson is a former Invicta FC Atomweight champion.  Overall, her career record is 18 wins and eight losses.  Waterson ended a two-bout losing streak with a September 12, 2020, split decision win over Angela Hill.

Meanwhile, Marina Rodriguez brings a career record of 13 wins and one loss.  She is coming off a January 14, 2021, technical knockout win over Amanda Ribas.  Rodriguez lost her prior bout by split decision to Carla Esparza.

UFC Fight Night CashBet Free Picks

In this situation, Carlos Diego Ferreira, Neil Magny, and Geoff Neal are dangerous and live dogs.

UFC Fight Night CASHBET Best Bet: 

Carlos Diego Ferreira, Neil Magny and Geoff Neal

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