UFC San Diego: Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz date, start time, odds, schedule & card
Marlon Vera and Dominick Cruz will face off on August 13 in a race to become the next big contender for the UFC bantamweight title. The fight will take place at Pechanga Arena in San Diego.
Cruz, 36, is a two-time UFC bantamweight champion. One of the most dynamic fighters of all time, Cruz’s foot athletics have made opponents wary when fighting him. Cruz went on a 13-fight win streak from 2008 to 2016, but suffered multiple injuries during that period.
After a loss to Cody Garbrandt in 2016, it wasn’t until 2020 that Cruz returned against Henry Cejudo. Since losing to Cejudo, Cruz has been on a two-fight win streak. Eighth on the UFC bantamweight rankings, Cruz is hoping this fight is his way back to the top.
Ranked fifth on the leaderboard, Vera is on a three-fight win streak. After an impressive win over Rob Font, one Vera can help his cause in a stacked bantamweight division.
The Sporting News has the full rundown of the UFC San Diego schedule, with details on fight matchups, start times, odds and more.
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When is UFC San Diego: Vera vs. Cruz?
- Date: Saturday, 13.8
- Start time: 4 p.m. ET
- Main card: 7 p.m. ET
- Main event: 10:15 p.m. ET (approximately)
UFC San Diego takes place on August 13th. The prelims begin at 4:00 PM ET, while the main round takes place at 7:00 PM ET. Vera and Cruz were scheduled to make their way to the octagon around 10:15 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch UFC San Diego: Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz
The preliminary rounds for UFC San Diego will be available via streaming service ESPN+. The main map will air on ESPN+ and ESPN.
Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz: How much is UFC San Diego?
You can pay $6.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or purchase an annual subscription for $69.99.
| product | Prices |
|---|---|
| Monthly ESPN+ subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ annual subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney bundle with ad-supported Hulu | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle with Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $74.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $99.98, then $69.99/year |
| UFC PPV and the Disney Bundle |
$88.98 then $13.99/month |
Click here to learn more about the different pricing and bundle options on the ESPN+ platform.
* Effective August 23, ESPN+ monthly subscription will change from $6.99/month to $9.99/month. Annual ESPN+ subscription package changes from $69.99/year to $99.99/year.
There is no change to the standalone PPV or the Disney bundle.
Where is UFC San Diego: Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz
Marlon Vera and Dominick Cruz will fight at Pechanga Arena in San Diego. The arena can hold up to 16,000 people.
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Vera vs. Cruz Odds for UFC San Diego
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Cruz is the underdog at +154 while Vera is the favorite at -184.
In Canada, according to Sports Interaction, Cruz is the underdog at +145 while Vera is the favorite at -185.
Recording by Marlon Vera, bio
- Nationality: Ecuadorian
- Born: December 2, 1992
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 70.5 inches
- Total fights: 27
- Recording: 19-7-1 with 7 wins by KO
Dominick Cruz record, bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: September 3, 1985
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 68 inches
- Total fights: 27
- Recording: 24-3 with 7 wins by KO
UFC San Diego: Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz fight card
- Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz; bantam weights
- Alexa Grasso vs. Viviane Araujo; flyweights
- Sara McMann vs. TBA; bantam weights
- Devin Clark vs. Azamat Murzakanov; Light heavyweights
- Gerald Meerschaert versus Bruno Silva; medium weight
- Martin Buday versus Lukasz Brzeski; heavyweights
- Cynthia Calvillo vs. Nina Nunes; flyweights