UFC Vegas 82 Preview: Allen vs. Craig Fight Card, Odds, Start Time, Betting Trends, & How to Watch

UFC 295 was a night to remember as all five main card bouts ended with a knockout. As fun as this weekend was for expert and casual MMA bettors, more action is on the horizon with UFC Vegas 82 taking place on Saturday, Nov. 18.

This Saturday in PRIMETIME!@PaulCraig ??????? meets @BrendanAllenMMA at #UFCVegas82! pic.twitter.com/CVbplmihIt

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) November 13, 2023

It’s always an exciting night when the UFC returns to Sin City and your friends at Betting News are here to help you make the most of the experience.

We’re starting fight week off with a UFC Vegas 82 preview, which includes the opening odds and latest betting trends for all 15 of Saturday night’s fights.

UFC Vegas 82 Preview: Main Card Odds & Trends

UFC Vegas 82 odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of 10:08 a.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 17.

UFC Vegas 82 Main Event: Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig — Middleweight

Allen vs. Craig Odds

• Brendan Allen (-440)
• Paul Craig (+340)

Round Total

• Over 1.5 Rounds (-125)
• Under 1.5 Rounds (-105)

Betting Trends

• Allen is 5-0 in his last five fights.
• Craig is 5-2 in his last seven fights.
• Allen has only gone the distance twice in his last nine fights.
• Craig has only gone the distance two times in 24 career fights.
• Allen is 6-1 in his last seven fights as the favorite.
• Craig is 6-6-1 in his last 13 fights as the underdog.

UFC Vegas 82 Co-Main Event: Michael Morales vs. Jake Matthews — Welterweight

Morales vs. Matthews Odds

• Michael Morales (-335)
• Jake Matthews (+275)

Round Total

• Over 1.5 Rounds (-200)
• Under 1.5 Rounds (+160)

Betting Trends

• Morales boasts a perfect 15-0 record ahead of UFC Vegas 82.
• Matthews is 2-2 in his last four fights.
• Morales has finished 11 of his last 12 opponents.
• Matthews is 0-3 in three previous fights in Las Vegas.
• Morales is 3-0 in his last three fights as the favorite.
• Matthews is 2-1 in his last three fights as the underdog.

Chase Hooper vs. Jordan Leavitt — Lightweight

Hopper vs Leavitt Odds

• Chase Hooper (-194)
• Jordan Leavitt (+169)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (-140)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (+110)

Betting Trends

• Hopper owns a 3-3 record in his six previous fights.
• Leavitt is 3-1 in his last four fights.
• Hopper is 5-2 in his last seven fights in Las Vegas.
• Leavitt is 7-1 in his last eight fights in Las Vegas.
• Hopper boasts a 75.0% finish rate.
• Leavitt boasts a 72.7% finish rate.

Payton Talbott vs. Nick Aguirre — Bantamweight

Talbott vs Aguirre Odds

• Payton Talbott (-750)
• Nick Aguirre (+550)

Round Total

• Over 1.5 Rounds (-205)
• Under 1.5 Rounds (+165)

Betting Trends

• Talbott has finished five of six opponents to begin his MMA career.
• Aguirre lost (via unanimous decision) to Dan Argueta in his UFC debut.
• Both Talbott and Aguirre own an average fight time of 15:00.
• Talbott averages 9.67 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy.
• Aguirre averages 0.93 significant strikes per minute with 31% accuracy

Luana Pinheiro vs. Amanda Ribas — Women’s Strawweight

Pinheiro vs Ribas Odds

• Luana Pinheiro (+190)
• Amanda Ribas (-225)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (-187)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (+157)

Betting Trends

• Pinheiro enters UFC Vegas 82 on a nine-fight winning streak.
• Ribas is 2-3 in her last five outings.
• Only two of Pinheiro’s last nine fights went the distance.
• Three of Ribas’ last six fights ended with a finish.
• This marks Pinheiro’s first time fighting as the underdog in the UFC.
• Ribas is 4-2 in her last six fights as the favorite.

Myktybek Orolbai vs. Uros Medic — Welterweight

Orolbai vs Medic Odds

• Myktybek Orolbai (-115)
• Uros Medic (-105)

Round Total

• Over 1.5 Rounds (-185)
• Under 1.5 Rounds (+155)

Betting Trends

• This fight marks Orolbai’s UFC debut.
• Medic boasts a 9-1 record in 10 career outings.
• Orolbai owns a 90.9% finish rate.
• Medic owns a 100% finish rate.
• Orolbai is 6-0 in his last six fights.
• Medic has an average fight time of 5:43.

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UFC Vegas 82 Preview: Prelims Odds & Trends

Jonathan Pearce vs. Joanderson Brito — Featherweight

FIRST ROUND FINISH FOR JOANDERSON BRITO!!! #UFCVegas76 pic.twitter.com/iRO2Tw88m2

— UFC (@ufc) July 1, 2023

Pearce vs. Brito Odds

• Jonathan Pearce (-125)
• Joanderson Brito (+105)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (+150)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (-180)

Betting Trends

• Pearce is 10-1 in his last 11 fights.
• Brito is on the hunt for a fourth consecutive victory at UFC Vegas 82.
• Pearce has an average fight time of 10:05.
• Brito has an average fight time of 6:10.
• Nine of Pearce’s last 11 fights ended with a finish.
• Six of Brito’s last seven fights ended with a finish.

Chad Anheliger vs. Jose Johnson — Bantamweight

Anheliger vs Johnson Odds

• Chad Anheliger (+180)
• Jose Johnson (-210)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (+135)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (-165)

Betting Trends

• Anheliger is 10-1 in his 11 previous fights.
• Johnson is 4-3 in his last seven fights.
• Only three of Anheliger’s last 11 fights went the distance.
• There was a finish in four of Johnson’s last five fights.
• Anheliger lands 43% of his significant strikes.
• Johnson lands 63% of his significant strikes.

Denis Tiuliulin vs. Christian Leroy Duncan — Middleweight

Tiuliulin vs Duncan Odds

• Denis Tiuliulin (+400)
• Christian Leroy Duncan (-550)

Round Total

• Over 1.5 Rounds (-105)
• Under 1.5 Rounds (-125)

Betting Trends

• Tiuliulin is 2-4 in his last six fights..
• Duncan enters UFC Vegas 82 following his first-ever loss, dropping to 8-1.
• Tiuliulin has been finished three times in his last four fights.
• Duncan boasts an 87.5% finish rate.
• Four of Tiuliulin’s last seven fights ended in the first round.
• Three of Duncan’s last five fights ended in Round 1.

Mick Parkin vs. Caio Machado — Heavyweight

Parkin vs Machado Odds

• Mick Parkin (-360)
• Caio Machado (+285)

Round Total

• Over 1.5 Rounds (-200)
• Under 1.5 Rounds (+160)

Betting Trends

• Parkin has finished six of his last seven opponents.
• Machado is currently on a seven-fight winning streak.
• Only one of Parkin’s last seven fights made it to the third round.
• Five of Machado’s last seven fights ended in the first round.
• Parkin lands 6.02 significant strikes per minute.
• Machado lands 8.07 significant strikes per minute.

Jeka Saragih vs. Lucas Alexander — Featherweight

Saragih vs Alexander Odds

• Jeka Saragih (+355)
• Lucas Alexander (-455)

Round Total

• Over 1.5 Rounds (-160)
• Under 1.5 Rounds (+130)

Betting Trends

• Saragih is 5-1 in his last six fights.
• Alexander is 6-1 in his last seven fights.
• All but one of Saragih’s 16 career fights ended with a finish.
• Alexander has TKO’d three of his last five opponents.
• This bout marks Saragih’s Fight Night debut.
• Alexander has never fought as the favorite in the UFC.

Lucie Pudilova vs. Ailin Perez — Women’s Bantamweight

Pudilova vs Perez Odds

• Lucie Pudilova (+150)
• Ailin Perez (-175)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (-275)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (+215)

Betting Trends

• Pudilova is 6-2 in her last eight fights.
• Perez is 3-2 in her last five fights.
• Pudilova went the distance in 13 of her last 15 fights.
• Only one of Perez’s last six fights went the distance.
• Pudilova has an average fight time of 13:23.
• Perez has an average fight time of 12:27.

Trey Ogden vs. Nikolas Motta — Lightweight

Ogden vs Motta Odds

• Trey Ogden (+110)
• Nikolas Motta (-130)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (-130)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (+100)

Betting Trends

• Ogden is 4-2 in his last six fights.
• Motta is 4-2 in his last six fights.
• Ogden owns a 68.8% finish rate.
• Motta owns a 69.2% finish rate.
• Ogden went the distance in each of his last three fights.
• Motta has only gone the distance twice in his last 10 fights.

Charles Johnson vs. Rafael Estevam — Flyweight

Johnson vs Estevam Odds

• Charles Johnson (+130)
• Rafael Estevam (-150)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (-225)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (+185)

Betting Trends

• Johnson looks to avoid a third straight loss at UFC Vegas 82.
• Estevam makes his UFC debut following an 11-0 start to his career.
• Johnson went the distance four times in his last five fights.
• Estevam has only gone the distance three times in his last 10 fights.
• Johnson has an average fight time of 12:55.
• Estevam has an average fight time of 7:25.

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UFC Vegas 82 Preview FAQ

When is UFC Vegas 82?

• UFC Vegas 82 will take place on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

Where is UFC Vegas 82?

• UFC Vegas 82 will take place at the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada

What time does UFC Vegas 82 start?

• Preliminary Card Start Time: 2 p.m. ET
• Main Card Start Time: 5 p.m. ET

How can I watch UFC Vegas 82?

• Preliminary Card Channel: ESPN+
• Main Card Channel: ESPN

How can I bet on UFC Vegas 82?

• All of the top online sports betting sites will have UFC Vegas 82 odds, but here are some of the sites we recommend most for MMA betting enthusiasts.