This Saturday’s UFC Vegas 42 card marks the MMA world leader’s return to its home base of Las Vegas, Nev., after two consecutive weeks of pay-per-view events on the road.
The promotion’s Nov. 13 card is headlined by a monumental matchup in the UFC featherweight division. As former 145-pound king, Max Holloway will put his top spot in the rankings up against third-ranked Mexican star Yair Rodriguez. The winner of the booking will be in a prime position to score a championship opportunity next with the overlord of the weight class Alexander Volkanovksi.
UFC Vegas 42 also features a battle of top-15 women’s flyweights in Cynthia Calvillo versus Andrea Lee and a welterweight scrap between a couple of potential rich prospects in Miguel Baeza and Khaos Williams.
How to watch UFC Vegas 42 on Nov. 13
- UFC Vegas 42 kicks off inside the UFC APEX at 1 pm ET with preliminary action on streaming service ESPN+
- The main card follows at 4 pm ET, also on ESPN+
- You can purchase “VIP Experience” tickets to UFC APEX events directly from the promotion here
UFC Vegas 42 fight card
Main Card
Max Holloway (-720) vs. Yair Rodriguez (+500)
Ben Rothwell (-150) vs. Marcos Rogério de Lima (+130)
Cynthia Calvillo (-125) vs. Andrea Lee (+105)
Miguel Baeza (-140) vs. Khaos Williams (+120)
Felicia Spencer (-280) vs. Leah Letson (+225)
Preliminary Card
Song Yadong (-130) vs. Julio Arce (+110)
Thiago Moisés (-255) vs. Joel Alvarez (+205)
Sean Woodson (-320) vs. Collin Anglin (+250)
Cortney Casey (-210) vs. Liana Jojua (+175)
Marc Diakiese (-180) vs. Rafael Alves (+155)
Kennedy Nzechukwu (-105) vs. Da Un Jung (-115)
Roman Dolidze vs. Kyle Daukaus
Betting odds via draftkings
UFC Vegas 42 appointment television fights
Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez
Yair Rodriguez has long been viewed as a talent with championship potential. On Saturday night, he will get a chance to prove his time is now when he faces a legend of the division in Max Holloway. The Hawaiian is a massive favorite heading into the natchup. If he can succeed like Vegas oddsmakers expect him to, he will achieve the goal he has worked towards since July of 2020. A third fight with champion Alexander Volkanovski.
Prediction: Holloway by TKO, round 4
Miguel Baeza vs. Khaos Williams
The welterweight clash between Miguel Baeza and Khaos Williams is booking bent on delivering fireworks and a knockout finish. Both have shown thunder in their fists as they rose through the regional scene and scored contracts in the UFC. Although both have the power to put opponents into instant unconsciousness, they also are only getting better technically as strikers. Making this a fight that could be a chess match with explosive potential.
Prediction: Baeza by unanimous decision
Cynthia Calvillo vs. Andrea Lee
Cynthia Calvillo moved to the women’s flyweight division and instantly put her name in the title fight conversation after beating division stalwart Jessica Eye. Since then back-to-back losses have some wondering if the weight class truly is an optimal home for the Mexican-American. A win over another ranked talent in Andrea Lee is a must if she hopes to get back into contention. However, Lee is in a must-win as well, as she looks to avoid losing four of her last five and being bounced from the division rankings.
Prediction: Calvillo by unanimous decision
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