Mana Martinez vs Cameron Saaiman 03/04/2023 – Bantamweights Mana Martinez and Cameron Saaiman will square off in a three-round match that kicks off the early preliminary card of UFC 285 on Saturday. Martinez looks to build on her split decision win over Brandon Davis last October while Saaiman hopes to extend his unbeaten streak to eight matches and boost his status among 135 pounds. Sports betting odds for this fight have already been updated as we eagerly await an exciting battle.
Mana Martinez vs Cameron Saaiman
Date & Time: Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 5:30 PM ET
Location: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV
Mana Martinez vs Cameron Saaiman Betting Odds
Martinez
Moneyline: +250
Saaiman
Moneyline: -300
Mana Martinez vs Cameron Saaiman Analysis
Mana Martinez, recently earned his 10th victory after defeating Brandon Davis by split decision in October 2022. This triumph helped him rebound from his setback against Ronnie Lawrence eight months prior and secured him his 10th victory overall. Martinez possesses immense power in his hands, with eight of his victories coming by knockout. Unfortunately for Martinez, his grappling abilities are less than stellar; on average he takes 0.95 takedowns every 15 minutes and his takedown defense is just 27%. To improve his chances against Saaiman in the unbeaten state, Martinez must improve these areas to beat his opponent.
Cameron Saaiman made his UFC debut with a bang in December 2022, winning by technical knockout over Steven Koslow after three rounds. Now less than three months later, the South African is looking for another successful performance against Martinez to boost his stock in the bantamweight division. Five of Saaiman’s victories have been knockouts, so he will likely aim for an early finish and exert maximum effort in the opening stages of the fight to make an impression and outlast Martinez. It should also be taken into consideration that the South African has finished most of his opponents so he has landed fewer strikes compared to his veteran adversary; only 1.81 significant hits have been absorbed by him which may increase after the match as his upcoming rival is known for his ability to strike freely.
Mana Martinez vs Cameron Saaiman Stats
| Martinez | Saaiman | |
| Wins/Losses/Draws | 10-3-0 | 7-0-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 11:51 | 13:33 |
| Height | 5′ 10″ | 5′ 8 |
| “Weight | 135 lbs. | 135 lbs. |
| Reach | 70″ | 67″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| Strikes Landed per Min. | 4.43 | 4.06 |
| Striking Accuracy | 51% | 46% |
| Strikes Absorbed per Min. | 4.03 | 1.81 |
| Defense | 49% | 60% |
| Takedowns Average/15 min. | 0.95 | 0.55 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 42% | 33% |
| Takedown Defense | 27% | 40% |
| Submission Average/15 min. | 0.6 | 0.6 |
Mana Martinez vs Cameron Saaiman Free Pick
UFC online betting has Saaiman with a slight edge due to his skill and power. . In five of his seven starts, the South African has knocked out five opponents – so Martinez may face a difficult night if he doesn’t have an effective strategy for countering Saaiman’s powerful punches during the fight. It appears that Saaiman will come out on top by knockout; however eight of Martinez’ 10 victories ended either by knockout or technical knockout as well.
Free Pick: Cameron Saaiman -300
