Bookmakers made Cain Sandoval a massive favorite against Mark Bernaldez when they meet in their bout on Friday 21st February 2025 at Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, United States.
He is currently 1/16 (-1700) to win the bout outright, while you can get 8/1 (+800) on Mark Bernaldez if you fancy the massive upset.
That means that oddsmakers think there is 90% chance of Sandoval winning while giving Bernaldez a 10% chance.
Sandoval opened as the favorite at 1/20 (-2000).
Bernaldez opened at 9/1 (+900) which has got wider by 0/1 (-INF).
The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds in the Super Lightweight division, which means both fighters will have to make the weight limit of 140 pounds (9.8 stones or 63.64 kg) on the day of the weigh-in.
Sandoval vs Bernaldez Head To Head
Cain Sandoval steps into the ring with an undefeated record of 14 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 12 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Mark Bernaldez will make his way to the ring with a record of 25 wins, 6 losses and 0 draws, with 18 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest Sandoval has an advantage in power over Bernaldez, with a 86% knockout percentage compared to Bernaldez's 72%.
Cain Sandoval is the younger man by 8 years, at 22 years old.
Sandoval has a height advantage of 2 inches over Bernaldez. This also extends to a 4-inch reach advantage.
Both Cain Sandoval and Mark Bernaldez fight out of an orthodox stance.
Sandoval is the less experienced professional fighter, having had 17 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2021, 10 years and 2 months later than Bernaldez, whose first professional fight was in 2011. He has fought 85 fewer professional rounds, totaling 54 compared to Bernaldez's 139.
Who's been more active?
Sandoval's last 2 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 3 months and 12 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 7 months and 23 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 11 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 5.5 rounds on average.
What’s the Latest Time I Can Bet on Sandoval vs Bernaldez Pre Fight?
The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 11:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM PST at Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, United States, which is around 4:00 AM GMT in the UK.
Where Can I Watch Sandoval vs Bernaldez for In-Play Betting?
The UFC Fight Pass show is expected to begin at 10:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM PST. The UFC Fight Pass UK broadcast of the card is expected to start at 3:00 AM (GTM).
