The UFC is back with another fight night on Saturday, 8/2, headlined by Tatsuro Taira and Hyun Sung Park. Tatsuro Taira opens as a heavy favorite (-340) with Hyun Sung Park as the underdog at about +270. Whether you're betting on the method of victory, a round prop, or looking for value in the undercard, we’ve got you covered with the best picks and promos for fight night.

 

 

 

UFC Fight Night Predictions & Picks: Saturday, August 2nd

Fight

Pick

Confidence

Taira vs ParkTaira via submissionMedium
Nakamura vs Fletcher Nakamura via submissionMedium
Rosa vs CornolleRosa via decisionMedium

Fighters / Picks

  • Tatsuro Taira via Submission +130: Taira has five rounds to work with, and I’m not expecting Park to be able to keep up the pace the later it goes. This will be my biggest bet on the card this week.
  • Rinya Nakamura via Submission +700: I know Fletcher is a great grappler, but Rinya is a wrestler, so he gets to choose where this fight takes place. After the first round, I expect him to wrestle, and while Nakamura is normally a finisher by KO, he has spammed submission attempts in the UFC, and I expect him to try to get one here again.
  • Karol Rosa via Decision (-150): If you have a book like DraftKings, you can parlay Rosa via decision with her to land 65+ significant strikes and bump this up to +115. Rosa is a volume striker, and in her wins in the UFC, she has averaged around 100 significant strikes, so if she doesn’t get taken down, I expect her to win the decision and easily clear 65 significant strikes.

 

 

 

How To Bet On My UFC Picks At DraftKings

  1. Open the DraftKings Sportsbook app or site.
  2. Navigate to UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park.
  3. Place your Taira ML bet at around -340
  4. Add "Taira by submission" prop for extra value.
  5. Under 3.5 rounds: smart prop targeting early fight action—Park hasn’t gone deep.
  6. Parlay suggestion: Taira ML + Under 3.5 rounds for higher payout.
  7. Bankroll tip: allocate 3-4% on core bets and smaller stakes on props.

 

 

 

How to Watch UFC Fight Night on ESPN, Taira vs. Park Saturday Night

Event date/time: Saturday, August 2, 2025. Prelims start at 6 pm ET, main card at 9 pm ET
U.S. Broadcast: Live on ESPN and ESPN+. Prelims and main card both stream via ESPN+
Location: UFC APEX in Nevada (Las Vegas)

UFC Fight Night Odds & Score $200 Promo At DraftKings

  • Odds: Taira -340, Park +270
  • Recommended bets: Taira ML; Taira by submission
  • DraftKings promo: New users often see promos like "Bet $5, get $150-200 in bonus bets". Check the promotions section for up-to-date offers.

This matchup features technical proficiency versus high finishing upside. Taira’s control and experience give him the edge, but Park’s momentum and submission threat make the props and round totals interesting. Enjoy the fight—and good luck wagering!

 

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