TLDR
- Bo Nickal returns to face Rodolfo Vieira after his loss to Reiner De Ridder, with Nickal favored at -225
- Gregory Rodrigues takes on Roman Kopylov in a middleweight clash, with Rodrigues the -190 favorite
- Jose Mariscal faces Pat Sabatini as near even-money picks at -110 each
- The preliminary card features multiple middleweights and featherweights with title implications
- UFC 322 takes place Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York City
The UFC 322 preliminary card features three compelling matchups at Madison Square Garden. The card serves as the undercard to two championship fights on the main event.
Bo Nickal headlines the prelims against Rodolfo Vieira in a middleweight bout. Nickal enters at -225 after suffering his first UFC loss to Reiner De Ridder. The former NCAA wrestling champion looks to bounce back against a Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist.
Vieira brings excellent ground skills but limited striking to the matchup. His gameplan likely involves catching submissions during scrambles rather than initiating takedowns. Nickal’s wrestling background gives him a clear path to control.
The betting markets favor Nickal by decision at +135. Vieira won’t attempt to out-wrestle Nickal directly. This sets up a striking-heavy fight where Nickal’s precision should earn him scorecards.
Vieira’s best work comes when he secures top position on the ground. Against Nickal’s defensive wrestling, those opportunities will be scarce. The fight projects as a slower-paced affair on the feet.
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Middleweight Matchups Shape Division
Gregory Rodrigues meets Roman Kopylov in another middleweight contest. Rodrigues comes in as a -190 favorite despite Kopylov’s technical striking advantages. The Brazilian’s pressure fighting style should prove effective.
Rodrigues possesses strong grappling credentials beyond his knockout power. He can exploit Kopylov’s takedown defense vulnerabilities. Kopylov struggles when fights hit the mat.
The betting pick favors Rodrigues by decision at +270. His relentless pressure will control the pace. Kopylov’s durability keeps him in fights even when trailing o scorecards.
Kopylov holds technical striking advantages in pure exchanges. However, Rodrigues lands heavier shots and dictates where fights take place. His varied skill set gives him multiple paths to victory.
Jose Mariscal enters as a slight underdog against Pat Sabatini at +105. The odds surprised analysts who view Mariscal as the superior fighter. He excels in both grappling and striking exchanges.
Sabatini tends to fold under sustained pressure. Mariscal’s aggressive style should create problems throughout three rounds. The value sits with the underdog in this featherweight matchup.
Fight Night Details and Betting Markets
The preliminary card begins at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Early prelims start at 6:00 PM ET. The main card follows at 10:00 PM ET.
Multiple sportsbooks offer betting markets on the prelim fights. BET99, BetOnline, and MyBookie all carry odds on method of victory props. Decision props offer value on several fights.
The Nickal-Vieira fight has submission props despite the expected striking battle. Nickal by submission sits at +950 while Vieira by submission comes in at +425. These reflect low probability outcomes.
Rodrigues by knockout carries +280 odds despite his power. His decision prop at +270 provides better value. The methodical approach suits this matchup better than seeking an early finish.
Parlay options combine multiple prelim favorites. A three-fight parlay of Nickal, Rodrigues, and Mariscal moneylines returns positive odds. All three enter as betting favorites in their respective bouts.
The preliminary card could stand alone as a strong fight night. The depth of talent extends beyond the championship bouts. Madison Square Garden hosts one of the year’s most stacked cards top to bottom.
