Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez UFC fight info, date and time
Main event
Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez is set to go down at UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez at 4:00pm EST on Saturday 16th July 2022 in a 145lbs matchup.
Brian Ortega’s last UFC appearance ended in defeat to 145lbs champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 266 last September.
Yair Rodriguez also enters this matchup off the back of a defeat following a bruising five-round war against Max Holloway.
Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez betting odds
Brian Ortega opened as a -150 betting favorite. Placing a bet on Ortega means you would need to bet $150 in order to win $100.
Yair Rodriguez is a +135 underdog. If you bet $100 on Rodriguez then you would win $135.
Fight information
Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez was first reported on May 26th.
Brian Ortega will fight Yair Rodriguez at #UFCLongIsland on July 16th. (first rep. @CCLegaspi) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #MainEvent pic.twitter.com/laZaBRX4cz
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) May 26, 2022
This Featherweight matchup will be the five-round headliner at UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez.
Brian Ortega
Brian Ortega came within seconds of securing the UFC Featherweight title during his championship matchup with Alexander Volkanovski but ultimately lost the five-round fight by decision.
HE GETS OUT 🤯@alexvolkanovski escapes Ortega's choke! #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/4a6PWGxZSA
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 26, 2021
Ortega has lost two of his last three fights, including another unsuccessful shot at the title when he faced Max Holloway in December 2018.
Yair Rodriguez
Yair Rodriguez came up short during his five-round headliner against former champion Max Holloway last November.
Yair got up FIRING 💥
— UFC (@ufc) November 13, 2021
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The Mexican will be hoping to get himself back into title contention with a victory over Brian Ortega.
How they match up
Yair Rodriguez will be the taller fighter in this matchup at 5”11 compared to Ortega who is 5”8. Rodriguez will also have a small 2-inch reach advantage.
THE SPINNING ELBOW 🤯
— UFC (@ufc) October 18, 2020
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The stats show a number of similarities between the two fighters. They have both landed a similar rate of takedowns and significant strikes, although Yair Rodriguez has better striking defense.
Reasons to watch
This is an enthralling five-round matchup between two of the best featherweights in the UFC. Both of these men are fantastic strikers who are more than capable of finishing anyone in the division.
Brian Ortega will undoubtedly have the advantage in the grappling department and is one of the most dangerous submission artists in the entire promotion.
1 second left…Yair Rodriguez KO's Chan Sung Jung out of nowhere.
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) November 11, 2018
No better way to go out on the 25th Anniversary! pic.twitter.com/1C2C6ev62c
Rodriguez has a diverse and creative arsenal of striking techniques, so will most likely want to keep this one on the feet.
The stakes
This matchup could decide who will be next to earn a shot at the 145lbs title. Brian Ortega is currently ranked #2 and will face #4 ranked Rodriguez.
Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions have Brian Ortega as the slight betting favorite with opening odds of -150.
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Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez tale of the tape
- 2 year age gap: Rodriguez is the younger fighter at 29 years old.
- Rodriguez has a slight 2 inch reach advantage.
- Rodriguez has 1 more professional MMA fights than Ortega.
| Brian Ortega | vs | Yair Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Age | 29 |
| 18 | Fights | 19 |
| 15 | Wins | 13 |
| 2 | Losses | 3 |
| 3 | KO’s | 6 |
| 7 | Subs | 3 |
| 5′ 8 | Height (in) | 5′ 11 |
| 69 | Reach (in) | 71 |
MMA record breakdown: Common opponents for Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez
The two fighters share 3 common opponents throughout their professional careers; Chan Sung Jung, Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar.
Brian Ortega has the better record against the shared opposition, at 2-1 to Yair Rodriguez’s record of 1-2
| Chan Sung Jung vs Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez | ||
|---|---|---|
Brian Ortega Win • Decision R5 5:00 |
vs. Chan Sung Jung
| Yair Rodriguez Win • KO/TKO R5 4:59 |
| Max Holloway vs Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez | ||
|---|---|---|
Brian Ortega Loss • KO/TKO R4 5:00 |
vs. Max Holloway
| Yair Rodriguez Loss • Decision R5 5:00 |
| Frankie Edgar vs Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez | ||
|---|---|---|
Brian Ortega Win • KO/TKO R1 4:44 |
vs. Frankie Edgar
| Yair Rodriguez Loss • KO/TKO R2 5:00 |
Brian “T-City” Ortega fighter profile and recent form
Brian Ortega is a 31 year old male fighter from United States with 15 pro wins and 2 losses. See Brian Ortega’s full MMA record.
Brian Ortega has a 67% finish rate, including 3 by knockout, 7 by submission, 5 by decision.
Brian Ortega is looking to get back to winning ways after a loss at the hands of Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega.
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss |
15-1-0 | Alexander Volkanovski |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 266 | 2021-09-25 | Featherweight | UFC |
|
Win |
14-1-0 | Chan Sung Jung |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-10-17 | Featherweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
14-0-0 | Max Holloway |
KO/TKO
R4 5:00
|
UFC 231 | 2018-12-08 | Featherweight | UFC |
|
Win |
13-0-0 | Frankie Edgar |
KO/TKO
R1 4:44
|
UFC 222 | 2018-03-03 | Featherweight | UFC |
|
Win |
12-0-0 | Cub Swanson |
SUB
R2 3:22
|
UFC Fight Night 123 | 2017-12-09 | Featherweight | UFC |
Yair “El Pantera” Rodriguez fighter profile and recent form
Yair Rodriguez is a 29 year old male fighter from Mexico with 13 pro wins and 3 losses. See Yair Rodriguez’s full MMA record.
Yair Rodriguez has a 54% finish rate, including 6 by knockout, 3 by submission, 6 by decision.
Yair Rodriguez is looking to get back to winning ways after a loss at the hands of Max Holloway at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodriguez.
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss |
13-2-0 | Max Holloway |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-11-13 | Featherweight | UFC |
|
Win |
12-2-0 | Jeremy Stephens |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN 6 | 2019-10-18 | Featherweight | UFC |
|
No Contest |
12-2-0 | Jeremy Stephens |
R1 0:15
|
UFC on ESPN+ 17 | 2019-09-21 | Featherweight | UFC |
|
Win |
11-2-0 | Chan Sung Jung |
KO/TKO
R5 4:59
|
UFC Fight Night 139 | 2018-11-10 | Featherweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
11-1-0 | Frankie Edgar |
KO/TKO
R2 5:00
|
UFC 211 | 2017-05-13 | Featherweight | UFC |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez is set to go down at UFC Fight Night – Ortega vs. Rodriguez. The fight is expected to start at around 4:00pm EST on Saturday 16th July 2022.
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