Expert prediction
UFC Mexico: Yair Rodriguez vs. Brian Ortega 2 Prediction, Odds, and Picks (Feb 24)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Our Yair Rodriguez vs. Brian Ortega 2 prediction is that we’re going to witness an upset.
- Ortega is looking for revenge for the TKO loss he suffered some year and a half ago.
- Takedown defense seems to be Rodriguez’s Achilles’ heel and Ortega will try to exploit that.
Yair Rodriguez vs. Brian Ortega 2 will serve as the co-main event of UFC Mexico, which is on the program on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, February 24, 2023, at 10:00 p.m. ET
- Where: Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yair Rodriguez | |
| Brian Ortega |
Fight Preview
Yair “El Pantera” Rodriguez is 19-4-1 overall with most of his losses happening to elite featherweights. For example, in his most recent fight, he lost to Alexander Volkanovski by a technical knockout in a fight for the title.
It was a TKO finish, but Volk really exploited Rodriguez’s poor wrestling, making seven takedowns in that fight. Actually, Rodriguez suffered 15 takedowns in total in his last five fights. One of those happened in his 2022 fight with Brian “T-City” Ortega (15-3-1).
Ortega hasn’t fought since that fight, which he lost by a TKO after his shoulder popped out of its socket. Before that, he was doing well, although the two fought for only about four minutes in total.
Yair Rodriguez vs. Brian Ortega 2 Prediction
Yair Rodriguez is a hell of a striker, but his wrestling was no good in the past. Has he improved his takedown defense?
READ ALSO: UFC Mexico: Brandon Moreno vs. Brandon Royval 2 Prediction, Odds, and Picks (Feb 24)
We don’t think so. Rodriguez just isn’t a good wrestler and that’s precisely what we think Brian Ortega will try to exploit. We think he can take Rodriguez down and finish him with ground and pound.
Free Pick:
MMA
More Predictions
UFC Vegas 123 Predictions: Moicano vs Nolan Picks, Odds and Best Bet
Best bet: Tom Nolan moneyline (-120) Bet UFC Vegas 123 at BetOnline Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan headline UFC Vegas 123 this Saturday in a lightweight matchup with plenty on the line. Moicano is fighting to stay relevant in the division, while Nolan is chasing a breakthrough win and a place in the rankings. You […]
UFC 332: Full Main Card Picks, Odds & Props (Oct 3)
It’s UFC 332 week at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. A vacant women’s flyweight title is on the line, along with several high-stakes main card matchups. Here is your full breakdown, plus expert UFC picks, odds, and prop bets for Saturday’s event. How to Watch UFC 332 Main Card Preview Main Event: Natalia […]
UFC: Silva vs. Delgado Preview, Odds, Picks (Sep 12)
Delgado steps into his first UFC main event on short notice following Yair Rodríguez’s injury withdrawal. He is a massive underdog against Jean Silva, though Silva prepared for a completely different rival. Here is are more MMA Odds. How to Watch Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado Odds Fighter Odds Silva -425 Delgado +325 Fight Preview […]
UFC Paris: Full Main Card Picks, Odds & Props
The UFC returns to the Accor Arena for its fifth annual trip to Paris. The card features 14 fights, but we are focusing on the main card, headlined by lightweight fireworks and top French talent. Here are the full betting breakdowns, UFC Paris odds, and top picks for the main card lineup. How to Watch […]
UFC Shanghai Predictions, Odds & Full Fight Card Picks
It’s UFC Shanghai on the menu, with several high-stakes matchups on the main card. We are here to deliver some top-notch UFC picks, with props and plenty of other valuable information. How to Watch UFC Shanghai Main Card Preview Main Event: Umar Nurmagomedov (20-1) vs. Song Yadong (23-9-1) Fighter Odds Nurmagomedov -530 Yadong +375 Co-Main […]