Betting Odds: Yair Rodriguez favored over Brian Ortega for Mexico City rematch
The UFC is returning to Mexico with a five-round co-headliner that features a rematch between top-ranked Featherweights Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega and the odds are out. This bout is scheduled for February 24th and will take place in Mexico City, Mexico.
Current Odds: Yair Rodriguez -155, Brian Ortega +135
These odds mean a bettor would need to risk $155 on Yair Rodriguez to win $100; meanwhile, a risk of $100 on Brian Ortega could win $135.
The two originally fought at UFC Long Island where Rodriguez won via a shoulder injury to Ortega in round one. Yair Rodriguez will make his first appearance here since losing to Alexander Volkanovski for the Featherweight title. Brian Ortega will return from a long layoff here as he has not fought since the first matchup with Rodriguez.
Past Odds: Yair Rodriguez
Yair Rodriguez (+295) vs. Alexander Volkanovski (-370) UFC 290 – Loss
Yair Rodriguez (-175) vs. Josh Emmett (+165) UFC 284 – Loss
Yair Rodriguez (+170) vs. Brian Ortega (-185) UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez – Win
Yair Rodriguez (+465) vs. Max Holloway (-545) UFC Fight Night: Rodrigeuz vs. Holloway – Loss
Yair Rodriguez (-105) vs. Jeremy Stephens (-105) UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Weidman – Win
Past Odds: Brian Ortega
Brian Ortega (-185) vs. Yair Rodriguez (+170) UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez – Loss
Brian Ortega (+175) vs. Alexander Volkanovski (-190) UFC 266 – Loss
Brian Ortega (+185) vs. Chan Sung Jung (-200) UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Korean Zombie – Win
Brian Ortega (-110) vs. Max Holloway (-110) UFC 231 – Loss
Brian Ortega (-145) vs. Frankie Edgar (+135) UFC 222 – Win
UFC Mexico City Fight Card
Yair Rodriguez vs. Brian Ortega, Featherweight
Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi, Flyweight
Edgar Chairez vs. Daniel Lacerda, Flyweight
Victor Altamirano vs. Felipe dos Santos, Flyweight
Yazmin Jauregui vs. Sam Hughes, Strawweight
UFC Mexico City Info
Date: February 24th
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Start Time: 6:00 PM EST (Main Card)
