#Yair Rodriguez

The UFC returns to Long Island on Saturday, where fight fans will be treated to a rare matinee card that will surely not disappoint. The main event will feature two featherweight title contenders, as Brian Ortega will attempt to bounce back after a heartbreaking loss to the current champ Alexander Volkanovsk in September of last year. "T-City" was…

Julian Erosa is a -170 favorite against Alex Caceres in their main card matchup at UFC Vegas 66. This fight will test whether Caceres can handle any step up against a complete fighter in the featherweight division. Claim your offers here and then be sure to check out all of our UFC Picks. ✅ Erosa has leveled up much later in his career than is…

Although Rob Font admits he isn't wild about having an opponent who is ranked lower than him, the No. 5-ranked bantamweight believes everything will fall in place if he takes care of business against No. 8-ranked Marlon Vera in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera on Saturday. The important matchup of ranked contenders closes the…

The UFC is back in Las Vegas on Saturday night when UFC 276 goes down as part of this year's International Fight Week. The stacked card features a slew of legendary names as well as a pair of championship fights. Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya welcomes his latest challenge in the form of a destructive knockout artist in the form of Jared…

Brian Ortega says his two losses in title fights have shown him what it takes to become a champion, and he intends to show what he's learned Saturday when he faces fellow featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez in the main event of UFC Fight Night. The battle of top-five contenders with title implications will highlight the main card (2 p.m. ET)…

Calvin Kattar says Josh Emmett's similar style will make for a "guaranteed banger" when the ranked featherweights meet on Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Emmett. Their showdown, which will see the winner move closer to his first title shot, headlines the main UFC fight card (7 p.m. ET) from the Moody Center in Austin,…

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to the ABC airwaves this Saturday evening (July 16, 2022) when Featherweight contenders Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez square off inside UBS Arena in Belmont Park, N.Y., in UFC Long Island's main event. The broadcast also features a Strawweight tussle that pits Amanda Lemos against Michelle Waterson and…

Earlier this Saturday, UFC officials announced that featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will be going up in weight to challenge Islam Makhachev for his lightweight title at UFC 284. Let's take a look at the opening odds for the event. Based on the live odds on the DraftKings Sportsbook, the Dagestani has opened as a -305 betting favorite…

Brian Ortega missed the opportunity to become the new UFC champion again, losing to Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous decision in his previous match. At UFC Long Island, he will take on Mexican technical striker Yair Rodriguez, who has returned from a long rest. Here are our predictions for UFC Fight Night: Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez. Brian is…

For the first time since October 2019, the UFC will be holding a show in Australia. A host of Australian and international stars are being lined up for what's shaping as a massive event in Perth. In a treat for Aussie fight fans, two title fights have already been confirmed for the card. Here's everything you need to know about UFC 284 in Perth. It…

The Octagon arrives in New York City for the UFC's now annual appearance at Madison Square Garden following an exciting night of action at the UFC APEX, where nine of 11 fights inside of the final bell. With a number of fights having divisional relevance, a first-ballot Hall of Famer making his last appearance, a grudge match in the lightweight…

The Octagon arrives in New York City for the UFC's now annual appearance at Madison Square Garden following an exciting night of action at the UFC APEX, where nine of 11 fights inside of the final bell. With a number of fights having divisional relevance, a first-ballot Hall of Famer making his last appearance, a grudge match in the lightweight…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns with a special event in Long Island - the UFC Fight Night: Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez. Besides the massive main event that will determine the next contender for the title, the fight card is filled with huge fights and some legendary names. Here are our predictions for the full card of the UFC Fight…

Sports betting in Ohio is legal but regulated sportsbooks have yet to start taking bets in the Buckeye State. While residents wait for the Ohio sports betting market to fully open up, they can still bet on the UFC online with the top offshore betting sites. In this article, we'll break down how to bet on UFC on ABC 3: Ortega vs Rodriguez in Ohio…

On the main card of UFC Fight Night 210, veteran UFC featherweight and American Andre Fili goes head-to-head with fellow American Bill Algeo. Fili is the younger of the two fighters at thirty-two years old but he has been fighting in the UFC for nearly a decade while his thirty-three year old compatriot is still basically feeling his way into the…

Andre Fili has been a staple in the featherweight division since bursting into the UFC in 2013. He has fought some of the biggest names to secure a relatively mixed record but has always promised a tough fight for whoever stands before him. Unfortunately, while his longevity in the promotion has allowed him to make a name for himself, he has, for…

As UFC and MMA become more popular, sports fans are starting to pay attention to UFC betting odds and where to bet for the best odds on UFC events. The Ultimate Fighting Championship began in 1993 when Zuffa, LLC started the promotion. Its main goal was to figure out which martial art skill is the most useful in real fights. At the time, the most…