This is a fun fight, no ifs about it. Both Ortega and Rodriguez like to stand and trade, and they’re both full of heart in the cage.
Brian Ortega: Ortega is a very well rounded fighter with heavy up close striking (favoring uppercuts on the inside) mixed with surprisingly dextrous grappling technique when he sees the chance for a submission. He’s going into this fight with the same plan he always has. Attack the opponent up close and force favorable trades, and go for a choke when possible.
Yair Rodriguez: You can’t talk about Rodriguez without talking about his kicks, from jumping roundhouses to vicious body kicks, Yair lives by his legs. A striker through and through, he mixes up levels with his kicks and punches perhaps better than just about anyone. Look for him to try and strike from range to neutralize Ortega’s closer gameplan.
Prediction: Brian Ortega by Submission. I think Orgega has a more rounded tool kit and will dominate once he’s on the ground.