This weekend’s UFC Fight Night should be an interesting contest between Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez, with both men looking to remain in contention for the featherweight title.
Ortega (15-2, 1 no contest) last fought back in September, when his second golden opportunity ended with a defeat – just like his first – when the American was bested by Alexander Volkanowski.
Meanwhile, Rodriguez (13-3, 1 NC) has yet to challenge for the title, but the Mexican showed potential in November in a stunning points loss to former champion Max Holloway. The dynamic striker even said that the UFC guaranteed him a title shot if he beat Ortega this Saturday.
Jiu-jitsu specialist Ortega probably needs a few more wins if he wants to fight for the belt again, losing to Volcanowski before losing to Holloway, meaning Saturday’s main event is a crucial battle for California.
Here’s everything you need to know.
when is it?
The event will take place at the UBS Arena in Long Island on Saturday, July 16.
Prelims will begin at 4 p.m. BST (8 p.m. PT, 10 p.m. CT, 11 p.m. ET), with the main card at 7 p.m. BST (11 p.m. PT, 1 p.m. CT, 2 p.m. ET).
how can i watch?
The card will be broadcast live in the UK on BT Sport, with the broadcaster’s app and website also broadcasting the fights.
In the US, ESPN+ will broadcast the action live, as will UFC Fight Pass.
Former UFC Featherweight Title Challenger Brian Ortega
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Possibility
Ortega – 4/7
Rodrigues – 4/5
via betfair,
full card
main card
Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez (Featherweight)
Michelle Waterson-Gomez vs Amanda Lemos (women’s strawweight)
Li Jingliang vs. Muslim Salikhov (welterweight)
Matt Schnell vs Sumudarjee (flyweight)
Shane Burgos vs Charles Jourdain (Featherweight)
Lauren Murphy vs Misha Tate (Female Flyweight)
Initial
Punahel Soriano vs Dalcha Lungiambula (middleweight)
Ricky Simon vs Jack Shore (bantamweight)
Bill Elgio vs Herbert Burns (featherweight)
Dustin Jacobi vs Da-Un Jung (Light Heavyweight)
Dwight Grant vs. Dustin Stoltzfuss (middleweight)
Jessica Penn x Emily Ducote (Female Strawweight)
