The upcoming UFC fight card is headlined by the clash between BJJ black belt and the former title contender Brian Ortega and Taekwondo/Muay Thai striking and footwork specialist from Mexico, Yair El Pantera Rodriguez. Hes a taekwondo specialist and generally has success kicking from distance. Ortega said after the fight. ^ Fundamentals to fancy counters Unlike Ortega, a win for Rodriguez on Saturday night should establish him as the next challenger for division leader Volkanovski. The referee was confused but Waterson confessed to submiting. Salikhov landed a nice takedown and landed punches from the top. Trust me, I know. 3 Yair Rodriguez. Click Agree to accept our use of cookies or you can choose to opt out of our use of cookies by following the instructions in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice. 3:53 pm ET, at Michelle Waterson vs. Amanda Lemos -- Round 2: Lemos landed a nice right hook that either caught Waterson on the head or chest. On BetMGM, Ortega is -165 to win, which is an implied win rate of 62.26 percent. If so, hes likely to succeed early, earn top position and potentially hunt for submissions. Simon is 7-2 in the UFC and has only lost to Urijah Faber and Rob Font, but has a recent TKO win over Raphael Assuncao which is one of his most impressive victories to date. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC). Punahele Soriano always fishes for KO but leaves himself open, so expect big bombs to the face in his outing versus Dalcha Lungiambula. I am expecting a very fun undercard matchup between Bill Algeo and Herbert Burns on Saturday, and I think it makes for an interesting fight to discuss from a betting perspective. Official Result - Yair Rodriguez defeats Brian Ortega by TKO (injury) at 4:11 of Round 1 | Results, Highlights & More. Powerful middleweights looking to snap two-fight slides clash here as Punahele Soriano shares the Octagon with Dalcha Lungiambula in the final preliminary card fight of the night. Incredible show of respect between these two before battle #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/4OR88GGOlG, Cool as the other side of the pillow [ @BrianTCity | #UFCLongIsland LIVE on @ABCNetwork ] pic.twitter.com/fgn9RQLSDb, @PanteraUFC is fired up for this moment. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Date: Saturday, July 16 Main card: 2 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. GMT 4:40 pm ET, at Algeo is currently favored at -200, which is an implied win rate of 66.67 percent, and there is no way that I could pay this number personally. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). I will note that hes actually 34 years old now, so perhaps Burns just cannot improve at this stage of his career. As I've said before, he could fight for the title, I could fight for the title, anybody could fight for the title. Gambling Problem? + Excellent transitional grappler + Consistent pace and pressure You can tell I've had two shoulder surgeries already. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC). Ortegas last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Volkanovski at UFC 266. Athlete Profiles: Lauren Murphy| Miesha Tate. I just never had the opportunity. He also suffered an ACL injury in 2021, though given the time off, I dont factor that angle heavily into my analysis. That would make me extremely nervous backing Algeo with a -200 or better ticket. Much like his first shot at the title, the 31-year-old came out on the wrong side of the results, but he threatened the reigning champ with a pair of deep chokes that would have likely drawn a tap for anyone else, and remains one of the most opportunistic and dangerous fighters in the division. strikes per minute, and absorbing 6.69 per minute with a 49 percent defensive rate. Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez prediction Both fighters have been known to land punches and take a lot of shots. He has more UFC experience and is a more physical wrestler than Shore. + Aggressive pace and pressure Like his brother, Burns is a submission specialist and has won eight of his 11 pro victories by submission, including one in the UFC and one on DWCS. The main event on ABC features a fun pairing of two featherweights who arent afraid to push it to the limit on the feet. UFC on ABC 3 takes place Saturday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. Like his brother, Burns is a submission specialist and has won eight of his 11 pro victories by submission, including one in the UFC and one on DWCS. Considering Ortegas submission acumen from the front headlock, Ill be curious to see how willing Rodriguez is when it comes to opportunistic takedowns. MMA is life! Punahele Soriano kicks Jamie Pickett in their middleweight bout during Dana White's Contender Series at the UFC Apex on June 18, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sometimes, thats enough. strikes per minute, and absorbing 6.69 per minute with a 49 percent defensive rate. + Taekwondo black belt NYFights focuses on very promising bouts. This last fight, which was a really narrow decision loss to Ketlen Vieira, really kind of prompted me. She followed that up with a dominant first-round submission win over Karolina Kowalkiewicz, showing that shes still got plenty to offer more than 15 years after her professional debut. 2 Brian Ortega vs. #3 Yair Rodgriguez, featherweight #10 Michelle Waterson vs. #11 Amanda Lemos, Strawweights #14 Li Jingliang vs. Muslim Salikhov, Welterweights #8 Matt Schnell vs. #12 Su Mudaerji, Flyweights #14 Shane Burgos vs. Charles Jourdain, Featherweights #3 Lauren Murphy vs. #10 Miesha Tate, Flyweights Void in ONT. Now hell be taking on Burns, the brother of UFC welterweight top contender Gilbert Burns, who is very likely to have success grappling with Algeo early. 4:35 pm ET, at Shore has defended at 84 percent overall, but just gave up two out of three takedown attempts to Valiev and I didnt love how easily he hit the mat. + 7 submission wins They will also . Waterson landed a takedown with one minute left. UFC (@ufc) July 16, 2022 The fight did start off strong with jabs and high kicks. Up next on @ABCNetwork - your #UFCLongIsland main event! The upcoming fight night card is gonna be the fireworks, get up a bit earlier, get your popcorn ready and enjoy your Saturday! Welcome back to another UFC fight week, as the promotion heads to Long Island to feature Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez in the main event. Rodriguez was quickly launched up the division when he headlined fights against Alex Cacares and B.J. Ortega was relentless with forward pressure and Rodriguez was accurate with all sorts of strikes. Algeo has alternated losses and wins over his first four fights in the UFC, but enters this weekends impromptu matchup with Burns off a quality win over impressive DWCS grad I've got to take a page off of his book. It doesn't matter if it's the next months, one year, two years, we're gonna face each other. The 26-year-old from China enters on a three-fight winning streak, having gone back-to-back against Malcolm Gordon and Zarrukh Adashev in his first two appearances at 125 pounds, but now faces his first real step up in competition. Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez will look to stay in the UFC featherweight title picture at the other's expense this weekend, when the 145lbers clash in a main-event contest in Elmont.. Ortega has twice fought for featherweight gold in the UFC and came up short on both occasions - most recently against reigning champion Alexander Volkanovski in September. Postecoglou in pole position for Spurs job. Cut the Advertising. 4:27 pm ET, at UFC News + Ortega Issues Health Update, Return Timeline. If anything, I think a live betting opportunity for Algeo makes sense. ET and the main card will begin at 2 p.m. 4:30 pm ET, at UFC Long Island fight card: Three must-watch fights outside of Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez - CBSSports.com UFC 288 Schedule, Dates, Locations Morning Kombat podcast UFC Long. pic.twitter.com/wJcy5g4VOe, We will be seeing highlights of this for a long time - a comeback for the ages by @Danger_Caged #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/LiPH9QBeTV. Now the 38-year-old looks to make an expedient return to the win column with a splashy win over the high-profile new arrival to the flyweight ranks. Date: Saturday, July 16 Main card: 2 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. GMT 4:44 pm ET, at Eligibility restrictions apply. ET on ABC/ESPN+. The Ortega vs. Rodriguez main card begins at 2p.m. ", "Guys, I'm so f---ing sorry. Brian Ortega via TKO (injury) at 4:11 of Round 1. UFC Stream: Where To Watch Holloway Vs Allen Fight Night Event? Both fighters have been hovering around the top of the division, but have failed to take that big step forward. I wanted to keep going but this thing came out. UFC Fight Night: Yair Rodriguez vs Brian Ortega, Plus Askar Askarov vs. Alex Perez & Dustin Jacoby vs. Da Un Jung JULY 16th., 2022 - Follow BloodyElbow.com for more details . Before then, Ortega defeated former 145-pound title challenger Chan Sung Jung via unanimous decision. If he simply survives Round 1, there is a realistic chance he would be a clear favorite in Rounds 2 and 3. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/06/ufc-on-abc-3-ortega-vs-rodriguez-main-card-to-air, Max Holloways masterclass against Calvin Kattar, Photos: BKFC 43 weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs, Photos: Bloodiest battles in BKFC history, Photos: UFC on ESPN 45 weigh-ins and faceoffs, Every 'Ultimate Fighter' winner in UFC history, from Forrest Griffin to Macy Chiasson, Video: Logan Paul grapples UFC champions Israel Adesanya, Alexander Volkanovski, UFC on ESPN 45 breakdown: Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi close, but expect fight to end inside distance, Tim Elliott explains posting about divorce from UFC veteran Gina Mazany on social media, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. By now, the secret has long been out on the grappling phenom from the Gracie Torrance academy. 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He can win striking exchanges, but he probably will need a decision as Ortega is incredibly tough. That outcome isnt guaranteed, but based on Ortegas recent wrestling success, Im hopeful for him. He had almost no success against Volkanovski in their championship matchup over 25 minutes, but Volkanovski slipped one time and Ortega nearly jumped on his neck to secure the stoppage. + Active and attacking guard I love this matchup and I think both sides will have an opportunity to win, and it will likely come down to who wins the grappling exchanges. Recently, hes turned a bit of a corner. Rodriguez has a couple knockouts on his UFC resume, including that famous last-second upward elbow KO against Chan Sung Jung, but I dont consider him the heaviest hitter and dont expect him to easily finish opponents on the feet. Here is everything you need to know about Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez. The problem for Algeo has been his defensive wrestling. ^ Active hips and deceptive strikes I don't know how this happened. If I didnt mention a fight that youre interested in, let me know in the comment section below and Ill give you some additional thoughts. He was knocked out by Faber early and allowed 90 strikes to Rob Font, but otherwise has competed well enough. And I really dont trust that Algeo will suddenly defend takedowns well. All Rights Reserved. The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz breaks down Miamis Game 1 loss to Denver. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC). Today, we look at the main event for UFC on ABC 3. Li cut off Salikhov's overhand right with a right cross that sent Salikhov stumbling across the Octagon. + Dynamic kicking attacks Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Waterson tapped on the opposite side of the referee and Lemos relinquished the hold. "El Pantera" can use his two-inch height and two-inch reach advantage to pick away at a hittable Ortega from range. I think everybody in the division is going to face each other one day. UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs Rodriguez, took place live from the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York on July 16, 2022. Ortega has won seven times by submission in his career and is very dangerous on the mat. Official result: Li Jingliang def. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Ill be breaking down a few of my favorite matchups this week, and there are several good ones. 3:49 pm ET. Jung won his professional debut, lost his next two fights (at heavyweight) and hasnt been beaten since. ET and air on ABC and stream on ESPN+, with prelims set to begin at noon ET and air on ESPN and stream on ESPN+. Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez look to inch closer to a featherweight title shot onSaturday they face offfrom the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Ortega, a former two-time featherweight title challenger, last fought in September at UFC 266 when he lost by unanimous decision to champion Alexander Volkanovski. Someones unbeaten run is coming to an end and it should be all kinds of fun watching these two battle to decide who is catching their first loss in quite some time. The 35-year-old looked good in her return to action against Marion Reneau a year ago and will look to tap into that form again here. Hes simply too easy to hit. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 05: (R-L) Dustin Jacoby punches Michal Oleksiejczuk of Poland in their light heavyweight fight during the UFC 272 event on March 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The day's penultimate fight is starting shortly. UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez All fights from UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez will be available to watch on ESPN+. Brian Ortega Vs Yair Rodriguez: Full UFC Fight Night Card Preview Of The Event In New York, Teddy Atlas Seeking Federal Commission For US Pro Boxing, Oleksandr Usyk Next Fight Booked, Ukraine Boxer To Fight Daniel Dubois. Who winsOrtega vs. Rodriguez? With champion Valentina Shevchenko always in need of challengers, a win for Tate could catapult her into a title opportunity, while a victory would cement Murphy as one of the top talents in the flyweight division. 4:51 pm ET, at Create an account and see fewer ads on Tapology. Brian Ortega Staple info: Height: 5'8 Age: 31 Weight: 145 lbs. Unfortunately for Lemos, things went south quickly, as she got stuck in a standing arm triangle choke and was forced to tap a little over three minutes into the opening stanza, ending her five-fight winning streak. 5:30 pm ET, at Only time remains between now and the main event: Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez. The 38-year-old King of Kung Fu enters Saturdays contest on a five-fight winning streak, most recently defeating fellow veteran Francisco Trinaldo last June. Rodriguez has largely had a successful UFC career, with his only real setbacks coming against Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar. Hes garnered four Fight of the Night awards in his UFC career, and while hell likely be gunning for a Performance of the Night bonus here, the 31-year-old just has a way of falling into back-and-forth battles every time he steps into the Octagon. The Ortega vs. Rodriguez main card will beairing on ABC and streaming onESPN+in the United States with their UK counterparts BT Sport delivering the coverage to British fight fans. I am also enticed by the submission prop for Ortega, which you can find at +280 or better across the industry. Grant, who earned his UFC contract with a win on Season 2, went 3-4 over his first seven starts at welterweight, most recently suffering a second-round stoppage loss against Sergey Khandozhko in April. In his last five fights, Simon has landed two, six, seven, seven and six takedowns. A five-fight winning streak earned Murphy a championship opportunity last fall at UFC 266, but things did not go well at all for the former Invicta FC titleholder in her clash with Valentina Shevchenko. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports. The 28-year-old South Korean has gone 14-0-1 over his last 15 bouts, including posting four wins and a draw in his first five UFC appearances. Add in the fact that Rodriguez likes to turtle and expose his back in transit, and Ortega will likely have carte blanche in regards to rear- or front-choke variations. Ortega leaned into his wrestling and secured a takedown after a failed first attempt. That's what I'm doing. 4:42 pm ET, at Urijah Faber vs. Jos Aldo: Chan Sung Jung vs. Yair Rodriguez: Max Holloway vs. Brian Ortega: Conor McGregor vs. Chad Mendes: Leonard Garcia vs. Chan Sung Jung I: content_cut. (Photo by Chris Unger/DWCS LLC). Its quite possible that 1-3 takedowns over 25 minutes could lead to dominant rounds or a submission for Ortega. Notably, Rodriguez landed a sublime left hand to knee to outside leg kick combination early in the round. Michelle Waterson via submission (guillotine choke), Round 2. Please check your email for a confirmation. Thats where Ortega will surely have the biggest advantage, on the mat. Congratulations. The native of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania was a fixture on the rugged East Coast regional circuit before getting the call to the Octagon, and should feel right at home stepping into battle in Long Island. His hail Mary knockout of "Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung at 4:59 of Round 5 will go down in history, but his performance up to that point stalled his title aspirations. ^ Excellent leg dexterity, Oct 18, 2019; Boston, MA, USA; Yair Rodriguez (red) fights Jeremy Stephens (blue) in a featherweight bout during UFC Fight Night at the TD Garden. Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez -- Round 1: Rodrigez was accurate early, catching Ortega on the jaw with jabs and crosses. Simons striking is also not elite, though he may not be at a disadvantage here, Simon has been a bit inconsistent with his hands. Two years is a long time. 4:55 pm ET, at 4:15 pm ET, at The two highly ranked featherweights have a nasty habit of over-delivering on violence. That is extremely poor. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? "I'd be lying to you if for the past couple months every fan reminding you, like, 'You almost became a champ,' and I was like, 'Thanks you f---ing dick,'" Ortega said while reflecting on the Volkanovski fight at Wednesday's media day. + Tricky inside the clinch I think its a fair number, and honestly its priced better here than many other books across the industry. CBS Sports was with you the entire way on Saturday bringing you all the results and highlights from the UFC Fight Night card. And what other picks do you need to see? Ortega and Rodriguez will make their way to the octagon around 5:15 p.m. Here is everything you need to know about Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez. Odds and lines subject to change. More recently, on February 11th at UFC 284, he took down Josh Emmett (18-3 MMA) by submission at 4:19 of round 2, capturing the interim featherweight title. That said, Rodriguezs sometimes wild ways (especially when opting to fight from the bottom or go for leglocks) have put him in precarious positions before. He's making sure that he's undeniably the best that there is. Brian Ortega via TKO (injury), Round 1. Rodriguez improved to 14-3, 1 NC and bounced back from a loss to Max Holloway in his previous outing. One of the craziest battles we have seen this year, @Danger_Caged vs @Mudaerji_Su is your #UFCLongIsland Fight of the Night [ B2YB @ToyoTires ] pic.twitter.com/odIWKJE9D5, After the finishes we saw tonight, you know we HAD to give these 6 performance bonuses [ 1/6 | #UFCLongIsland | B2YB @ThorneHealth ] pic.twitter.com/vt0l2EmWRR, A man of the people #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/8XHNvbnWc1, Would you want to see these two run it back? See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Brian Ortega front-headlock threats: https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA/status/1441131361197199361?s=20&t=ONOEvAVLNTQXOi0VyBu60A. 4:10 pm ET, at As a man of a certain age, I remember ABC being an absolute juggernaut on the sports front back in the day. The main event saw Chris Weidman defeat Kelvin Gastelum by submission at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. And once Ortega gets going, he puts his punches together nicely, variating well to the body while punctuating his presence with accurate uppercuts and knees. And of course, the winner of Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez might get a 145-pound title shot, it has to be an entertaining one to watch! Errol Spence v Terence Crawford Fighting July 29? The main card airs on ABC and streams on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN/ESPN+. "I'm dropping to flyweight, and I think I was always meant to be here. If anything, I trust Algeo to throw strikes at a fair volume, and have enough cardio and toughness to last a full 15 minutes. Simon also packs a bigger punch in my opinion, so although Shore may actually have better durability, I think Simon can threaten him enough to stay competitive. Contact Tapology - Update Fight Cards, Fighter Bios, Gym Info. Rodriguez landed combinations, but Ortega's chin was way too strong. The featherweight division could be up for grabs and the winner of the match between Ortega (15-2-1) and Rodriguez (13-3-1). ET in the United States and at 7 p.m.GMTin the United Kingdom. Official result: Amanda Lemos def. + Serviceable wrestling and scrambling I think thats likely the case, and it may come down to Simons relentlessness for him to make that wrestling favorable to the judges. Not only is this a battle of hungry competitors, but its also a clash between elite camps, as Soriano reps Xtreme Couture, while Lungiambula trains with the crew at Kill Cliff FC, formerly known as Sanford MMA. Ortega and Rodriguez are expected to make their cage walks at around 5p.m. ET/11 p.m.GMT, although that depends on the length of the undercard bouts. Shane Burgos eats too many shots, but Charles Jourdain loves toe-to-toe fights, this is the candidate for the Fight of the Night. last fight, he was largely exposed by Daniel Pineda. Fan favorites Michelle. (Photo of Brian Ortega: Gary A. Vasquez USA Today). Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez preview: Golden opportunity on the line at UFC Long Island Dig into all the main card action for UFC Long Island, headlined by former title challenger looking to . Plus, he looked dangerous knocking down Valiev, while weve seen Simon hurt before. Yair ran straight to his corner after winning at #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/NpiMmOjJgb, "It's unfortunate that his shoulder dislocated. 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SPENCER KYTE, ON TWITTER @SPENCERKYTE You can pay $6.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $69.99. The preliminary card starts at 11 a.m. Bill Algeo and Herbert Burns were each slated to face someone else on Saturday night, but when their respective opponents were forced off the card, the two agreed to stick around and square off against one another this weekend instead. UFC Fight Night preview, staff predictions, UFC storylines you may have missed in May, McKee vs. Pitbull set for Bellator vs. Rizin 2 in July, Dern dominates Hill for key win at strawweight, Sterling-O'Malley pegged to headline UFC 292 in Boston, Gaethje vs. Poirier 2 to headline UFC 291 fight card, Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson fight set for UFC 249 in April, Yair Rodriguez def. I would lean toward him winning by decision rather than ITD, however, he has some knockout and submission equity and that wouldnt be a confident target for me. Their reputation and success have earned them a headlining spot at UBS Arena on Saturday for UFC's third main card to air live on ABC. 4:00 pm ET, at Two-time featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega looks to preserve his spot in the division title chase at the expense of Mexican standout Yair Rodriguez. What time is Garnett vs. Corbage at Hexagone MMA 8 tonight? Try a week on us. Will Grant make a successful return to the middleweight ranks or can Stoltzfus finally collect his first UFC victory? Here is everything you need to know about Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez. 4:38 pm ET, at Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. UFC on ABC 1 took place in January 2021 and was headlined by Max Holloways masterclass against Calvin Kattar. Rodriguez twisted Ortega's neck with a clean right hand but "T-City" ate it well. ET on ESPN/ESPN+. Given how spaced out his fights have been in recent years, this is a relatively quick turnaround for Rodriguez, who dropped a unanimous decision to Max Holloway last November. UFC 287 Adesanya Vs Pereira 2 Streaming: Where To Watch UFC Stream Online Or TV? For that reason, I will be curious to see what his general approach looks like against a savvy striker who can regularly targets those areas. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). I still believe Simon is physical enough, experienced enough, and a good enough quality wrestler to make his game work to a degree and give Shore a great test. 7:16 pm ET, at If you told me Ortega can earn consistent takedowns, his win equity is surely higher than this. Brian Ortega. The main card will have seven fights and the main event is will be a UFC Featherweight title eliminator between No. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Burns landed a couple takedowns early, but failed to control Pineda who is also experienced on the mat. This should come down to which team prepped better and which athlete can find the others chin first. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Hes training at a good camp with good partners though, and ultimately, is still a skilled grappler. If the fight plays out on the feet, I think it will be competitive. Bearing a submission game that can make you feel like youre fighting a mythological Hydra, Ortega can turn calm waters into sea storms in a flash. Ortega has certainly improved as a boxer himself throughout the years, though I still dont trust his defensive skills. Is it possible that his wrestling and cardio have not improved since? UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez Fight Card Main Card Main Event: Brian Ortega (15-2) vs. Yair Rodriguez (14-3) Co-Main: Michelle Waterson (18-9-0) vs. Amanda Lemos. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! The problem for Simon, among others, is that hes not an elite submission grappler. UFC Weigh In Results: Holloway Vs Allen Main Event Official, One Fighter Misses, UFC On ESPN 44 Press Conference: Arnold Allen Believes Beating Max Holloway Will Earn Title Shot, Pereira Vs Adesanya UFC Weigh-in: UFC 287 All The News And Updates. A stoppage loss to Frankie Edgar was the first sign that UFC should slow down on the Rodriguez project. This will be his first fight in the 185-pound weight class since registering a win over Erik Purcell all the way back in October 2011. Michelle Waterson via second-round submission (guillotine choke), Li Jingliang def. Ortega will want to close distance where he can box, and likely can land the more damaging strikes. Still, I dont like the fact that he cannot stop initial takedown attempts. Rodriguez went for an armbar, Ortega pulled his arm away and his shoulder popped out. Burns landed a couple takedowns early, but failed to control Pineda who is also experienced on the mat. "Everybody's really good. "Yair. Rodriguez will want to spam kicks from the outside where hes less likely to be hit in return. He should take things one step further. The main event isnt the lone electric featherweight encounter on Saturdays card, as New York native Shane Burgos welcomes French-Canadian Charles Jourdain to Long Island. Nationality:AmericanBorn:February 21, 1991Height:5-9 Reach: 69inchesTotal Fights:18Record:15-2 with one no-contest, Nationality:MexicanBorn: October 6, 1992Height:5-11Reach: 71inchesTotal Fights:17Record:13-3 with one no-contest. 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories_live-blog, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Perennial contenders in the featherweight division, Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez clash in what feels like an absolutely electric way to close out the show on Saturday. To his credit, hes a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and hasnt had much trouble surviving. Not afraid to fight from his back, Ortega has little issue in succeeding position off of failed takedown attempts or even going for high-risk attacks. Consistently keeping light on his toes, the 12-year pro stays ready to throw or move with his opposition, steadily setting the temperature to apply his approach. Supplemental info: A member of the Dana Whites Contender Series Class of 19, Soriano earned first-round stoppage wins in each of his first two UFC appearances. Still, despite adding useful tools like spinning or checking elbows, defense has not necessarily been Ortegas strong suit (especially when it comes to the legs and body). Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Salikhov, 'The Leech' vs 'King of Kung Fu'This should be a banger #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/2dVOqgUCNQ, Setting the tone for #UFCLongIsland Still buzzing after that @Danger_Caged performance! After landing on the wrong side of things in a fight with Ketlen Vieira and seeing her close friend Julianna Pena ascend to the top of the bantamweight division, Tate opted to relocate to the 125-pound weight class, where she can make an instant impact with a win over Murphy. pic.twitter.com/EfndIIl9Ej, Bouncing back in a big way #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/vDDVZybgzI. Give him an inch, and Ortega may take a mile. TV channels/live stream: ESPN, ESPN+, ABC The prelims for UFC on ABC will be available on the ESPN+ streaming service. Flyweight- Matt Schnell vs Sumudaerji. The upcoming event happens on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Burns got tired quickly, was put on his back, and was beaten up to the point of a stoppage in the second round. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC). Streaking light heavyweights collide in this one as Dustin Jacoby faces off with Da-un Jung. He was knocked out by Faber early and allowed 90 strikes to Rob Font, but otherwise has competed well enough. Ricky Simon and Jack Shore square off in this battle between talented Top 15 bantamweights on the rise. Penn in his third and fourth UFC fights, respectively. FIGHT CARD UFC on ABC 3 - Ortega vs. Rodriguez Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Jul 16, 2022 UBS Arena, Elmont, New York, United States Yair Rodriguez 15-3-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) win. Marvin Hagler Grandson Fighting Saturday: Is James Hagler Jr Any Good? CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | Brian Ortega via first-round TKO (injury), Amanda Lemos def. Elite defensive grapplers will be able to stop it, but those come few and far between. "T-City" is a terrifying jiu-jitsu threat and unlocking the takedown could be a cheat code for taking over the division. These two are must-see TV independent of one another, so theyre absolutely cant-miss now that theyre paired together, and on network TV no less. ET. By DKNation Staff Jul 16, 2022, 4:10am PDT Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Matt Schnell and Sumudaerji go head-to-head in this battle of talented, ranked flyweights. After logging a pair of wins in quick succession upon arriving in the flyweight division, Saturday marks Sumudaerjis first appearance in 18 months. It was shaping up to be a fun fight for as long as it lasted. A front kick got through for Rodriguez. UFC Fight Night Ortega vs Rodriguez Winner Interviews, Highlights & More Sat, Jul 16 / 11:00 AM PDT UBS Arena, Elmont United States Main Card Prelims Main Card Sat, Jul 16 / 11:00 AM PDT. Be sure to visit the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of mixed martial arts. ^ Checking elbows to uppercuts So it doesn't matter, it's just a matter of time.". 4:33 pm ET, at I love this matchup and I think both sides will have an opportunity to win, and it will likely come down to who wins the grappling exchanges. In his last couple of fights, we saw Ortega lean much more on his southpaw stance as he plied more of an out-fighting approach. I think Rodriguez certainly has a path to victory here. Here's the fight card for UFC Fight Night with the latest odds from Caesars Sportsbook. One punch could send someone to sleep, both of these guys are super-powerful. I'm glad it was a competitive one, but it was a bit of a sophomore slump.". The promotion on Wednesday announced that the previously revealed featherweight clash between Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguezwill serve as the headliner for UFC on ABC 3 on July 16 at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. Click here to see how can you watch the Brian Ortega Vs Yair Rodriguez fight card. However, that matchup for Burns against Pineda was two years ago. Ortega has certainly improved as a boxer himself throughout the years, though I still dont trust his defensive skills. Athlete Profiles: Matt Schnell| Sumudaerji. He dropped a unanimous decision to Brendan Allen in his third bout, and landed on the wrong side of a debated split decision verdict in a fight with Nick Maximov last time out. Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez was expected to be a Fight of the Night or Fight of the Year candidate, but things did not unravel as expected. In his past five fights, including Dana Whites Contender Series, Algeo has been taken down a whopping 22 times and he carries a 55 percent takedown defense rate in total. The problem is that in Burns last fight, he was largely exposed by Daniel Pineda. Hes simply too easy to hit. Elite defensive grapplers will be able to stop it, but those come few and far between. Simon is much more likely to win by decision, which is a prop that can be had at +230 or better across the industry. The event will start at 11 a.m. It is what it is. Women's Flyweight- Miesha Tate vs Lauren Murphy. Now hell be taking on Burns, the brother of UFC welterweight top contender Gilbert Burns, who is very likely to have success grappling with Algeo early. UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez date, start time tonight. Diehard MMA fan. He averages 3.04 significant strikes landed per minute, while absorbing 3.0 per minute at a 64 percent defensive rate. Main Card (2 PM ET, 7 PM UK time, ESPN+/ABC), Featherweight (145 pounds): Brian Ortega (15-2-0) vs. Yair Rodriguez (13-3-0), Strawweight (115 pounds): Michelle Waterson (18-9-0) vs. Amanda Lemos (11-2-1), Welterweight (170 pounds): Jingliang Li (18-7-0) vs. Muslim Salikhov (18-2-0), Flyweight (125 pounds): Matt Schnell (15-7-0) vs. Sumudaerji (16-4-0), Featherweight (145 pounds): Shane Burgos (14-3-0) vs. Charles Jourdain (13-4-1), Flyweight (125 pounds): Lauren Murphy (15-5-0) vs. Miesha Tate (19-8-0), UFC Fight Night Prelims (11 AM ET, 4 PM UK time, ESPN/ESPN+), Middleweight (185 pounds): Punahele Soriano (8-2-0) vs. Dalcha Lungiambula (11-4-0), Bantamweight (135 pounds): Ricky Simn (19-3-0) vs. Jack Shore (16-0-0), Featherweight (145 pounds): Bill Algeo (15-6-0) vs. Herbert Burns (11-3-0), Light Heavyweight (205 pounds): Dustin Jacoby (17-5-1) vs. Da Un Jung (15-2-1), Middleweight (185 pounds): Dwight Grant (11-5-0) vs. Dustin Stoltzfus (13-4-0), Strawweight (115 pounds): Jessica Penne (14-5-0) vs. Emily Ducote (11-6-0). The undercard fills out with some fun names ready to make their returns to the Octagon. Burgos is a tough test for anyone and everyone and a tremendous measuring stick for where the promising 26-year-old Jourdain is at in his development. Jul. Most will likely favor Shore, as hes a bit longer and lands strikes at a higher rate. Simon only defends at 72 percent, but hes faced the likes of Merab Dvalishvili and Montel Jackson, who are both better and more physical than Shore. In his past three matchups, Ortega has landed seven takedowns, and it gives me much more hope that his overall game will succeed because of it. Rodriguez (13-3, 1 NC) has been on everyone's radar for some time. The big show gets started at 2 p.m. Herbert Burns via second-round TKO (retirement), Dustin Jacoby def. The promotion on Wednesday announced that the previously revealed featherweight clash between Brian Ortega and Yair. As we saw in Ortegas first few fights under the UFC banner, his transitional grappling was already at a very high level, displaying a deceptive process to his jiu-jitsu prowess. Fernandes explains why Ten Hag gives him protection, Usyk's agent explains emotional reason for change for Dubois fight, Marshall ready to make change ahead of potential Shields rematch, Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodrguez;Featherweights, Michelle Waterson vs. Amanda Lemos;Women's Strawweights, Li Jingliang vs. Muslim Salikhov;Welterweights, Shane Burgos vs. Charles Jourdain;Featherweights, Lauren Murphy vs. Miesha Tate;Women's Flyweights. pic.twitter.com/wqOvK5QVM4. Last time out, The Hanyak scored a unanimous decision victory over durable Polish prospect Michal Oleksiejczuk, extending his overall unbeaten streak to eight. Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez Perennial contenders in the featherweight division, Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez clash in what feels like an absolutely electric way to close. 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories, at Betting analysis and odds for UFC Fight Night, headlined by favorite Brian Ortega battling Yair Rodriguez. UFC Stream: Where To Watch Pavlovich Vs Blaydes Fight Night? Main card, 2 p.m. 11, 2022, Charles Jourdain Wins By TKO | UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Muhammad. Burns got tired quickly, was put on his back, and was beaten up to the point of a stoppage in the second round. Holloway edged out Rodriguez by mixing in wrestling and Ortega would benefit from doing the same. The card marks the promotions first on Long Island since UFC on FOX 25 in June 2017. Amanda Lemos vs. Michelle Waterson in the co-main event. Both women remain ranked in the talent-rich division but have some work to do if they want to get back into the championship mix. The Flyweight division wasn't introduced to the UFC until well after I retired. The one tool missing from truly rounding out Ortega's game is reliable offensive wrestling. I already told him we could run it back," Rodriguez said during his post-fight interview. 608 likes, 12 comments - MMAmania.com (@mmamania) on Instagram: ""One thing that surprises me and what annoys me is the way he acted about it, as if it was a no." video for Jose Mourinho Loses His Mind Again. If you want to watch Ortega vs. Rodriguez live in person, tickets to the. Against Chan Sung Jung, Ortega largely used his lead side to prod and check, smartly picking his spots to land power shots from his left side throughout the contest. Rodriguez was unbeaten in his previous three fights before losing an action-packed affair to Max Holloway via unanimous decision in November. Shore has landed 4.13 takedowns per 15 minutes, including at least two takedowns landed in each of his UFC bouts, and his transitions on the mat are very high quality. The Cooligans discuss Jose Mourinhos latest antics following Romas Europa League final loss to Sevilla. @BrianTcity vs @PanteraUFC in PRIMETIME this Saturday! #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/2ctDGjr4lB, Michelle Waterson vs. Amanda Lemos -- Round 1: Waterson landed a nice front kick to the chest and brushed Lemos' nose with a Shawn Michaels-esque side kick. Athlete Profiles: Dustin Jacoby| Da-un Jung. But I dont necessarily think assuming well see the exact same version of Burns is fair either. Ortega lands 4.15 significant strikes per minute, while Rodriguez lands 4.65. Burgos, who was born in the Bronx and now resides in Monroe, enters off a unanimous decision win over Billy Quarantillo and carrying a reputation as one of the most consistently entertaining fighters in a division filled with consistently entertaining fighters. Coming onto the UFC scene with a natural gusto, Rodriguez was able to dive confidently into the grappling arts. Penn, Dan Hooker and Jeremy Stephens. That type of deficiency in wrestling and cardio wont allow Burns to last long in this promotion if it doesnt improve. I've got to live with my f---ing self. "The Leech" eventually kicked off the hips and got to his feet. The fight reached its disappointing end when Rodriguez threw up his legs for a loose armbar attempt. Up until his fight with The Korean Zombie, you couldve accused Rodriguez of being a one-sided fighter, primarily relying on his right side to attack. Joanderson Brito in January. "The Karate Hottie" ducked a looping hand and shot for the takedown. Lemos also found success with one-two combinations. Coming from Wales, Shore is a capable wrestler and a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and I trust him most in his ability to attack the back on the mat. +/- 2 fights in 43 months, Supplemental info: These two will most likely set the bar everyone else has to clear in order to collect a bonus on Saturday night, so be sure youre locked in when these two hit your television screen this weekend. Ducote touches down in the UFC riding a three-fight winning streak that includes stoppage victories over Danielle Taylor and Alesha Zappitella in Invicta FC strawweight title fights. Hes landing 4.15 sig. It doesn't matter who it is. 5:27 pm ET, at Algeo is 2-2 in the UFC with wins over Joanderson Brito and Spike Carlyle, and hes very tough to finish. I do believe Simon will shoot a fair number of takedowns, and I also believe hes likely to land some of them. The bout was spirited throughout, but Ortega absorbed a heavy amount of damage. [ @UFCJingliang | #UFCLongIsland ] pic.twitter.com/hJktpnaBuz, LEEEEEEEEEEEEECHAnother finish for this stacked #UFCLongIsland! Looking for a live betting opportunity would mitigate the risk of Burns having success in Round 1, which is his best chance, and we may even get a better betting line because of it. Burns landed three takedowns in total against Pineda, and I assume he will wrestle again here. Simons striking is also not elite, though he may not be at a disadvantage here, Simon has been a bit inconsistent with his hands. Ortega could snatch Rodriguez in a chaotic slip or scramble. The Leech enters this matchup clinging to a place in the Top 15 and competing for the first time since getting defeated by Khamzat Chimaev last October at UFC 267. The finish line is close. + The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America winner There are many brawlers fishing for knockout stoppages and the FOTN/POTN bonuses. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-on-abc-3-breakdown-analysis-brian-ortega-vs-yair-rodriguez, https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA/status/1441131361197199361?s=20&t=ONOEvAVLNTQXOi0VyBu60A, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Height: 58 Age: 31 Weight: 145 lbs. This bout has been postponed twice, but kept together each time, which tells you how pivotal a contest this could be. Simon is going to clearly be Shores biggest challenge to date. The numbers are skewed a bit from his losses to Holloway and Volkanovski, but the point remains. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC). We might find out on Saturday afternoon, when Brian Ortega meets Yair Rodriguez in a matinee main event of UFC Fight Night in Elmont, New York. Full card for UFC Fight Night: Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez We take a look at what to expect from the full card for UFC Fight Night topped by Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez fighting at featherweight. Just a couple weeks after Volkanovski dispatched Holloway to settle their rivalry once and for all, this is another bout that is going to help clarify where everyone stands in the featherweight hierarchy and help set a course for the division in the back half of the year. Shore has defended at 84 percent overall, but just gave up two out of three takedown attempts to Valiev and I didnt love how easily he hit the mat. He closed out 2021 with a dominant victory (and Sparta kick) against Andre Ewell, and he signed up to face Ilia Topuria on short notice in a fight that didnt happen because Topuria was scratched before collecting a first-round submission win over Lando Vannata last time out. 612 likes, 20 comments - Knockoutalerts (@knockoutalerts) on Instagram: "Yair Rodriguez thinks his win against Brian Ortega is legit." Ortega is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and still carries the T-City nickname, which references his capability to lock in sick triangle submissions. After being one of the breakout stars of 2021, Brazils Lemos began her 2022 campaign with a main event assignment opposite former champion Jessica Andrade. Simon is going to clearly be Shores biggest challenge to date. For that reason, Ill officially side with Ortega here. The upcoming fight night . The nights festivities get underway in the strawweight division with an intriguing clash between resurgent veteran Jessica Penne and newcomer Emily Ducote. I wouldnt be betting on him personally but its quite possible he can pay off this line. Another right had dropped Salikhov as "The Leech" finished things off with ground-and-pound. The problem throughout his career, as we see with many submission grapplers, is that Ortega has not been able to land takedowns. Ortega pulled away with little effort, but he immediately fell back in pain and referee Keith Peterson intervened. Take a look below at the current UFC event schedule for 2023. 4:06 pm ET, at Lungiambula began his UFC tenure with a win over Dequan Townsend at light heavyweight, but hes gone 1-3 since, losing to Magomed Ankalaev before decamping for middleweight, where he beat Markus Perez, but has since suffered back-to-back losses to Marc-Andre Barriault and Cody Brundage. You have to feel for Schnell, who has encountered nothing but tough breaks and tougher fights since his January 2021 win over Tyson Nam. Rodriguez is coming off a loss to Holloway in which Holloway actually took him down three times, and gained some dominant positions. This is just a lovely bit of matchmaking that should produce a terrific fight between two undervalued talents in the 135-pound weight class. Li returned to the feet and nearly avoided a spinning wheel kick. [ #UFCLongIsland LIVE on @ABCNetwork ] pic.twitter.com/gQ6Vvubtlk, Lemos locked up a guillotine and Waterson tapped on her back at #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/VwNAp5ODeu. Shore is currently undefeated professionally at 16-0, and hes won each of his five fights in the UFC, including two submission victories. Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez Amanda Lemos sinks in the second round submission! HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 07: (L-R) Jessica Penne submits Karolina Kowalkiewicz of Poland in their women's strawweight bout during the UFC 265 event at Toyota Center on August 07, 2021 in Houston, Texas. While this fight plays out on the feet, its probably a game of distance. Jul 16, 2022 at 7:16 pm ET Getty Images Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez was expected to be a Fight of the Night or Fight of the Year candidate, but things did not unravel as expected.. U FC Fight Night: Ortega vs Rodriguez, took place live from the UBS Arena in . Yair Rodriguez def. + 3 submission wins Rodriguez was unbeaten in his previous three fights before losing an action-packed affair to Max Holloway via unanimous decision in November. Once inside of Ortegas grasp, the Gracie fighter immediately goes to work by giving his opposition multiple problems to deal with while chaining from submission to submission, even altering positional terms when applicable. Next up at #UFCLongIsland! Ortega (15-3, 1 NC) has now lost consecutive fights for the first time in his professional career. Unless Rodriguez can parlay his early success into some sort of stoppage, then I suspect the 29-year-old will slip up off of an ill-fated spin or shot by the third round. Brian Ortega punches The Korean Zombie Chan Sung Jung in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on October 18, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Rodriguez could tee off on Ortega in the early rounds before things dissolve into a dog fight. How to watch UFC Long Island: Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez. DraftKings Sportsbook has installed Ortega as a -165 favorite and Rodriguez as an underdog at +140. #1. The UFC fight card time might be super-early for the USA fans, as prelims get underway at 11 PM ET (5 PM CET), while the main card kicks off at 2 PM ET, but the UFC addicts from Europe are probably gonna be very happy. Its also possible he has more striking upside and finishing upside as well. pic.twitter.com/RW17uCnlvC. 11:30 am ET, Visit SportsLine now to get detailed top picks on UFC Fight Night, UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi odds, picks, Top UFC storylines you may have missed in May. 2 ranked Brian Ortega and No. A member of the Class of 2020, Stoltzfus has struggled since matriculating to the UFC, suffering losses in each of his first three outings and having been submitted in each of his last two. Reach: 69 Last fight: Decision loss to Alexander Volkanovski (Sept. 25, 2021) Camp: Black Belt Surfing Team (California/Arizona). Ortega snatched a body lock for half the round but failed to secure a takedown. Business is picking up in the flyweight division and how this one plays out should have a real impact on how things line up going forward. Muslim Salikhov via second-round TKO (punches), Matt Schnell def. Simon had an excellent 2021 campaign, going 3-0 capped by a second-round knockout win over Top 15 fixture Raphael Assuncao in December. Ortega returns for the first time since his championship encounter with Alexander Volkanovski last year at UFC 266. Based in Gamersheim, Germany, the 30-year-old will look to recapture the form that carried him to a 13-1 record prior to being called up the UFC in this one. + Athletic and explosive mover Welterweights Li Jingliang and Muslim Salikhovare making their walks to the cage. UFC 287: Pereira Vs Adesanya 2 Press Conference, how can you watch the Brian Ortega Vs Yair Rodriguez fight card. Simon is 7-2 in the UFC and has only lost to Urijah Faber and Rob Font, but has a recent TKO win over Raphael Assuncao which is one of his most impressive victories to date. section: | slug: ufc-long-island-predictions-brian-ortega-vs-yair-rodriguez-fight-card-start-time-odds-live-stream | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | Yair Rodriguez def. + 5 KO victories Rodriguez was awarded the first-round finish after Ortega suffered a shoulder injury in their main event clash at UFC Fight Night. The five round battle earned Fight of the Night honors, but Volkanovski was quicker to the punch almost every time and won comfortably on the scorecards (50-44, 49-46, 50-45). Welterweight- Li Jingliang vs Muslim Salikhov. [4] A flyweight bout between former UFC Flyweight Championship challenger Alex Perez and Askar Askarov was expected to take place at the event. Do the Heat have any answers for the Nuggets? Knockout wins over Frankie Edgar and Clay Guida revealed just how well his game has rounded out. + Shows improvements at boxing range Although I dont disagree with who is favored, Im happy to see the line was set relatively close for such a competitive contest. [5] He has more UFC experience and is a more physical wrestler than Shore. Follow Brett on Twitter @BrettAppley, If youre looking for full fight breakdowns for every matchup on the slate, you can always find those on my site. Of course, I have respect for the champ. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. With current champion Alex Volkanovski expected to move up to lightweight, the winner of this fight will earn either a regular or intern title shot in the future. That is the end of the fight. In fact, since suffering a crushing defeat to Frankie Edgar back at UFC 211, the Mexican standout still continues to do things like shoot late-round takedowns or sacrifice position with Iminari rolls all tactics that could cost him here. Hes also a capable submission grappler but isnt strong enough as an offensive or defensive wrestler to make a major impact on the mat. A featherweight bout between former UFC Featherweight Championship challenger Brian Ortega and The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America featherweight winner Yair Rodrguez headlined the event. However, after going back to watch the tape, I couldnt help but notice Rodriguezs propensity to throw himself out of position. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | Charles Jourdain via majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28), Punahele Soriano def. I'm doing my best to grind, to work as hard as I can to make sure that I'm undeniable.". Live, Laugh, Leech! UFC fights are returning to ABC this summer. Ortega can win that same fight, and striking exchanges will likely be competitive, but his additional grappling path to victory makes me lean toward him as the favorite. Typically, I just dont advise backing fighters at these prices who are expected to be losing early, and thats my expectation here with Algeo. Be sure to check back in on this page when we have more information on upcoming UFC events throughout the year. + 3 first-round finishes [ #UFCLongIsland LIVE on @ABCNetwork ] pic.twitter.com/Mgasv7ejrb, The moment we've all been waiting for @BrianTCity vs @PanteraUFC starts RIGHT NOW!!! section: | slug: ufc-fight-night-results-highlights-yair-rodriguez-picks-up-win-after-brian-ortega-suffers-shoulder-injury | sport: mma | route: live_blog_single | He's a f---ing beast. Previous to that, the 34-year-old Chinese fighter earned a first-round knockout win over Santiago Ponzinibbio that affirmed his standing as one of the top welterweights in the world, making him a perfect opponent for Salikhov at this juncture. From front kicks to aerial assaults, Rodriguez can execute high-wire offense at the drop of a dime. If you don't get the title fight or whatever happens, I want to get it and let's do it right. On BetMGM, Shore is favored at -165, which is an implied win rate of 62.26 percent. ET, depending on how long the undercard. UFC Fight Night Long Island Main Card. Will Li get back in the win column and halt Salikhovs ascent or will welterweight get a new ascending name to watch closely? ET, ABC/ESPN+. In general, I consider Rodriguez a quality talent, I just am not certain he carries enough upside to be the champion of this division. Rodriguez has a couple knockouts on his UFC resume, including that famous last-second upward elbow KO against Chan Sung Jung, but I dont consider him the heaviest hitter and dont expect him to easily finish opponents on the feet. By DKNation Staff Jul 16, 2022, 4:50am PDT Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports And should his opponents follow the Gracie black belt to the floor, they often find themselves defending everything from sweep attempts to elbow strikes. Volkanovski ultimately won via unanimous decision. + 3 KO victories And though this style of fighting can require a fair share of space, the 29-year-old talent has done a better job of incorporating more punches into his repertoire. Rodriguez was clear that his intentions are to stay off the ground. Rodriguez may consider using elbows and knees sparingly to negate Ortega's own elbows, uppercuts and ability to pull guard. Without a deep wrestling game, the submission game isnt as effective. Main Event - Featherweight Bout: Brian Ortega (146) vs Yair Rodriguez (145.4) Co-Main Event - Women's Strawweight Bout: Michelle Waterson-Gomez (115) vs Amanda Lemos (116 . The evolution of MMA has molded talent that have their individual expertises but are capable of playing comfortably in their opponents' playgrounds. ^ Variates stance and style UFC on ABC 3 will be a big spot for both Ortega (15-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) and Rodriguez (13-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC). Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. Featherweight- Shane Burgos vs Charles Jourdain. Recently, hes turned a bit of a corner. Hes also a capable submission grappler but isnt strong enough as an offensive or defensive wrestler to make a major impact on the mat. Boxing Writer Ready To Dump the Sport.Almost. After earning finishes in all but one of his first 13 appearances, Shore has gone to the cards in each of his last three outings, but hes been no less dominant, showing an ability to rise to the challenge in front of him each time. Whether its his longstanding trend of late-round takedowns or his hard-wiring to launch into rolling and spinning assaults, Rodriguez cant seem to help himself (even when facing elite fighters with solid submission threats). In fact, hes just not a great mat grappler in general, which includes ground control. Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez price: How much does UFC Long Island cost? "I really want to make this fight the statement of my career," Tate said at media day this week. I will say though, Valiev has been knocked down five times in his last four matchups, while Simon has fought much better competition. While he lost a November main event to Holloway by unanimous decision, the bout was competitive and considered one of the best of 2021. 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