Tomás Yelmini
Mixed martial arts fans have a date not to be missed this weekend, as UFC 284 is coming up: in Perth, Australia, one of the most anticipated fights on the main card is Yair Rodriguez vs Josh Emmett.
This is a featherweight bout in which the UFC interim title will be at stake. As promised, at JefeBet we tell you how both fighters arrive at the title fight, along with the predictions, the odds, and all the information about Yair Rodriguez vs Josh Emmett. Keep reading to find out more.
Betting Preview for UFC 284 Featuring Yair Rodriguez vs Josh Emmett on Saturday, February 11, 2023
- Where: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
- When: Saturday, February 11, 6 PM ET
- Odds: Yair Rodriguez (-165) / Josh Emmett (+140)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Yair Rodriguez
- Odds: -165
- Record: 15-3-0
- Age: 30
- Height: 1.80 m
- Weight: 65 kg
- Reach: 1.80
The fighter from Hidalgo del Parral has only one loss in his last five fights. It was way back in November 2021, when he lost to champion Max Holloway by unanimous decision. His last record is a victory over American Brian Ortega, whom he defeated by KO in the first round in July 2022. Of his 15 victories, six were by KO and three by submission.
Josh Emmett
- Odds: +140
- Record: 18-2-0
- Age: 37
- Height: 1.68 m
- Weight: 65 kg
- Range: 1.78
The right-handed, born in Phoenix, Arizona, has a formidable record since he won his last five fights. And of his 11 appearances in UFC events, he lost only two.
During his undefeated path to this UFC featherweight title fight, he defeated the following opponents: Michael Johnson in March 2019 (KO/TKO in round 3), Mirsad Bektic in July 2019 (KO/TKO, round 1), Shane Burgos in June 2020 (Unanimous Decision), Dan Ida in December 2021 (Unanimous Decision), and Calvin Kattar in June 2022 (Split Decision).
JefeBet Prediction
Yair Rodriguez, nicknamed El Pantera (the panther), has a date with history next weekend as he faces a long-awaited opportunity to be crowned UFC interim featherweight champion.
It won’t be easy for him due to Emmett’s track record; however, at JefeBet we believe that the Mexican fighter will take the victory and the glory.
Prediction: Yair Rodriguez wins by unanimous decision.
