Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes
UFC306
The Sphere in Las Vegas
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Brian Ortega will step into the Octagon against Diego Lopes at UFC 306 on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The opening odds are +145 for Ortega, while the odds for Lopes are -175.
Brian “T-City” Ortega holds a record of 16-3-0 (1 NC). The 33-year-old weighs in at 145 pounds and measures 5 feet 8 inches. The switch fighter stands 69 inches tall. Diego Lopes is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs in at 145 pounds. The orthodox fighter enters the Octagon with a record of 25-6-0. The 29-year-old stands 72 inches tall. In the significant strikes category, Brian Ortega lands 4.07 per minute while Diego Lopes lands 3.24 significant strikes per minute. Ortega lands 38% of the significant strikes he throws while Lopes lands 55%. In terms of defense in the Octagon, “T-City” catches 6.54 significant strikes per minute and Lopes allows 4.08. Ortega can also parry 49% of his opponents’ heavy punches, while Lopes can parry 39% of the punches thrown at him.
| UFC306 | Brian Ortega | Diego Lopez |
|---|---|---|
| Opening odds | +145 | -175 |
| Record | 16-3-0 (1 not allowed) | 25-6-0 |
| Average fight time | 12:47 | 7:28 |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches | 5 feet 11 inches |
| Weight | 145 pounds | 145 pounds |
| To reach | 69″ | 72″ |
| Hits per minute | 4.07 | 3.24 |
| Impressive accuracy | 38% | 55% |
In the takedowns category, Brian Ortega is the more effective wrestler, as he takes his opponents to the mat 1.17 times per 15 minutes. Ortega takes his opponents to the mat on 27% of his attempts and blocks 57% of all takedown attempts against him. Lopes takes his opponents to the ground on 25% of takedown attempts and blocks 46% of his opponents’ takedown attempts. In submission attempts, Ortega is the less experienced fighter, as he attempts 1.2 submission attempts per 3 rounds, while Lopes attempts 3.7 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
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In his last appearance in the Octagon, Brian Ortega faced Yair Rodriguez and eventually won via arm triangle in round 3. Rodriguez landed 64 of 135 total punches thrown in the fight. Ortega finished the fight by landing 47 of 104 total punches. In the significant punches category, Rodriguez landed 55 of 115 for a 47% rate. He landed 36 of 91 significant punches aimed at the head. As for opponent statistics, Ortega landed 38% of his significant punches by landing 28 of 73. As for the accuracy of significant punches, he landed 26 of 69 punches aimed at the head. 61% of the significant punches landed by Rodriguez and 46% of the punches thrown by Ortega were from distance.
In his last fight, Diego Lopes faced Dan Ige and took the win by unanimous decision in round 3. Ige landed 57% of his significant punches from distance and Lopes landed 77% of his significant punches from distance. Lopes landed 49% of his significant punches by connecting 49 of 100. 32 of 74 significant punches aimed at the head landed. Ige landed 42 of 77 significant punches in this fight. In terms of accuracy of significant punches, he hit 34 of 67 aimed at the head. In terms of total punches thrown, Ige landed 67 of 103 while Lopes landed 90 of 143 of his punches.
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If you like entertaining fights, you’ll want to see when Ode Osbourne takes on Ronaldo Rodriguez in the Octagon. Rodriguez enters the Octagon with a record of 16-2-0. The 25-year-old weighs 125 pounds and stands 5’6″ tall. The orthodox fighter has a 65-inch reach. Osbourne stands 5’7″ tall and weighs 125 pounds. The southpaw has a record of 12-7-0 (1 NC). The 32-year-old has an arm span of 73″ When grappling, Ronaldo Rodriguez thwarts 63% of his opponents’ takedown attempts and brings his opponents to the mat on 50% of his attempts. Osbourne brings his opponents to the mat on 27% of his attempts and fends off 64% of all takedown attempts against him. In the hitting category, Rodriguez is taking 3.56 punches per minute and striking out 2.00 per minute. Osbourne, on the other hand, is taking 4.44 punches per minute and striking out 3.46 per minute.
Who will win today’s UFC fight against the spread?
Tony Sinks tip: Take Diego Lopes (-175)
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