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UFC 284 Betting: Rodriguez vs Emmett Fight Analysis, Preview and Predictions (Saturday, February 11th, 2023)

Yair Rodriguez vs Josh Emmett

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will be moving to Australia for the UFC 284 and top fighters will clash in the octagon at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The UFC 284 co-main event is all set to take place between Yari Rodriguez and Josh Emmett. Both fighters will exchange fists in the Featherweight Division battle. The online sportsbook for UFC is leaning towards Yair Rodriguez to win the co-main event. The main event will take place between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski as they square off under the Lightweight Division battle.

UFC 284: Yair Rodriguez vs Josh Emmett Betting Information

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
TV Coverage: ESPN+

UFC 284: Yair Rodriguez vs Josh Emmett Odds

Fighter ML
Yair Rodriguez -185
Josh Emmett +160
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Yair Rodriguez

Rodriguez is already earning a name under the UFC banner and is he one of the favorites to make it to the end of this fight. Yair Rodriguez is holding a 15-3-0 record and is coming off a big win against Ortega via knockout in the first round back in July 2022. The Mexican fighter has great combinations and grappling skills to match his opponent. Out of his 15 victories, Rodriguez managed to win six via knockout and three via submission. Known as ‘”El Pantera” in the ring, he is all set to go up against Emmett.

Josh Emmett

Josh Emmett has been one more top fighter that is building his way in the division. Emmett has come a long way with a record of 18-2-0. Emmett took out most top opponents including Michael Johnson, Shane Burgos, and Calvin Kattar. Emmett also took out Mirsad Bektic in the first round via knockout. Emmett has made 11 UFC appearances and lost only two. The only disadvantage is that Emmett will not have the reach as his opponent. Emmett is not going to make this an easy one Rodriguez.

UFC 284: Yair Rodriguez vs Josh Emmett Betting Numbers

 Rodriguez  Emmett
Record 15-3-0 (1 NC) 18-2-0
Last Fight Win Win
Country Mexico United State
Height 5′ 11″ 5′ 6″
Weight 145 lbs. 145 lbs.
Reach 71″ 70″
Win by KO/TKO 36%
50%
Submissions 21%
0%
Decisions 43% 50%
Strikes Landed Per Minute 4.67 4.28
Striking Accuracy 45% 37%
Striking Absorbed Per Minute 4.12 4.29
Striking Defense 53% 63%
Takedown Average 0.83 1.04
Takedown Accuracy 28% 40%
Takedown Defense 62% 58%
Submission Average 0.7 0.1

Rodriguez vs Emmett Summary

Both fighters are well-match and both have been incredible in their fighting records. However, the odds to win UFC are in favor of Yair Rodriguez to win this fight. It’s going to be a tough call for Emmett and the chances of making it past Rodriguez is pretty slim. Take Rodriguez to win this fight against Emmett.

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