Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes

UFC-306

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Saturday September 14, 2024

Brian Ortega will face Diego Lopes on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at UFC 306 inside the Octagon. Opening odds give Ortega a +145 rating, while Lopes is at -175.

Brian “T-City” Ortega holds a record of 16-3-0 (1 NC). The 33-year-old weighs in at 145 lbs and is 5’8″. The switch fighter extends to 69″. Diego Lopes is 5’11” and weighs in at 145 lbs. The orthodox fighter enters the Octagon with a mark of 25-6-0. The 29-year-old extends to 72″. In the significant punch category, Brian Ortega lands 4.07 punches per minute, while Diego Lopes lands 3.24 significant punches per minute. Ortega lands 38% of the significant punches he throws, while Lopes connects on 55%. In terms of defense in the Octagon, “T-City” absorbs 6.54 significant punches per minute, while Lopes allows 4.08. Ortega also stops 49% of the heavy punches thrown at him by his opponents, while Lopes can stop 39% of the punches thrown his way.

In the takedowns category, Brian Ortega is the most effective grappler, as he takes his opponents to the mat 1.17 times per 15 minutes. Ortega gets his opponent to the mat in 27% of his attempts and stops 57% of all takedown attempts against him. Lopes takes his opponents down in 25% of the takedowns he attempts and defends 46% of the takedowns his opponents have attempted. When it comes to submission attempts, Ortega is the least skilled fighter, attempting 1.2 submissions per 3 rounds, while Lopes attempts 3.7 submissions per 15 minutes.

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In his last appearance inside the Octagon, Brian Ortega faced Yair Rodriguez and ended up winning by arm triangle in round 3. Rodriguez landed 64 of the 135 total punches he threw in this fight. Ortega finished this fight with 47 of 104 punches landed. In the significant punch category, Rodriguez ended up landing 55 of 115, giving him a percentage of 47%. He landed 36 of 91 significant punches aimed at the head. In terms of opponent statistics, Ortega landed 38% of the significant punches he threw by landing 28 of 73. Looking at the significant punch accuracy, he landed 26 of 69 aimed at the head. 61% of the significant punches landed by Rodriguez and 46% of those connected by Ortega were done from a distance.

In Diego Lopes’ last fight, he faced Dan Ige and ended up winning via unanimous decision in round 3. Ige ended up connecting 57% of his leading punches from distance and Lopes ended up connecting 77% of the leading punches he attempted from distance. Lopes ended up connecting 49% of the leading punches he attempted by landing 49 out of 100. He landed 32 out of 74 leading punches to the head. Ige landed 42 out of 77 leading punches in that fight. Looking at the accuracy of the leading punch, he landed 34 out of 67 to the head. In relation to the total number of punches thrown, Ige was 67 out of 103 while Lopes landed 90 out of 143 of all the punches he attempted.

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Another match you don’t want to miss is when Daniel Zellhuber takes on Esteban Ribovics. Zellhuber enters the Octagon with a record of 15-1-0. The 25-year-old weighs in at 155 lbs and is 6’1”. The switch fighter has a wingspan of 77”. Ribovics is 5’10” and weighs in at 155 lbs. The orthodox fighter is looking to add a win to his 13-1-0 record. The 28-year-old has an arm span of 69”. In terms of wrestling, Daniel Zellhuber brings his opponents to the canvas 0.22 times per 3 rounds, while Esteban Ribovics brings his opponents to the mat 0.93 times per 15 minutes. When it comes to punching, Zellhuber lands an average of 5.86 punches per minute and connects on 41% of the punches he attempts. The other man in this fight is Esteban Ribovics, who is landing 52% of the punches he has attempted and is averaging 6.20 per minute.

If you like entertaining fights, you’ll want to watch when Ode Osbourne takes on Ronaldo Rodriguez in the Octagon. Rodriguez enters the Octagon with a 16-2-0 record. The 25-year-old weighs in at 125 pounds and is 5’6”. The orthodox fighter has a 65” reach. Osbourne is 5’7” and weighs 125 pounds. The southpaw has a 12-7-0 record (1 NC). The 32-year-old has an arm span of 73”. As for wrestling, Ronaldo Rodriguez stops 63% of his opponents’ takedown attempts and takes his opponents to the mat on 50% of his attempts. Osbourne takes his opponents to the mat on 27% of his attempts and stops 64% of all takedowns attempted against him. In the strikes category, Rodriguez takes 3.56 strikes/min and lands 2.00 per minute. Osbourne also absorbs 4.44 strikes per minute and connects at 3.46 per minute.

Who will win tonight’s UFC against the spread match?

Tony Sink’s pick: pick Diego Lopes (-175)

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