Five Potential Opponents for Yair Rodriguez after Victory Over Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Night

Ortega vs Rodriguez saw an abrupt and unfortunate ending in the UFC Fight Night as the excitement ended up with Ortega's shoulder injury and Rodriguez winning via TKO. Let's look at the potential opponents that Rodriguez can fight against in his upcoming bouts.

Brian Ortega

Ortega is the most obvious opponent that Rodriguez can face in a rematch after an abrupt end to the last fight.

Bryce Mitchell

Rodriguez can be put against Bryce Mitchell from the featherweight division as he is the fastest-rising prospect in the division with great striking and grappling game.


Arnold Allen


Allen currently competing in the UFC’s featherweight division holds the potential to fight against Rodriguez. The fight between the two will be exciting as both have excellent skills.

Josh Emmett


Emmett who currently competes in the featherweight division holds the potential to stand a chance against Rodriguez. Emmett possesses great fighting skills and can give a tough competition. 

Alexander Volkanovski

Volkanovski who is currently the featherweight champion possesses the potential to fight against Rodriguez. If Ortega takes a break to heal his injury, Volkanovski can put against Rodriguez for the title bout.

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