Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull is a fight between two incredible finishers who are famous for pulling off some incredible KO and submission wins.
Yair Rodriguez has finishes against such elite opponents as Josh Emmett and Brian Ortega, while Patricio Pitbull is one of the biggest Bellator legends who was a two-champ at one point. He’s making his UFC debut on April 12, but UFC 314 odds suggest it won’t be one to remember. Are they wrong? Let’s find out!
Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull Odds
| Moneyline | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yair Rodriguez | -200 |
| Patricio Pitbull | +170 |
When, Where, and How to Watch?
- Place: Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: PPV
Reasons Why UFC 314 Odds Favor Yair Rodriguez
Yair Rodriguez is 19-5-1, with arguably the best performance of his career happening in early 2023 when he beat Josh Emmett by submission in the fight for the interim title.
A few months later, he fought Alex Volkanovski for the title but lost by TKO. Then, in February 2024, he lost to Brian Ortega by submission.
After two straight losses, Rodriguez is eager to get back on the winning track, which would keep his championship dream alive. For that, he needs to take the UFC 314 fight seriously.
The good news is that he’s got plenty of weapons in his arsenal that could hurt his opponent. The problem is that his opponent too is a pretty dangerous warrior. They’re both very well-rounded fighters, but “El Pantera” has more experience fighting at the highest level.
Patricio Pitbull Ready to Prove Himself in the UFC
Many believe that Patricio Pitbull is the greatest Bellator fighter of all time. He’s 36-7 overall with 24 of those wins happening under the Bellator MMA banner.
Sure, the UFC is a much tougher competition than Bellator, but Pitbull did fight – and win against – some fighters that later turned into huge UFC stars. The best example is Michael Chandler, whom he beat by TKO in 2019.
Same as his UFC 314 opponent, Patricio Pitbull is a well-rounded fighter who just loves to finish a rival. One-third of his wins happened by KO/TKO, one-third by submission, and one-third by decision.
Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull Prediction
Our prediction is that this is going to be a real dogfight, and our pick is Pitbull to come out on top. Sure, the betting odds suggest differently, but we think he’s gone far and beyond to prepare for this clash.
On April 12, he’s fighting not just for his honor but also for the honor of the now defunct MMA organization, Bellator.
Pick: Patricio Pitbull