{"id":623354,"date":"2025-08-23T08:22:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T07:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=623354"},"modified":"2025-08-23T08:22:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T07:22:44","slug":"ufc-fight-night-257-brian-ortega-vs-aljamain-sterling-preview-predictions-betting-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/ufc-fight-night-257-brian-ortega-vs-aljamain-sterling-preview-predictions-betting-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC Fight Night 257 Prediction and Betting Odds \u2013 Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling Preview, Predictions And MMA Betting Odds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The co-main event of UFC Fight Night 257 brings an intriguing catchweight battle as Brian Ortega faces former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling inside the Shanghai Indoor Stadium. Ortega, a longtime contender known for his submission skills, looks to reestablish himself after a tough run. Sterling, meanwhile, continues his climb in the 145-pound division, eager to bounce back from a recent setback and prove he remains one of the most dangerous grapplers in the octagon.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Originally scheduled as a featherweight bout, Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling's bout will now be contested at a catchweight of 153 pounds.<br><br>They both hit the scale at 153 pounds. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UFCShanghai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#UFCShanghai<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2dNPfFoLoA\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/2dNPfFoLoA<\/a><\/p>&mdash; UFC (@ufc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ufc\/status\/1958724697757294692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>August 22, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling Preview<\/h2><p>Ortega (16-4) has built his reputation on toughness and finishing ability, but recent years have tested his consistency. Since his breakthrough in 2014, Ortega has collected five performance bonuses and a &ldquo;Fight of the Night&rdquo; reputation. But he has just one win in his last four outings, a rematch submission win over Yair Rodriguez in February 2024. Before that, Ortega endured back-to-back losses to Alexander Volkanovski and Rodriguez and most recently dropped a decision to Diego Lopes at UFC 306 in September 2024.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Statistically, Ortega lands 4.08 significant strikes per minute but absorbs a concerning 6.59, with only 49% striking defense. His ground game remains elite, averaging 1.1 submissions per fight, but his takedown accuracy of 26% limits how often he initiates grappling exchanges.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Brian Ortega looked very unwell during his final face-off with Aljamain Sterling after the bout was moved to a 153-pound catchweight fight &#128556;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UFCShanghai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#UFCShanghai<\/a><br><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AeK4CmxhEq\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/AeK4CmxhEq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mma_orbit\/status\/1958750025472737688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>August 22, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Sterling (24-5) enters with a championship record and adaptability to the featherweight division. The former bantamweight king went 16-5 in that weight class, defending his belt three times before moving up. At 5&rsquo;7&rdquo; with a 71-inch reach, Sterling has a slight reach edge over Ortega. He has split his last four fights, defeating Henry Cejudo and Calvin Kattar but falling to Sean O&rsquo;Malley and Movsar Evloev. Stat-wise Sterling lands 4.41 strikes per minute with 52% accuracy while absorbing just 2.21. He averages 2.51 takedowns per fight with 29% accuracy, and although his takedown defense sits at just 42%, submission threats average 0.7.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">just a reminder that Aljamain Sterling will put on a masterclass this weekend and remind everyone why he is the funkmaster &#127471;&#127474; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Y4eh8VGWl1\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/Y4eh8VGWl1<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ACD MMA (@acdmma_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/acdmma_\/status\/1958642503537627206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>August 21, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling MMA Betting Odds<\/h2><p>Per <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-BetMGM\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">BetMGM<\/a>, Sterling is a strong favorite at 2\/7, while Ortega is the underdog at 13\/5. The odds reflect Sterling&rsquo;s efficiency and recent form, alongside Ortega&rsquo;s struggles to put together wins despite his grit and skill.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ORTEGA vs STERLING! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UFCShanghai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#UFCShanghai<\/a> is LIVE TOMORROW on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@ESPNPlus<\/a> at 6amET! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VIxMIjuHMD\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/VIxMIjuHMD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; danawhite (@danawhite) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/danawhite\/status\/1958728550355542257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>August 22, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>(According to <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-BetMGM\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">BetMGM<\/a>: BetMGM offers exclusive promo codes, bonus deals and accurate odds for users upon signing up. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-BetMGM\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">BetMGM<\/a> to ace your betting game in all sports!)<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling Prediction<\/h2><p>Expect Ortega to have flashes of success on the feet, where his boxing remains sharp, but Sterling&rsquo;s game plan will revolve around relentless takedowns and control. Ortega&rsquo;s toughness makes a finish unlikely, yet Sterling&rsquo;s ability to neutralize offense and rack up control time should prove decisive.<\/p><p><strong>Prediction: Aljamain Sterling via unanimous decision.<\/strong><\/p><p><em>Mandatory Image Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former champ Sterling meets submission ace Ortega in a clash at UFC Fight Night 257.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":623355,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1783],"tags":[2815,2347,9336],"class_list":["post-623354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mma","tag-aljamain-sterling","tag-brian-ortega","tag-ufc-fight-night-257"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>UFC Fight Night 257 Prediction and Betting Odds &ndash; Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling Preview, Predictions And MMA Betting Odds - The Playoffs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get the UFC Fight Night 257 preview: Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling. 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