Cody Saftic favors Yair Rodriguez considerably against Patricio Pitbull, emphasizing significant stylistic, physical, and contextual advantages. Pitbull has historically struggled against taller, rangier opponents like Jeremy Kennedy and AJ McKee, largely due to a lack of size at only 5'5". Rodriguez has substantial height, length, and reach advantages, alongside faster striking and superior overall UFC-level competition experience. Saftic expects Rodriguez to exploit distance effectively in Miami's larger octagon setup, utilizing speed, rangy striking, and movement to frustrate Pitbull. Unless Pitbull commits strictly to wrestling—a deviation from his usual fight style—he may find Rodriguez's elusive striking insurmountable. Saftic notes Pitbull lacks a sustained wrestling-heavy game plan, typically opting for powerful striking exchanges. At 37, making his UFC debut and facing elite talent like Rodriguez, Pitbull is likely overmatched in pace, range, and variety of attack, making Rodriguez a strong betting choice despite durability questions.