<p>The co-main event of the upcoming UFC Fight Night 257 at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium in China will see two of the UFC’s top featherweights clash against each other in the Octagon.</p> <p>The event is scheduled to begin at 17:00 AEST on Saturday, with 12 fights on the card. The one preceding the main event is one that will interest both bettors and fans.</p> <p>Brian Ortega will step into the Octagon and take on Aljamain Sterling in a bout that will see two evenly-matched foes standing opposite each other. In terms of ranking, Ortega is ranked 7 in the world, with Sterling 8.</p> <h2>Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling: Tale of the Tape</h2> <p>With two evenly-matched fighters set to square off, what does the tale of the tape reveal? Ortega’s figures are first…</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Age - 34 vs 36</p> <p>Height - 5'8" (173cm) vs 5'7" (171cm)</p> <p>Weight - 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs) vs 145.5 lbs (66.0 kgs)</p> <p>Reach - 69.0" (175cm) vs 71.0" (180cm)</p> <p>Stance - Switch vs Orthodox</p> <p>Record - 16-4-0 vs 24-5-0</p> <h2>Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling: Betting Preview</h2> <p>There isn’t too much between the two fighters in terms of physical attributes, which is what makes this fight all the more appealing. With the pair closely matched, it creates some potentially intriguing betting opportunities.</p> <p>What do their last five bouts tell us? Neither man is in the best form, which can add more value to the bets that can be made…</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Ortega’s Last Five Opponents:</p> <p>Diego Lopes - Loss (UD, 3) - Sep 2024</p> <p>Yair Rodriguez - Win (Sub, 3) - Feb 2024</p> <p>Yair Rodriguez - Loss (TKO, 1) - Jul 2022</p> <p>Alexander Volkanovski - Loss (UD, 5) - Sep 2021</p> <p>Chan Sung Jung - Win (UD, 5) - Oct 2020</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Sterling’s Last Five Opponents:</p> <p>Movsar Evloev - Loss (UD, 3) - Dec 2024</p> <p>Calvin Kattar - Win (UD, 3) - Apr 2024</p> <p>Sean O'Malley - Loss (TKO, 2) - Aug 2023</p> <p>Henry Cejudo - Win (SD, 5) - May 2023</p> <p>T.J. Dillashaw - Win (TKO, 2) - Oct 2022</p> <h2>Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>The <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/brian-ortega-v-aljamain-stirling-9521505">Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling betting odds</a> have Sterling as the firm favourite heading into the bout.</p> <p>The odds likely take into account the pair’s recent last five bouts, with Ortega having lost three. However, he is on an upward climb, whereas Sterling will be looking to bounce back. This makes Oretga a live underdog for many that offers value. If he is able to secure an upset win, backing the ‘Brian Ortega by Submission’ offers a good price, as his submission threat remains potent.</p> <p>However, it is also worth noting that Sterling's better strike accuracy and defensive stats give him an edge in this fight. Still, it might be worth backing the ‘Aljamain Sterling by Points’ bet, as this is the most likely outcome.</p>