Rolando Bedoya
El Cachorro
Peru
Falls to 0-4 with UFC
Bedoya lost to Jamie Mullarkey via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in, Perth, Australia.
ANALYSIS
Now sporting an 0-4 record with the UFC, Bedoya is a near-lock to be handed his walking papers after this latest setback. He predictably got the better of Mullarkey on the feet whenever the two men were striking at distance, but the three takedowns he allowed on 17 attempts ended up being the difference in the fight. Bedoya is not without some ability, and is still just 28 years old, so there's a non-zero chance he can repair his reputation on the regional scene and return to the company at some point in the future.
Now sporting an 0-4 record with the UFC, Bedoya is a near-lock to be handed his walking papers after this latest setback. He predictably got the better of Mullarkey on the feet whenever the two men were striking at distance, but the three takedowns he allowed on 17 attempts ended up being the difference in the fight. Bedoya is not without some ability, and is still just 28 years old, so there's a non-zero chance he can repair his reputation on the regional scene and return to the company at some point in the future.
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Another chance for first win
Bedoya is scheduled to compete against Jamie Mullarkey in a lightweight fight at UFC Perth on Sept. 27, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
It has been over one year since Bedoya's last fight, in which he failed to log his first UFC win despite fighting Jai Herbert. The former will get another chance, this time against Mullarkey, who is 0-2 in his last two fights.
It has been over one year since Bedoya's last fight, in which he failed to log his first UFC win despite fighting Jai Herbert. The former will get another chance, this time against Mullarkey, who is 0-2 in his last two fights.
Still searching for first UFC win
Bedoya lost to Jai Herbert via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
A move down to lightweight following a run at welterweight didn't help Bedoya in the least. He has zero answers for the speed and technical striking skills of Herbert, constantly getting picked apart on the feet from distance and landing no notable offense of his own. The lone positive moments from Beodya came in Round 2 when he was able to push the pace and limit Herbert's time and space. Bedoya arrived in the UFC in May 2023 and has now lost each of his first three fights with the company. The odds are overwhelmingly against him getting a fourth opportunity.
A move down to lightweight following a run at welterweight didn't help Bedoya in the least. He has zero answers for the speed and technical striking skills of Herbert, constantly getting picked apart on the feet from distance and landing no notable offense of his own. The lone positive moments from Beodya came in Round 2 when he was able to push the pace and limit Herbert's time and space. Bedoya arrived in the UFC in May 2023 and has now lost each of his first three fights with the company. The odds are overwhelmingly against him getting a fourth opportunity.
Scheduled against Herbert
Bedoya is scheduled to compete against Jai Herbert at UFC Abu Dhabi on Aug. 3, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Bedoya's next opponent last fought at lightweight, and it is unclear whether their upcoming fight will be at that weight or welterweight, the former's preferred class. Bedoya entered the UFC with a 14-1 record but has been 0-2 since his signing, a poor string of form he will look to rectify at Abu Dhabi by defeating Herbert in August.
Bedoya's next opponent last fought at lightweight, and it is unclear whether their upcoming fight will be at that weight or welterweight, the former's preferred class. Bedoya entered the UFC with a 14-1 record but has been 0-2 since his signing, a poor string of form he will look to rectify at Abu Dhabi by defeating Herbert in August.
Falls as massive favorite
Bedoya lost to Song Kenan via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Singapore.
ANALYSIS
What a disaster. Entering as a massive -360 favorite on the heels of his strong showing in a split decision defeat to Khaos Williams this past May, Bedoya clearly took Round 1 here before dropping the final two frames. His output on the feet remained steady the entire fight, but he allowed Song to get his offensive game going as the bout progressed, ultimately costing him the decision. Bedoya seems likely to receive a third opportunity with the company, but it's far from a guarantee.
What a disaster. Entering as a massive -360 favorite on the heels of his strong showing in a split decision defeat to Khaos Williams this past May, Bedoya clearly took Round 1 here before dropping the final two frames. His output on the feet remained steady the entire fight, but he allowed Song to get his offensive game going as the bout progressed, ultimately costing him the decision. Bedoya seems likely to receive a third opportunity with the company, but it's far from a guarantee.
Next fight booked
Bedoya will face Kenan Song at UFC Singapore on August 26, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Bedoya will look to rebound after dropping his UFC debut via split decision to Khaos Williams back in early May. The 26-year-old's opponent has dropped two straight fights and also holds a four-inch disadvantage in reach. Bedoya will look to bring the success he had at the regional scene to the next level and hope to jumpstart his UFC career with a victory.
Bedoya will look to rebound after dropping his UFC debut via split decision to Khaos Williams back in early May. The 26-year-old's opponent has dropped two straight fights and also holds a four-inch disadvantage in reach. Bedoya will look to bring the success he had at the regional scene to the next level and hope to jumpstart his UFC career with a victory.