Christian Rodriguez
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Comes up short against Fili
Rodriguez lost to Andre Fili via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27) at UFC Vegas 109 on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Rodriguez finished swinging and even bested Fili in the significant striking numbers in all three rounds, but this outcome was never in doubt despite the "split decision" result. Fili worked behind his jab to land the more damaging shots throughout, and Rodriguez was visibly wearing the damage by Round 2. Even in the third, Rodriguez seemed to know he needed a finish, but his final push wasn't enough. Rodriguez was a decent-sized betting favorite at (-250), but he'll walk away with his third loss in his last four trips to the Octagon.
Rodriguez finished swinging and even bested Fili in the significant striking numbers in all three rounds, but this outcome was never in doubt despite the "split decision" result. Fili worked behind his jab to land the more damaging shots throughout, and Rodriguez was visibly wearing the damage by Round 2. Even in the third, Rodriguez seemed to know he needed a finish, but his final push wasn't enough. Rodriguez was a decent-sized betting favorite at (-250), but he'll walk away with his third loss in his last four trips to the Octagon.
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Will face Andre Fili
Rodriguez will face Andre Fili in a featherweight bout at UFC Vegas 109 on Aug. 9, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Rodriguez lost to Melquizael Costa via unanimous decision in his most recent bout on March 29, and he'll face another opponent who also lost to Costa the last time out he stepped into the octagon. Rodriguez has dropped three of his last four fights, and it's hard to project how he'll do against Fili, another inconsistent fighter in his own right.
Rodriguez lost to Melquizael Costa via unanimous decision in his most recent bout on March 29, and he'll face another opponent who also lost to Costa the last time out he stepped into the octagon. Rodriguez has dropped three of his last four fights, and it's hard to project how he'll do against Fili, another inconsistent fighter in his own right.
Inconsistent ways continue
Rodriguez lost to Melquizael Costa via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Mexico City.
ANALYSIS
Rodriguez fought much better than the "unanimous decision" label would lead you to believe, but it was still a disappointing effort considering he was coming off of a win over a legitimate top prospect in Austin Bashi in January. You usually win a 15-minute decision when you are able to land six takedowns for 6:48 worth of control time, but Rodriguez simply wasn't able to do enough offensively over the course of the first 10 minutes to steal either frame in the eyes of the judges. His solid Round 3 proved to not be enough. Rodriguez was gifted a split decision win over Isaac Dulgarian about a year ago, and he's gone on to lose two of three since. He could easily be looking at a 1-3 mark in his last four bouts without some help.
Rodriguez fought much better than the "unanimous decision" label would lead you to believe, but it was still a disappointing effort considering he was coming off of a win over a legitimate top prospect in Austin Bashi in January. You usually win a 15-minute decision when you are able to land six takedowns for 6:48 worth of control time, but Rodriguez simply wasn't able to do enough offensively over the course of the first 10 minutes to steal either frame in the eyes of the judges. His solid Round 3 proved to not be enough. Rodriguez was gifted a split decision win over Isaac Dulgarian about a year ago, and he's gone on to lose two of three since. He could easily be looking at a 1-3 mark in his last four bouts without some help.
Draws Costa in Mexico
Rodriguez will take on Melquizael Costa in a featherweight matchup at UFC Mexico on March 29, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Rodriguez has won five of his last six fights, most recently taking a unanimous decision from a highly-regarded prospect in Austin Bashi back in January. His opponent is also in the midst of a hot run, sporting back-to-back submission victories after finishing Andre Fili in the first round only one month prior to this scheduled event. Rodriguez has superior wrestling marks here, but Costa is a dangerous opponent to be rolling on the mat with. The striking marks, both offensive and defensive, land slightly in the favor of Costa.
Rodriguez has won five of his last six fights, most recently taking a unanimous decision from a highly-regarded prospect in Austin Bashi back in January. His opponent is also in the midst of a hot run, sporting back-to-back submission victories after finishing Andre Fili in the first round only one month prior to this scheduled event. Rodriguez has superior wrestling marks here, but Costa is a dangerous opponent to be rolling on the mat with. The striking marks, both offensive and defensive, land slightly in the favor of Costa.
Pulls upset of top prospect
Rodriguez defeated Austin Bashi via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Bashi is a legitimate top prospect, and Rodriguez was coming off a first-round submission loss to Julia Erosa in July, so few could have seen this result coming. Rodriguez did an excellent job of negating the wrestling game of Bashi despite the fact he allowed three takedowns and 5:41 worth of control time. Christian landed the more notable blows throughout the course of the fight and mixed in two takedowns of his own. It was simply a case of a veteran fighter coming up with a game plan to outwit his younger opponent. Rodriguez has won five of six dating back to October 2022.
Bashi is a legitimate top prospect, and Rodriguez was coming off a first-round submission loss to Julia Erosa in July, so few could have seen this result coming. Rodriguez did an excellent job of negating the wrestling game of Bashi despite the fact he allowed three takedowns and 5:41 worth of control time. Christian landed the more notable blows throughout the course of the fight and mixed in two takedowns of his own. It was simply a case of a veteran fighter coming up with a game plan to outwit his younger opponent. Rodriguez has won five of six dating back to October 2022.
Will face new UFC fighter Bashi
Rodriguez will take on Austin Bashi in a featherweight bout at UFC Vegas 101 on Jan. 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Rodriguez will look to bounce back after a tough loss to Julian Erosa via submission in round one. He'll get to do it against an opponent in Bashi who is making his UFC debut after earning a contract back in September. Rodriguez has an inch of both height and reach on the UFC newcomer.
Rodriguez will look to bounce back after a tough loss to Julian Erosa via submission in round one. He'll get to do it against an opponent in Bashi who is making his UFC debut after earning a contract back in September. Rodriguez has an inch of both height and reach on the UFC newcomer.