Imanol Rodriguez
Himan
Mexico
Joins UFC Mexico card
Rodriguez will fight Kevin Borjas at UFC Mexico on Feb. 28, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Rodriguez is fresh off a win over Roque Conceicao at Dana White's Contender Series in October, which helped him improve to 6-0 in professional fights, though this will be his first fight after accepting a UFC contract. Rodriguez will face off against an opponent in Borjas who has been scuffling of late, most recently losing against Su Mudaerji at UFC Fight Night 257 in August.
Rodriguez is fresh off a win over Roque Conceicao at Dana White's Contender Series in October, which helped him improve to 6-0 in professional fights, though this will be his first fight after accepting a UFC contract. Rodriguez will face off against an opponent in Borjas who has been scuffling of late, most recently losing against Su Mudaerji at UFC Fight Night 257 in August.
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Lands big shot to earn contract
Rodriguez defeated Roque Conceicao via TKO (punches) at 2:12 of Round 1 at Dana White's Contender Series on Tuesday. After the show, he was one of six fighters to be officially awarded a UFC contract.
ANALYSIS
Imanol is fast and powerful for a flyweight, having notched five of his six victories via KO/TKO. "Himan" showed that power early, catching a kick before landing a shot on the side of Conceicao's head. The Brazilian did his best to stay in the fight, but Rodriguez chased him down along the fence to close the show. Rodriguez entered MMA with crisp boxing, but he now trains with UFC Hall-of-Famer Daniel Cormier, which should give his wrestling a serious boost. Rodriguez moved to 6-0-0 in professional MMA as a result of the victory.
Imanol is fast and powerful for a flyweight, having notched five of his six victories via KO/TKO. "Himan" showed that power early, catching a kick before landing a shot on the side of Conceicao's head. The Brazilian did his best to stay in the fight, but Rodriguez chased him down along the fence to close the show. Rodriguez entered MMA with crisp boxing, but he now trains with UFC Hall-of-Famer Daniel Cormier, which should give his wrestling a serious boost. Rodriguez moved to 6-0-0 in professional MMA as a result of the victory.