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Scheduled against Knutsson
Rodriguez is scheduled to compete against Josefine Knutsson in a strawweight fight at UFC Tampa on Dec. 14, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Rodriguez will try to redeem herself after multiple fouls disqualified her against Ariane Carnelossi at UFC Vegas 92. The former is also looking for her first win since 2022.
Rodriguez will try to redeem herself after multiple fouls disqualified her against Ariane Carnelossi at UFC Vegas 92. The former is also looking for her first win since 2022.
Disqualified after multiple fouls
Rodriguez lost to Ariane Carnelossi via DQ (illegal headbutt) at 3:16 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
This was a classic case of a fighter just handing away a victory. Rodriguez dominated this fight from start to finish, winning the striking exchanges between the two women and dominating on the mat. In top position midway through Round 2, Rodriguez brought her head down and connected with the head of Carnelossi. Referee Mark Smith immediately issued a warning, then Rodriguez did it again, this time with more authority. Carnelossi took a few minutes and eventually decided she couldn't continue, and Smith disqualified Rodriguez, which for all the world appeared to be the correct decision. Instead of sporting a 3-1 record with the UFC, Rodriguez is now 2-2 and has lost back-to-back fights.
This was a classic case of a fighter just handing away a victory. Rodriguez dominated this fight from start to finish, winning the striking exchanges between the two women and dominating on the mat. In top position midway through Round 2, Rodriguez brought her head down and connected with the head of Carnelossi. Referee Mark Smith immediately issued a warning, then Rodriguez did it again, this time with more authority. Carnelossi took a few minutes and eventually decided she couldn't continue, and Smith disqualified Rodriguez, which for all the world appeared to be the correct decision. Instead of sporting a 3-1 record with the UFC, Rodriguez is now 2-2 and has lost back-to-back fights.
Given new fight
Rodriguez is scheduled to compete against Ariane Carnelossi in a strawweight fight at the UFC's May 18 event in Las Vegas, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Not long after her weight miss before UFC Vegas 90, Rodriguez has another fight scheduled. Carnelossi has not fought since May 2022, meaning Rodriguez's opponent will not have competed in over two years heading into their scheduled bout.
Not long after her weight miss before UFC Vegas 90, Rodriguez has another fight scheduled. Carnelossi has not fought since May 2022, meaning Rodriguez's opponent will not have competed in over two years heading into their scheduled bout.
Fight called off
Rodriguez will no longer face off against Cynthia Calvillo at UFC Vegas 90 on Saturday, Alex Behunin of MMA Mania reports.
ANALYSIS
Rodriguez is out a fight following a massive weight miss from Cynthia Calvillo during Friday's pre-fight weigh-ins. The 31-year-old Venezuelan fighter will look to get another fight in the works soon.
Rodriguez is out a fight following a massive weight miss from Cynthia Calvillo during Friday's pre-fight weigh-ins. The 31-year-old Venezuelan fighter will look to get another fight in the works soon.
Fighting heavy opponent
Rodriguez will face off against a heavy Cynthia Calvillo at UFC Vegas 90 this Saturday, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Rodriguez will likely claim a large portion of Cynthia Calvillo's purse after the latter weighed in three pounds over the strawweight limit. The 31-year-old Venezuelan fighter is 2-1 during her time with the UFC, looking to build upon her resume this weekend.
Rodriguez will likely claim a large portion of Cynthia Calvillo's purse after the latter weighed in three pounds over the strawweight limit. The 31-year-old Venezuelan fighter is 2-1 during her time with the UFC, looking to build upon her resume this weekend.