UFC Fight Night 213: Weems vs Rodriguez 10/29/2022 – Joshua Weems and Christian Rodriguez face each other in a bantamweight contest that could well define their future in the UFC. The three-round clash is part of the preliminary card that will begin on 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, October 29, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. ESPN+ will cover the match on television while livestream content is available on UFC Fight Pass. Weems fights for the first time in the UFC as he hopes to bring his submission maneuvers in the world-famous octagon. On the other hand, Rodriguez looks to bounce back from his first loss against Jonathan Pearce in his UFC debut in February. Online sports picks have unveiled their odds for the match and fight fans await for an exciting showdown between up-and-coming fighters in the 135-pound division.
UFC Fight Night 213: Weems vs Rodriguez 10/29/2022
| When: | Saturday, October 29, 4:00 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Where: | UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | UFC Fight Pass |
UFC Fight Night 213: Weems vs Rodriguez 10/29/2022 Odds
| Fighter | Odds | Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Weems | TBD | Christian Rodriguez | TBD |
Main Card
Joshua Weems
The 28-year-old Joshua Weems (11-2) will make his debut in the UFC. The Jackson native will bring his submission skills in the octagon as he aims to kick off his UFC career with a bang. Weems has notched eight submission wins in the independent circuit and his last two fights ended with his opponents tapping out. He looks to test his skills in the UFC and his match against Rodriguez will be the perfect test if he can succeed in the renowned MMA promotion. Weems should bring in his repertoire to outclass Rodriguez and find himself fighting more bouts in the future.
Christian Rodriguez
Christian Rodriguez (7-1, 0-1 UFC) absorbed his first loss in the UFC, succumbing to Jonathan Pearce via unanimous decision in his octagon debut. The setback was the first loss of Rodriguez’s career. The 24-year-old has the skills and ability to knock out and submit opponents as he had three KO wins and three submissions in his record. The fighter known as “CeeRod” looks to bounce back from the loss to Pearce and revive his UFC career. The Milwaukee native must beat Weems to the punch when the fight goes to the ground and secure a high possibility of winning.
UFC Fight Night 213: Weems vs Rodriguez Betting Numbers
| Record | N/A | N/A |
| Last Fight | N/A | N/A |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Height | 5’8″ | 5’7″ |
| Weight (lbs) | 145 | 145 |
| Reach (in) | 69″ | N/A |
| Win by KO/TKO | 73% | 43% |
| Win by Submission | 18% | 43% |
| Decisions | N/A | 14% |
| Strikes landed per minute | N/A | N/A |
| Striking accuracy | N/A | N/A |
| Striking absorbed per minute | N/A | N/A |
| Striking defense | N/A | N/A |
| Takedown average | N/A | N/A |
| Takedown accuracy | N/A | N/A |
| Takedown defense | N/A | N/A |
| Submission average | N/A | N/A |
UFC Fight Night 213: Weems vs Rodriguez Betting Picks
Weems and Rodriguez look to impress the UFC bosses in their young careers by winning the match. Both fighters have the skills to submit and knock out opponents all of a sudden. Rodriguez is slightly favored by MMA punters to win the clash but do not sleep on Weems as he is capable of taking down his rivals with his world-class submission skills. The match may end on the ground with one fighter winning via tapout or referee stoppage. Rodriguez and Weems are raring to go and ready to kick off the fight card with a bang.
