Rodriguez vs Morales Analysis and Prediction

Drako Rodriguez (7-2) vs Vince Morales (9-5)

Bantamweight (135)

Drako Rodriguez

The far more technically polished and well-rounded fighter, Rodriguez only needs one chance on the mat to finish this. Of course, forcing Rodriguez to fight anything other than his opponent’s preferred fight is the greatest struggle. If Rodriguez settles into a one-pace battle in the pocket, Morales can easily out-box Rodriguez to a comfortable decision. With more tools in the locker than his opponent, however, Rodriguez is the safer pick.

Vince Morales

Damn, this is the bout between two men who have both fallen to Aiemann Zahabi. Dangerous in the pocket, Morales quickly becomes lost in any other area. Thankfully for Morales, Rodriguez possesses some of the worst decision-making in the UFC. Rodriguez can be easily coaxed into a war on the feet, effectively negating his dangerous grappling. A questionable chin is an issue, but hey, it remains Morales’ only viable path to victory.

Predicted Result: Rodriguez Submission Round 2

Damn, this is the bout between two men who have both fallen to Aiemann Zahabi. Dangerous in the pocket, Morales quickly becomes lost in any other area. Thankfully for Morales, Rodriguez possesses some of the worst decision-making in the UFC. Rodriguez can be easily coaxed into a war on the feet, effectively negating his dangerous grappling. A questionable chin is an issue, but hey, it remains Morales’ only viable path to victory. With more tools in the locker than his opponent, however, Rodriguez is the safer pick.

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