The 31-year-old is 6-1, with all six victories coming by knockout. Rodrigues is excited for the combination of a striker vs grappler matchup.
“I am a grappler, and he is a striker, but I have shown that I can knock out people,” he said. “With the power in my hands and my jiu-jitsu background, I will put everything together on Saturday. I’m always waiting for the best from my opponents. It’s going to be a great show and a great fight.”
The Sanford MMA product has earned six wins by knockout and three by submission. Rodrigues attributes his striking success to the team he trains with down in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He notices improvement with his striking every single day and can’t wait to show it off when he steps into the Octagon.
“I’m ready to strike with him and to get a very nice fight,” Rodrigues said. “I get this from my training camp with all these guys. I know that if I do exactly what I need to do it’s going to be a great result.”
A victory on Saturday night could bring “Robocop” one step closer to breaking into the Top 15. He doesn’t care how the victory comes, and whether it be by submission or knockout, he just wants to fight and enjoy it.
This is 30.
“I want to live all the seconds inside the cage, I want to feel myself there and be ready for my next challenge,” Rodrigues said. “That’s what I want and that’s what I prefer. One thing I know, don’t miss it.”
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