Luis Rodriguez vs Denys Bondar: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Streaking Mexican Luis Rodriguez makes his UFC debut in front of his fellow citizens against Denys Bondar of Ukraine in the prelims of UFC Mexico City. Bondar would be fighting for the third time in the UFC but has yet to get in the win column. Earlier scheduled to fight against Felipe Bunes last month, Bondar pulled out and was replaced on the card. Ahead of the flyweight clash this weekend, Luis Rodriguez is the slight favorite to win. Interestingly, the odds opened with Bondar as a huge favorite, but the lines subsequently collapsed.

MMA: UFC Flyweight 

Venue: Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico

Where to watch: ESPN+

Date: 25.02.2024. 03:40

The 24-year-old enters his UFC debut on a four-match winning streak competing at bantamweight. He has now dropped a weight class to compete at Flyweight for his debut. “Lazy Boy’s” last defeat was in 2020 when he lost at the Dana White Contender Series and failed to get a UFC contract. A low-volume boxer, Rodriguez will counterattack when under pressure. His style is to work the punches while patiently waiting for an opportunity to throw the killer shot. The Mexican has seven knockouts from fifteen victories.

• Age: 24
• Height: 5’ 6’
• Reach: 65”
• Weight: 125 Ibs (57kg)
• Record: 15-2

The 31-year-old Ukrainian lost his first two fights in the UFC. In trouble against Carlos Hernandez in his last fight, a clash of heads led to the contest being stopped and a technical decision handed to Hernandez. On a long winning streak before his UFC debut, Denys Bondar is a good wrestler and is willing to take a fight to the mat. His striking is decent, and he has some power shots in his arsenal, too. With thirteen submissions from nineteen victories, Denys Bondar may need to go to his wrestling to secure his first UFC win.

• Age: 31
• Height: 5’ 6’’
• Reach: 69”
• Weight: 125 Ibs (57kg)
• Record: 19-4

Luis Rodriguez is a 1.865 favorite on Betwinner, which prices the underdog at 1.906. The Yes to the start of round three is available at 1.52 on 1XBET with the No at 2.45 odds. Bet365 lists over 2.5 at 1.57 odds and the under at 2.30.