MMA Preview – Marina Rodriguez vs Yan Xiaonan at UFC 272
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MARINA RODRIGUEZ VS YAN XIAONAN FACTS
When is UFC 272? Sunday 6th March, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 272? T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 272? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 272
What channel is UFC 272 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 272? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
MARINA RODRIGUEZ VS YAN XIAONAN LOWDOWN
Marina Rodriguez (15-1) has been getting handed some of the best fighters in the division fight after fight and still only has one loss on the record. That was Carla Esparza (2020) who she took to a split decision. She has since TKO’d Amanda Ribas (2021) and earnt unanimous decisions against Michelle Waterson (2021) and Mackenzie Dern (2021).
Yan Xiaonan (13-2(1)) is coming off her first loss in the UFC which was also to Carla Esparza back in May last year. She inevitably got out wrestled but fell victim to Esparza’s first finish since 2014. That TKO snapped an impressive six-fight winning streak in the UFC including a unanimous decision to Claudia Gadelha.
MARINA RODRIGUEZ VS YAN XIAONAN PREDICTION
Entering the UFC, the big question about Rodriguez was her grappling and takedown defence. However, she has found a way to beat top grapplers and she will be relieved that she has now been paired up with a fellow striker.
Rodriguez is the slightly rangier fighter and has an important power advantage. Xiaonan is solid technically and has great hand speed, but Rodriguez will cause damage from range and in the clinch.
As soon as they tie up, Rodriguez will look to dismantle Xiaonan with elbows and knees throwing power hooks on the exit. Xiaonan is a quality striker and has the ability to take the fight to the floor, but Rodriguez has the takedown defence to keep the fight standing and show her superiority.
Prediction: Rodriguez via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Rodriguez via KO/TKO
