MMA Preview – Neil Magny vs Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Vegas 64
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NEIL MAGNY VS DANIEL RODRIGUEZ FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 214? Saturday 5th November, 2022 - 21:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 214? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
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What channel is UFC Fight Night 214 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 214? 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!
NEIL MAGNY VS DANIEL RODRIGUEZ LOWDOWN
Neil Magny (26-9) makes another quick turnaround making his third appearance of the year and his 28th for the UFC. He has always held hopes of a title shot during his tenure, but Shavkat Rakhmonov crushed those hopes back in June. He submitted him in the second round to break his momentum gained from decisions over Geoff Neal (2021) and Max Griffin (2022).
Daniel Rodriguez (17-2) continues to build his own momentum and quietly climb up the welterweight division. He has only lost once in the UFC which his only loss in his last 14. He picked up three solid wins before losing a unanimous decision to Nicolas Dalby (2020) but has responded with four quality dubs – Mike Perry (2021 – unanimous decision), Preston Parsons (2021 – TKO), Kevin Lee (2021 – unanimous decision) and he coming off a split decision with Li Jingliang back at the circus that was UFC 279.
NEIL MAGNY VS DANIEL RODRIGUEZ PREDICTION
Rodriguez has the power and toughness to hang with any welterweight on the feet, but Magny is a tough test for him.
Magny has the longest reach in the division with 80 inches, six more than Rodriguez and he knows how to use it with a persistent jab. The veteran is also a very strong wrestler and we can see him attempting to close the distance or three rounds.
His cardio is off the charts and we can see him play it safe by avoiding Rodriguez’s hands and subduing him against the fence for as long as possible. It will be a smart ploy as Rodriguez has some of the highest output on the roster. If he can not tie him up, he can expect to eat a lot of shots.
The more space Rodriguez can create the more damage he will land. We can see him chopping the legs down and tagging the veteran, but we can also see Magny snatching the rounds with his wrestling.
This is one to stay clear of from a betting point of view. We feel Magny’s wrestling will be enough and we are not sure if Rodriguez has fully recovered from his elbow and wrist injuries, but this is tough to call.
Prediction: Magny via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
