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Rodrigues (19-6) suffered a first-round knockout loss in his first meeting against Ferreira (15-3) in 2023. “RoboCop” got an opportunity to avenge his loss after three years in their rematch at UFC 326 on Saturday. Rodrigues returned the favor by knocking out Ferreira in less than two minutes.
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Enjoying the Process
Rodrigues is glad to prove to himself that he is a different fighter since the first meeting with Rodrigues. The 34-year-old explains that he more patient and enjoys his time inside the Octagon more.
“I just proved to myself I’m a different fighter since then,” Rodrigues said in a post fight interview with the UFC. “… My patience, I was enjoying the fight, took my time. I love being inside the Octagon. When the doors lock and it’s just me and the other guy and I have 15 minutes to play and do what I love to do, what I choose to do. I started enjoying more. For sure I would have liked to fight a little bit longer but I’m glad the hand connected, it was perfect and clean. I think it’s patience and I’m enjoying a little bit more.”
Rodrigues is 6-1 since his loss to Ferreira and is currently riding a three-fight winning streak. Meanwhile, Ferreira has gone 5-3 since his first meeting with Rodrigues and saw a three-fight winning streak snapped with the loss at UFC 326.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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