Match Analysis: Christian Rodriguez vs Andre Fili – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-09
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC
- Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, NV
Game Overview
Christian Rodriguez faces Andre Fili at UFC Vegas 109 in a featherweight bout. Rodriguez is the younger fighter with a strong finish rate and high striking accuracy, while Fili brings extensive experience with a solid strike volume and resilience. Both fighters use orthodox stance, with Fili having a reach advantage. The fight is anticipated to be competitive with contrasting styles—Rodriguez’s precision and defense versus Fili’s experience and durability.
Key Factors to Consider
- Rodriguez enters with a 12-3 record, showing 50% striking accuracy and absorbing fewer significant strikes per minute (2.66) compared to Fili, who holds a 24-12 record with 37% accuracy and absorbs 4.15 significant strikes per minute. Fili lands more strikes per minute (3.84) but is less efficient defensively.
- No previous head-to-head matchups recorded between Christian Rodriguez and Andre Fili, making this their first direct confrontation.
- No publicly reported injuries for either fighter leading into the match, indicating both should be at full fitness.
- Fight takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas with neutral venue conditions. No significant external disruptions or conditions reported that would favor one fighter.
- Rodriguez, at 27, is rising and motivated to establish himself as a top contender. Fili, a veteran at 35, aims to leverage his experience to prove continued competitiveness in the division.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Andre Fili: +200, Christian Rodriguez: -245 | Christian Rodriguez | ★★★★☆ 78% |
| Spread | Andre Fili: -3.5 at -140, Christian Rodriguez: +3.5 at 105 | Christian Rodriguez -3.5 | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Over/under | Over 2.5: -230, Under 2.5: 175 | Under 2.5 rounds | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Christian Rodriguez 1% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 2.5 73% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 2.5 at 73% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 41.9% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Christian Rodriguez is favored due to superior defense, accuracy, and youth advantage. His ability to land high-percentage strikes and absorb fewer damaging shots gives him the edge over the more experienced but less efficient Andre Fili.
Predicted Score: Christian Rodriguez wins by decision or late stoppage (3 rounds)