Matches to Make After UFC Fight Night ‘Rodriguez vs. Caceres’

Volume and pace can be formidable weapons in capable hands. Case in point: Yair Rodriguez. “The Ultimate Fighter Latin America” winner remained undefeated in Ultimate Fighting Championship competition, as he walked out of his UFC Fight Night 92 main event against Alex Caceres with a split decision on Saturday at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City. Two of the three judges saw it for Rodriguez, 48-47 and 48-47, while a third gave Caceres an eyebrow-raising 49-46 nod. According to FightMetric data, Rodriguez threw 141 more strikes than “Bruce Leeroy,” found the mark with nearly twice as many (124 to 65) and connected at a higher clip, 35 percent to 31. He out-landed Caceres in the significant strikes department in all five rounds. Broken down further, Rodriguez utilized significantly more variety, outscoring the MMA Lab representative to the head, body and legs. “Pantera” maintained a ridiculous work rate, cutting loose with more strikes (89) over the final five minutes than he did in any other round. Caceres was at his best in the middle stanza, as he swarmed with punches, ripped a knee to the body and scrambled into top position, crouching above Rodriguez before unleashing his ground-and-pound. It did not result in the desired momentum swing. In wake of UFC Fight Night “Rodriguez vs. Caceres,” here are five matches that ought to be considered:Yair Rodriguez vs. Doo Ho Choi: Rodriguez has rattled off six consecutive victories, now owns a 5-0 mark in the UFC and has advanced beyond the need for lateral moves. The 23-year-old showcased his otherworldly …

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