Rodriguez vs Robertson

When is Rodriguez vs Robertson?

Marina Rodriguez is set to take on Gillian Robertson during the prelims of UFC Fight Night, on Saturday 3rd May 2025 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

The fight is scheduled for 3 rounds in the Women’s Strawweight division, which means the weight limit will be 115 pounds (8.2 stone or 52.2 KG).

Rodriguez vs Robertson stats

Marina Rodriguez steps into the octagon with a record of 17 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, 7 of those wins coming by the way of knock out and 1 by submission.

Gillian Robertson will make her way to the cage with a record of 15 wins, 8 losses and 0 draws, 2 of those wins coming by knock out and 9 by submission.

This will be Marina Rodriguez's 14th fight in the UFC, having made her debut for the promotion in 2018. Gillian Robertson will mark her 18th fight for them, having made her own debut for the promotion in 2017.

Marina Rodriguez's UFC record currently stands at 7-5-2, while Gillian Robertson's comes in at 12-6-0.

The stats suggest Rodriguez has a large advantage in power over Robertson, boasting a 41% knock out percentage over Robertson's 13%.

If the fight goes to the ground, their records suggest Robertson will have a massive advantage over Rodriguez, boasting a 60% submission rate over Rodriguez's 6%.

Marina Rodriguez is the older woman by 9 years, at 38 years old.

Rodriguez has a height advantage of 1 inch over Robertson. This also extends to a 2-inch reach advantage.

Rodriguez is the more experienced professional fighter, having had 1 more fights, and made her debut in 2015, 11 months earlier than Robertson, whose first professional fight was in 2016. She has fought 12 more professional rounds, 64 to Robertson's 52.

Rodriguez vs Robertson form

Marina Rodriguez has stopped 1 of her last 5 opponents.

In her last fight, she lost to Iasmin Lucindo at UFC 307 on 5th October 2024 by split decision in their 3 round contest at Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, United States.

Previous to that, she had been beaten by Jessica Andrade at UFC 300 on 13th April 2024 by split decision in their 3 round contest at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Going into that contest, she had won against Michelle Waterson-Gomez at UFC Fight Night – Fiziev vs Gamrot on 23rd September 2023 by knockout in the 2nd round at UFC Apex, Las Vegas.

Before that, she had been defeated by Virna Jandiroba at UFC 288 on 6th May 2023 by unanimous decision in their 3 round contest at Prudential Center, Newark.

She had lost to Amanda Lemos at UFC Fight Night: Mitchell vs. Evloev on 5th November 2022 by knockout in the 3rd round at UFC Apex, Las Vegas.

Robertson has beaten 4 of her last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In her last fight, she beat Luana Pinheiro at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates on 9th November 2024 by unanimous decision in their 3 round contest at UFC Apex, Las Vegas, United States.

Previous to that, she had defeated Michelle Waterson-Gomez at UFC 303 on 29th June 2024 by unanimous decision in their 3 round contest at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Going into that contest, she was victorious against Polyana Viana at UFC 297 on 20th January 2024 by knockout in the 2nd round at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada.

Before that, she had been beaten by Tabatha Ricci at UFC Fight Night – Emmett vs. Topuria on 24th June 2023 by unanimous decision in their 3 round contest at : VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, United States.

She had won against Piera Rodriguez at UFC Fight Night – Holloway vs. Allen on 15th April 2023 by submission in the 2nd round at T-Mobile Center, Kansas City.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Gillian Robertson has been fighting more than Marina Rodriguez.

Marina Rodriguez last fought 6 months and 27 days ago, while Gillian Robertson's last outing was 5 months and 23 days ago.

Rodriguez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 5 months and 27 days, meaning she has been fighting on average every 6 months. In those fights, she fought a total of 14 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2.8 rounds on average.

Robertson's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years and 17 days, meaning she has been fighting on average every 4 months and 29 days. In those fights, she fought a total of 13 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2.6 rounds on average.

What time does Rodriguez vs Robertson start?

The fighters are expected to walk out at around 12:15 AM UTC , which is 8:15 PM EST or 5:15 PM PST on the West Coast of America, or 1:15 AM BST in the UK.

What are the odds on Rodriguez vs Robertson?

She is currently 1/3 (-300) to win the contest outright, while you can get 12/5 (+240) on Marina Rodriguez if you fancy the upset.

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