Brazilian light heavyweight contender Levi Rodrigues will welcome Chinese fighter Ce Liu to the UFC, as their scrap will be part of the UFC Shanghai card on Saturday inside Oriental Sports Arena in Pudong District, China.
Both fighters have a 100% finish rate, but due to his defeat in his UFC debut, Rodrigues will be the betting underdog with +165 UFC odds. Meanwhile, Liu, who’s fresh off a victory in his previous bout, is going to be the 200- betting favorite.
UFC Shanghai: Ce Liu vs. Levi Rodrigues Fight Odds
- Ce Liu: -200
- Levi Rodrigues: +165
UFC Shanghai: Ce Liu vs. Levi Rodrigues: Tale of the Tape
| Ce Liu | Levi Rodrigues | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 29 | 29 |
| Height | 6’4” | 6’0” |
| Reach | 77.5 inches | 76.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | N/A | 43 inches |
| Record | 3-1 | 5-1 |
| Fighting Style | Striker | Striker |
| Finishing Rate | 100% | 100% |
UFC Shanghai: Ce Liu vs. Levi Rodrigues: Prediction
My prediction is a TKO/KO win for Liu over Rodrigues because he’ll have the advantage in height and reach. This edge may seem small, but it will be crucial in the striking exchanges, especially since both are strikers who like to let go of their hands.
Both possess incredible power in their hands, and every inch is important in landing those devastating punches. Rodrigues’ main edge against Liu is his speed, but I think the counterpunching of Liu is going to neutralize it.
Another major factor in this match is Rodrigues’ recovery time, as he was finished in the second round of his UFC debut last month and will have a quick turnaround. I’m not sure he has recovered well from the damage he sustained from that bout.
Ce Liu’s Recent Fight Results
Liu is a Chinese MMA fighter with a pro record of three wins and one loss. His victories were against Haiming Yu, Batjargal Munkh-Erdene, and Igor Barabanov, while his lone career defeat was to Ivan Gnizditskiy. This is going to be his octagon debut.
Levi Rodrigues’ Recent Fight Results
Rodrigues was an undefeated prospect when he joined Dana White’s Contender Series in October, and although his fight with Freddy Vidal ended in a no contest, he still earned a UFC contract. However, he absorbed a second-round TKO defeat at the hands of Felipe Franco in his promotional debut in July.
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