On July 9, in the main event of the UFC 290 tournament, the Mexican lost to the Australian by technical knockout in the third round.
“I visualized becoming a champion and was focused on winning. But I know that expectations were not met. I can only congratulate Alexander Volkanovski and his team on an amazing performance.
Nothing will break me, I said it and continue to say it. Persistence is something that all Mexicans have. I will have the opportunity to make everyone who loves and supports me proud of me, ”Rodriguez wrote on social networks.