UFC Fight Night 244: Rodriguez vs Morono - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Daniel Rodriguez and Alex Morono face off at UFC Fight Night 244 in Las Vegas, located at the UFC Apex. This welterweight bout features two seasoned fighters looking to rebound from recent losses.

Rodriguez, typically a middleweight, suffered a unanimous decision loss to Kelvin Gastelum in June 2024. Morono, consistently competing in the welterweight division, lost a similar decision against Niko Price. Both competitors are adjusting strategies following unsuccessful outings against tough opponents. Rodriguez's move to a lighter weight class for this battle introduces an interesting dynamic against Morono's experience in the category.

What time is Daniel Rodriguez vs Alex Morono fight

Live coverage for the Daniel Rodriguez vs Alex Morono main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region Date Main Card Start Time Daniel Rodriguez vs Alex Morono Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST) Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 04:00 PM 06:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT) Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 01:00 PM 03:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT) Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 08:00 PM 10:20 PM
Australia (AEDT) Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 07:00 AM 09:20 AM

UFC Fight Night 244 will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 12, 2024. The event starts at 06:20 PM EST. This fight night features a welterweight bout between Rodriguez and Morono as part of the undercard, with the main event showcasing Brandon Royval versus Tatsuro Taira.

Please note that the exact time for each fight might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. For viewers outside of the Eastern Standard Time zone, check the start times listed for your local area to ensure you don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Daniel Rodriguez faces Alex Morono at UFC Fight Night 244 in a welterweight bout.

Daniel Rodriguez

  • Nationality: United States
  • Height: 183 cm
  • Weight: 83.5 kg
  • Total Fights: 22
  • Record: 17 / 5 / 0

Rodriguez, fighting out of Alhambra, brings a record of 17-5 to the ring. His last match ended in a unanimous decision loss to Kelvin Gastelum, a skilled middleweight fighter. Moving down to welterweight against Morono, who has had his ups and downs in the same weight class, suggests Rodriguez could leverage his experience managing heavier opponents to his advantage.

Alex Morono

  • Nationality: United States
  • Height: 180 cm
  • Weight: 77.1 kg
  • Total Fights: 34
  • Record: 24 / 10 / 0

Morono from Houston holds a career tally of 24-10. His recent unanimous decision defeat came against Niko Price, another prominent welterweight. Given Price's aggressive KO history compared to Rodriquez's balanced skill set, Morono might find it challenging to dominate against a tactically versatile opponent like Rodriguez.

Daniel Rodriguez vs Alex Morono Betting Odds

  • Favorite: Daniel Argueta : 2.5 (+150)
  • Underdog: Alex Morono : 2.8 (+180)
Method of victory Daniel Argueta Alex Morono
By KO/TKO or disqualification None 11.0 (+1000)
By decision or technical decision None 4.0 (+300)

How and where to watch the Daniel Rodriguez vs Alex Morono Fight

You can watch Daniel Rodriguez vs Alex Morono via ESPN+.

Region Live-streaming
USA ESPN

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Daniel Rodriguez vs Alex Morono Fight Card

  • Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira
  • Brad Tavares vs Jun Yong Park
  • Grant Dawson vs Rafa Garcia
  • Julia Polastri vs Cory McKenna
  • Daniel Rodriguez vs Alex Morono
  • Abdul Razak Alhassan vs Josh Fremd
  • Chidi Njokuani vs Jared Gooden
  • C.J. Vergara vs Ramazonbek Temirov
  • Jonathan Pearce vs Pat Sabatini
  • Themba Gorimbo vs Niko Price
  • Dan Argueta vs Cody Haddon
  • Clayton Carpenter vs Lucas Rocha