UFC on ESPN 72: Fili vs Rodriguez - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Andre Fili and Christian Rodriguez will face off at UFC on ESPN 72 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. They will go head-to-head in a Featherweight bout, part of the undercard leading up to Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez.

Andre Fili, fighting out of Sacramento with Team Alpha Male, brings a record of 24 wins and 12 losses. His recent bout was a loss to Melquizael Costa by submission in February. Christian Rodriguez, from Milwaukee and trained by Roufusport, holds a record of 12 wins and 3 losses. He also lost to Melquizael Costa in his last fight but by unanimous decision this March.

What time is Andre Fili vs Christian Rodriguez fight

Live coverage for the Andre Fili vs Christian Rodriguez main card will start at 04:30 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Andre Fili vs Christian Rodriguez Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025	04:30 PM	06:50 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025	01:30 PM	03:50 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025	08:30 PM	10:50 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025	07:30 AM	09:50 AM

The UFC on ESPN 72 event takes place on August 9, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event begins at 06:50 PM EST. This event features a featherweight bout between Andre Fili and Daniel Rodriguez as part of the undercard. The main event will showcase Roman Dolidze against Anthony Hernandez.

Viewers should note that the start time may vary slightly due to the length of earlier fights. It's important to check local listings for specific start times in your area.

Fighters Details

Andre Fili faces Christian Rodriguez in a three-round non-title fight in the Featherweight division.

Andre Fili

Nationality: United States
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 65.8 kg
Total Fights: 36
Record: 24 / 12 / 0

Andre Fili, alias "Touchy," hails from the United States and fights out of Team Alpha Male. Fili's record stands at 24 wins and 12 losses, with his recent bout concluding in a submission loss to Melquizael Costa. Costa's solid stats indicate a challenging fight for Fili, suggesting he must improve to secure victory against Rodriguez. Despite Costa's experience, Fili must navigate the upcoming challenge carefully.

Christian Rodriguez

Nationality: United States
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 65.8 kg
Total Fights: 15
Record: 12 / 3 / 0

Christian Rodriguez, bearing the nickname "CeeRod," fights out of Roufusport and holds a record of 12 wins against three losses. He recently lost via unanimous decision to Melquizael Costa, who boasts an impressive 24-win streak. Given both fighters last faced Costa with differing outcomes, Rodriguez needs acute tactics against Fili's experience in the Featherweight category.

Andre Fili vs Christian Rodriguez Betting Odds

Underdog: Andre Fili : 3.0 (+205)
Favorite: Christian Rodriguez : 1.4 (-225)

Method of victory	Andre Fili	Christian Rodriguez
By KO/TKO or disqualification	8.5 (+750)	7.0 (+600)
By decision or technical decision	5.4 (+440)	2.2 (+125)

How and where to watch the Andre Fili vs Christian Rodriguez Fight

You can watch Andre Fili vs Christian Rodriguez via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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