Andre Fili and Christian Rodriguez step into the UFC octagon at UFC Apex, Las Vegas for a stacked featherweight clash on the undercard of UFC on ESPN 72.
Fili, representing Team Alpha Male, is a seasoned fighter. Known as "Touchy," he holds 24 wins with 10 coming from knockouts since turning pro. His last fight was a submission loss to Brazilian Melquizael Costa. CeeRod matches his weight but stands eight centimeters shorter; he also wants to recover from a recent unanimous decision loss against Costa.
What time is Andre Fili vs Christian Rodriguez fight
Live coverage for the Andre Fili vs Christian Rodriguez 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 | Andre Fili vs Christian Rodriguez Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 06:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 03:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 10:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 09:20 AM |
The UFC on ESPN 72 event takes place tonight, August 9, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card starts at 06:20 PM EST. The event features a featherweight bout between Andre Fili and Daniel Rodriguez as part of the undercard. Roman Dolidze faces Anthony Hernandez in the main event.
The start time for each fight may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. The ring walk time can change due to differences in undercard performance. Viewers should be aware that these times are approximate and subject to change.
For those watching from different time zones or countries, refer to the provided table with start times to ensure you don't miss any action.
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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Andre Fili vs Christian Rodriguez Betting Odds
- Underdog: Andre Fili : 3.0 (+205)
- Favorite: Christian Rodriguez : 1.4 (-235)
| Method of victory | Andre Fili | Christian Rodriguez |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 8.5 (+750) | 7.0 (+600) |
| By decision or technical decision | 5.2 (+425) | 2.2 (+125) |
Andre Fili faces Christian Rodriguez. Rodriguez is favored to win with odds at 1.4 (-235). Fili, as the underdog, has odds of 3.0 (+205). If Fili wins by knockout, bettors could win eight-and-a-half times their stake. The payout for Rodriguez winning by knockout is seven times the stake.
Betting on a decision leads to a payout of 5.2 (+425) for Fili and 2.2 (+125) for Rodriguez. The odds favor Rodriguez's victory in any outcome.
Fighters Details
Andre Fili
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 36
- Record: 24 / 12 / 0
Christian Rodriguez
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 12 / 3 / 0
Andre Fili vs Christian Rodriguez Fight Card
- Roman Dolidze vs Anthony Hernandez
- Steve Erceg vs Ode Osbourne
- Iasmin Lucindo vs Angela Hill
- Andre Fili vs Christian Rodriguez
- Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto
- Eryk Anders vs Christian Leroy Duncan
- Julius Walker vs Raffael Cerqueira
- Elijah Smith vs Toshiomi Kazama
- Joselyne Edwards vs Priscila Cachoeira
- Uros Medic vs Gilbert Urbina
- Gabriella Fernandes vs Julija Stoliarenko
