South Africa’s Cameron Saaiman will step back into the octagon against American bantamweight Payton Talbott on Saturday. Image: Sean M. Haffey / AFP
BREAKING NEWS: Cameron Saaiman has his next UFC fight lined up
Cameron Saaiman has learned who his next foe in the Octagon will be after it was reported he will face Christian Rodriguez on 14 October.
South Africa’s Cameron Saaiman will step back into the octagon against American bantamweight Payton Talbott on Saturday. Image: Sean M. Haffey / AFP
Undefeated South African MMA star Cameron Saaiman has learned who his next foe in the Octagon will be after it was reported he will face Christian Rodriguez.
Saaiman vs Rodriguez has been pencilled in for the Las Vegas event on 14 October 2023.
Cameron Saaiman learns new opponent
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Rodriguez is 2-1 in the UFC and 9-1 overall as a bantamweight in MMA and represents a natural progression for Saaiman.
Saaiman has made waves in MMA since his debut as a fresh-faced 19-year-old in the EFC.
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In his sixth professional fight, Saaiman faced Josh Wang-Kim at Dana White’s Contender Series 51 and earned a place on the UFC roster with a knockout victory.
Saaiman made an impressive UFC debut after being handed a late replacement bout against Steven Koslow that saw im claim a TKO win in the third round.
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When Saaiman faced Leomana Martinez on 4 March 2023 at UFC 285 he was deducted a point for a low blow but still managed to come out on top in a unanimous decision.
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Saaiman had been scheduled to face Christian Rodriguez on 8 July 2023 at UFC 290. However, Rodriguez pulled out in late June due to injury and being replaced by promotional newcomer and former The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions cast member Terrence Mitchell. Saaiman won that fight via TKO in the first round.
Rodriguez is seen as something of a step up for Saaiman, but it might be argued that the South African has edged ahead in esteem in the promotion.
UFC are yet to confirm the fight but insider reports suggest it is highly likely.
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