News about Pete Rodriguez

UFC fans Down Under cannot have been dissatisfied with the last 12 months of truly unforgettable action-packed combat, and 2023 is expected to be even bigger for Australia. With the UFC returning to Australia in February, Alexander Volkanovski's (centre) quest for double-championship and some of the most exciting prospects on the planet, including Robert Whittaker (left), Jack Della Madalenna (bottom right) and Tai Tuivasa (bottom right). Here, Daily Mail Australia takes a look at why Aussie fight enthusiasts should be excited about next year.

Jack Della Maddalena, the top young fighter in the UFC, has been named as the hottest young prospect in the sport after a string of knockouts in 2022, and he claims he's just getting off. During his first year in the UFC, the Perth welterweight made a statement by knocking out every opponent the team had put in front of him. Pete Rodriguez, Ramazan Emeev, and Danny Roberts were only able to stop Pete Rodriguez, Ramazan Emeev and Danny Roberts from advancing to the top of the most dangerous fighters in the sport.

Following news that the martial arts festival is coming to Australian shores next year, UFC fans in Perth are on cloud nine. On Sunday, February 12 at the RAC Arena, UFC 284 will take place. Robert Whittaker, a middleweight based in Sydney (pictured left), is expected to be on the UFC card.