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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
UFC's 'Lazy Boy' Rodriguez done fighting at flyweight due to health issues
It looks like Ronaldo Rodriguez's days as a flyweight are a thing of the past. "Lazy Boy" Rodriguez is done making weight cuts down to 125 pounds as he looks to begin a new career chapter fighting a division above at bantamweight. In an exclusive interview with Hablemos MMA, Rodriguez (17-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) opened up about his struggles and health scares making 125 pounds, along with his decision to make a major career change. "The weight cuts have always been very tough, very tough on me," Rodriguez said in Spanish. "The four times I've made this weight, my skills just aren't the same. The first time was in Contender Series, and I didn't feel good. My body felt slow, heavy, and dehydrated. Your brain is also unable to recover well. "I think the numbers speaks for themselves. If you watch my fights at 135 pounds, you see a completely different 'Lazy.' You see a 'Lazy' with a good chin, durable, explosive, putting on a show. Now if you see me at 125, you just see a 'Lazy Boy' trying to survive, waiting for his opponent to get tired. I'm telling you, I've always had an unbreakable heart and a strong mind, but unfortunately I haven't been able to fight at 100 percent." Out of his 20 professional career fights, Rodriguez has fought 16 of them at bantamweight. His flyweight venture only came with the UFC. His first flyweight bout was in 2020 at Dana White's Contender Series. Unfortunately for Rodriguez, he lost his DWCS bout to Jerome Rivera. He then went back up to bantamweight to string together five consecutive wins in the regional scene in Mexico. That run got him a ticket to the UFC, where he dropped back down to flyweight. Rodriguez won his first two bouts and then lost a unanimous decision to Kevin Borjas this past March in Mexico City. For his past two bouts, Rodriguez has been forced to visit the hospital. At UFC 306 was after the weight cut, and at UFC Mexico City was after the fight. Rodriguez revealed that his epic comeback win over Ode Osbourne last September almost didn't happen as he went to the hospital after the weight cut, and there was talk of pulling him out of the bout. Being a father and with plenty of career left, and only 26 years old, Rodriguez is not keen on ever fighting again at flyweight. "I don't plan on fighting again at 125 pounds," Rodriguez said. "I have a family to look out for, and my health is important, and nobody is going to take care of my health for me. So that's done." Rodriguez already communicated his desire to compete at bantamweight to his team, and they've already reached out to the UFC. They have yet to hear back from the promotion. Rodriguez entered the UFC with a ton of hype, already a star in Mexico. He knows that bantamweight is a tough division to thrive in, but he's got the confidence a healthy version of himself will do just fine. "Many people tell me, 'You're not going to have a chance at 135 pounds. They're bigger, there's more competition.' But I don't give a f*ck," Rodriguez said. "I've never cared. I don't have an issue fighting the best. When I was in Mexico, I wrecked havoc in that weight class, and I'm now going to do it in the UFC. I'm looking after myself, my health and my family." This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC's 'Lazy Boy' makes major career change
Egypt Today
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Sharmoofers Drop Their First-Ever EP with Five Fresh Tracks
The wait is over—Sharmoofers just announced the release of their debut EP, 'Unfollow.' The EP packs five brand-new songs that blend their signature energy with a bold new vibe. Sharmoofers dropped the first song from the EP, 'Lazy Boy', on their official YouTube channel this Tuesday. It's their latest track, and it's already making waves as a contender for the Summer 2025 music scene. Whether you're a longtime fan or just tuning in, this release hits hard and stays in your head.
CairoScene
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Sharmoofers Make a Bold Return with Visual EP ‘UNFOLLOW'
The Egyptian band returns with UNFOLLOW—a 5-track EP, each song paired with a music video. Apr 17, 2025 Sharmoofers have never been ones to follow the rules. With their new EP UNFOLLOW, the Cairo-based trio—Ahmed Bahaa, Mohamed El-Arkan, and Farra—continue to push the boundaries of genre. Released in collaboration with Gamma Music, the project is a five-track experience where each song arrives with its own distinct music video. The EP opens with 'Lazy Boy,' a laid-back, vibrant track that blends in playful visuals and captures Sharmoofers' signature charisma. From there, the mood shifts to something softer with 'Enty Ehlawetty,' a romantic, lo-fi pop song that brings warmth and simplicity to the forefront. The tempo picks up again with 'Habayeb,' a dance-driven track rooted in Afrobeats, offering a fresh rhythmic pulse. By the fourth track, 'Warda w Oghneya,' the band takes a more emotional turn. Slower in tempo and moodier in tone, the song showcases the band's range and their ability to play different genres. The EP closes with 'Unfollow,' a track that mixes pop with South Asian-inspired beats—a fitting finale that ties the EP together.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
UFC's Daniel Barez sees Andre Lima as a more difficult rival than 'Lazy Boy' Rodriguez
Daniel Barez tried to pick a fight with Ronaldo Rodriguez, but instead got unbeaten prospect Andre Lima. Barez (17-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) and Lima (10-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) are set to clash this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 254 (ESPN+), which is set to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The Spanish fighter thought he was a good matchup for "Lazy Boy" and doesn't know why Rodriguez ended up drawing Kevin Borjas instead of him for the UFC's return to Mexico City at the end of the month. "I wasn't told anything," Barez told Hablemos MMA in Spanish. "I kept sharing stuff on my social media in terms of wanting that fight, but it didn't happen. I took a shot to see if it would land, but that doesn't depend solely on me. And like I've always said, whoever they put on the contract, I'm signing because I want to be here, and I want to fight against the best, and I just want to fight people who are ahead of me." Although Barez didn't get what he wanted, he is pretty happy with his matchup against Lima. He thinks it's a more difficult fight, but one that could further his standing in the UFC flyweight division a lot. "On paper, yeah (it's more difficult)," Barez said. "On paper, I'd even say it's more complicated than the Victor Altamirano one. So yeah, this might be too on paper. However, sometimes a style doesn't go well with another one. "Altamirano was maybe not too difficult, and this one might be even easier or maybe even a lot harder. We won't know until the fight happens. But on paper, yeah, it's more difficult." Barez is determined to get his hand raised and get build off his decision win over Victor Altamirano last September. He also thinks the matchup lends itself for a $50,000 Fight Night bonus. "I think it's going to be a hard fight, but I see myself finishing the fight before the third round to not leave the fight on the hands of the judges," Barez said. "I also see myself, or both of us, winning a bonus because we're both good strikers with a lot of tools." Michael Bisping: It would be a 'massive market opportunity lost' if Islam Makhachev doesn't fight Ilia Topuria UFC Fight Night 254 loses one fight due to injury Alex Pereira's coaches think he beat Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313, promise 'Poatan 2.0' in rematch For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 254. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC's Daniel Barez sees Andre Lima as a more difficult rival than 'Lazy Boy' Rodriguez
USA Today
14-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UFC's Daniel Barez sees Andre Lima as a more difficult rival than 'Lazy Boy' Rodriguez
Daniel Barez tried to pick a fight with Ronaldo Rodriguez, but instead got unbeaten prospect Andre Lima. Barez (17-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) and Lima (10-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) are set to clash this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 254 (ESPN+), which is set to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The Spanish fighter thought he was a good matchup for 'Lazy Boy' and doesn't know why Rodriguez ended up drawing Kevin Borjas instead of him for the UFC's return to Mexico City at the end of the month. 'I wasn't told anything,' Barez told Hablemos MMA in Spanish. 'I kept sharing stuff on my social media in terms of wanting that fight, but it didn't happen. I took a shot to see if it would land, but that doesn't depend solely on me. And like I've always said, whoever they put on the contract, I'm signing because I want to be here, and I want to fight against the best, and I just want to fight people who are ahead of me.' Although Barez didn't get what he wanted, he is pretty happy with his matchup against Lima. He thinks it's a more difficult fight, but one that could further his standing in the UFC flyweight division a lot. 'On paper, yeah (it's more difficult),' Barez said. 'On paper, I'd even say it's more complicated than the Victor Altamirano one. So yeah, this might be too on paper. However, sometimes a style doesn't go well with another one. 'Altamirano was maybe not too difficult, and this one might be even easier or maybe even a lot harder. We won't know until the fight happens. But on paper, yeah, it's more difficult.' Barez is determined to get his hand raised and get build off his decision win over Victor Altamirano last September. He also thinks the matchup lends itself for a $50,000 Fight Night bonus. 'I think it's going to be a hard fight, but I see myself finishing the fight before the third round to not leave the fight on the hands of the judges,' Barez said. 'I also see myself, or both of us, winning a bonus because we're both good strikers with a lot of tools.' For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 254.
