Overview
- The 10-round welterweight co-main lands in Las Vegas on Sunday, with undefeated James Perella facing seasoned contender Julian Rodriguez.
- Perella enters his first Zuffa bout at 21-0 with 15 knockouts and says his height and reach will help him keep the fight on the outside.
- Rodriguez brings a 25-1 record and says ring IQ from years of beating taller opponents will be his edge.
- Rodriguez won his Zuffa Boxing debut at ZB01 over previously unbeaten Cain Sandoval by wide decision with scores of 99-91, 98-92, 99-91.
- The fight streams on Paramount+ as Zuffa Boxing grows under the UFC banner, offering fighters exposure, performance bonuses, and a path toward future welterweight title shots.