UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang continues on the prelims with a fight between Imanol Rodriguez and Alden Coria in the flyweight division. Check out our UFC 332 odds series for our Rodriguez-Coria prediction and pick.
Imanol Rodriguez (7-0) enters UFC 332 still unbeaten after stopping Kevin Borjas with second-round punches in February. Before that, he earned a first-round TKO of Roque Conceição on Dana White’s Contender Series, extending his six-fight knockout streak as he comes into his fight this weekend against Alden Coria.
Alden Coria (13-3) enters UFC 332 at 13-3 after a unanimous-decision win over Stewart Nicoll in July. Before that, he outpointed Luis Gurule in February, extending his UFC winning streak to three as he comes into his fight this weekend against Imanol Rodriguez.
UFC 332 Odds, courtesy of DraftKings.
UFC 332 Odds: Imanol Rodriguez-Alden Coria Odds
Imanol Rodriguez: -142
Alden Coria: +120
Over 2.5 Rounds: -160
Under 2.5 Rounds: +124
Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)Why Imanol Rodriguez Will Win
Imanol Rodriguez can beat Alden Coria by overwhelming him early with the fast, aggressive striking that has produced seven wins in seven professional fights. Every Rodriguez victory has come by finish, including six knockouts, making his ability to create decisive moments his biggest advantage.
Coria owns the size edge at 5-foot-8 with nearly a three-inch reach advantage, but Rodriguez has shown he can close distance quickly and attack in combinations. His key is entering behind feints, slipping Coria’s jab, and exiting before the taller fighter can establish a long-range rhythm.
Rodriguez should also target the body and legs early to limit Coria’s movement and reduce the effectiveness of his range tools. Once Coria begins slowing or reacting defensively, Rodriguez can turn up the pressure with hooks and short combinations.
Coria’s clearest route is grappling, as he averages 2.21 takedowns and 1.47 submission attempts per 15 minutes. Rodriguez must therefore keep his back off the fence, stay balanced after combinations, and immediately separate if Coria changes levels.
His finishing consistency and relentless forward pressure can erase Coria’s range advantage before wrestling becomes a major factor.
Article Continues BelowWhy Alden Coria Will Win
Alden Coria can beat Imanol Rodriguez by turning this matchup into a layered MMA fight rather than trading in the pocket with an unbeaten finisher. Rodriguez has stopped all seven opponents, so Coria’s first responsibility is preventing the fast, open exchanges that suit his opponent best.
Coria has the physical tools to do that, standing roughly four inches taller with a 66.9-inch reach. He should use straight punches, kicks, and lateral movement to make Rodriguez cross distance before attempting to land his combinations.
The clearest technical edge is Coria’s grappling: he averages 2.21 takedowns and 1.47 submission attempts per 15 minutes. Repeated level changes would force Rodriguez to defend multiple threats, drain his explosiveness, and disrupt the pressure that has produced his finishing streak.
Coria’s three-fight UFC winning streak also shows he can adapt over fifteen minutes instead of relying entirely on early chaos. That endurance and composure matter against a dangerous opponent who has never needed to show his championship-round-style patience.
Final Imanol Rodriguez-Alden Coria Prediction & Pick
Imanol Rodriguez is my pick to beat Alden Coria by second-round TKO at UFC 332. Rodriguez is 7-0 with every professional victory coming by stoppage, giving him the more dangerous finishing profile.
Coria has the better route to a decision through size, range, and grappling pressure. However, he must consistently deny Rodriguez the pocket exchanges where the unbeaten Mexican has done his best work.
I expect Coria to have success early with his jab, kicks, and level changes. Rodriguez’s task is to stay patient, close range behind feints, and turn every separation into an opportunity to counter.
The matchup is competitive, with one model making Rodriguez a modest 56 percent favorite while another projects Coria as the stronger side. That disagreement reflects Coria’s breadth of skills against Rodriguez’s proven finishing threat.
Ultimately, I favor Rodriguez’s pressure and speed to break through after an initially cautious opening. A sharp combination in Round 2 is my predicted finish.
Final Imanol Rodriguez-Alden Coria Prediction & Pick: Imanol Rodriguez (-142), UNDER 2.5 Rounds (+124)