Alden Coria and Imanol Rodriguez are targeted to meet at UFC 332 on October 3, according to sources. The matchup has not yet been officially announced.
Sources indicate that Alden Coria and Imanol Rodriguez are being targeted for a matchup at UFC 332, scheduled for October 3, though the bout has not yet been officially announced.
Coria, 28, carries a 13-3 record and brings a well-rounded game to the cage. The orthodox fighter stands five-foot-eight with a 67-inch reach and generates a respectable 4.05 significant strikes per minute at 41 percent accuracy. He also adds a consistent grappling threat, averaging 2.21 takedowns and 1.5 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him a multi-dimensional problem for any opponent.
Rodriguez, 26, enters the potential contest undefeated at 7-0. The orthodox fighter stands five-foot-four with a 64-inch reach, and his striking output stands out — he lands 5.71 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 55 percent accuracy, numbers that suggest he is both active and precise on the feet.
Why it matters
- An unbeaten prospect in Rodriguez against a more experienced Coria creates a compelling measuring-stick bout for both men's divisional futures.
- Coria's takedown and submission volume could test whether Rodriguez's undefeated record holds up against a complete fighter.
- The contrasting styles — Rodriguez's high-volume, accurate striking versus Coria's grappling-integrated approach — set up an interesting tactical puzzle.
- A win for either fighter at a numbered pay-per-view event would carry significant weight in their respective rankings trajectories.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
