Gadzhi Rabadanov (sambo, pressure wrestler, point fighter) against Gregory Rodrigues (power puncher, pressure boxer, opportunistic) is a UFC lightweight matchup in —. The independent model puts Rabadanov around 57% — a medium confidence number, not a betting line. The largest factor from 50/50 is grappling / control: Takedown threat Rabadanov 1.69 vs Rodrigues 0.67 per 15. Estimated grappling share 29%.

Where this is fought matters. Estimated grappling share is 29%. Rabadanov lands 3.8 significant strikes per minute at 48% accuracy with a 3.2 takedown average; Rodrigues is at 5.2 / 51% / 1.6. Takedown defense sits at 82% versus 61%. Reach is 70" against 75" — counted only if the longer fighter actually lives at range.

Rabadanov's primary path: Chain takedowns on Rodrigues's 61% defense, hold mat time, and win the control/attrition round. Failure mode: Getting drawn into Rodrigues's preferred range and losing the minute-winning. Rodrigues's primary path: One clean counter or lead hook as Rabadanov enters. Power is the shortcut; it is not a plan by itself. Failure mode: If the first takedown lands, Rodrigues may spend the round on the fence or on their back.

The swing variable is simple: If Rabadanov cannot keep this on the mat in the first eight minutes, Rodrigues's striking becomes the fight. The model does not start from a sportsbook. If DraftKings or Fanatics disagree, that disagreement is the point of the page.