Ronaldo Rodriguez suffered the first UFC defeat of his career on Saturday night to compound a disaster homecoming.Far and away one of the biggest fan favorites on the UFC Mexico City card with over 2million followers, Rodriguez was expected to continue his winning run at home. However Kevin Borjas had different ideas, dropping his rival before winning a comfortable decision.Fans on social media have not been forgiving to Rodriguez, who missed weight yesterday ahead of his return to the octagon. He has even been victim to the controversial ‘fraud check’ tag, which hits any fighter with a big UFC push who ends up tasting defeat.Ronaldo Rodriguez loses UFC Mexico City homecoming against Kevin BorjasDespite a flashy offence, Ronaldo Rodriguez was unable to ever find a rhythm over three rounds against Kevin Borjas in the UFC Mexico City main card opener. The flyweight was dropped by his rival early, and somehow managed to survive that onslaught.[embedded content]In fact, he arguably was winning the second round, but ended up being caught too often by the lightning-quick hands of Borjas. Knowing he needed a finish in the third he pushed for the explosive finish, but was unable to land.Ultimately, Borjas was able to silence the raucous crowd at Mexico’s CDMX Arena, which was packed to the brim with over 20,000 fans. He cut an impassioned promo after the fact with Daniel Cormier, but did little to turn them around in his favor.Fans claim Ronaldo Rodriguez has been ‘fraud checked’ after first UFC lossThe reaction on social media to Rodriguez’s defeat was not positive. While some felt he had done enough, the majority of commenters believed he was exposed as being beneath the level he has found himself as a UFC star with 2million followers.Popular account DovySimuMMA got the ball rolling by declaring that ‘Lazy Boy’ had been ‘fraud checked’. Commenters were divided, but most were not complimentary of the Mexican, including one fan who wrote: “This sport is notorious for humbling people. He is definitely no exception.”Responses were even more brutal, with one writing: “Ronaldo Rodriguez’s toughness hides the fact that he may be the most overrated prospect in the UFC.” Another added: “Always knew he was a fraud, not everyone is an Ilia Topuria I’m afraid.”

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Far and away one of the biggest fan favorites on the UFC Mexico City card with over 2million followers, Rodriguez was expected to continue his winning run at home. However Kevin Borjas had different ideas, dropping his rival before winning a comfortable decision.[embedded content] Responses were even more brutal, with one writing: “Ronaldo Rodriguez’s toughness […]

Far and away one of the biggest fan favorites on the UFC Mexico City card with over 2million followers, Rodriguez was expected to continue his winning run at home. However Kevin Borjas had different ideas, dropping his rival before winning a comfortable decision.

Responses were even more brutal, with one writing: “Ronaldo Rodriguez’s toughness hides the fact that he may be the most overrated prospect in the UFC.” Another added: “Always knew he was a fraud, not everyone is an Ilia Topuria I’m afraid.”

Ronaldo Rodriguez loses UFC Mexico City homecoming against Kevin Borjas

Fans on social media have not been forgiving to Rodriguez, who missed weight yesterday ahead of his return to the octagon. He has even been victim to the controversial ‘fraud check’ tag, which hits any fighter with a big UFC push who ends up tasting defeat.

In fact, he arguably was winning the second round, but ended up being caught too often by the lightning-quick hands of Borjas. Knowing he needed a finish in the third he pushed for the explosive finish, but was unable to land.

Ultimately, Borjas was able to silence the raucous crowd at Mexico’s CDMX Arena, which was packed to the brim with over 20,000 fans. He cut an impassioned promo after the fact with Daniel Cormier, but did little to turn them around in his favor.Popular account DovySimuMMA got the ball rolling by declaring that ‘Lazy Boy’ had been ‘fraud checked’. Commenters were divided, but most were not complimentary of the Mexican, including one fan who wrote: “This sport is notorious for humbling people. He is definitely no exception.”

Fans claim Ronaldo Rodriguez has been ‘fraud checked’ after first UFC loss

The reaction on social media to Rodriguez’s defeat was not positive. While some felt he had done enough, the majority of commenters believed he was exposed as being beneath the level he has found himself as a UFC star with 2million followers.Ronaldo Rodriguez suffered the first UFC defeat of his career on Saturday night to compound a disaster homecoming.Despite a flashy offence, Ronaldo Rodriguez was unable to ever find a rhythm over three rounds against Kevin Borjas in the UFC Mexico City main card opener. The flyweight was dropped by his rival early, and somehow managed to survive that onslaught.