On a packed sports Sunday, what will you be watching? A full afternoon of Major League Baseball? What about the San Antonio Brahmas taking on the St. Louis BattleHawks in the XFL Conference Championship Game in the 2024 UFL Playoffs? Game Two of this year’s NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks in Beantown?
All of these options sound fine and dandy, but fans of competitive violence might be feeling a little bit left out. Have no fear, Texas-based Fury FC is here to supply a full afternoon and early evening of MMA, not just this Sunday, but also on Father’s Day, so you can watch the fights with Dad next weekend at the same time period.
Fury’s Texas two-step in the month of June begins on the ninth day of the month when Fort Bend Epicenter in Rosenberg, TX plays host to Fury FC 91. On Father’s Day, the promotion travels to Houston for Fury FC 92. More on that next week.
Flyweight Title at Stake in Fury FC 91 Main Event Sunday Evening
Live coverage begins at 2:30 pm ET/ 11:30 am PT Sunday afternoon with the prelims on the promotion’s official YouTube channel before shifting to UFC Fight Pass at 5:30 pm ET/ 2:30 pm PT with the main card. All told, barring any late cancellations or postponements, the final version of Fury FC 91 features a whopping 22-bout slate.
Topping the bill is a battle for the Fury FC Flyweight Championship in the Fury FC 91 main event. Current champion Paris Moran (10-2 MMA, 10-2 Fury FC) defends his 125-lb. strap against challenger Freddie Rodriguez (6-1 MMA, 2-1 Fury FC).
As with all Fury FC championship fights, the Fury FC 91 main event is an advertised maximum of five rounds at five minutes per round to close the show.
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Fury FC 91 Main Event Fighter Comparison
Heading into the Fury FC 91 main event on Sunday evening, Paris Moran stands as the taller man at 5-foot-8, compared to the 5-foot-2 frame of Freddie Rodriguez. Rodriguez owns a 68-inch reach, with no such information for Paris Moran at press time.
Currently, no sportsbooks have made betting odds available for Fury FC 91 this weekend. If you plan on betting on this or any other fight happening this weekend in MMA, please wager responsibly.
Paris Moran Looking to Run Winning Streak to Four with Victory on Sunday
Paris Moran enters the Fury FC 91 main event on Sunday evening having posted a record of 4-1 in his last five fights. At the moment, he’s on a three-fight winning streak. Back on March 10, he bested Shameek Harvey (7-2 MMA, 1-1 Fury FC) during the Fury FC 87 main event by unanimous decision.
Harvey missed his flight two days before that card, resulting in him failing to make weight the following morning on limited sleep. The next afternoon’s title fight at 125 lbs. proceeded as scheduled, with only Moran being eligible to claim the title with a victory.
Moran is a guy who hasn’t fought as a professional in any promotion other than Fury FC and has won 10 of his first 12 fights since turning pro in the sport. Thus, his stint in Fury may very well be on borrowed time as Sunday’s main event looms, which is a good thing. If Moran turns in another great performance this weekend, his next fight could be in a major promotion such as the UFC.
Freddie Rodriguez Returns 2 1/2 Months After Last Fight
In the other corner, Freddie Rodriguez has gone 4-1 in his last five fights. A veteran of the LFA, he’s on a two-fight winning streak going into the weekend.
Last time out, he scored a unanimous decision after three rounds over Eddie Fraire (5-4 MMA, 5-3 Fury FC) on March 24 during Fury FC 88. By the time the Fury FC 91 main event begins on Sunday, Rodriguez will have had just 77 days between fights.
Comparatively, champion Paris Moran’s layoff going into the main attraction this weekend is 91 days. Rodriguez and Moran could have had equal time between fights had it not been for Rodriguez’ March 10 fight against Jacob Silva being postponed ahead of Fury FC 87.
How will the quick turnaround affect Rodriguez? Tune in on Sunday and find out.
Analysis, Film Study, and Prediction
Stylistically, the Fury FC 87 main event looks to favor Freddie Rodriguez, a wrestler, compared to Paris Moran’s background as a Sanda fighter.
Paris Moran Has a Full Arsenal
Paris Moran doesn’t necessarily need to finish the fight inside the distance to get the win. One need look no further than his March 10 fight vs. Harvey.
Throughout the five-round contest, Moran was the better man inside the cage, securing takedowns and using the clinch expertly, despite Shameek Harvey landing counterpunches. Moran’s key for the Fury FC 91 main event is a simple one: Keep Freddie Rodriguez guessing.
Any gameplan that Freddie Rodriguez may have going into this one can and will be disrupted if Paris Moran keeps him on his toes.
Rodriguez Can Punch His Way to a Win
In the other corner, Freddie Rodriguez has serious knockout power. Four of his six career wins have been recorded by this method, including his September victory over Alex De La Cruz.
During the first round of a scheduled three, De La Cruz took Rodriguez down momentarily before time was called due to an illegal knee. Rodriguez landed an elbow shot before uncorking an overhand left to put De La Cruz on the mat. A flurry of ground and pound shots served as the exclamation point on the emphatic win.
If Freddie Rodriguez comes out swinging in the Fury FC 91 main event, this one could be a wrap in a hurry.
Final Thoughts
With no other MMA going on this Sunday, you’re free to tune in for the Fury FC 91 main event.
Prediction: Paris Moran by Unanimous Decision.
