It may not be the most heated matchup in FPI history, but nobody can deny that Nicky Rodriguez vs Michael Pixley is the perfect headliner after the way 2024 has played out.
Both Pixley and Rodriguez speak highly of one another, but that doesn’t mean they’re turning down their competitive drive. As Rodriguez explains it, it doesn’t matter who he’s going against, he’s putting it to the floor. Does his competitive streak span to other activities, or is his fire for beating Michael Pixley limited to the Fight Pass Invitational 8 matchup?
The answers are exactly what you’d have expected from the submission grappling fan favorite.
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Top Golf: I’m an all-around athlete; I have the ability to adapt to different styles, and if that style is golfing, I shall adapt and conquer.
Bowling: I’m not the best when it comes to hand-eye coordination, but I’m a quick learner. I’ll watch a YouTube video on how to be more precise when it comes to bowling and I’ll get it done.
Baseball: I’m slamming home runs. I’m Babe Ruth in his prime.
Folkstyle Wrestling: I’m pretty confident I also win that. Just because of Pixley’s style. He has a really defensive style; I’ve seen quite a bit of his competition and he almost never shoots. I think he'll probably just get hit with stalling calls while I’m attacking.
Basketball: The problem with basketball is that my defense is impeccable. I’m going to take forever to score because my offensive shot isn’t that good, but he definitely isn’t going to score because I’m going to box him out.
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3-Point Competition: Let’s make it one-hand shots and I’ll win it.
Writing a rap song: I’m a low-key poet.
Cooking: I can sear up a good steak. I can make some pasta sauce. I’m from the northeast. I can whip something up easily.
Being shirtless: That’s in my blood. My son hasn’t worn a shirt and he’s two months now.
It's safe to say, Nicky Rod is coming for the win, with or without the bad blood.
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