Garcia explained that Rodriguez allowed his existing contractual timeline to expire before exploring available options. That process opened the door for multiple promoters to express interest, creating leverage that didn’t exist before.
“We haven’t signed anything,” Garcia said Fight Hub TV. “Bam said to me: ‘Look what’s out there.’ So I did my job and saw what was out there.”
Decision still pending
Garcia confirmed that the interest was not theoretical. He described at least one offer as unusually aggressive, bolstering Rodriguez’s standing as a valuable asset in the current promotional market.
“Zuffa made a good offer,” Garcia said. “It’s big.”
Matchroom, which promoted Rodriguez during his rise to championship status, remains in active discussions to retain him. Garcia indicated that negotiations have advanced significantly, although details are still being finalized by legal review.
“They fit most of the things in there,” Garcia said. “We should have something by this week.”
The order reflects a shift in Rodriguez’s position compared to earlier stages of his career, when promotional alignment was more stable. His Championship form and recent performances have allowed him to consider other offers rather than automatically continuing under the same deal.
Garcia also explained that the timing played a role in how negotiations developed. He waited through the initial contractual period, anticipating renewal discussions, but when no immediate deal materialized, Rodriguez authorized him to explore alternatives.
“After the time came, I said to Bam, ‘What do we want to do? Do you want me to reach out or do you want to wait and see what’s out there?’ He told me, ‘Look what’s out there,'” Garcia said.
Rodriguez’s unsigned status remains temporary rather than indefinite. Garcia’s expectation of a short-term resolution suggests that Rodriguez’s next promotional home is likely to be finalized soon, which will determine the structure of his upcoming fights and title defenses.
