Rodriguez Edges Dove by Split Decision
Nayeli Rodriguez won an eight-round super flyweight bout in Arlington, avenging a 2025 draw with Nat Dove.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Boxing
Nayeli Rodriguez defeated Nat Dove by split decision in an eight-round super flyweight bout on a Most Valuable Promotions card in Arlington. The result avenged a draw between the two boxers in May 2025.
Why it matters
The win moves Rodriguez to 8-2-1 and drops Dove to 8-1-1 in their professional records. The close scorecards, with each boxer winning 77-75 on two cards, underscore how narrowly the rematch was decided.
Both judges' cards were split evenly at 77-75 across the eight rounds, with Rodriguez moving to 8-2-1 and Dove falling to 8-1-1. The source does not provide round-by-round punch statistics.
The players
Nayeli Rodriguez
Nayeli Rodriguez is a super flyweight boxer from El Paso who improved to 8-2-1 with the split-decision win over Dove.
Nat Dove
Nat Dove is a super flyweight boxer who fell to 8-1-1 after losing the split decision and the rematch to Rodriguez.
Most Valuable Promotions
Most Valuable Promotions is a boxing promotional company that staged the Arlington card on which the bout took place.
The details
Dove relied on a sharp jab and consistent body work, while Rodriguez used head-and-body combinations in the later rounds. The bout avenged a May 2025 draw and followed Rodriguez's 10-round decision loss to Katherine Lindenmuth in El Paso on July 16.
Timeline
May 2025: Rodriguez and Dove fought to a draw in their first meeting.
July 16: Rodriguez lost a 10-round decision to Katherine Lindenmuth in El Paso.
November 8, 2026: Rodriguez defeated Dove by split decision in Arlington.
Season Trajectory
The rematch resolves the unfinished business from the May 2025 draw, with Rodriguez now holding the head-to-head edge at one win, one draw. The result adds a second loss to Dove's record and gives Rodriguez a stronger position in the super flyweight rankings.
The split decision changes the head-to-head record between Rodriguez and Dove, leaving the two boxers at one win, one draw. Fans tracking super flyweight records will see Rodriguez's 8-2-1 mark and Dove's 8-1-1 mark updated after the bout.
The takeaway
A close fight can be decided by a single judge's view of a round, which is why split decisions often draw debate. Rodriguez's win shows how a rematch can resolve an earlier draw that left questions unanswered.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by USA TODAY.
